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John Pollock ranks the 91 matches from the G1 Climax

August 15, 2018 John Pollock

John Pollock ranks the 91 matches from the G1 Climax, which just concluded this past weekend with Hiroshi Tanahashi defeating Kota Ibushi in the finals at Budokan Hall.

The winner of the G1 B Block, final match is set for Sunday at Budokan Hall

August 11, 2018 John Pollock

New Japan Pro Wrestling ran their second of three straight G1 cards at Budokan Hall Saturday with the final B Block tournament matches. IWGP heavyweight champion Kenny Omega, Kota Ibushi, and Tetsuya Naito remained alive on the final B Block show.

The winner of the A Block from Friday’s G1 card at Budokan Hall

August 10, 2018 John Pollock

The A Block portion of the G1 Climax concluded Friday morning at Budokan Hall with the tournament coming down to Hiroshi Tanahashi, Kazuchika Okada, and Jay White remaining alive in the block going into the show.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE – The changing world of professional wrestling in 2019

August 9, 2018 John Pollock

A look at the changing world of professional wrestling following the success of the G1 Supershow pre-sale, Renee Young to call Raw on Monday, New Japan begins three nights at Budokan Hall, injury angle with Aleister Black, review of this week’s NXT, PFL receives $28 million in funding & more.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE – Jerry Lawler speaks on the passing of Brian Christopher and the ongoing investigation

August 8, 2018 John Pollock

Jerry Lawler speaks on the passing of Brian Christopher and the ongoing investigation, quarter-hour breakdowns from Raw, the updated G1 standings and all the scenarios, ROH & NJPW pre-sale for MSG card, TakeOver main event appears to be in jeopardy, Mae Young Classic begins & lots more.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE – Total Bellas renewed for a fourth season by E!

August 7, 2018 John Pollock

The E! network has announced that “Total Bellas” has been renewed for a fourth season, New Japan issues a statement regarding Tama Tonga, new match for “All In”, season-finale of Dana White’s Tuesday Night Contender Series, UFC documentary to feature Donald Trump, Sami Zayn’s latest shoulder operation & more.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE – “All In” to air on pay-per-view, first hour airing on WGN America

August 6, 2018 John Pollock

Ronda Rousey to wrestle on Raw for the first time, Broadcast info for “All In”, Matt Riddle drops the EVOLVE title, the latest on the G1 standings with A Block scenarios, Georges St-Pierre discusses fighting in 2018 and who interests him, CSAC releases fight night weights from UFC 227, Dwayne Johnson remembers Brian Christopher & more.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE – Cedric Alexander and Tye Dillinger apologize for old tweets

August 1, 2018 John Pollock

A series of old tweets from Cedric Alexander & Tye Dillinger have surfaced with both issuing apologies, three more names have been added to the Mae Young Classic, B Block scenarios for the G1 Climax, 10-man at ROH’s September PPV, UFC 227 loses a fight, DWTNCS report & more.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE – Ronda Rousey’s first match on WWE television scheduled for next week

July 31, 2018 John Pollock

Ronda Rousey will wrestle on next week’s episode of Raw, Jerry Lawler briefly comments on the investigation into his son’s death, Nikki Bella issues a statement on breakup with John Cena, Conor McGregor says a deal for his fight is “close”, WWE extends partnership with their Australian television partner & lots more.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE – Madison Rayne added to the Mae Young Classic

July 30, 2018 John Pollock

Madison Rayne and two others have been added to the Mae Young Classic, Sheriff releases statement on the passing of Brian Lawler, Brock Lesnar and Ronda Rousey scheduled for Raw, latest G1 standings, six-man tag added to ‘All In’, Tracy Caddell passes away, review of MLW’s Battle Riot & more.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE 7/23 – Stephanie McMahon to make announcement on Raw

July 23, 2018 John Pollock

Stephanie McMahon is scheduled to make an announcement on Raw, updated point totals from the G1, Impact announced additional dates for Toronto this summer, Impact & MLW running the same building within ten days this fall, Anthony Smith stops Mauricio “Shogun” Rua & more.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE – Preview of the G1 matches this weekend feat. Kenny Omega vs. Tetsuya Naito

July 13, 2018 John Pollock

A preview of this weekend’s G1 tournament matches featuring Omega vs. Naito & Tanahashi vs. Suzuki, Jim Ross provides health update from injuries, four more names announced for the Mae Young Classic, Jeff Hardy discusses back issues, a preview of the UFC’s card in Idaho, two Bellator shows this weekend & more.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE – Former Diva’s champion Kaitlyn added to Mae Young Classic

July 11, 2018 John Pollock

Former Diva’s champion Kaitlyn will participate in the Mae Young Classic, remembering Shinya Hashimoto on the anniversary of his passing, WWE Raw does a low number on USA, New Japan posts update on Hiromu Takahashi, Dwayne Johnson discusses dropping ‘The Rock’ in the past, G1 Primer Show & more.

New Japan releases the full cards for the G1 Climax tournament

June 19, 2018 John Pollock

The complete schedule of matches for this year’s G1 Climax has been released with the lineups for all 19 shows. The tournament begins on Saturday, July 14th and will wrap up with three consecutive nights at Budokan Hall.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE 6/18 – NJPW announces the G1 blocks, Kenny Omega vs. Kota Ibushi set for the tournament

June 18, 2018 John Pollock

New Japan announces the blocks for the G1 Climax with many big matches, AJ Styles lands the cover of WWE 2K19, Women of Wrestling (WOW) strikes a television deal for 2019, WWE at Royal Albert Hall, the ’24’ special on The Hardys, POST Wrestling’s schedule this week & lots more.

List of participants for the G1 Climax tournament

June 17, 2018 John Pollock

During Sunday’s Kizuna Road card, New Japan Pro Wrestling announced the participants for this year’s G1 Climax tournament, which begins Saturday, July 14th and concludes with three straight nights at Budokan Hall on August 10th, 11th, and 12th.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE 6/15 – Court records reveal that Dr. Amann was involved in relationship with a former WWE talent

June 15, 2018 John Pollock

Deadspin has uncovered court documents from Dr. Christopher Amann’s deposition that he was involved in a past relationship with a WWE performer, Conor McGregor appears in court over brawl from Brooklyn, Nia Jax interview, ROH in Texas, television reviews of Impact Wrestling & NXT, and more.

New Japan announces the top matches for the Cow Palace

June 10, 2018 John Pollock

New Japan Pro Wrestling held a press conference to announce the top matches for the upcoming G-1 special at the Cow Palace in San Francisco in July. They also added that announcements for this year’s G1 tournament will take place over the course of the three Kizuna Road cards in June.