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“The Final Showdown” segment added to go-home edition of AEW Dynamite

August 20, 2024 John Pollock

Before their match at AEW All In, Swerve Strickland and Bryan Danielson will have one last segment together on Wednesday’s episode of Dynamite.

Hulk Hogan mocks Kamala Harris’ Indian heritage during Ohio appearance

August 20, 2024 John Pollock

During an appearance at a bar on Monday night, Hulk Hogan was caught on camera mocking Vice President Kamala Harris’ Indian heritage.

Programming note for AEW Dynamite in Cardiff this week

August 20, 2024 John Pollock

Wednesday will see AEW present a rare tape-delayed edition of Dynamite as the company produces its first television episode in Europe.

AEW Collision scores largest audience since July 20, big increase in 18-34 demo

August 20, 2024 John Pollock

Saturday’s edition of AEW Collision saw a gigantic improvement in its 18-34 audience as the show achieved its largest audience over the past four weeks.

Friday Night SmackDown wins the night, AEW Rampage boost after Olympics

August 20, 2024 John Pollock

Friday Night SmackDown ranked first on television this past Friday while AEW Rampage posted its largest audience three weeks after the Olympics.

Uncle Howdy vs. Chad Gable, Bronson Reed vs. Braun Strowman announced for Raw next week

August 19, 2024 John Pollock

WWE announced several matches for next week’s edition of Raw including Uncle Howdy in a match.

CM Punk to face Drew McIntyre in Strap match at Bash in Berlin

August 19, 2024 John Pollock

A strap match is officially set for the WWE Bash in Berlin event later this month.

Pat McAfee taking WWE hiatus after tonight’s edition of Raw

August 19, 2024 John Pollock

Pat McAfee shared that tonight’s episode of WWE Raw will be his final broadcast “for a while”.

Phil Donahue passes away at 88

August 19, 2024 John Pollock

Legendary daytime talk show host Phil Donahue has died at 88 and while his connection to pro wrestling was small, he had an impactful contribution in March 1992.

Four title matches and return of Kazushi Sakuraba announced for Road to Destruction tour

August 19, 2024 John Pollock

Four championship matches and the return of Kazushi Sakuraba highlight New Japan’s Road to Destruction cards in September.

Two championship matches confirmed for NJPW Destruction in Kobe

August 19, 2024 John Pollock

NJPW has confirmed two championship matches for its Destruction in Kobe card next month.

LIJ to headline Shingo Takagi’s 20th Anniversary card

August 19, 2024 John Pollock

Shingo Takagi’s 20th Anniversary show is slated for next month with New Japan Pro Wrestling revealing the lineup.

Yuma Aoyagi defeats Yuma Anzai for Triple Crown

August 17, 2024 John Pollock

In a surprise on Saturday’s All Japan Pro Wrestling card, Yuma Aoyagi became the Triple Crown by unseating Yuma Anzai.

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POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE: Changes at WBD executive level, Kathleen Finch retiring

August 16, 2024 John Pollock

Several big changes among executives at WBD, over 13,000 to attend SmackDown, final weekend of the G1 preview, and UFC 305 breakdown.

Afa Anoa’i Sr. passes away at 81

August 16, 2024 John Pollock

Samu Anoa’i confirmed on Friday that Afa Anoa’i Sr. has died and described it as a “peaceful transition and loved ones surrounded him.”

Cain Velasquez pleads no-contest in attempted murder case, avoiding a life sentence

August 16, 2024 John Pollock

Cain Velasquez has accepted a plea agreement with the Santa Clara County D.A. Office and pleaded no contest in his attempted murder case, which was scheduled to go to trial.

AEW Dynamite ranks first on cable, declines in Canada

August 15, 2024 John Pollock

The first episode of AEW Dynamite following the end of the Olympics saw the program top Wednesday’s cable rankings.

Vince McMahon’s attorney says his health is fine, denying he’s in decline

August 15, 2024 John Pollock

Lee Cole said in a YouTube video on Monday that Linda McMahon has told people that her husband Vince McMahon’s health is in decline. Vince McMahon’s attorney, though, denied to POST Wrestling and Wrestlenomics that the former WWE CEO is having any health problems.

NXT returns to the USA Network (UPDATED: Correction on 18-49 audience)

August 14, 2024 John Pollock

NXT returned to the USA Network and saw a jump in its viewership after two weeks of Great American Bash specials on Syfy.

Former magazine publisher, editor & writer Dennis Brent passes away

August 14, 2024 John Pollock

Dennis Brent, who held many roles throughout his decades in the industry, died this past Sunday at the age of 73.