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United States title match added to the Crown Jewel kickoff show

November 1, 2018 John Pollock

The WWE has added a match between Shinsuke Nakamura and Rusev for the United States title for the kickoff portion of Crown Jewel on Friday.

POLLOCK’S REVIEW: War Games match announced, Matt Riddle debuts

October 31, 2018 John Pollock

John Pollock reviews this week’s episode of NXT featuring the debut of Matt Riddle, the announcement of the War Games match at TakeOver and Tommaso Ciampa’s match for the event.

Hulk Hogan being advertised for the WWE’s Crown Jewel event (updated)

October 31, 2018 John Pollock

The WWE’s Crown Jewel in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia this Friday could feature Hulk Hogan’s first appearance on camera for the company since his firing in 2015.

Daniel Bryan removed from title match at Crown Jewel, report on Renee Young being added to show

October 30, 2018 John Pollock

On Tuesday’s episode of the SmackDown Live, an impromptu match was set up with AJ Styles and Daniel Bryan for the WWE title in Atlanta.

WWE announces the first match for the Survivor Series

October 29, 2018 John Pollock

On Raw, it was announced that this year’s Survivor Series event will once again feature a Raw vs. SmackDown theme with the first match announced for the card.

Bobby Lashley replaces John Cena in the World Cup tournament at Crown Jewel

October 29, 2018 John Pollock

On Monday’s episode of Raw, it was made official that John Cena is off this Friday’s Crown Jewel event in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE: Spring Break III feat. Atsushi Onita is sold out

October 29, 2018 John Pollock

Joey Janela’s Spring Break III sold out immediately on Monday, WrestleMania tickets go on sale Nov. 16, notes from WWE Evolution, a preview of Raw in Charlotte & more.

WWE Evolution Report feat. Ronda Rousey vs. Nikki Bella, Becky Lynch vs. Charlotte Flair

October 28, 2018 John Pollock

John Pollock runs through Sunday’s WWE Evolution event from Long Island, featuring Ronda Rousey vs. Nikki Bella for the Raw women’s title

WWE Evolution Preview feat. Ronda Rousey vs. Nikki Bella, Becky vs. Charlotte

October 28, 2018 John Pollock

John Pollock previews tonight’s WWE Evolution event from Long Island, featuring Ronda Rousey vs. Nikki Bella for the Raw women’s title.

UFC Fight Night Report: Anthony Smith submits Volkan Oezdemir for third win at 205 this year

October 27, 2018 John Pollock

John Pollock runs through Saturday’s UFC Fight Night card from Moncton, headlined by a light heavyweight fight between Volkan Oezdemir and Anthony Smith.

Demetrious Johnson and Ben Askren deal is complete, per report

October 27, 2018 John Pollock

A unique transaction that sends two former champions to new promotions appears to be finalized with Demetrious Johnson and Ben Askren expected to fight for new organizations.

Atsushi Onita announced for Spring Break III during WrestleMania Week

October 27, 2018 John Pollock

Game Changer Wrestling, which is the promotion behind the annual Spring Break events during WrestleMania Week, has announced that Atsushi Onita will be part of Spring Break III.

Alicia Fox to replace Alexa Bliss at Sunday’s Evolution show

October 26, 2018 John Pollock

The WWE announced Friday evening that Alexa Bliss has been removed from the Evolution event this Sunday due to injury.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE: Ronda Rousey defends the WWE’s decision to run Crown Jewel

October 26, 2018 John Pollock

Ronda Rousey defends the WWE going to Saudi Arabia, WWE stock has another drop, Impact Wrestling has a bad week in new time slot, Lucha Underground review & more.

POLLOCK’S REVIEW: Impact Wrestling 10/25 feat. Johnny Impact vs. Fenix for the Impact title

October 26, 2018 John Pollock

John Pollock’s review of this week’s episode of Impact Wrestling at its new time slot and featuring Johnny Impact defending the title against Fenix.

WWE confirms that Crown Jewel will take place in Saudi Arabia

October 25, 2018 John Pollock

In the WWE’s third-quarter earnings report issued Thursday, the company confirmed it will go ahead with the Crown Jewel event next week in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

POLLOCK’S REVIEW: Mae Young Classic feat. Toni Storm vs. Meiko Satomura, Io Shirai vs. Rhea Ripley

October 25, 2018 John Pollock

John Pollock reviews the final episode of the 2018 Mae Young with the semi-final matches with Toni Storm vs. Meiko Satomura and Io Shirai vs. Rhea Ripley.

Will Ospreay removed from Power Struggle card in Osaka

October 25, 2018 John Pollock

New Japan Pro Wrestling announced on Wednesday night that Will Ospreay will be unable to compete at Power Struggle on November 3rd in Osaka.

POLLOCK’S REVIEW: NXT 10/24 feat. Johnny Gargano’s attack on Aleister Black

October 24, 2018 John Pollock

John Pollock reviews this week’s NXT, including Johnny Gargano attacking Aleister Black before William Regal could announce the TakeOver main event.

POLLOCK’S REVIEW: NXT UK 10/24 feat. Fans revolting on Zack Gibson

October 24, 2018 John Pollock

John Pollock’s review of the second episode of the NXT UK series featuring Tyler Bate vs. Wolfgang and a great segment involving Zack Gibson.