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WWE Raw from Saudi Arabia ranks behind huge NFL game

November 6, 2024 John Pollock

WWE Raw presented a taped edition of the program on Monday, which topped everything in the key demographic except for the NFL.

Former WEC fighter Hiromitsu Miura passes away

November 6, 2024 John Pollock

Former MMA fighter Hiromitsu Miura died nearly two weeks ago after battling leukemia.

Former AWA & WWF director and producer Al DeRusha dies at 88

November 6, 2024 John Pollock

Earlier this week, it was reported that former AWA director Al DeRusha died at the age of 88.

AEW Collision sees small increase in viewership, sixth in prime time cable programming

November 6, 2024 John Pollock

AEW Collision marked a four-week high point for the show’s viewership this past Saturday.

SmackDown ranks #2 on Friday night, AEW Rampage hits lowest numbers ever

November 4, 2024 John Pollock

Friday Night SmackDown aired a taped episode and held onto its audience while AEW Rampage to the show’s lowest figures in history.

Ava to make announcement on NXT this Wednesday

November 4, 2024 John Pollock

This week’s episode of NXT at the 2300 Arena is set to include a “special announcement” from Ava.

Former AEW & GCW performer Marko Stunt retires

November 1, 2024 John Pollock

The 28-year-old posted on X that he is ending his in-ring career, “After consulting with my doctor, I was advised to prioritize my long-term health and step down from in-ring competition.”

WWE returns to Saudi Arabia as investments escalate | POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE

November 1, 2024 John Pollock

John Pollock looks at the ongoing relationship between WWE and Saudi Arabia, how the shows have paid off for the General Entertainment Authority, and reaction from the fanbase.

AEW Fright Night Dynamite ranks sixth on cable in prime time

October 31, 2024 John Pollock

AEW’s Fright Night Dynamite finished sixth among prime-time cable programming while airing against Game 5 of the World Series.

NXT hits lowest 18-49 audience since July 2023 airing against World Series

October 30, 2024 John Pollock

For the second night in a row, WWE was severely impacted running against the World Series with another major hit to its core demographic.

WWE ID Program Launched, Exclusive Details | Pollock & Thurston

October 30, 2024 John Pollock

John Pollock & Brandon Thurston speak about the WWE ID with some exclusive details, a report on Vince McMahon’s next venture & lots more.

WWE Raw posts lowest 18-49 audience of the year against World Series & NFL

October 29, 2024 John Pollock

WWE Raw dropped its lowest 18-49 audience of the year while airing against Game 3 of the World Series and Monday Night Football.

AEW Collison declines 7% airing against Game 2 of World Series

October 29, 2024 John Pollock

AEW Collision ran against Game 2 of the World Series on Saturday resulting in a minor decrease in its viewership.

REPORT: Vince McMahon preparing to launch “entertainment hub company”

October 29, 2024 John Pollock

Vince McMahon could be staging a comeback to resume his professional career while marred in scandal and litigation.

Misdemeanor charges against Jon Jones dismissed, must attend anger management courses

October 29, 2024 John Pollock

UFC heavyweight champion Jon Jones has reached an agreement to have two misdemeanor charges dismissed stemming from an incident at his home earlier this year.

Friday Night SmackDown & AEW Rampage viewership against World Series

October 28, 2024 John Pollock

Friday Night SmackDown finished second among all cable programming for its night while running against Game 1 of the World Series on Fox.

Tom Cole’s family reflects on his life & struggles | POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE

October 28, 2024 John Pollock

Tom Cole’s family speaks about his life and struggles, Dawn Marie to appear at WWE event, Sebastian Kidder’s passing, and more on Chris Bey.

Ring boy lawsuit forces industry to confront its past | POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE

October 25, 2024 John Pollock

John Pollock recaps a significant week in wrestling’s history with the launch of the ring boy lawsuit against Vince & Linda McMahon and WWE.

AEW Dynamite ranks behind NBA & CNN’s Town Hall on cable

October 24, 2024 John Pollock

Wednesday’s episode of AEW Dynamite had a small decrease with the show posting its lowest 18-49 audience in nearly three months.

Judge issues preliminary approval for $375 million settlement in Cung Le case

October 22, 2024 John Pollock

Approximately 1,200 former UFC fighters are one step closer to receiving a percentage of a nine-figure settlement figure from the promotion after an approval on Tuesday.