John Pollock, Author at POST Wrestling | Podcasts, News, Reviews

Jon Jones receives 15-month suspension following arbitration, eligible to fight in October

September 19, 2018 John Pollock

After months of awaiting his sanction, Jon Jones received a reduced suspension of 15-months for his in-competition drug test failure at UFC 214 in July 2017 following an independent arbitration hearing.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE – Judge dismisses concussion-related lawsuits against WWE

September 18, 2018 John Pollock

The WWE scored a major victory Monday with several outstanding concussion-related lawsuits dismissed, attorney plans to appeal and Jerry McDevitt issues a scathing response, preview of tonight’s WWE tapings in Tulsa, UFC releases documentary, Alexa Bliss removed from tonight’s MMC & more.

Norifumi “Kid” Yamamoto passes away from cancer at 41

September 18, 2018 John Pollock

News broke late Monday night that former K-1 Hero’s, Shooto and UFC fighter Norifumi “Kid” Yamamoto has passed away at the age of 41 after his battle with cancer.

WWE confirms return to Saudi Arabia in November for “Crown Jewel”

September 17, 2018 John Pollock

The WWE has confirmed their return to Saudi Arabia on Friday, November 2nd for an event that will be promoted as “Crown Jewel” from King Fahd International Stadium in Riyadh.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE – The Undertaker returns on Raw tonight from Dallas

September 17, 2018 John Pollock

Brock Lesnar expected to wrestle for the WWE in Saudi Arabia, an update on Becky Lynch, matches announced for SmackDown, The Undertaker appearing on Raw tonight, Renee Young chats her move to the Raw commentary team, a new main event for Saturday’s UFC card in Brazil, Impact’s audience & more.

NJPW Destruction in Beppu Report feat. Tetsuya Naito vs. Minoru Suzuki

September 17, 2018 John Pollock

John Pollock reviews Monday’s New Japan Destruction in Beppu card that was headlined by Tetsuya Naito taking on Minoru Suzuki along with Hirooki Goto defending the NEVER Openweight title against Taichi.

The 2018 Battle of Los Angeles tournament winner

September 17, 2018 John Pollock

The winner of this past weekend’s PWG Battle of Los Angeles tournament, which culminated with Sunday’s card from The Globe Theatre and a list of the past winners dating back to 2005.

Brock Lesnar’s next match with WWE scheduled for Saudi Arabia

September 17, 2018 John Pollock

Following his appearance at Hell in a Cell, Brock Lesnar is scheduled for another match with the WWE and will take place later this year.

WWE Hell in a Cell 2018 Report – Brock Lesnar returns in the main event

September 16, 2018 John Pollock

John Pollock reviews the WWE’s Hell in a Cell event, featuring Roman Reigns vs. Braun Strowman for the Universal title, a rematch between AJ Styles & Samoa Joe, Ronda Rousey vs. Alexa Bliss for the Raw women’s title a cell match between Randy Orton and Jeff Hardy.

WWE Hell in a Cell Preview featuring Roman Reigns vs. Braun Strowman

September 16, 2018 John Pollock

John Pollock previews tonight’s WWE Hell in a Cell card featuring Roman Reigns vs. Braun Strowman and Randy Orton vs. Jeff Hardy in a cell matches, Ronda Rousey defends the Raw women’s title, a rematch between AJ Styles & Samoa Joe and Mick Foley serve as a special guest referee.

Results from the first night of PWG’s Battle of Los Angeles

September 15, 2018 John Pollock

Results from the first night of Pro Wrestling Guerrilla’s annual Battle of Los Angeles tournament featuring Brody King vs. PCO, Flamita vs. Rey Horus, CIMA vs. Jody Fleisch and lots more. Plus, the lineup for Saturday’s second night of the three show tournament.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE – Dean Ambrose describes scary battle with MRSA this past year

September 14, 2018 John Pollock

A preview of this weekend’s long list of events with the CMLL anniversary card, PWG presents Battle of Los Angeles, the rematch between Kenny Omega and Tomohiro Ishii, Dean Ambrose describes scary bout with MRSA, review of this week’s Impact Wrestling, UFC to hold their first card in Russia & more.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE – Marko Stunt replaces Chris Brookes in PWG’s BOLA tournament

September 12, 2018 John Pollock

Marko Stunt replaces Chris Brookes at Battle of Los Angeles this weekend, SmackDown’s viewership, one of the best television matches of 2018, BJ Penn is returning to fight at UFC 232, a press conference is scheduled with Khabib Nuramgomedov and Conor McGregor next week and Bellator is going to Hawaii.

Mae Young Classic Report – Mercedes Martinez vs. Ashley Rayne, Deonna Purrazzo vs. Priscilla Kelly

September 12, 2018 John Pollock

The second episode of the Mae Young Classic aired Wednesday on the WWE Network featuring opening round matches that were taped in August at Full Sail University. The show was headlined by Mercedes Martinez taking on Ashley Rayne a.k.a Madison Rayne.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE – CM Punk to decide on his fighting future by the end of 2018

September 11, 2018 John Pollock

Thea Trinidad remembers her father on the anniversary of 9/11, CM Punk speaks about his future in MMA and not appearing at “All In”, Honor Club to carry this Friday’s CMLL Anniversary card, list of matches for tonight’s SmackDown episode, Michael Chiesa files lawsuit against Conor McGregor & Barclays Center.

Mick Foley added as special referee for Hell in a Cell

September 10, 2018 John Pollock

On Monday night’s episode of Raw, it was announced that Mick Foley would be added as the special referee for the Hell in a Cell match between Roman Reigns and Braun Strowman for the Universal title this Sunday in San Antonio, Texas.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE – Renee Young added to Raw’s commentary team permanently

September 10, 2018 John Pollock

The WWE adds Renee Young to the Raw commentary team permanently, Jonathan Coachman moved to the kickoff shows, Ronda Rousey to wrestle on Raw, Frank Andersson passes away, Mick Foley scheduled for Raw, Nicco Montano releases a statement on being stripped of her title, UFC heading to Russia & more.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE – UFC president says that the women’s flyweight title is vacant

September 8, 2018 John Pollock

UFC president Dana White states that the women’s flyweight title is vacant, Impact Wrestling’s viewership, great interview with Martin Goldsmith on the WWE’s history in the UK, updated card for UFC 228 tonight in Dallas, first matches announced for the Mixed Match Challenge, new EGGSHELLS podcast & more.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE – Chris Jericho chats “All In” appearance, UFC 228 loses title fight

September 7, 2018 John Pollock

Chris Jericho discusses the circumstances behind his appearance at “All In”, Nicco Montano has been pulled from the UFC 228 card in Dallas, a super tag match from Korakuen Hall, Shingo Takagi to wrestle as a freelancer, EVOLVE card tonight, MLW notes from their Ft. Lauderdale show, Impact review & more.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE – Bryan Danielson signs new deal with WWE, per report

September 6, 2018 John Pollock

Bryan Danielson reportedly signs a new deal with World Wrestling Entertainment with a look at his career, WWE promotes a “tell-all” oral history of the company, former ROH announcer Mike Hogewood passes away, SmackDown’s viewership, review of the Mae Young Classic, UFC 228 notes & more.