NEWS

NXT took a drastic hit for Tuesday’s taped episode that aired on Syfy in the United States due to the Olympics.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE: Steroid trial notes, Fight for the Fallen, Pitbull vs. McKee

Vince McMahon’s trial from 1994, Fight for the Fallen preview, Pitbull vs. A.J. McKee, Nevada issues mask mandate, Natalya issues statement.

Tony Khan on CM Punk and Bryan Danielson: “I can’t comment on those two”

While promoting Fight for the Fallen, AEW president Tony Khan was asked about the reports on CM Punk and Bryan Danielson.

Two matches confirmed for Wrestle Grand Slam on Sept. 4

NJPW has announced two matches for the Wrestle Grand Slam card at the MetLife Dome on September 4th.

WWE NXT notes: Dakota Kai attacks Raquel Gonzalez, Franky Monet, Breakout tournament

Dakota Kai is coming for the NXT Women’s Title, Franky Monet suffered her first pin fall loss and the Breakout tournament continues on NXT

Karrion Kross vs. Samoa Joe for NXT Championship official for TakeOver 36

Samoa Joe will be returning to the ring at NXT TakeOver 36

Ridge Holland returns on 7/27 WWE NXT

After suffering a leg injury in late 2020, Ridge Holland returned on the 7/27 NXT and is aligned with Pete Dunne and Oney Lorcan

NEWS

U.S. and Canadian viewership for WWE Raw’s second week with live fans

July 27, 2021 John Pollock

WWE Raw experienced a dip in its audience for its second week with a live audience while the show was still able to top 1.8 million viewers.

INTERVIEW: Mr. Hughes discusses his WWF run, training Kiera Hogan, wrestling in his 50s

Mr. Hughes chatted with Andrew Thompson. They discussed Hughes’ WWF run, WWA4 school, how much longer he plans to wrestle and much more

José Alvarado Nieves a.k.a. Super Porky passes away

July 26, 2021 Andrew Thompson

José Nieves a.k.a. Super Porky has passed away. AAA confirmed the news of Nieves’ passing

Tag Team Turbulence Final, Knight vs. Bateman set for 7/30 NJPW STRONG

Announcements made for the 7/30 episode of NJPW STRONG which will feature the finals of the Tag Team Turbulence tournament

WWE Raw notes: Natalya helped by trainers, Flair vs. Nikki rematch, Keith Lee

July 26, 2021 Andrew Thompson

Natalya helped to the back after her match, Keith Lee loses his second match in a row, Charlotte Flair vs. Nikki A.S.H. on next week’s Raw

SmackDown stays above two million viewers in U.S., increases in Canada

July 26, 2021 Andrew Thompson

John Cena’s first appearance on Friday Night SmackDown since his return kept the show over two million viewers against the Olympics.

Triple-Threat Raw Women’s Title match added to WWE SummerSlam

Charlotte Flair, Rhea Ripley and Nikki A.S.H. will meet in a three-way at SummerSlam for the Raw Women’s Title

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE: Matt Cardona speaks on match with Nick Gage

Matt Cardona spoke about his match with Nick Gage, Brian Blair’s son dies, Jeff Hardy pulled from appearance, Dusty wins title on this date.

John Cena added to SmackDown at MSG on September 10

WWE has announced a September appearance by John Cena for the dual-brand edition of SmackDown at Madison Square Garden.

REPORT: WWE planning to return to Saudi Arabia for show in October