Articles by John Pollock

The first set of qualifying matches for the King & Queen of the Ring tournaments has been announced.

Alma mater launching the Jordan Breen Scholarship Fund

A scholarship fund is being launched in memory of Jordan Breen.

Ben Askren battling for his life due to “severe pneumonia”

Fans around the world are rallying behind Ben Askren as the former Olympian and fighter battles for his life.

Column: Truth or Consequences? Why WWE brought back Ron Killings

When Killings shared that his contract was not being renewed, it sent off a firestorm of emotional responses among fans, but more importantly, the WWE locker room.

Shotzi returns to independents with appearances at Hoodslam & Tournament of Survival

Former WWE talent Shotzi returned to the independent scene over the weekend, including a surprise appearance for GCW.

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Warner Bros. Discovery to split into two companies in 2026

AEW’s broadcast partner, Warner Bros. Discovery, is splitting into separate companies.

Ric Flair Shares Skin Cancer Diagnosis with PEOPLE

Ric Flair has disclosed that he is dealing with skin cancer.

Brian Milonas, Former Ring of Honor Wrestler, Officially Retires from Pro Wrestling

Former Ring of Honor talent Brian Milonas is retiring from professional wrestling.

WWE Announces First Non-Televised House Show of 2025 in Corpus Christi on July 19

A rare WWE domestic house show is scheduled for next month in Texas.

Former TNA Performer Claire Lynch (Julia Reilly) Passes Away

Julia Reilly, who had a short tenure with TNA Wrestling as Claire Lynch, died two months ago.

Column: Why Greg Oliver has been vital to professional wrestling’s history

There was a quiet departure over the last week involving one of the most prominent historians in wrestling media from their longtime home.

Kayla Harrison Makes Weight for UFC 316 Bantamweight Title Fight vs. Julianna Peña

Two-time Olympic gold medalist and former PFL champion Kayla Harrison successfully made weight in advance of her UFC bantamweight title fight.

Dynamite & Collision viewership for AEW Fyter Fest

June 5, 2025 John Pollock

The Dynamite portion of AEW Fyter Fest ranked third among cable programming in the core demo on Wednesday.

NXT hits three-week high without NBA & NHL competition

June 5, 2025 John Pollock

NXT achieved a three-week high in its 18-49 demographic during an off night for the NBA and NHL playoffs.

Arrests made at the WWE Performance Center on Tuesday

June 4, 2025 John Pollock

The Orange County Police Department made an arrest at the WWE Performance Center, with a report of an additional one.

WWE SmackDown Tops Friday TV Ratings on May 30 as NBA, NHL Playoffs Take Night Off

June 4, 2025 John Pollock

WWE won the night on Friday as SmackDown ranked first in the 18-49 demographic.

NXT Results: Trick Williams retains TNA title, will face Elijah at Against All Odds

Trick Williams retained the NXT Championship in the main event of Tuesday’s program.

Oba Femi and Jasper Troy meet for the NXT Championship on June 10

The NXT Championship is among the two title matches scheduled for NXT next week.

Mariah May arrives in NXT

During a segment involving new NXT Women’s Champion Jacy Jayne, she was confronted by multiple women in the division attempting to secure future title matches.

Tyra Mae Steele (Tamyra Mensah-Stock) to wrestle on NXT tonight