Articles by John Pollock

Detailing the nasty break-up between the UFC & USADA, Tony Khan on tampering allegations, MJF part of Foundation to Combat Antisemitism panel.

Cody Rhodes & Jey Uso to defend tag titles on SmackDown tonight

A match for the Undisputed WWE Tag Team Championships will be part of tonight’s season premiere of SmackDown.

Kota Ibushi signed with AEW in July, shares details on schedule

Kota Ibushi has confirmed he signed a contract with AEW over the summer, although was able to work in several conditions.

REPORT: Tony Khan privately addresses “roll of quarters” angle with critic

Criticism has been levied against AEW following its controversial angle drawing on antisemitic actions against MJF from his childhood.

Former WWE writer Britney Abrahams voluntarily dismisses suit

October 12, 2023 John Pollock

The lawsuit filed by former WWE creative team member Britney Abrahams has been voluntarily dismissed, per her legal team.

Hunter Campbell and Jeff Novitsky address USADA’s claims, partnering with Drug Free Sport International

Despite the UFC’s relationship dissolving with USADA, the promotion will continue to work with a third-party drug testing agency in the new year.

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USADA and UFC to cease relationship at end of 2023, Conor McGregor re-enters testing pool

The USADA era with the UFC is coming to an end in 2024.

Khamzat Chimaev to fight replacement Kamaru Usman at UFC 294

The UFC 294 has undergone another change in opponents with former UFC welterweight champion Kamaru Usman added to the card.

NXT tops AEW Title Tuesday in viewership, 18-49 demo

The NXT and AEW showdown from Tuesday saw NXT win the night in terms of overall viewership and key demographics.

UFC to stage its first card in Saudi Arabia in 2024

The UFC will stage its first event in Saudi Arabia next year.

Alexander Volkanovski replaces Charles Oliveira at UFC 294

The UFC 294 pay-per-view has a new main event in Abu Dhabi.

POLLOCK’S UPDATE: AEW vs. NXT “Super Tuesday” Preview

AEW and NXT go head-to-head with John Pollock previewing the night, WWE Raw numbers from Monday, the state of Bellator MMA & more.

AEW Collision sees increase with earlier start time, second hour tops the first

For the second week in a row, AEW Collision aired against a WWE premium live event, although with a one-hour head start this past weekend.

Monster’s Ball Match added to IMPACT Bound for Glory

IMPACT Wrestling has added a Monster’s Ball Match to its Bound for Glory pay-per-view.

NJPW & Stardom: Revenues for 2023, Int’l plans, Historic X-Over 2

NJPW and Stardom held a presentation to go over its future plans and recent business markers.

First 30 minutes of NXT to air commercial-free

NXT is pulling out all the stops for Tuesday’s head-to-heading programming battle with AEW.

WWE SmackDown hits three-week high, AEW Rampage drops with female viewers

Friday Night SmackDown hit a three-week high going into Fastlane while AEW Rampage saw a drop in its female viewership.

POLLOCK’S UPDATE: TKO releases Fastlane stats, Bill Dundee, NJPW

TKO releases WWE Fastlane stats and records set, Bill Dundee health update, several big shows in Japan, tickets for Title Tuesday & more.

Toni Storm, MJF to appear at AEW’s Title Tuesday

AEW has added a pair of segments for Title Tuesday this week.

Stardom Nagoya Golden Fight: KAIRI’s farewell, new High Speed Champion