Articles by John Pollock

Nikki Bella addressed last week’s segment on Raw, where the audience in Philadelphia led to acknowledging her ties with an NFL player.

Report: AEW Double or Nothing scheduled for Louis Armstrong Stadium in NY

AEW is taking one of its signature pay-per-views to New York this spring.

The economics of WrestleMania 42 compared to 2025 in Las Vegas

With ten weeks until WrestleMania 42, there are potential changes to the yet-to-be-announced card in Las Vegas for the second consecutive year

Shinjiro Otani to address audience at NOAH’s Legacy Rise this week

February 8, 2026 John Pollock

Shinjiro Otani will appear at this Wednesday’s Pro Wrestling NOAH event to address the audience.

Report: Bron Breakker undergoes surgery

Bron Breakker recently underwent surgery.

AAA 2/7 Results: Original El Grande Americano Qualifies, New Mixed Tag Champs, Hair Match Teased

February 7, 2026 John Pollock

AAA featured the original El Grande Americano stealing a spot and qualifying for Rey de Reyes, along with new Mixed Tag Team Champions.

AEW Collision 2/7 Results: Kyle Fletcher challenges Ciampa, Wild Parking Lot Fight, Young Bucks qualify

February 7, 2026 John Pollock

AEW Collision featured Tommaso Ciampa defend the TNT title and receive his next challenge, a wild parking lot fight, and Young Bucks qualify.

AEW scores largest 18-49 audience since November, big increase among female viewers

AEW Dynamite achieved its largest audience in months, fueled by a major increase in female viewers.

Mercedes Moné to defend Winnipeg Pro Wrestling Women’s title in March

Mercedes Moné is set to defend one of her remaining championships next month in Canada.

Four fighters miss weight for UFC Fight Night, all fighters scheduled to compete

Four fighters missed weight on Friday as UFC returns to the Apex with the first Paramount card from its home venue in Las Vegas.

UFC’s chief business officer testifies, Judge Boulware presses UFC on lack of urgency securing communications

Two days of testimony in the U.S. District Court of Nevada saw various UFC executives appear on the stand to explain missing communications.

Women’s Tag Title match, Elimination Chamber qualifiers added to SmackDown

Elimination Chamber qualifying matches have been announced for tonight’s edition of Friday Night SmackDown.

WWE backstage interviewer Kelly Kincaid says contract is about to expire

WWE backstage interviewer Kelly Kincaid’s contract is expiring later this month.

Report: Further details and analysis on changes to Nielsen’s methodology

Some more clarity has been made regarding the methodology recently incorporated by Nielsen, resulting in an increase in wrestling viewership.

WWE referee Daphanie LaShaunn (Aja Smith) loses family members in fire, GoFundMe launched for aid

The family of WWE referee Daphanie LaShaunn (Aja Smith) has been struck by the tragic loss of multiple family members in a fire.

Kota Ibushi recovering from latest operation after screw comes loose in leg

Kota Ibushi is recovering from another operation dealing with his broken femur after a screw came loose in the leg.

Brian Knobs hospitalized after contracting infection

Brian Knobs is back in the hospital as he battles an infection.

UFC CEO Dana White & Tracy Long testify over missing communications in antitrust cases

UFC CEO Dana White and fellow executive Tracy Long testified in the U.S. District Court of Nevada on Wednesday regarding missing evidence as it pertains

Hiromu Takahashi to face Masatora Yasuda in final NJPW singles match

Hiromu Takahashi has four matches scheduled before leaving New Japan Pro Wrestling.

Bryce Remsburg indicates he delayed ringing the bell to prolong “F–k ICE” chant