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POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE 5/8 – Brock Lesnar not scheduled for WWE Money in the Bank, per report

May 8, 2018 John Pollock

Brock Lesnar not scheduled for the Money in the Bank event, WWE licenses footage from Impact Wrestling, Orlando hoping to land WrestleMania again, UFC and ESPN announce a streaming deal, update on UFC deal in Canada, Dana White says they are working on Georges St-Pierre vs. Nate Diaz, and more.

SmackDown drops to its lowest viewership of 2018

May 2, 2018 John Pollock

With heavy competition from the NBA playoffs, WWE SmackDown posted its lowest number of the year on the USA Network this week.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE 5/1 – Ariya Daivari issues apology for angle in Saudi Arabia

May 1, 2018 John Pollock

Ariya Daivari issued an apology over Friday’s angle following death threats, Sami Zayn addresses his exclusion from Greatest Royal Rumble, new match added to Backlash, tickets on sale for NJPW at Cow Palace, Sunday Night Heat coming to the WWE Network, Michael Chiesa vs. Anthony Pettis re-booked, and more.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE 4/25 – The WWE’s annual Business Partner Summit Report

April 25, 2018 John Pollock

We have lots of notes on the WWE’s Business Partner Summit, Paul Levesque outlines plans for “Global Localization”, Raw viewership drops this week, Bruno Sammartino & Motoko Baba honored by AJPW, Block B winner of Champion Carnival, more named added to “All In”, and more.

WWE Superstar Shakeup Viewership for Raw and SmackDown Live

April 18, 2018 John Pollock

The second night of the Superstar Shakeup saw SmackDown Live average 2,769,000 viewers on the USA Network, which is down 10% from last year’s shakeup episode and the last SmackDown to top 3 million viewers. It is still the fourth highest SmackDown number of 2018.

Superstar Shakeup roster changes from SmackDown Live

April 17, 2018 John Pollock

The second night of the WWE’s Superstar Shakeup took place on Tuesday from the Dunkin Donuts Center in Providence, Rhode Island. Here is a complete list of all the talent moving to SmackDown.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE 4/17 – A preview of the second night of the WWE’s Superstar Shakeup

April 17, 2018 John Pollock

A preview of the second night of the WWE Superstar Shake-Up, Daniel Bryan vs. The Miz advertised for European tour, “All In” press conference scheduled for Chicago, Jake Hager signs with MLW, WWE holding tryouts in Saudi Arabia, Champion Carnival tournament matches coming up, and lots more.

WWE SmackDown notes: Paige named General Manager, The Iconics called up, Carmella wins title

April 10, 2018 John Pollock

Tuesday night’s episode of SmackDown Live from New Orleans concluded the WWE’s WrestleMania Week in the city and fourth event of the week at the Smoothie King Center.

Charlotte removed from SmackDown tapings tonight

March 27, 2018 John Pollock

The WWE has announced that Charlotte has been removed from tonight’s SmackDown Live taping in Pittsburgh.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE 2/27 – Jon Jones has license in California revoked, fined $205,000

February 27, 2018 John Pollock

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.

WWE confirms all dual brand pay-per-views after WrestleMania

February 17, 2018 John Pollock

On Saturday, the WWE confirmed that all pay-per-view events following WrestleMania will be dual brand shows, marking an end to brand specific shows.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE 2/9 – New Beginning in Osaka Preview

February 9, 2018 John Pollock

A big preview for the New Beginning Osaka card with Okada defending against Sanada, Impact and SmackDown ratings, reviews of Impact Wrestling and NXT, alleged incident involving Vince McMahon from 2006 resurfaces with new information, the new commentary on Impact, a preview of UFC 221, new main event of UFC 222, and more.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE 1/31 – Impact executives confirm the departures of Jeremy Borash and Lashley

January 31, 2018 John Pollock

Impact Wrestling confirms that Jeremy Borash and Bobby Lashley have left the company, SmackDown Live audience, proper context for WWE’s YouTube numbers from this past weekend, AXS TV to air NJPW Long Beach card live in March, lightweight fight added to UFC 223, lowest UFC on FOX number, and more.

WWE & Facebook Launch “Mixed Match Challenge” Series

December 14, 2017 John Pollock

The WWE is a taking a major step forward with streaming content following the announcement of a new original series for Facebook Watch. It was