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Impact Wrestling Notes from Saturday’s Taping

January 14, 2018 John Pollock

There were several news items coming out of Saturday’s set of Impact Wrestling tapings with the announcement of their next major show, the main event for that show and a notable departure from the company.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE 1/13 – Mixed Match Challenge to air on WWE Network this Thursday

January 13, 2018 John Pollock

The WWE Network is scheduled to air the “Mixed Match Challenge” later in the week, Chris Adonis is leaving Impact Wrestling, EVOLVE holds their first card in 2018 tonight, a scary situation at the UFC weigh-ins with a fighter unable to weigh in, notes from the MLW event, reviews of NXT & Impact Wrestling and Ricochet bids farewell at PWG event.

Report: Paige will not be cleared for WWE in-ring return

January 12, 2018 John Pollock

A report from PWinsider’s Mike Johnson states that the WWE will not be clearing Paige (Saraya-Jade Bevis) to resume her in-ring career following an injury last month during a six-woman tag.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE 1/12 – WWE executive Michelle Wilson on WWE Network Growth & Strategies

January 12, 2018 John Pollock

WWE executive Michelle Wilson speaks about the WWE Network, title match added to the Royal Rumble, Moses Malone interview, David Otunga will not be charged, Gabe Sapolsky confirms new position with the WWE, WWE U.K. vs. Impact champion booked, Jimmy Smith signs with UFC, Sonnen vs. Rampage to headline Bellator 192 and more.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE 1/11 – WWE “Mixed Match Challenge” Brackets & Full Schedule

January 11, 2018 John Pollock

The WWE has released the entire set of brackets and the scheduled for the “Mixed Match Challenge”, notes from Impact Wrestling conference call, Austin Aries returns, SmackDown number, the date for “All In” show and lots more.

Austin Aries Wins Impact Championship at Television Taping

January 10, 2018 John Pollock

At Wednesday night’s Impact Wrestling taping, Austin Aries returned to the company and defeated Eli Drake to win the Impact Wrestling championship.

Additional Names Announced for 25th Anniversary of Raw

January 10, 2018 John Pollock

On Tuesday’s episode of SmackDown, the WWE released another set of special guests that will be appearing on the 25th Anniversary of Raw special later this month.

WWE Raw Has Small Drop Against College Football Championship Game

January 9, 2018 John Pollock

Monday’s episode of Raw faced steep competition from the College Football Championship game and resulted in a 3.8% drop in audience on the USA Network.

Samoa Joe Injured, Replaced in the “Mixed Match Challenge”

January 9, 2018 John Pollock

The WWE has announced that Samoa Joe suffered an injury during his match with Rhyno on Monday’s episode of Raw and is out of the “Mixed Match Challenge”.

New Japan Releases Lineups for New Beginning Events in Sapporo and Osaka

January 9, 2018 John Pollock

New Japan Pro Wrestling has announced the lineups for their three New Beginning cards. The shows will consist of back-to-back nights in Sapporo later this month and culminate with the third show at the Edion Arena in Osaka on February 10th.

Major Names Announced for 25th Anniversary of Raw

January 8, 2018 John Pollock

On Monday’s episode of Raw, the WWE announced a number of huge names that are scheduled to appear for the 25th Anniversary of Raw on Monday, January 22nd in Brooklyn, New York.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE 1/8 – Johnny Evans a.k.a Reginald Love Passes Away at 90

January 8, 2018 John Pollock

Former tag wrestler Johnny Evans a.k.a Reginald Love of The Love Brothers team has passed away, preview of Raw for Memphis, the latest team for “Mixed Match Challenge”, Michael Elgin issues a statement over inappropriate comments, CWF Mid-Atlantic severs ties with head booker and lead announcer and IPW U.K books match between a New Japan and WWE champion.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE 1/7 – Enzo Cleared, Defending Title on Raw in Memphis

January 7, 2018 John Pollock

Enzo cleared and back at this weekend’s house shows, Enzo vs. Cedric Alexander announces for Raw in Memphis, Impact Wrestling does its strongest number since August on POP TV, POST Wrestling’s Worst of 2017 Show released, Enzo discusses Neville’s situation and our “Forum Question” on Impact viewing habits.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE 1/5 – 205 Live Tour Cancels Event, Other Shows Still Scheduled

January 5, 2018 John Pollock

The WWE has canceled one of the 205 Live events from the upcoming tour, the WWE confirms the status of the remaining two events to POST Wrestling, big angles shot at New Year’s Dash, Chris Jericho vs. Tetsuya Naito, ticket information for New Japan’s next Long Beach event, John Cena advertised for appearance at WWE Fast Lane in March & more.

NJPW New Year’s Dash Report from Korakuen Hall – Big Angle Closes Show

January 5, 2018 John Pollock

New Japan Pro Wrestling presents one of its most newsworthy shows of the year with New Year’s Dash from Korakuen Hall following Wrestle Kingdom 12.

First SmackDown of 2018 Draws Strong Number

January 4, 2018 John Pollock

The first episode of SmackDown Live for the new year was a big success, topping all by six episodes of Smackdown throughout 2017.

NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 12 Report – Okada vs. Naito, Omega vs. Jericho

January 4, 2018 John Pollock

John Pollock goes through New Japan’s biggest show of the year with Wrestle Kingdom 12 from the Tokyo Dome. The event is headlined by Kazuchika Okada defending the IWGP heavyweight title against Tetsuya Naito along with Kenny Omega taking on Chris Jericho.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE 1/3: NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 12 Preview, Number of Tickets Sold, Video Game Deal

January 3, 2018 John Pollock

A big preview of the Wrestle Kingdom 12 card going through all the matches, tickets sold for the Tokyo Dome, New Japan announces video game deal with Fire Pro Wrestling, the first team announced for “Mixed Match Challenge”, Daniel Bryan speaks on WrestleMania, Chris Jericho and Don Callis share details of how New Japan deal came together and lots more.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE 1/2: Styles vs. Zayn on SmackDown, Larry Matysik in Hospital, Big January Events

January 2, 2018 John Pollock

A.J. Styles takes on Sami Zayn in a non-title match on SmackDown Live in Orlando, Larry Matysik hospitalized, a schedule of the major events for the month of January, commentary team for “Mixed Match Challenge”, John Cena enters the Royal Rumble, a new book on the history of the Tokyo Dome and lots more.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE 12/31 – Master & Ruler of the World Misses Show, Cites Travel Restrictions

December 31, 2017 John Pollock

Sid Eudy misses an independent show and cites a travel restriction as the reason, Braun Strowman misses WWE shows, Samoa Joe cut leads to match ending early with Roman Reigns, a full rundown of the UFC 219 card, POST Wrestling’s “Best of 2017 Show” is out and a schedule of this week’s POST shows.