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Ring announcer Bobby Cruise signs new contract with Ring of Honor

June 23, 2020 Andrew Thompson

After tallying up 17 years with Ring of Honor, ROH has extended Bobby Cruise’s contract and he’ll remain with the company for the foreseeable future.

IMPACT releases Joey Ryan and Dave Crist, suspends Michael Elgin

June 22, 2020 John Pollock

After allegations against several performers with the organization, IMPACT Wrestling has acted by terminating two contracts and suspended another performer.

Ziggler & Roode moved to Raw, Extreme Rules match set

June 22, 2020 John Pollock

In the opening segment of Raw, Dolph Ziggler interrupted Drew McIntyre to announce that he has been traded to Raw alongside Robert Roode while also setting up a match at Extreme Rules.

FOX Sports issues statement on WWE Backstage

June 22, 2020 John Pollock

FOX Sports has undergone changes with several positions being eliminated and it will impact the WWE Backstage studio show.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE: Sammy Guevara suspended indefinitely

June 22, 2020 John Pollock

AEW has suspended Sammy Guevara over a 2016 comment, Guevara and Sasha Banks issue statements, Edge to speak on Raw, New Japan Cup notes & more.

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NEW JAPAN CUP 2020 Day 3: Tanahashi-Taichi, Ibushi-ZSJ, Takagi-SHO

June 22, 2020 Mike Murray

Mike Murray is back with a review of day three of the New Japan Cup featuring Hiroshi Tanahashi vs. Taichi, Zack Sabre Jr. vs. Kota Ibushi & more.

Joey Ryan, Bar Wrestling deactivate Twitter accounts following allegations, Highspots issues statement

June 22, 2020 John Pollock

Following numerous allegations made public against Joey Ryan (Joseph Meehan), the performer has deactivated his Twitter account along with the account associated with his promotion, Bar Wrestling.

POST SCHEDULE: WWF Ground Zero ’97, OTT’s Joe Cabray, BWE covers #SpeakingOut

June 22, 2020 POST Wrestling Staff

This week’s schedule includes Rewind-A-Wai reviewing Ground Zero 1997, Andrew Thompson interviews Joe Cabray, and the BWE covers the #SpeakingOut movement.

Mark Calaway indicates he has retired, although keeps the door open

June 21, 2020 John Pollock

During the final installment of “The Last Ride”, Mark Calaway stated he had no desire to return to the ring while leaving the door open as a possibility.

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POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE: Promotional statements, MLW drops announcer, Stardom returns

June 21, 2020 John Pollock

The latest #SpeakingOut stories, MLW drops announcer, statements issued, GCW runs show with fans, IWA MS criticized, Stardom returns, NOAH card & more.

UFC Fight Night Report: Curtis Blaydes dominates Alexander Volkov

June 20, 2020 Eric Marcotte

Eric Marcotte’s report of UFC Fight Night with Curtis Blaydes dominating Alexander Volkov, and a tremendous fight between Josh Emmett and Shane Burgos.

Travis Banks responds to accusations by Millie Mckenzie

June 20, 2020 John Pollock

Following a series of statements and messages posted by wrestler Millie Mckenzie about her relationship with Travis Banks, Banks has issued a response.

Friday Night SmackDown’s overnight figures top two million

June 20, 2020 John Pollock

The overnight figures for Friday Night SmackDown placed on the show on par with last week’s episode topping two million viewers.

AEW issues statement on Jimmy Havoc’s status following allegations

June 19, 2020 John Pollock

All Elite Wrestling issued a statement Friday addressing the status of Jimmy Havoc, who was the subject of several allegations on Thursday.

WWE issues zero tolerance policy for domestic violence, child abuse, and sexual assault

June 19, 2020 John Pollock

WWE has issued a statement regarding a zero-tolerance policy for domestic violence, child abuse, and sexual assault amidst public allegations.

WWE announces they have released Jack Gallagher

June 19, 2020 John Pollock

WWE has announced they have come to terms on the release of Jack Gallagher (Oliver Claffey), as first reported by Mike Johnson at PWinsider.com.

Jordan Devlin, Ligero, lawyer for Matt Riddle issue denials

June 19, 2020 John Pollock

Jordan Devlin, Ligero, and the lawyer for Matt Riddle have issued statements denying the allegations made over the past two days.

NWA announces David Lagana’s resignation following allegations

June 19, 2020 John Pollock

Following sexual allegations on Thursday night by wrestler Liz Savage, the NWA has announced the resignation of vice-president David Lagana.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE: #SpeakingOut

June 19, 2020 John Pollock

This week, professional wrestling has undergone its reckoning with dozens of people coming forward with allegations that require a deep look.

WWE issues brief statement regarding allegations against Matt Riddle

June 19, 2020 John Pollock

Matt Riddle has been accused of sexual assault with WWE issuing a brief response to the matter.