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POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE: WWE and AEW sell out shows in Chicago

August 2, 2021 John Pollock

WWE sells out Raw and AEW sells out The First Dance in Chicago, report on the status of Adam Cole, NJPW cards, Bellator 263 thoughts & more.

Hiroshi Tanahashi replaces Kota Ibushi at Wrestle Grand Slam on Sunday

July 24, 2021 John Pollock

Just hours before the Wrestle Grand Slam event, NJPW has removed Kota Ibushi from the main event and will be replaced by Hiroshi Tanahashi.

Kota Ibushi diagnosed with aspiration pneumonia, off next three NJPW shows

July 21, 2021 Andrew Thompson

Kota Ibushi’s Wrestle Grand Slam status is in question after being diagnosed with aspiration pneumonia

Kota Ibushi to miss Summer Struggle card on Monday, NJPW posts statement

July 17, 2021 John Pollock

Kota Ibushi will miss another show this Monday with New Japan Pro Wrestling providing an update on his condition.

Kota Ibushi to miss Sunday’s NJPW Summer Struggle show in Sapporo

July 10, 2021 John Pollock

New Japan Pro Wrestling has announced that Kota Ibushi will miss Sunday’s Summer Struggle event in Sapporo.

Summer Struggle: El Desperado vs. Taiji Ishimori, Ibushi misses show

July 10, 2021 John Pollock

NJPW kicked off its Summer Struggle in Sapporo on Saturday featuring an IWGP junior heavyweight title match in the main event.

IWGP World Title match, Cobb vs. Ibushi, Desperado vs. YOH added to NJPW Dominion

May 28, 2021 Andrew Thompson

The third IWGP World Heavyweight Champion will be crowned at NJPW Dominion. Also, Cobb vs. Ibushi and Desperado vs. YOH is set for the show

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE: Throwback SmackDown does strong figures

May 10, 2021 John Pollock

The Throwback edition of Friday Night SmackDown proved to be a hit finishing with 2,282,000 viewers and 0.65 in the 18-49 demographic on FOX.

NJPW Sakura Genesis Report: Ibushi vs. Ospreay, Henare joins United Empire

April 4, 2021 Mark Buckeldee

Welcome to this POST Wrestling report for New Japan Pro Wrestling’s Sakura Genesis 2021 from Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo. The attendance was 4,500, much more than the G1 Climax final (2,900) in the same building.

RESULT: Will Ospreay vs. Kota Ibushi for IWGP World Title at NJPW Sakura Genesis

April 4, 2021 Andrew Thompson

The result of the IWGP World Heavyweight Championship match at Sakura Genesis between Kota Ibushi and Will Ospreay

NJPW reveals full card for Sakura Genesis on 4/4 at Sumo Hall

March 22, 2021 John Pollock

New Japan Pro Wrestling has released the card for the Sakura Genesis event on Sunday, April 4th featuring the first IWGP World Heavyweight Championship Match.

New Japan Cup 2021 Report: Ospreay vs. Takagi, post-match angle

March 21, 2021 Mark Buckeldee

Mark Buckeldee reviews Sunday’s New Japan Cup card with the final between Will Ospreay and Shingo Takagi, and a controversial angle.

NJPW 49th Anniversary Report: Kota Ibushi retains Double Championship

March 4, 2021 John Pollock

New Japan Pro Wrestling returned to Budokan Hall for its 49th Anniversary card featuring the final defense of the Double Championship.

NJPW Castle Attack Report: Kota Ibushi vs. Tetsuya Naito for the IC title

February 28, 2021 Mark Buckeldee

Mark Buckeldee reviews NJPW’s Castle Attack featuring Kota Ibushi defending the Intercontinental title against Tetsuya Naito.

NJPW New Beginning in Hiroshima Report: Kota Ibushi vs. SANADA

February 11, 2021 Mark Buckeldee

Mark Buckeldee reviews the second New Beginning in Hiroshima card with Kota Ibushi defending the Double Championship against SANADA.

Wrestle Kingdom 15 (Night 2) Report: Kota Ibushi vs. Jay White

January 5, 2021 John Pollock

John Pollock’s report on Wrestle Kingdom 15 (Night 2) featuring the Double Championship match between Kota Ibushi and Jay White.

Wrestle Kingdom 15 (Night 1) Report: Tetsuya Naito vs. Kota Ibushi

January 4, 2021 John Pollock

John Pollock’s coverage of night one of Wrestle Kingdom 15 featuring Tetsuya Naito vs. Kota Ibushi and Kazuchika Okada vs. Will Ospreay.

NJPW confirms three matches for Wrestle Kingdom 15

November 8, 2020 John Pollock

New Japan Pro Wrestling has officially announced three matches for Wrestle Kingdom 15 taking place at the Tokyo Dome on January 4 & 5, 2021.

Tetsuya Naito to defend Double Championship against Kota Ibushi on 1/4

November 8, 2020 John Pollock

New Japan Pro Wrestling held a press conference regarding Wrestle Kingdom 15 taking place on January 4 & 5, 2021, at the Tokyo Dome.

Jay White defeats Kota Ibushi, wins double championship challenger rights

November 7, 2020 Andrew Thompson

In what was a shocking victory, Jay White defeated Kota Ibushi and is now in possession of the IWGP double title challenger rights.