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WWE announces NXT UK brand with two additional championships to be introduced

June 18, 2018 John Pollock

During Monday’s WWE card at Royal Albert Hall, Paul Levesque entered the ring alongside Johnny Saint and formally announced the launch of the WWE’s own NXT U.K. brand.

NXT TakeOver Chicago Report – Aleister Black vs. Lars Sullivan, Johnny Gargano vs. Tommaso Ciampa

June 16, 2018 John Pollock

John Pollock reviews the NXT TakeOver card from the Allstate Arena in Chicago, featuring Aleister Black defending the NXT title against Lars Sullivan, the rematch between Johnny Gargano and Tommaso Ciampa in a ‘Street Fight, Shayna Baszler vs. Nikki Cross, Ricochet vs. Velveteen Dream & and the NXT tag titles being defended.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE 6/15 – Court records reveal that Dr. Amann was involved in relationship with a former WWE talent

June 15, 2018 John Pollock

Deadspin has uncovered court documents from Dr. Christopher Amann’s deposition that he was involved in a past relationship with a WWE performer, Conor McGregor appears in court over brawl from Brooklyn, Nia Jax interview, ROH in Texas, television reviews of Impact Wrestling & NXT, and more.

Television Viewership Report – Total Bellas continues to rise, Lucha Underground’s season premiere figure

June 14, 2018 John Pollock

John Pollock looks at the television viewership figures from the past week in the WWE, the return of Lucha Underground on the El Rey Network, Total Bellas continues to rise in viewership, and the totals from this past Saturday’s UFC 225 preliminary fights on FS 1.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE 6/13 – Chris Jericho explains why he turned down NJPW U.S. shows & “All In”

June 13, 2018 John Pollock

Chris Jericho explains why he has turned down offers to work for NJPW in the U.S., Sinclair CEO states that ROH will run MSG in 2019, Lucha Underground Season 4 begins tonight, review of Dana White’s Tuesday Night Contender Series, Total Bellas viewership soars, CMLL’s Arkangel de la Muerte passes away & more.

Jeff Hardy pleads guilty to driving while impaired following March arrest

June 12, 2018 John Pollock

Jeff Hardy appeared in court on Monday and pleaded guilty to driving while impaired following an arrest this past March. Hardy will have his driver’s license suspended, will pay and a fine and attend special classes as a result of the charge.

REWIND-A-SMACKDOWN 6/5/18: SD review, Nick Hausman & Ross Berman chat CM Punk & Colt Cabana’s case victory

June 6, 2018 POST Wrestling Staff

John Pollock & Wai Ting chat about the case victory for CM Punk & Colt Cabana with Nick Hausman & Ross Berman of WrestleZone, a review of SmackDown Live from Corpus Christi with the build continuing for Money in the Bank, a note on Nia Jax vs. Ronda Rousey, POST Wrestling Cafe feedback & more.

POST Profile

Ken Shamrock: A POST Profile

June 5, 2018 POST Wrestling Staff

In the first edition of the POST PROFILE, we go in-depth on the career of Ken Shamrock. John Pollock spoke to the UFC Hall of Famer about his rise within mixed martial arts, his roots in professional wrestling, helping to form Pancrase, the rise of the UFC in the 90’s, signing with the World Wrestling Federation, the importance of UFC 40 and the legacy he has carved out.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE 6/1 – WWE executive fired over wife’s Twitter account

June 1, 2018 John Pollock

The WWE has fired an executive after report surfaces regarding his wife’s Twitter account, notes on CM Punk’s testimony in defamation trial, WWE on network television in Mexico, reviews of Impact Wrestling & NXT this week, the updated standings for the Best of the Super Juniors, and more.

CM Punk testifies in defamation trial

June 1, 2018 John Pollock

Friday marked the fourth day of the defamation trial involving CM Punk (Phil Brooks), Colt Cabana (Scott Colton), and Dr. Christopher Amann. Friday morning’s proceedings featured Punk taking the stand to testify for the first time this week, as well as further testimony from Cabana.

Notes on Thursday’s testimonies involving Colt Cabana, Mark Carrano, John Cone & others

May 31, 2018 John Pollock

The third day of the defamation trial involving CM Punk (Phil Brooks), Colt Cabana (Scott Colton), and Dr. Christopher Amann continued in Cook County Courthouse on Thursday.

Report: SmackDown to remain live when it moves to Friday nights on Fox

May 30, 2018 John Pollock

With the pending announcement that the WWE’s SmackDown program will be moving to Fox in 2019, a new report states that the program will remain live when it moves to Friday nights on the new network.

Notes from the second day of CM Punk & Colt Cabana’s defamation trial

May 30, 2018 John Pollock

The defamation trial against CM Punk (Phil Brooks) and Colt Cabana (Scott Colton) continued Wednesday at the Cook County Courtroom in Chicago.

Details emerge on Fox’s pitch to the WWE for SmackDown

May 30, 2018 John Pollock

On Wednesday, The Hollywood Reporter had an in-depth story on the WWE’s pending deal with Fox that is expected to see SmackDown move from the USA Network to a Friday night slot on the network in October 2019.

Tokyo Sports reports Io Shirai is WWE bound

May 28, 2018 John Pollock

Io Shirai, who is one of the top women’s performers in the world, is expected to be leaving her home promotion of Stardom and accepting an offer from World Wrestling Entertainment. Tokyo Sports reported the pending deal and added that Shirai’s final appearance for Stardom is expected to take place Sunday, June 17th at Korakuen Hall.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE 5/25 – WWE analyst suggests the company could be shopping streaming rights

May 25, 2018 John Pollock

A WWE stock analyst suggests the company could shop the streaming rights for Raw & SmackDown, AXS TV confirms they will air New Japan card from the Cow Palace, a review of Thursday’s Best of the Super Juniors matches, TV reviews of NXT & 205 Live, documentary on Mauro Ranallo debuts tonight & lots more.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE 5/23 – ESPN and UFC confirm domestic rights deal

May 23, 2018 John Pollock

ESPN has confirmed that they have obtained the UFC’s domestic television rights, schedule of events for 2019, UFC to maintain control of the production, anniversary of Owen Hart’s passing, the premiere date for WWE’s next reality show, opening round matches for the WWE’s U.K. tournament, Mauro Ranallo promotes documentary & more.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE 5/22 – WWE expected to increase the length of pay-per-view events

May 22, 2018 John Pollock

The WWE is expected to increase the length of their monthly pay-per-views, Mauro Ranallo speaks candidly on his struggle with bipolar disorder, Raw’s viewership drops, update on the BOSJ, Chris Jericho promo at New Japan show, viewership for Total Bellas’ season premiere, identity of one of Lashley’s “sisters” & more.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE 5/21 – Fox expected to land SmackDown for $205 million per year

May 21, 2018 John Pollock

The WWE is expected to land a massive increase on their television rights for SmackDown following reports the show is headed to big Fox, WWE stock soars following the news, a preview of tonight’s Raw, update on the Best of the Super Juniors tournament, Bellator 200 loses Mirko Cro Cop & more.

Report: WWE SmackDown expected to move to Fox in October 2019

May 21, 2018 John Pollock

A deal between the WWE and Fox is expected to be announced following Monday’s reports that big Fox will become the new home of SmackDown.