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POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE: Impact Wrestling moving to Tuesday nights

September 24, 2019 John Pollock

A further look at Impact moving to Tuesdays, a preview of SmackDown, NXT adds another title match to 10/2, video of the incident between Jeremy Stephens and Yair Rodriguez & more.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE: Big Cass issues apology

September 17, 2019 John Pollock

Big Cass issues an apology, a SmackDown preview, building towards the Fox launch, Naomichi Marufuji’s opponent for BFG, a big feature on MLW, Aaren Wilde speaks, Endeavor going public, commentary team for Dragon Gate card & more.

Trish Stratus to appear on this week’s episode of SmackDown

July 27, 2019 John Pollock

WWE has announced several matches and a segment involving Trish Stratus for Tuesday’s edition of SmackDown Live from Memphis, Tennessee.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE: Dark Side of the Ring gets second season

July 23, 2019 John Pollock

Viceland confirms the second season of Dark Side, Josh Barnett vs. Jon Moxley, Kevin Owens challenges Shane McMahon, UFC 243 location at stadium & more.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE: Finn Balor scheduled to take sabbatical

July 16, 2019 John Pollock

Finn Balor is scheduled for a sabbatical later this summer, additional details on Jeff Hardy’s arrest, Mickie James undergoes surgery & more.

Bill Goldberg to appear on SmackDown next week in Texas

May 30, 2019 John Pollock

Days before the WWE’s return to Saudi Arabia, Bill Goldberg will be appearing on SmackDown in his lone appearance prior to the match against The Undertaker.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE: OWE running shows in Toronto this August

May 30, 2019 John Pollock

SmackDown’s viewership, top markets for Double or Nothing on FITE, NXT media calls, Terri Runnels arrested at Tampa airport, update on AOP, latest on the BOSJ & more.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE: Lars Sullivan fined $100,000 over offensive remarks

May 14, 2019 John Pollock

WWE fines Lars Sullivan over his past comments, Variety interviews Vince McMahon, ESPN comments on their talks regarding SmackDown, Max Holloway vs. Frankie Edgar & more.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE: The Undertaker & Kurt Angle off Starrcast

April 23, 2019 John Pollock

The Undertaker and Kurt Angle are off Starrcast, Raw hits its second-lowest figure of 2019, Viceland announces another wrestling series, BOSJ lineup, the replacement for Jazz & more

Television Viewership: SmackDown’s Superstar Shakeup

April 17, 2019 John Pollock

Tuesday’s edition of SmackDown Live featuring the second night of the Superstar Shakeup averaged 2,219,000 viewers on the USA Network.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE: Luke Harper requests WWE release

April 16, 2019 John Pollock

Luke Harper requests his WWE release, Superstar Shakeup Night 2, moves made on Raw, latest on Sasha Banks, a deep look into the rule sets in MMA in North America & more.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE: Brian James no longer co-head writer of SD

April 11, 2019 John Pollock

Brian James no longer the co-head writer of SmackDown, AEW announces six-man for Fyter Fest, Dark Side of the Ring viewership, Pat McAfee shares story from ‘Mania & more.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE: Raw After Mania Viewership on USA Network

April 9, 2019 John Pollock

Raw after Mania viewership, Sasha Banks cancels talk show appearance, report on WrestleMania 37 frontrunner, a study on WWE reclassifying talent, T.J. Dillashaw suspended for two years & more.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE: USA renews Miz & Mrs. for Season 2

April 2, 2019 John Pollock

USA Network renews Miz & Mrs, the AAF suspends operations, Raw’s viewership, a preview of SmackDown, Amazing Red is retiring, Bare Knuckle FC incident & more.

Charlotte Flair wins the SmackDown women’s title from Asuka

March 26, 2019 John Pollock

On SmackDown Live Tuesday night, Charlotte Flair defeated Asuka to become the new SmackDown women’s champion.

WWE announces Kurt Angle vs. AJ Styles for SmackDown Live

March 24, 2019 John Pollock

The WWE has announced a big singles match for Tuesday’s episode of SmackDown in Uncasville, Connecticut between Kurt Angle and AJ Styles.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE: A deeper look at the UFC-ESPN+ deal

March 19, 2019 John Pollock

Further analysis into the UFC-ESPN+ deal and what it means, a preview for tonight’s SmackDown, WrestleMania card is growing, Flip Gordon cleared to return, Impact-OVW announcement & more.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE: WWE announces Honky Tonk Man for the Hall of Fame

February 26, 2019 John Pollock

The WWE announces Honky Tonk Man for the Hall of Fame, WrestleMania 2020 location, Matt Hughes hit with two restraining orders, Roman Reigns on GMA & more.

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: Ian Riccaboni signs multi-year deal with ROH

January 31, 2019 John Pollock

Ian Riccaboni signs a multi-year contract with ROH, Dave Bautista hints at a return, live POST Wrestling show in NYC, Bound for Glory feature & more