Articles by John Pollock

In the past few days, GCW has confirmed that Mance Warner will defend the GCW World Championship, but the opponent will not be known until the night of the event.

Satoshi Kojima & Okumura regain MLW World Tag Titles at ‘One Shot’

MLW returned to the Melrose Ballroom for its ‘One Shot’ event and saw the crowning of new MLW tag team champions.

Indianapolis to host SmackDown the night before Royal Rumble

Indianapolis will host Friday Night SmackDown on the night before the Royal Rumble.

Jesse Ventura to be part of broadcast team on Saturday Night’s Main Event

December 5, 2024 John Pollock

The former Governor of Minnesota will return to WWE on December 14, when the Saturday night franchise will be relaunched on NBC.

Judge orders Conor McGregor to cover most of Nikita Hand’s legal fees

Hand will not be required to cover the legal costs of co-defendant James Lawrence, who was not found liable in last month’s civil case.

AEW Collision & Rampage set all-time lows against Survivor Series & pre-show

December 4, 2024 John Pollock

As expected, AEW took a major hit with its three-hour programming block on Saturday with the Survivor Series airing the same day.

Friday Night SmackDown takes hits against NFL on Amazon, College Football

December 4, 2024 John Pollock

The NFL and college football had a big night last Friday, leading to SmackDown dropping to its second-lowest viewership since moving to USA Network.

AEW Dynamite posts lowest 18-49 audience in normal timeslot

On the night before U.S. Thanksgiving, AEW Dynamite fell to the show’s lowest 18-49 audience in its regular time slot.

Health update from Maria Kanellis-Bennett

Maria Kanellis-Bennett shared a health update regarding a tumor she had removed.

First 30 minutes of WWE Raw to air commercial-free

WWE Raw will begin with a commercial-free portion of the program.

Kevin Nash to undergo surgery for torn biceps muscle

Kevin Nash will require surgery for a torn biceps muscle.

MLW taking Battle Riot VII to California in April

MLW will make its debut in Los Angeles next spring when it brings its Battle Riot show to the state of California.

Big E: “I’m excited to explore the paths that are opening up for me”

Hours before WWE Raw is set to feature the New Day’s tenth-anniversary celebration, Big E. penned a lengthy piece at The Players’ Tribune.

NJPW World Tag League results (12/2/24): Three teams alive in the A Block

Three teams remain eligible in the A Block of New Japan’s World Tag League.

Nikki Garcia speaks about divorce from Artem Chigvintsev

November 29, 2024 John Pollock

Nikki Garcia broke her silence by speaking publicly on her podcast about her recent divorce from Artem Chigvintsev.

Sueo “Mighty” Inoue passes away at 75

Earlier this week, former IWA World Champion Sueo “Mighty” Inoue died at 75.

Deonna Purrazzo to make CMLL debut on Dec. 13, Toni Storm no longer advertised

Deonna Purrazzo is scheduled to appear at Arena Mexico in December for CMLL.

Amazing Red added to The People vs. GCW at Hammerstein Ballroom

Amazing Red is the latest addition to The People vs. GCW card at the Hammerstein Ballroom.

NXT falls against Dancing with the Stars, College Basketball

NXT posted its lowest 18-49 audience of the month while airing against a college basketball game and a big episode of Dancing with the Stars.

Actor, Stuntman & Wrestler Scott L. Schwartz passes away