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

June 6, 2025 John Pollock

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

June 6, 2025 John Pollock

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

June 3, 2025 John Pollock

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

June 3, 2025 John Pollock

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

Mariah May arrives in NXT

June 3, 2025 John Pollock

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

June 3, 2025 John Pollock

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

NOAH Star Navigation: OZAWA retains in 3-Way Survival, Takashi Sugiura joins Team 2000X

June 3, 2025 John Pollock

OZAWA retained the GHC Heavyweight Championship at NOAH’s Star Navigation event in a Survival 3-Way Match.

Daisuke Sekimoto recovering from cervical spine injury

June 3, 2025 John Pollock

Daisuke Sekimoto is recovering from a serious injury sustained this past weekend.

Report: UFC in negotiations with multiple bidders for domestic rights

June 3, 2025 John Pollock

The UFC’s ongoing media rights negotiations are believed to have multiple outlets at the negotiating table with the potential of splitting its rights.

Jordan Breen: The Smartest Dude in the Room

June 3, 2025 John Pollock

The death of Breen was a blow to anyone who followed his immense coverage, colorful personality, and many personal anecdotes of their interactions.

El Desperado to meet Jun Kasai for IWGP Jr. Heavyweight title

June 3, 2025 John Pollock

El Desperado will defend his IWGP Jr. Heavyweight Championship against Jun Kasai.

Joaquin Wilde shares update after being “knocked out cold” during Main Event tapings

June 3, 2025 John Pollock

Joaquin Wilde suffered a scare when he was knocked out cold during a match on Monday night.

WWE not renewing Valhalla’s contract

June 2, 2025 John Pollock

Sarah Rowe is the third WWE talent to be informed that their contract is not being renewed.

Myron Reed shares update after concussion at Wrestling Revolver show

June 2, 2025 John Pollock

Myron Reed is recovering after a scary moment from this past weekend’s Wrestling Revolver card.

WWE and Slim Jim extend agreement, includes branding on “all folding tables”

June 2, 2025 John Pollock

WWE and Slim Jim have announced a multi-year extension of their sponsorship deal.

Former WWE talents post teaser videos

June 2, 2025 John Pollock

Former WWE talents Cora Jade, Jakara Jackson, and Gigi Dolin are gearing up for their post-WWE careers.