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

Six-part doc series on Ted Turner to be released this week

November 9, 2024 John Pollock

Later this week, the Max streaming service will release a six-part documentary series on media mogul Ted Turner.

WWE ID details, Scorpio Jr. passes away | POLLOCK’S UPDATE

November 8, 2024 John Pollock

Additional details on the WWE ID program from our reporting, and a look at the career of the late Scorpio Jr.

WWE Elimination Chamber confirmed for Toronto

November 8, 2024 John Pollock

WWE is returning to Toronto with the announcement of the location and date for Elimination Chamber.

NXT at 2300 Arena tops AEW Dynamite in viewers and demo

November 7, 2024 John Pollock

For one week only, NXT returned to Wednesday night with an ECW-themed show and topped AEW Dynamite in the key viewership metrics.

WWE Raw from Saudi Arabia ranks behind huge NFL game

November 6, 2024 John Pollock

WWE Raw presented a taped edition of the program on Monday, which topped everything in the key demographic except for the NFL.

Former WEC fighter Hiromitsu Miura passes away

November 6, 2024 John Pollock

Former MMA fighter Hiromitsu Miura died nearly two weeks ago after battling leukemia.

Former AWA & WWF director and producer Al DeRusha dies at 88

November 6, 2024 John Pollock

Earlier this week, it was reported that former AWA director Al DeRusha died at the age of 88.

AEW Collision sees small increase in viewership, sixth in prime time cable programming

November 6, 2024 John Pollock

AEW Collision marked a four-week high point for the show’s viewership this past Saturday.

SmackDown ranks #2 on Friday night, AEW Rampage hits lowest numbers ever

November 4, 2024 John Pollock

Friday Night SmackDown aired a taped episode and held onto its audience while AEW Rampage to the show’s lowest figures in history.

Ava to make announcement on NXT this Wednesday

November 4, 2024 John Pollock

This week’s episode of NXT at the 2300 Arena is set to include a “special announcement” from Ava.

Former AEW & GCW performer Marko Stunt retires

November 1, 2024 John Pollock

The 28-year-old posted on X that he is ending his in-ring career, “After consulting with my doctor, I was advised to prioritize my long-term health and step down from in-ring competition.”

WWE returns to Saudi Arabia as investments escalate | POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE

November 1, 2024 John Pollock

John Pollock looks at the ongoing relationship between WWE and Saudi Arabia, how the shows have paid off for the General Entertainment Authority, and reaction from the fanbase.

AEW Fright Night Dynamite ranks sixth on cable in prime time

October 31, 2024 John Pollock

AEW’s Fright Night Dynamite finished sixth among prime-time cable programming while airing against Game 5 of the World Series.

NXT hits lowest 18-49 audience since July 2023 airing against World Series

October 30, 2024 John Pollock

For the second night in a row, WWE was severely impacted running against the World Series with another major hit to its core demographic.

WWE ID Program Launched, Exclusive Details | Pollock & Thurston

October 30, 2024 John Pollock

John Pollock & Brandon Thurston speak about the WWE ID with some exclusive details, a report on Vince McMahon’s next venture & lots more.

WWE Raw posts lowest 18-49 audience of the year against World Series & NFL

October 29, 2024 John Pollock

WWE Raw dropped its lowest 18-49 audience of the year while airing against Game 3 of the World Series and Monday Night Football.

AEW Collison declines 7% airing against Game 2 of World Series

October 29, 2024 John Pollock

AEW Collision ran against Game 2 of the World Series on Saturday resulting in a minor decrease in its viewership.

REPORT: Vince McMahon preparing to launch “entertainment hub company”

October 29, 2024 John Pollock

Vince McMahon could be staging a comeback to resume his professional career while marred in scandal and litigation.

Misdemeanor charges against Jon Jones dismissed, must attend anger management courses

October 29, 2024 John Pollock

UFC heavyweight champion Jon Jones has reached an agreement to have two misdemeanor charges dismissed stemming from an incident at his home earlier this year.

Friday Night SmackDown & AEW Rampage viewership against World Series

October 28, 2024 John Pollock

Friday Night SmackDown finished second among all cable programming for its night while running against Game 1 of the World Series on Fox.