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Report: NBC Universal expected to retain “Raw”, “SmackDown Live” being shopped to other networks

May 16, 2018 John Pollock

The WWE’s domestic television rights package could be in line for a massive increase, following a report from The Hollywood Reporter.

Raw rises 2% in viewership, but still the second lowest number of 2018

May 15, 2018 John Pollock

Monday’s episode of Raw saw an increase, despite the show airing on several hour tape delay from London, England and going against the Houston Rockets vs. Golden State Warriors playoff game.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE 5/14 – Nia Jax vs. Ronda Rousey announced for Money in the Bank

May 14, 2018 John Pollock

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.

WWE’s television viewership hit hard by sports competition

May 9, 2018 John Pollock

SmackDown Live and Raw’s viewership were hit significantly this week through a combination of NBA & NHL playoff competition as the WWE came off a poorly received Backlash event on Sunday night.

WWE Raw has a minor drop in viewership against NBA competition

May 1, 2018 John Pollock

Monday’s episode of Raw from Montreal saw a modest drop from the week prior with 3,060,000 viewers on average watching the three-hour show on the USA Network.

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.

WWE Superstar Shakeup roster changes, title change on Raw

April 16, 2018 John Pollock

Monday’s episode of Raw was the first night of the Superstar Shakeup with roster moves scheduled for both Raw and SmackDown Live this week.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE 4/16 – WWE kicks off the Superstar Shakeup, a look at who could benefit most

April 16, 2018 John Pollock

People Magazine has more on the John Cena and Nikki Bella breakup, a look at tonight’s start of the WWE Superstar Shakeup and who would benefit from being moved, updates on the Champion Carnival tournament, Rich Swann wrestles first match since his WWE departure, Smash Wrestling notes, and more.

Raw after WrestleMania leads to second highest viewership of 2018

April 10, 2018 John Pollock

The Raw following WrestleMania led to the program’s second-highest viewership of 2018 and topped last year’s number following WrestleMania 33.

WWE Raw notes: Paige confirms retirement, Bobby Lashley returns, Superstar Shakeup announced

April 9, 2018 John Pollock

Monday’s episode of Raw following WrestleMania 34 was full of news with several NXT calls up, returns, and announcements.

Raw’s viewership heading into WrestleMania features a strong third hour

April 3, 2018 John Pollock

The final episode of Raw before WrestleMania was helped out by a strong performance in hour three as Raw went up against the NCAA basketball final.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE 4/2 – WrestleMania Week kicks off with tons of news

April 2, 2018 John Pollock

A preview of the final Raw before WrestleMania, Big Show announces new WWE contract, 1992 episodes of WCW Saturday Night added to network, ROH’s parent company receiving lots of criticism, Joe Koff speaks on ROH’s involvement with “All In”, a report on WrestleMania Week ticket sales, latest on Will Ospreay, POST’s WrestleMania Week schedule, and more.

Live Report 3/30: WWE Raw in Boston feat. Brock Lesnar

March 31, 2018 POST Wrestling Staff

Reader Victor D’Angelo Jr. sent in a live report from Friday’s WWE event at the TD Garden in Boston, featuring Brock Lesnar vs. Kane vs. Braun Strowman, and a singles match between Seth Rollins and Finn Balor.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE 3/28 – Louisiana commission confirms WWE and ROH performers exempt from in-ring restrictions

March 28, 2018 John Pollock

A new report from Deadspin confirms that the Louisiana Boxing & Wrestling Commission will not hold the WWE and ROH performers to certain moves being banned on their shows, SmackDown and Raw numbers, son of Sweet Georgia Brown defends Fabulous Moolah, updated battle royal participants for WrestleMania, interview with Liam O’Rourke, and more.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE 3/26 – John Cena vs. Triple H announced for “Greatest Royal Rumble” in Saudi Arabia

March 26, 2018 John Pollock

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 3/22 – Daniel Bryan speaks on return to the ring, when his contract expires

March 22, 2018 John Pollock

Daniel Bryan discusses his return to the ring and reveals when his WWE contract expires this year, a review of this week’s NXT episode, New Japan released Strong Style Evolved card, Rey Mysterio off of this Sunday’s card, Dragon Gate launching streaming service, three news shows today from POST!

New match official for WrestleMania 34

March 19, 2018 John Pollock

It was announced on Monday’s episode of Raw that Alexa Bliss will defend the Raw women’s title against Nia Jax at WrestleMania on Sunday, April 8th.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE 3/19 – Saudi Arabian Government working with both WWE and the UFC’s parent company

March 19, 2018 John Pollock

A preview of Raw from Dallas, the WWE announces seven title matches for the card in Saudi Arabia but no women’s title matches, the Saudi Arabian Government buys into the UFC’s parent company, the WWE Network adds episodes of WCW Thunder, Ronda Rousey speaks on the potential of being booed, Joyce Grable defends Moolah, and more.

Raw performs well, despite Brock Lesnar and Ronda Rousey not appearing

March 13, 2018 John Pollock

Despite not delivering on the advertised appearances of Brock Lesnar and Ronda Rousey, Monday’s episode of Raw did a strong number with an average audience of 3,350,000 viewers on the USA Network.