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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.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE 12/29 – Chris Jericho is Leaving Podcast One

December 29, 2017 John Pollock

Chris Jericho has announced that he will be leaving the Podcast One network, Cody and Nick Jackson have indicated that plans are nearly final for “All In”, a rematch between Roman Reigns and Samoa Joe has been added to Raw, Colt Cabana will be changing the format of his popular podcast, a review of this week’s NXT and lots more.

SmackDown Live’s Audience Nearly Equal to Raw

December 28, 2017 John Pollock

Tuesday’s episode of SmackDown Live saw an increase in the program’s audience with the USA Network airing the first hour of the program commercial-free.

Paige Suffers Potential Injury at WWE Live Event

December 27, 2017 John Pollock

A six-woman tag was called off in the middle of the match on Wednesday after an injury to Paige at the WWE’s live event on Long Island, New York. The match involved Paige teaming with Sonya Deville and Mandy Rose against Sasha Banks, Mickie James and Bayley.