John Pollock, Author at POST Wrestling | Podcasts, News, Reviews

TV Ratings: Friday Night SmackDown and AEW Rampage

June 17, 2024 John Pollock

Airing against the NBA Finals, Friday Night SmackDown fell to its lowest audience of the year while AEW Rampage grew its figures.

Triple-Threat Money in the Bank Qualifying Matches added to WWE Raw

June 17, 2024 John Pollock

WWE has announced two triple-threat Money in the Bank qualifying matches for tonight’s episode of Raw.

Allstate Arena advertising CM Punk for Friday Night SmackDown

June 17, 2024 John Pollock

CM Punk is being advertised for Friday Night SmackDown this week.

Lucas brothers documentary on Swerve Strickland in the works

June 17, 2024 John Pollock

A documentary on AEW champion Swerve Strickland is being developed.

“Sami Zayn & Friends Do Toronto” comedy show announced for MITB Week

June 17, 2024 John Pollock

WWE has added another event in Toronto next month to coincide with Money in the Bank

Former WWE executive Rob Kligman hired by Anthem Sports

June 17, 2024 John Pollock

Former WWE executive Rob Kligman has been hired by Anthem Sports & Entertainment.

U.K. wrestler James Castle passes away after battling AML

June 17, 2024 John Pollock

U.K. performer James Castle has died following a four-year battle with acute myeloid leukemia.

Asuka shares details of recent knee surgery

June 17, 2024 John Pollock

Asuka has shared that she recently underwent surgery on her left knee.

NJPW releases details on G1 Qualifying Tournament

June 17, 2024 John Pollock

NJPW has released new details for the G1 Climax qualifier tournament.

POLLOCK’S UPDATE: The Rock speaks on WM 41, Latest on WWE vs. Texas case

June 14, 2024 John Pollock

An update on the WWE vs. Texas public records case, The Rock comments on ‘Mania 41, Conor McGregor out of UFC 303, and AEW Dynamite ratings.

Matt Sydal undergoing procedure to correct long-term foot injury

June 14, 2024 John Pollock

Matt Sydal, who has been dealing with tremendous difficulties with his right for over a decade is having the problem corrected.

WWE reveals dates for tour of U.K. & Ireland

June 14, 2024 John Pollock

WWE has revealed dates for a European tour this fall as they return to the U.K. and Ireland.

UFC 303 receives new main event, Conor McGregor vs. Michael Chandler off the card

June 13, 2024 John Pollock

The UFC’s International Fight Week card has received an overhaul including the loss of Conor McGregor, who will be unable to fight.

POLLOCK’S UPDATE: Decline of WCW in 1999, Raw ratings, WrestleMania 40 tickets

June 12, 2024 John Pollock

John Pollock goes through WCW’s decline in 1999, WWE Raw ratings, Dynamite card in Des Moines, Pollstar stars, and ECW ONS anniversary.

Judge approves “stay” in Janel Grant’s lawsuit against McMahon, Laurinaitis & WWE

June 11, 2024 John Pollock

The civil suit filed by Janel Grant against Vince McMahon, John Laurinaitis, and WWE has been granted a pause by Judge Jeffrey A. Meyer.

AEW Collision ranks fifth on cable, UFC finishes first

June 11, 2024 John Pollock

AEW Collision ranked fifth among cable originals on Saturday for its live episode from Iowa.

POLLOCK’S UPDATE: El Signo dies at 69, NJPW Dominion Notes

June 10, 2024 John Pollock

A look at the career of the late El Signo, many notes following NJPW Dominion, Raw in Toledo, Cody Rhodes appearing on NXT & more.

POLLOCK’S UPDATE: NJPW Dominion & NXT Battleground previews, AEW Dynamite ratings

June 7, 2024 John Pollock

John Pollock previews NJPW Dominion & NXT Battleground, AEW Dynamite ratings, Jamie Kellner, Mike Tyson vs. Jake Paul is on & more.

REVIEW: Ricky “The Dragon” Steamboat biography on A&E

June 7, 2024 John Pollock

John Pollock reviews the Biography: WWE Legends episode on Ricky “The Dragon” Steamboat covering his career and life after wrestling.

FTR vs. The BCC among match announcements for AEW Collision

June 7, 2024 John Pollock

FTR will take on members of The BCC on Saturday’s episode of AEW Collision.