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Michael Elgin and Teruaki Kanemitsu are leaving New Japan

April 2, 2019 John Pollock

New Japan Pro Wrestling issued a statement on Monday night that Michael Elgin is leaving the company after his contract expired on March 31st. The company also announced that young lion Teruaki Kanemitsu is leaving the company.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE: WrestleMania 35 card takes shape

March 12, 2019 John Pollock

The WrestleMania 35 card is shaping up, Roman Reigns added to the European tour, an update on Conor McGregor, title fight added to UFC 238 & more.

NJPW 47th Anniversary: Jay White vs. Will Ospreay

March 6, 2019 John Pollock

John Pollock’s review of NJPW’s 47th-anniversary show with Jay White vs. Will Ospreay in the main event, Jushin Thunder Liger challenges for the IWGP junior heavyweight title and more.

New Japan announces dates and locations for G1 Climax

March 6, 2019 John Pollock

During Wednesday’s 47th anniversary card, New Japan Pro Wrestling announced the dates and locations for the G1 Climax this summer.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE: Roman Reigns discusses leukemia diagnosis

March 5, 2019 John Pollock

Roman Reigns provides details on his leukemia diagnosis, WWE’s Raw viewership, notes on King Kong Bundy, Joey Janela’s return, card for New Japan’s anniversary card & lots more.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE: Dana Warrior’s role with the WWE

March 1, 2019 John Pollock

Dana Warrior’s role with the WWE after attending Raw and SD Live, Bruce Prichard speaks on his return to WWE, The Shield’s reunion, George Barrios speaks on WWE’s business & lots more.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE: Becky Lynch and Ronda Rousey resurrect “Diss the Diva”

February 28, 2019 John Pollock

Ronda Rousey and Becky Lynch cut Twitter promos, Tommaso Ciampa dealing with a neck injury, on-sale date for G1 Climax in Dallas, Matt Hughes issues a statement, tons of news & notes.

David Finlay out of the New Japan Cup due to injury

February 28, 2019 John Pollock

New Japan Pro Wrestling has announced that David Finlay is out of the New Japan Cup tournament due to the shoulder injury he sustained last weekend.

Battle of ROH and IWGP tag champions set for G1 Supercard

February 23, 2019 John Pollock

The first match for the Ring of Honor and New Japan G1 Supercard appears to be official following Saturday’s Honor Rising event.

Lineups for Honor Rising, Takashi Iizuka’s retirement match

February 12, 2019 John Pollock

New Japan Pro Wrestling has announced their big cards over the next few weeks, which include Takashi Iizuka’s retirement show next week, the Honor Rising events, and the Anniversary card in March.

IWGP heavyweight title match result from New Beginning in Osaka

February 11, 2019 John Pollock

The result of Monday’s IWGP heavyweight title match between Hiroshi Tanahashi and Jay White for the IWGP heavyweight title at the New Beginning in Osaka card.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE: SmackDown hurt badly against SOTU address

February 6, 2019 John Pollock

SmackDown’s viewership hurt badly, Fox Entertainment CEO speaks on SmackDown on Fridays, a feature on Dwayne Johnson, All Elite announces Jimmy Havoc signing & more.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE: WWE returning to Saudi Arabia in May, per report

February 5, 2019 John Pollock

Updates on Seth Rollins, Sasha Banks, and AJ Styles, the date of the WWE’s return to Saudi Arabia, WWE writer announces he is leaving, Superstar Shakeup in Canada, New Japan prospect leaving & lots more.

New Beginning in Sapporo Report: Tanahashi & Okada vs. White & Fale

February 2, 2019 John Pollock

John Pollock runs through New Japan’s New Beginning in Sapporo card from Saturday with Hiroshi Tanahashi and Kazuchika Okada vs. Jay White and Bad Luck Fale.

New Beginning USA cards announced without key Japanese talent

January 23, 2019 John Pollock

New Japan Pro Wrestling has released the cards for their upcoming tour of U.S. shows set for Los Angeles, Charlotte, and Nashville next weekend.

Chris Jericho details his decision to sign with All Elite Wrestling

January 16, 2019 John Pollock

On Wednesday’s Talk is Jericho, Chris Jericho outlined the circumstances that led to his decision to sign with All Elite Wrestling with many details from the past year.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE: Fallout from the All Elite Wrestling Rally

January 9, 2019 John Pollock

News and notes from the All Elite Wrestling rally, issues with AEW merchandise at WWE tapings, Liddell-Ortiz feud, Harold Meij’s statement & lots more

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE: New Japan announces KUSHIDA’s final match

January 8, 2019 John Pollock

New Japan announces KUSHIDA’s final match with the company, Raw’s viewership against college football game, New Japan’s latest signings, MMA Year in Review show released and more.

NJPW: KUSHIDA leaving, Kota Ibushi update, New Beginning cards

January 7, 2019 John Pollock

There was a lot of news coming out of New Japan Pro Wrestling’s press conference on Sunday night, including the news that KUSHIDA (Yujiro Kushida) is leaving the promotion.

Tokyo Sports reports that Kenny Omega is leaving NJPW

January 6, 2019 John Pollock

In an interview with Tokyo Sports, Kenny Omega confirmed that he is leaving New Japan Pro Wrestling following his loss to Hiroshi Tanahashi at Wrestle Kingdom 13 this past Friday.