NEWS

The build for TakeOver: XXX continued on the 7/29 edition of NXT. Dexter Lumis qualified for the North American Title ladder match, Io Shirai’s next challenger to be determined next week, Kyle O’Reilly made his return and much more.

AEW Dynamite notes: AEW World Title match on 8/5, Excalibur not on commentary, Cardona

AEW set up segments and matches for their next two weeks of programming. Jon Moxley is set to defend his AEW World Championship against Darby Allin on 8/5, but MJF issued a challenge for the AEW World Title and he wants that match at All Out.

Ariane Andrew teaming with Nyla Rose in AEW’s Women’s Tag Team Cup tournament

Nyla Rose and Ariane Andrew drew the same color, therefore they’ll be teaming together in the AEW Women’s Tag Team Cup tournament.

Matt Cardona debuts in All Elite Wrestling

Matt Cardona, the former Zack Ryder made his All Elite Wrestling Dynamite debut by saving Cody from a beat down by Dark Order.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE: Cody on Tyson-AEW, Mysterio, Free Agents

July 29, 2020 John Pollock

Notes from Cody’s interview with ESPN, AEW & NXT matches, Kairi Sane’s farewell video, analysis of WWE’s ratings, Stephanie McMahon interview & more.

POLLOCK’S MMA UPDATE: UFC awarded damages, Dana White notes

July 29, 2020 John Pollock

Dana White covers numerous subjects, UFC awarded damages in legal case, MMA fighters joins agency, UFC Fight Night ratings, Tony Ferguson speaks & more.

Hiromu Takahashi out of action with a shoulder injury

The current IWGP Junior Heavyweight Champion Hiromu Takahashi is out of action with a shoulder injury. He’s scheduled to defend his title against Taiji Ishimori on 8/29.

IMPACT REPORT: Edwards vs. Trey, Good Brothers vs. Reno Scum, “Wrestle House”

July 28, 2020 John Pollock

John Pollock reviews this week’s episode featuring Eddie Edwards defending the Impact title, The Good Brothers in action, and the “Wrestle House” segments.

Kris Statlander undergoes successful ACL surgery

Kris Statlander provided an update post-surgery to share that her operation was a success.

POST NEWS UPDATE: Dolph Ziggler discusses why he continues to stay with WWE

Dolph Ziggler explains why he continues to stay with WWE, Walt McDonald passes away, Sasha Banks discusses taking time away from WWE, Arn Anderson on Brian Gewirtz’s influence, New Jack on if he believes WWE is a racist company, and more.

WWE Raw hurt by sizable dropout in the third hour

July 28, 2020 John Pollock

WWE Raw failed to see much movement in his total audience number this week and was hampered by a low third-hour drop across the board.

Dana White sets date for Khabib Nurmagomedov vs. Justin Gaethje

July 28, 2020 John Pollock

UFC president Dana White has announced a date for the anticipated fight between Khabib Nurmagomedov and Justin Gaethje for the UFC lightweight championship.

NJPW introducing KOPW Championship, special rules announced

The KOPW Championship is coming soon to New Japan Pro-Wrestling. There are a handful of special rules that come with the title and all is explained within the article.

Tetsuya Naito vs. EVIL, Taiji Ishimori vs. Hiromu Takahashi added to 8/29 ‘Summer Struggle’ event

At New Japan Pro-Wrestling’s ‘Summer Struggle’ show on 8/29 at Jingu Baseball Stadium, the IWGP Heavyweight, Intercontinental and Junior Heavyweight Championships will be on the line.

Drew McIntyre vs. Randy Orton announced for WWE SummerSlam

The WWE Championship match for SummerSlam was confirmed on Monday’s episode of Raw.

Kairi Sane bids farewell following injury angle on Raw

On Monday’s episode of Raw, an angle was shot that appears to be the end of Kairi Sane’s character on Raw with the performer issuing a farewell statement.

First match officially announced for WWE SummerSlam

The first match for WWE’s SummerSlam event is official following Monday’s episode of Raw.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE: WWE notes on TV ratings, Network, COVID-19

Notes from WWE’s shareholders’ meeting including WWE Network strategy & TV ratings, Gilbert Melendez suspended, notes for WWE Raw, Regis Philbin & more.

DDT and Pro Wrestling NOAH merge to form CyberFight