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POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE 5/14 – Nia Jax vs. Ronda Rousey announced for Money in the Bank
The WWE has announced that Nia Jax will defend the Raw women’s title against Ronda Rousey at Money in the Bank, matches announced for tonight’s Raw in London, Jay Lethal to return for ROH’s U.K. cards, POST Roundtable show with Arda Ocal, Toronto screening for the upcoming Mauro Ranallo documentary & more.
POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE 4/3 – The WWE pushing free WrestleMania promotion for new subscribers
We look at the success the WWE has had with their “free WrestleMania” promotion in the past, the latest subscriber numbers they have reported, Will Ospreay is coming to New Orleans, WrestleMania kickoff matches announced, non-WWE talent working Axxess shows, Max Holloway attempting the unthinkable this weekend at UFC 223.
POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE 3/26 – John Cena vs. Triple H announced for “Greatest Royal Rumble” in Saudi Arabia
The WWE announces matches for the “Greatest Rumble Ever” card, no women will be performing on the show, Ronda Rousey teased for Raw in Cleveland, Leon White undergoes open heart surgery, New Japan books the Cow Palace for July, review of this week’s ROH episode, anniversary of the final Monday Nitro, and more.
POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE 3/16 – WWE holds WrestleMania 35 press conference
The WWE holds a press conference for WrestleMania 35 announcement, notes on Louisiana commission, Brock Lesnar’s final match before WrestleMania, Ronda Rousey launches sports management company, New Japan Cup finalist, Fabulous Moolah dropped from women’s battle royal title, reviews of Impact Wrestling & NXT, and more.
POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE 3/7 – Hogan vs. Gawker book to be developed into a movie
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 2/27 – Jon Jones has license in California revoked, fined $205,000
Jon Jones went in front of the California State Athletic Commission on Tuesday, we have notes on the Roman Reigns segment from Raw on Monday, John Cena scheduled for SmackDown tonight, CM Punk and Wade Barrett announced for hosting roles, replacement for Tom Lawlor on MLW show to be announced Wednesday, and more.
POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE 2/26- Ronda Rousey and Brock Lesnar scheduled for Raw in Anaheim
Ronda Rousey and Brock Lesnar will both be at Raw in Anaheim, New Japan announces the main event for Strong Style Evolved, brackets released for the New Japan Cup, Dana White meets with Brock Lesnar, Jon Jones hearing with the CSAC is on Tuesday, UFC on FOX audience, recipient of the WWE’s Warrior Award at the Hall of Fame, and more.
REWIND-A-WAI #2: Post ‘Mania Raw (April 8, 2013)
John Pollock and Wai Ting travel back to the night after WrestleMania 29 in 2013 for one of the more memorable editions of the show. It was the night Dolph Ziggler cashed in his Money in the Bank briefcase, the audience revolted against Randy Orton and Sheamus, The Shield confronted The Undertaker, “Fandango-ing” was born and it all culminated with a three-minute, non-title affair between John Cena and Mark Henry!
REWIND-A-WAI #1: WWE Survivor Series 2005
John Pollock & Wai Ting present the first edition of Rewind-A-Wai with a review of the WWE’s Survivor Series event from 2005. The show is highlighted by a Raw vs. SmackDown traditional Survivor Series match, the return of The Undertaker, the Wrestling Observer Newsletter’s “Worst Match of the Year”, Vince McMahon’s use of the n-word & more.