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Rich Franklin to be inducted into the UFC Hall of Fame

April 14, 2019 John Pollock

On Saturday’s UFC 236 broadcast, the promotion announced that Rich Franklin will be inducted into the UFC Hall of Fame as part of its Pioneer Wing.

UFC 236: Dustin Poirier and Israel Adesanya win in a pair of classics

April 13, 2019 John Pollock

John Pollock’s coverage of the UFC 236 pay-per-view from Atlanta featuring Max Holloway vs. Dustin Poirier for the interim lightweight title and Kelvin Gastelum vs, Israel Adesanya for the interim middleweight title.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE: Nia Jax to undergo double knee surgery

April 12, 2019 John Pollock

Nia Jax to undergo double knee injury, more WWE injury news, Darby Allin joins AEW, T.J. Dillashaw issues a statement, Dana White on Cormier vs. Lesnar & 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.

The Hardys win the SmackDown tag titles from The Usos

April 9, 2019 John Pollock

On Tuesday’s episode of SmackDown Live from the Barclays Center, The Hardys defeated The Usos to win the SmackDown tag titles

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.

New Japan’s April & May cards, Hiroshi Tanahashi injured

April 8, 2019 John Pollock

New Japan has announced their major cards for April and May, including the Wrestling Dontaku cards, and Hiroshi Tanahashi is off the tour.

WrestleMania 35 Report: Becky Lynch wins the Raw & SD women’s titles

April 7, 2019 John Pollock

John Pollock’s coverage of WrestleMania 35 at MetLife Stadium featuring Ronda Rousey vs. Charlotte Flair vs. Becky Lynch for the Raw & SD women’s titles.

POLLOCK’S PREVIEW: WrestleMania 35 from MetLife Stadium

April 7, 2019 John Pollock

John Pollock previews tonight’s enormous WrestleMania 35 card from MetLife Stadium with thoughts on the 16 matches that have been announced.

Bret Hart attacked at Hall of Fame, WWE issues statement

April 6, 2019 John Pollock

During Saturday’s WWE Hall of Fame ceremony, a spectator jumped into the ring during Bret Hart’s speech and tackled the former wrestler to the mat.

G1 Supercard Report: Live from Madison Square Garden

April 6, 2019 John Pollock

John Pollock’s live report on the ROH & NJPW G1 Supercard from Madison Square Garden with Kazuchika Okada vs. Jay White for the IWGP title.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE: News and notes from WrestleMania Week

April 6, 2019 John Pollock

News and notes from the site of WrestleMania Week, Rey Mysterio will wrestle at ‘Mania, Legacy Wing inductees for HOF, talent set to return soon, MSG show tonight & more.

RESULTS: NXT TakeOver New York with Johnny Gargano’s title win

April 6, 2019 John Pollock

Results from Friday’s NXT TakeOver: New York card at the Barclays Center with Johnny Gargano defeating Adam Cole to become the NXT champion and meeting congratulated by Tommaso Ciampa.

List of WrestleMania Week Event and Matches for Friday

April 5, 2019 John Pollock

A complete list of the WrestleMania Week shows and match listing for Friday in New York and New Jersey, including TakeOver, Spring Break 3, MLW’s Battle Riot & more.

“I Can’t Lose”: The Incredible Story of Kurt Angle

April 4, 2019 John Pollock

John Pollock examines the career of Kurt Angle that was full of incredible highs and frightening lows as he embarks on his farewell match.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE: WrestleMania Week begins

April 3, 2019 John Pollock

WrestleMania Week begins, Rob Van Dam signs an extended deal with Impact Wrestling, an update on Rey Mysterio, Beyond Wrestling launches its weekly show, emotional video on Tommaso Ciampa & more.

Jim Ross signs three-year contract with AEW as Senior Advisor

April 3, 2019 John Pollock

All Elite Wrestling has announced the signing of Hall of Fame announcer Jim Ross to a lucrative three-year contract with the upstart promotion.

The Usos to defend the SD tag titles at WrestleMania 35

April 2, 2019 John Pollock

On Tuesday’s episode of SmackDown Live, it was announced that The Usos will defend the SmackDown tag titles at WrestleMania in a fatal four-way match.

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.

Michael Elgin and Teruaki Kanemitsu are leaving New Japan

April 2, 2019 John Pollock

New Japan Pro Wrestling issued a statement on Monday night that Michael Elgin is leaving the company after his contract expired on March 31st. The company also announced that young lion Teruaki Kanemitsu is leaving the company.