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Wrestling announcer, booker & author Larry Matysik passes away

November 25, 2018 John Pollock

Larry Matysik has passed away at the age of 72 and we take a look at his career as an announcer, booker, author, and historian of St. Louis Wrestling.

Golden Boy MMA: Tito Ortiz defeats Chuck Liddell by first round KO

November 24, 2018 John Pollock

John Pollock’s coverage of Golden Boy MMA’s card from The Forum in Inglewood, California featuring Chuck Liddell and Tito Ortiz coming out of retirement for their third fight.

WWE announces its first NXT UK TakeOver special for January

November 24, 2018 John Pollock

The WWE has announced the first NXT UK TakeOver special will be taking place on Saturday, January 12th from the Empress Ballroom in Blackpool, England.

UFC Fight Night Report: Francis Ngannou stops Curtis Blaydes in 45 seconds

November 24, 2018 John Pollock

The UFC returned to China for an early morning card Saturday that featured a heavyweight rematch between Francis Ngannou and Curtis Blaydes.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE: A unique experiment on pay-per-view

November 23, 2018 John Pollock

The WWE set to hold Starrcade-themed show from Cincinnati, an interesting pay-per-view experiment today, All Elite Wrestling’s trademarks, Chuck Liddell & Tito Ortiz weigh in & more.

AXS TV announces same-day airing of Wrestle Kingdom 13

November 21, 2018 John Pollock

AXS TV has announced that they will be airing a two-hour version of Wrestle Kingdom 13 on Friday, January 4th, 2019 at 8 pm Eastern.

Cuervo recovering from operation following horrific attack

November 21, 2018 John Pollock

A horrifying incident at a wrestling event in Mexico this past week led to a wrestler requiring surgery to remove a blood clot from the brain.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE: Braun Strowman dealing with legitimate elbow injury

November 20, 2018 John Pollock

Braun Strowman dealing with a legitimate elbow injury, audience for Raw, SmackDown preview, Owen Hart documentary in the works, TLC matches, update on Rachael Ostovich & more.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE: Ronda Rousey scheduled for Raw following Survivor Series

November 19, 2018 John Pollock

Ronda Rousey scheduled to appear on Raw, fallout from Survivor Series, Lars Sullivan being called up, Survivor Series 2019 location, UFC fighter hospitalized from attack, GCW promoter speaks on Nick Gage vs. David Arquette & more.

WWE Survivor Series 2018: Brock Lesnar vs. Daniel Bryan, Ronda Rousey vs. Charlotte Flair

November 18, 2018 John Pollock

John Pollock’s coverage of the 32nd Survivor Series with Brock Lesnar vs. Daniel Bryan, Ronda Rousey vs. Charlotte Flair and several traditional Survivor Series elimination matches.

WWE Survivor Series 2018 Preview feat. Brock Lesnar vs. Daniel Bryan

November 18, 2018 John Pollock

John Pollock previews tonight’s Survivor Series card with the Raw vs. SmackDown matches, Brock Lesnar takes on Daniel Bryan and Ronda Rousey vs. Charlotte Flair.

NXT TakeOver War Games: Ricochet, Dunne & War Raiders vs. Undisputed Era

November 17, 2018 John Pollock

John Pollock goes through the NXT TakeOver War Games show from the Staples Center featuring The Undisputed Era taking on Ricochet, Pete Dunne & War Raiders.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE: Injury updates on David Arquette, Marko Stunt & Jim Ross

November 17, 2018 John Pollock

An update on David Arquette and Marko Stunt following L.A. Confidential, Jim Ross injured after a big fall, TakeOver tonight, cards for NJPW & AJPW Tag Leagues Sunday & more.

NXT TakeOver Preview feat. War Games, Tommaso Ciampa vs. Velveteen Dream

November 17, 2018 John Pollock

John Pollock previews tonight’s NXT TakeOver War Games event featuring The Undisputed Era taking on Ricochet, Pete Dunne & War Raiders, plus Tommaso Ciampa vs. Velveteen Dream.

Joey Janela’s L.A. Confidential feat. Nick Gage vs. David Arquette

November 16, 2018 John Pollock

John Pollock’s coverage of Joey Janela’s L.A. Confidential card featuring Nick Gage taking on David Arquette, plus Great Sasuke, D-Lo Brown, Hardcore Holly and more.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE: WrestleMania 35 tickets get off to a strong start

November 16, 2018 John Pollock

WrestleMania 35 tickets go on sale to the public, a great feature on Becky Lynch from Tuesday, Shawn Michaels negative on another match, NJPW & AJPW Tag Leagues, L.A. Confidential tonight & more.

POLLOCK’S REVIEW: Impact Wrestling 11/15 feat. Brian Cage vs. Sami Callihan

November 16, 2018 John Pollock

John Pollock’s review of Impact Wrestling from Las Vegas featuring every champion wrestling, an X division title match between Brian Cage & Sami Callihan and more.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE: Jay Lethal and Cody official for Final Battle

November 15, 2018 John Pollock

ROH officially announces the main event of Final Battle, SmackDown’s viewership, Nick Diaz close to finalizing a return to fight, huge MLB television rights extension & more.

POLLOCK’S REVIEW: NXT 11/14 – Kyle O’Reilly earns advantage for Undisputed Era

November 14, 2018 John Pollock

John Pollock reviews the final episode of NXT before TakeOver with Kyle O’Reilly taking on Hanson and the winner’s team receiving the advantage at War Games.

Daniel Bryan wins the WWE title, will face Brock Lesnar at Survivor Series

November 13, 2018 John Pollock

The WWE blew up their original plan for the Survivor Series with AJ Styles dropping the WWE title to Daniel Bryan on SmackDown in St. Louis.