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WWE Raw scores largest audience since start of NFL season

October 22, 2024 John Pollock

Monday’s episode of Raw scored the show’s highest viewership since the start of the NFL season.

AEW Collision posts increase from two weeks ago, Battle of the Belts drops to new lows

October 22, 2024 John Pollock

AEW aired a three-hour block of programming this past Saturday featuring the return of Collision and its quarterly Battle of the Belts special.

Samantha Irvin comments on providing WWE notice, Lilian Garcia speaks on return

October 22, 2024 John Pollock

Samantha Irvin’s exit from WWE was revealed on Monday when the popular ring announcer informed her audience she was stepping away after three years at the company.

WWE SmackDown & AEW Rampage take hit against MLB playoffs

October 21, 2024 John Pollock

On a competitive night for sports programming, WWE SmackDown and AEW Rampage were hurt in their viewership.

Maple Leaf Pro Wrestling touts successful debut | POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE

October 21, 2024 John Pollock

Maple Leaf Pro Wrestling’s launch weekend, The Undertaker interviews Donald Trump, SmackDown’s audience in Canada, Bellator fighter hospitalized for the past month.

Samantha Irvin issues farewell message to WWE

October 21, 2024 John Pollock

Samantha Irvin has announced her departure from WWE.

NXT confirmed for the 2300 Arena in Philadelphia on Nov. 6

October 21, 2024 John Pollock

NXT will hit the road in two weeks with a show from the 2300 Arena in Philadelphia.

Motor City Machine Guns appear in segment with Nick Aldis

October 18, 2024 John Pollock

The Motor City Machine Guns were introduced on a taped segment Friday evening in advance of their WWE in-ring debut tonight.

MCMG’s two decade path to WWE | POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE

October 18, 2024 John Pollock

The story of the Motor City Machine Guns, article on Houston promoter Morris Sigel, and The Undertaker may interview Donald Trump.

IWGP Jr. Heavyweight tag titles to be defended at “Forged in Excellence”

October 18, 2024 John Pollock

The Intergalactic Jet Setters will make their first defense of the IWGP Jr. Heavyweight tag titles this Saturday.

WWE and Netflix developing behind-the-scenes doc series

October 18, 2024 John Pollock

WWE and Netflix are developing a behind-the-scenes documentary series.

GCW returning to the Hammerstein Ballroom in January

October 17, 2024 John Pollock

Game Changer Wrestling is returning to the Hammerstein Ballroom.

AEW Dynamite ranks sixth in prime time on cable for post-WrestleDream episode

October 17, 2024 John Pollock

AEW Dynamite returned to its normal night after last week’s Title Tuesday episode, ranking behind the NLCS, WNBA, and Fox News.

NXT audience see drop in viewership against ALCS

October 16, 2024 John Pollock

NXT’s third episode on CW saw the show fall in line with its previous viewership on the USA Network without the aid of main roster talent appearing.

Taped edition of WWE Raw ranks behind NFL & MLB on cable

October 16, 2024 John Pollock

A taped edition of WWE Raw aired against heavy sports competition this past Monday ranking behind the NFL & MLB playoffs.

The Elite vs. The Conglomeration added to AEW Dynamite

October 15, 2024 John Pollock

AEW has added a six-man tag to Wednesday’s edition of Dynamite from San Jose, California.

Former Ring of Honor COO Joe Koff passes away

October 15, 2024 John Pollock

Former Ring of Honor COO Joe Koff has passed away.

AEW Int’l Championship to be defended on Maple Leaf Pro Wrestling show

October 14, 2024 John Pollock

The AEW International Championship will be defended this weekend during the first set of shows for Maple Leaf Pro Wrestling.

Adam Cole appearance, Shelton Benjamin vs. Lio Rush added to Dynamite

October 14, 2024 John Pollock

Adam Cole will appear on AEW Dynamite this Wednesday.

WWE SmackDown tops cable with largest audience since season premiere

October 14, 2024 John Pollock

WWE SmackDown topped all cable programming on Friday while AEW Rampage received a boost heading into its pay-per-view weekend.