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Multiple-time champion Patrício “Pitbull” Freire released by PFL

January 14, 2025 John Pollock

One of Bellator’s longest-tenured fighters is now a free agent as the brand appears to be done.

AEW Collision stays steady against NFL Wild Card game & New Year’s Evil replay

January 14, 2025 John Pollock

AEW Collision saw its audience largely unchanged from the previous week’s airing against an NFL Wild Card game and an NXT replay.

Former UFC bantamweight champion Holly Holm is a free agent

January 14, 2025 John Pollock

Former UFC champion Holly Holm is a free agent.

Friday Night SmackDown ranks #2 in cable behind gigantic Cotton Bowl game

January 14, 2025 John Pollock

Friday Night SmackDown aired against the Cotton Bowl this past week in its new three-hour mat, declining over the previous episode.

Vince McMahon’s team files opposition to Janel Grant’s request for extension, lawyer issues statement

January 13, 2025 John Pollock

After a filing on Monday by Janel Grant’s team, Vince McMahon’s legal representation filed an opposition to the renewed motion for a status conference.

Janel Grant’s legal team requests additional time for amended complaint filing

January 13, 2025 John Pollock

Representatives for Janel Grant are requesting additional time before filing an amended complaint in the U.S. District Court of Connecticut.

Dark Side of the Cage provides a “Slice” of MMA history

January 13, 2025 John Pollock

After the premiere of Dark Side of the Cage, John Pollock looks back at the phenomenon of Kevin “Kimbo Slice” Ferguson.

Tetsuya Endo unseats Manabu Soya to become GHC National Champion

January 11, 2025 John Pollock

On Saturday, Pro Wrestling NOAH crowned a new GHC National Champion in front of a full house at Korakuen Hall.

Women’s U.S. Championship match added to SmackDown, Tiffany Stratton to appear

January 10, 2025 John Pollock

WWE has added a second championship match to tonight’s Friday Night SmackDown lineup

AEW Dynamite sees minor increase for Kenny Omega’s return

January 10, 2025 John Pollock

The return of Kenny Omega led to a minor increase for AEW Dynamite but not placing among the top five cable programs in prime time.

Canadian TV Ratings: WWE to Netflix, Collision launches on USA, TNA’s dip

January 10, 2025 John Pollock

The viewership figures for professional wrestling programming in Canada are in as WWE shifts off linear television while AEW & TNA continue.

“The Era of the Hitman” set for 2026 release

January 7, 2025 John Pollock

A book covering Bret Hart’s greatest matches is scheduled for a 2026 release.

NFL draws nearly 22 million viewers against AEW Collision

January 7, 2025 John Pollock

The first simulcast version of AEW Collision aired against the NFL this past Saturday night.

First three-hour edition of SmackDown ranks #2 in demo on Friday

January 7, 2025 John Pollock

The first three-hour edition of Friday Night SmackDown ranked second among all television programs in the key demographic for its night.

AEW Fight for the Fallen viewership figures

January 4, 2025 John Pollock

AEW’s Fight for the Fallen kicked off 2025 with the promotion’s first episode simulcast on the Max streaming service.

Report: Royal Rumble 2026 to take place in Saudi Arabia

January 4, 2025 John Pollock

The 2026 edition of the Royal Rumble is expected to occur in Saudi Arabia.

Canadian viewership figures for TNA Impact

January 3, 2025 John Pollock

TNA Impact made its debut on Sportsnet 360 in Canada and the first viewership figures are out.

Marigold crowns four new champions at First Dream event in Tokyo

January 3, 2025 John Pollock

Marigold kicked off its year with the crowning of four new champions.

NXT figures hold steady on New Year’s Eve against Fiesta Bowl

January 3, 2025 John Pollock

NXT ran a taped edition of the program on New Year’s Eve and held steady.

WWE adds TV dates in Toronto, New York, Chicago & more

January 3, 2025 John Pollock

WWE has announced several shows in the lead-up to WrestleMania.