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

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.

WWE Raw hits four-week high against largest Monday Night Football audience of season

January 2, 2025 John Pollock

The final edition of WWE Raw on the USA Network aired against the largest Monday Night Football audience of the season.

AXS TV on New Japan programming: “Our agreement expired at the end of 2024”

January 1, 2025 John Pollock

AXS TV will no longer be airing New Japan Pro Wrestling after the expiration of its latest deal.

The Life & Career of “Mr. Irresistible” Sweet Daddy Siki

January 1, 2025 John Pollock

As a wrestler, musician, trainer, and karaoke host, Siki was well remembered as an entertainer across multiple fields.

TV Ratings: Final 2-hour SmackDown and last episode of AEW Rampage

December 31, 2024 John Pollock

This past Friday featured the final two-hour edition of SmackDown and the last episode of AEW Rampage.

Final Edition of Raw on USA Network | POLLOCK’S UPDATE

December 30, 2024 John Pollock

The final episode of Raw on the USA Network airs tonight, WWE’s holiday tour, major shows in Japan, Natsupoi vs. Starlight Kid & more.

Christmas Eve & Christmas Day TV figures for NXT & Dynamite on 34th Street

December 27, 2024 John Pollock

Television viewership figures have been released for the Christmas Eve edition of NXT, and Dynamite on 34th Street on Christmas Day.

POLLOCK’S UPDATE: More on Lee Fitting, WWE Raw & AEW Collision figures, Rampage’s finale

December 26, 2024 John Pollock

More on the Lee Fitting situation, AEW Collision gets a big bump, Rampage set to air finale, and other news & notes from the past week.

Semi-finals set for AEW’s Continental Classic

December 25, 2024 John Pollock

The Continental Classic semi-finals are set following AEW’s Dynamite on 34th Street.

CM Punk appears on NFL pre-game on Netflix, Snickers listed as sponsor for Raw on Jan. 6

December 25, 2024 John Pollock

CM Punk appeared on the pre-game show on Netflix before the game between the Chiefs and Steelers.

AEW and ITV in the U.K. extend media rights deal

December 24, 2024 John Pollock

AEW and ITV in the U.K. have announced an extension of its media rights deal.

Athena to team with Thekla at Stardom’s New Year Dream

December 24, 2024 John Pollock

ROH Women’s Champion Athena is set to compete for Stardom next week.

TNA Wrestling strikes deal with Sportsnet in Canada

December 22, 2024 John Pollock

TNA Wrestling has reached a distribution deal with Sportsnet in Canada.

Rey Misterio Sr. (Miguel Ángel López Días) passes away

December 20, 2024 John Pollock

Miguel Ángel López Días, who performed under the alias of Rey Misterio Sr., passed away on Friday with an announcement made by AAA.

AEW’s Holiday Bash leads to show’s highest figures in four weeks

December 19, 2024 John Pollock

AEW’s Holiday Bash led to the show’s strongest performance over the past month.

NXT records third-largest audience since move to CW

December 19, 2024 John Pollock

NXT recorded its third-largest viewership since moving to the CW for this past Tuesday’s episode featuring an NXT Championship match.

Representative for Janel Grant issues statement on Lee Fitting’s misconduct allegations

December 18, 2024 John Pollock

Representatives for Janel Grant have issued a statement following reporting on Lee Fitting’s dismissal at ESPN over misconduct allegations.

WWE Raw posts two-week high airing against NFL doubleheader

December 18, 2024 John Pollock

As the countdown to the end of its run on USA Network continues, WWE Raw hit a two-week high while airing against an NFL doubleheader.

WWE Saturday Night’s Main Event draws 1.59 million viewers, AEW Collision falls

December 17, 2024 John Pollock

Saturday Night’s Main Event returned this past weekend with the show among the top ten prime-time telecasts.