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WWE posts behind-the-scenes video of CM Punk’s return

November 25, 2024 John Pollock

On the anniversary of his return, WWE has posted a behind-the-scenes video covering CM Punk’s appearance at last year’s Survivor Series.

Match announcements for The People vs. GCW at Hammerstein Ballroom

November 25, 2024 John Pollock

Game Changer Wrestling has begun rolling out match announcements for its return to the Hammerstein Ballroom.

New Day’s 10th Anniversary set for WWE Raw on December 2

November 25, 2024 John Pollock

The 10th anniversary of The New Day will be celebrated next week on WWE Raw.

Bryan Danielson: “We don’t know what’s going to happen with my neck”

November 25, 2024 John Pollock

The former AEW champion spoke with his wife Brie on The Nikki & Brie Show about the adjustment since his loss to Jon Moxley at WrestleDream last month in Tacoma, Washington.

Four-way match added to Zero Hour of AEW Full Gear

November 23, 2024 John Pollock

A four-way match has been added to the Zero Hour portion of AEW Full Gear.

Women’s match added to Zero Hour before AEW Full Gear

November 22, 2024 John Pollock

AEW has added a women’s match to the Zero Hour portion of Full Gear.

Conor McGregor to appeal decision, Linda McMahon under scrutiny | POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE

November 22, 2024 John Pollock

Conor McGregor issues statement after Friday’s verdict, Linda McMahon under scrutiny, Int’l subscribers losing WWE Network & Tony Khan speaks.

Conor McGregor found liable of sexual assault in civil case, ordered to pay damages

November 22, 2024 John Pollock

The verdict in the civil case against Conor McGregor was rendered on Friday, finding the UFC fighter civilly liable for the accusation of raping a woman in 2018.

Kylie Rae joins WWE ID program

November 21, 2024 John Pollock

Kylie Rae is the latest name to accept a WWE ID contract, which was revealed on Thursday.

Go-home Dynamite ranks fourth on cable in prime time

November 21, 2024 John Pollock

The go-home edition of AEW Dynamite before Full Gear ranked fourth among cable programs in prime time on Wednesday.

NXT achieves third-highest 18-49 audience since moving to CW

November 20, 2024 John Pollock

NXT drew its third-largest 18-49 audience on CW for Tuesday’s episode featuring a #1 contenders match between Ridge Holland and Andre Chase.

Taped edition of Raw ranks in regular spot behind Monday Night Football

November 20, 2024 John Pollock

Monday’s taped edition of WWE Raw finished in its regular placement ahead of everything on cable except the NFL.

AEW Collision ranks fourth in prime time, largest figures since Sept. 28

November 19, 2024 John Pollock

AEW Collision achieved its largest viewership since September while airing against the UFC 309 preliminary fights and college football.

SmackDown takes hit against Tyson vs. Paul undercard, AEW Rampage drops to second lowest numbers

November 18, 2024 John Pollock

Friday Night SmackDown and AEW Rampage saw their viewership take a major hit while airing against the undercard of the Mike Tyson vs. Jake Paul event.

UFC rolls out schedule for first quarter of 2025

November 18, 2024 John Pollock

During the UFC 309 broadcast, the promotion rolled out its schedule of events for the first quarter of 2025.

Netflix encounters massive streaming issues for Tyson vs. Paul

November 18, 2024 John Pollock

This past Friday, all eyes were locked on Netflix as it staged the latest return for 58-year-old Mike Tyson to a boxing ring opposite influencer-turned-boxer Jake Paul.

Trailblazer Sandy Parker’s quiet passing comes out years later

November 15, 2024 John Pollock

Parker became the first Black woman to hold a major championship in the industry when she won the All Japan Women’s WWWA title (the famed “red belt”) in 1973.

“Darling Dagmar” Kathy Moreland passes away at 81

November 15, 2024 John Pollock

Earlier this month, Kathy Moreland, who wrested as Darling Dagmar died at 81.

TV Ratings: AEW Dynamite ranks fifth in prime time, NXT returns to normal night

November 14, 2024 John Pollock

AEW Dynamite saw a spike in its audience this past Wednesday leading to the show’s largest number since its fifth anniversary show in October.

WWE Raw posts highest figures in three weeks, ranks behind NFL

November 12, 2024 John Pollock

Monday’s episode of Raw ranked behind Monday Night Football while posting its largest figures over the past three weeks.