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POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE: The History of SmackDown heading into Episode #1,000

October 16, 2018 John Pollock

A brief history of SmackDown since the show launched in 1999, the evolution of the show, changes along the way, and the pending move to Fox in 2019. Plus, all the latest news of the day.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE: Ed Nordholm describes “darkest period” for Impact Wrestling in 2017

October 10, 2018 John Pollock

Ed Nordholm speaks on the state of Impact Wrestling and their “darkest period” in 2017, Jon Jones and Alexander Gustafsson rematch set for UFC 232, Edge added to SmackDown 1000 & more.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE – Judge dismisses concussion-related lawsuits against WWE

September 18, 2018 John Pollock

The WWE scored a major victory Monday with several outstanding concussion-related lawsuits dismissed, attorney plans to appeal and Jerry McDevitt issues a scathing response, preview of tonight’s WWE tapings in Tulsa, UFC releases documentary, Alexa Bliss removed from tonight’s MMC & more.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE – Television viewership for Raw, SD Live, Miz & Mrs and Lucha Underground

August 23, 2018 John Pollock

Television viewership figures for WWE programming and Lucha Underground, the full CMLL Anniversary card, the latest on Brian Lawler’s death, Chris Champion passes away, Michael Chandler signs a new deal with Bellator, Andrea Lee issues a statement, reviews of 205 Live & ROH.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE – Colt Cabana denies showing up at WWE event during lawsuit

August 16, 2018 John Pollock

Colt Cabana denies showing up at a WWE event after the Dr. Amann lawsuit was filed, Impact Wrestling preview, Dave Meltzer’s comments regarding Peyton Royce, reviews of NXT & 205 Live this week, Kayla Harrison fights for the PFL tonight, Glover Teixeira injured & more.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE 5/25 – WWE analyst suggests the company could be shopping streaming rights

May 25, 2018 John Pollock

A WWE stock analyst suggests the company could shop the streaming rights for Raw & SmackDown, AXS TV confirms they will air New Japan card from the Cow Palace, a review of Thursday’s Best of the Super Juniors matches, TV reviews of NXT & 205 Live, documentary on Mauro Ranallo debuts tonight & lots more.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE 5/22 – WWE expected to increase the length of pay-per-view events

May 22, 2018 John Pollock

The WWE is expected to increase the length of their monthly pay-per-views, Mauro Ranallo speaks candidly on his struggle with bipolar disorder, Raw’s viewership drops, update on the BOSJ, Chris Jericho promo at New Japan show, viewership for Total Bellas’ season premiere, identity of one of Lashley’s “sisters” & more.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE 5/1 – Ariya Daivari issues apology for angle in Saudi Arabia

May 1, 2018 John Pollock

Ariya Daivari issued an apology over Friday’s angle following death threats, Sami Zayn addresses his exclusion from Greatest Royal Rumble, new match added to Backlash, tickets on sale for NJPW at Cow Palace, Sunday Night Heat coming to the WWE Network, Michael Chiesa vs. Anthony Pettis re-booked, and more.

Cruiserweight title match official, names added to 50-man Royal Rumble

April 24, 2018 John Pollock

On Tuesday’s episode of 205 Live, Kalisto won the Gauntlet Match to earn the Cruiserweight title shot against Cedric Alexander this Friday at the Greatest Royal Rumble in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE 3/27 – Ronda Rousey doesn’t want to speak about her MMA career

March 27, 2018 John Pollock

Ronda Rousey had several awkward exchanges with ESPN on Tuesday, back up ideas for Daniel Bryan’s match at WrestleMania, nine women defend the Fabulous Moolah, Sakura Genesis card released, EVIL returns, WWE Network expected to add “Saturday Night” episodes, Road Dogg to induct Jeff Jarrett, and more.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE 3/7 – Hogan vs. Gawker book to be developed into a movie

March 7, 2018 John Pollock

The rights to a recent book on the Hulk Hogan vs. Gawker Media trial have been purchased, television numbers for SmackDown and Raw, a look at the “new” 205 Live and the ongoing challenges, Brock Lesnar’s dates for March and April, NXT television tapings tonight, heavyweight announced for UFC 225, Luke Rockhold eyeing light heavyweight, and more.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE 2/20 – Exclusive notes on Louisiana commission oversight for WrestleMania Week

February 21, 2018 John Pollock

Exclusive notes on the Louisiana Boxing & Wrestling Commission’s rules and regulations for WrestleMania Week shows, Honor Club providing commentary on live events, Deadline looks at the UFC’s domestic television rights package, Andrade Cien Almas vs. Johnny Gargano rematch airs tonight, UFC scraps fight due to weight cutting concerns, and more.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE 2/13 – Jerry Lawler’s 1993 case re-visited by Deadspin report

February 13, 2018 John Pollock

Deadspin re-examines Jerry Lawler’s 1993 statutory rape case, Raw’s audience from Monday night, possible changes coming to WWE pay-per-view events, co-founder of Powerbomb streaming service leaves company, Honor Rising cards, preview of tonight’s WWE television, and more.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE 1/31 – Impact executives confirm the departures of Jeremy Borash and Lashley

January 31, 2018 John Pollock

Impact Wrestling confirms that Jeremy Borash and Bobby Lashley have left the company, SmackDown Live audience, proper context for WWE’s YouTube numbers from this past weekend, AXS TV to air NJPW Long Beach card live in March, lightweight fight added to UFC 223, lowest UFC on FOX number, and more.

REWIND-A-SMACKDOWN 1/16/18: New US Champion, Mixed Match Challenge, Selfie Promos

January 17, 2018 POST Wrestling Staff

The US title tournament reaches its unexpected conclusion as Jinder Mahal, Bobby Roode, Mojo Rawley and Xavier Woods compete in the semi-finals AND finals; the Mixed Match Challenge debuts featuring Nakamura/Natalya vs Balor/Banks; members of the roster take turns cutting promos on their cellphones in selfie mode; TJP tries to hide his tears on 205 Live.

Brian Kendrick Injury Update from Raw

December 27, 2017 John Pollock

Brian Kendrick suffered a broken nose and broken orbital wall at the conclusion of his match with Hideo Itami on Monday’s episode of Raw. The