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NXT achieves third-highest 18-49 audience since moving to CW

November 20, 2024 John Pollock

NXT drew its third-largest 18-49 audience on CW for Tuesday’s episode featuring a #1 contenders match between Ridge Holland and Andre Chase.

Taped edition of Raw ranks in regular spot behind Monday Night Football

November 20, 2024 John Pollock

Monday’s taped edition of WWE Raw finished in its regular placement ahead of everything on cable except the NFL.

AEW Collision ranks fourth in prime time, largest figures since Sept. 28

November 19, 2024 John Pollock

AEW Collision achieved its largest viewership since September while airing against the UFC 309 preliminary fights and college football.

SmackDown takes hit against Tyson vs. Paul undercard, AEW Rampage drops to second lowest numbers

November 18, 2024 John Pollock

Friday Night SmackDown and AEW Rampage saw their viewership take a major hit while airing against the undercard of the Mike Tyson vs. Jake Paul event.

UFC rolls out schedule for first quarter of 2025

November 18, 2024 John Pollock

During the UFC 309 broadcast, the promotion rolled out its schedule of events for the first quarter of 2025.

Netflix encounters massive streaming issues for Tyson vs. Paul

November 18, 2024 John Pollock

This past Friday, all eyes were locked on Netflix as it staged the latest return for 58-year-old Mike Tyson to a boxing ring opposite influencer-turned-boxer Jake Paul.

Trailblazer Sandy Parker’s quiet passing comes out years later

November 15, 2024 John Pollock

Parker became the first Black woman to hold a major championship in the industry when she won the All Japan Women’s WWWA title (the famed “red belt”) in 1973.

“Darling Dagmar” Kathy Moreland passes away at 81

November 15, 2024 John Pollock

Earlier this month, Kathy Moreland, who wrested as Darling Dagmar died at 81.

TV Ratings: AEW Dynamite ranks fifth in prime time, NXT returns to normal night

November 14, 2024 John Pollock

AEW Dynamite saw a spike in its audience this past Wednesday leading to the show’s largest number since its fifth anniversary show in October.

WWE Raw posts highest figures in three weeks, ranks behind NFL

November 12, 2024 John Pollock

Monday’s episode of Raw ranked behind Monday Night Football while posting its largest figures over the past three weeks.

AEW Collision ranks #7 among prime-time cable programming

November 12, 2024 John Pollock

AEW Collision saw an uptick among its younger audience this past weekend as the show aired against a full slate of college football.

WWE SmackDown tops all TV programming in 18-49 demographic

November 11, 2024 John Pollock

Friday Night SmackDown was the top program on all television this past Friday in the 18-49 demographic.

Report: Hammerstein Ballroom to host ROH Final Battle

November 11, 2024 John Pollock

ROH’s biggest show on the calendar is expected to be returning to a familiar venue.

TNT listing three-hour block for AEW Collision & Rampage on Nov. 30

November 11, 2024 John Pollock

According to the TNT schedule, AEW is scheduled to air back-to-back episodes of Collision and Rampage beginning at 4 p.m. ET on Saturday, November 30.

Wrestle Dynasty confirms two more matches for January 5

November 11, 2024 John Pollock

The Wrestle Dynasty lineup continues to grow with the addition of two matches following Fighting Spirit Unleashed.

Pro Wrestling NOAH crowns first GHC Women’s Champion

November 11, 2024 John Pollock

Pro Wrestling NOAH crowned its first female champion on Monday as it introduced the GHC Women’s Championship.

Six-part doc series on Ted Turner to be released this week

November 9, 2024 John Pollock

Later this week, the Max streaming service will release a six-part documentary series on media mogul Ted Turner.

WWE ID details, Scorpio Jr. passes away | POLLOCK’S UPDATE

November 8, 2024 John Pollock

Additional details on the WWE ID program from our reporting, and a look at the career of the late Scorpio Jr.

WWE Elimination Chamber confirmed for Toronto

November 8, 2024 John Pollock

WWE is returning to Toronto with the announcement of the location and date for Elimination Chamber.

NXT at 2300 Arena tops AEW Dynamite in viewers and demo

November 7, 2024 John Pollock

For one week only, NXT returned to Wednesday night with an ECW-themed show and topped AEW Dynamite in the key viewership metrics.