Articles by John Pollock

Friday Night SmackDown achieved its second-largest audience on FS1 on a night when they moved from Fox due to the World Series.

GCW reveals location for The Collective 2024 in Philadelphia

GCW has announced the location for the 2024 edition of The Collective over WrestleMania weekend in Philadelphia.

POLLOCK’S UPDATE: The Future of Combat Sports

Saturday’s spectacle in Saudi Arabia gave us a glimpse into the future of combat sports and focus on the larger story from the weekend.

MJF to team with mystery partner at AEW Full Gear

October 28, 2023 John Pollock

AEW is advertising that MJF will have a mystery partner at Full Gear when he defends the ROH Tag Team Championships.

Tyson Fury defeats Francis Ngannou by split decision, Ngannou scores knockdown

Francis Ngannou went the distance with the WBC heavyweight champion Tyson Fury.

New champions crowned at NOAH’s Demolition Stage in Fukuoka

October 28, 2023 John Pollock

Pro Wrestling NOAH crowned two new champions at its Demolition Stage event on Saturday in Fukuoka including a new GHC Heavyweight Champion.

POLLOCK’S UPDATE: Jon Moxley proposes additional concussion protocols

Jon Moxley proposes additional concussion protocols, CM Punk on unionization, Peacock subscribers grow, SmackDown tops 10,000 again & more.

John Cena vs. Solo Sikoa added to WWE Crown Jewel

John Cena is confirmed for the WWE Crown Jewel event next weekend where he will face Solo Sikoa.

Limitless Wrestling cancels show due to ongoing search for mass shooter

The Maine-based Limitless Wrestling group has been forced to cancel its event this weekend due to the safety issues after this week’s shooting.

Ronda Rousey has impromptu match at Lucha VaVoom

Ronda Rousey made an unannounced return to the ring on Thursday night at the Lucha VaVoom event in California.

WWE adds 27 events to its 2024 schedule

WWE has announced 27 new dates on its schedule in 2024.

Alex Kane vs. Jacob Fatu to headline MLW Fightland on Nov. 18

October 26, 2023 John Pollock

MLW has confirmed the next World Heavyweight Title Match for next month’s Fightland event in Philadelphia.

Dynamite falls to lowest viewership of 2023 on its regular night

AEW Dynamite dropped to its lowest viewership of the year on its regular night while airing against the opening night of the NBA season.

Endeavor exploring “strategic alternatives”, will not sell stake in TKO

Endeavor has seen a surge in after-hours trading after news that the talent agency and sports group was “exploring strategic opportunities.”

First night of Halloween Havoc ranks behind Game 7 of MLB playoffs, NBA

The first night of NXT’s Halloween Havoc saw the show drop to a four-week low airing against Game 7 of the Diamondbacks vs. Phillies.

POLLOCK’S UPDATE: The complex history between Vince McMahon and Dana White

Exploring the complex history between Vince McMahon and Dana White, big lineup for Dynamite, Scott D’Amore chats TNA’s future & more.

Bound for Glory main event to air Thursday on AXS TV

IMPACT will be airing the main event from this past Saturday’s Bound for Glory pay-per-view on AXS TV this week.

Rousey: “Our Fight is everything I’ve wished I could fit into a headline but just couldn’t”

Former UFC fighter and WWE performer Ronda Rousey has released the cover for her follow-up biography that will be released in 2024.

Dragon Gate talent added to NJPW Power Struggle