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

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE 6/15 – Court records reveal that Dr. Amann was involved in relationship with a former WWE talent

June 15, 2018 John Pollock

Deadspin has uncovered court documents from Dr. Christopher Amann’s deposition that he was involved in a past relationship with a WWE performer, Conor McGregor appears in court over brawl from Brooklyn, Nia Jax interview, ROH in Texas, television reviews of Impact Wrestling & NXT, and more.

Television Viewership Report – Total Bellas continues to rise, Lucha Underground’s season premiere figure

June 14, 2018 John Pollock

John Pollock looks at the television viewership figures from the past week in the WWE, the return of Lucha Underground on the El Rey Network, Total Bellas continues to rise in viewership, and the totals from this past Saturday’s UFC 225 preliminary fights on FS 1.

Lucha Underground Season 4 premiere – Pentagon Dark retains title in Aztec Warfare

June 14, 2018 John Pollock

The fourth season of Lucha Underground premiered on Wednesday with the writing off of Dario Cueto and introduction of his “father”, Antonio Cueto. The season-premiere also featured the return of the Aztec Warfare Match with Pentagon Dark defending the Lucha Underground title.

Mauro Ranallo to miss NXT TakeOver due to Showtime Championship Boxing commitment

June 14, 2018 John Pollock

Due to a conflict with the Showtime Championship Boxing card from Dallas this weekend, Mauro Ranallo will not be calling NXT TakeOver this Saturday.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE 6/13 – Chris Jericho explains why he turned down NJPW U.S. shows & “All In”

June 13, 2018 John Pollock

Chris Jericho explains why he has turned down offers to work for NJPW in the U.S., Sinclair CEO states that ROH will run MSG in 2019, Lucha Underground Season 4 begins tonight, review of Dana White’s Tuesday Night Contender Series, Total Bellas viewership soars, CMLL’s Arkangel de la Muerte passes away & more.

Jeff Hardy pleads guilty to driving while impaired following March arrest

June 12, 2018 John Pollock

Jeff Hardy appeared in court on Monday and pleaded guilty to driving while impaired following an arrest this past March. Hardy will have his driver’s license suspended, will pay and a fine and attend special classes as a result of the charge.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE 6/11 – Minoru Suzuki vs. Tomohiro Ishii announced for Rev Pro’s ‘Strong Style Evolved’

June 11, 2018 John Pollock

Dana White has stated that Brock Lesnar and Jon Jones want to fight each other, Rev Pro releases cards for Strong Style Evolved shows feat. Minoru Suzuki vs. Tomohiro Ishii, the trailer for Season 2 of GLOW, female wrestler releases story of being groped by Mario Milano in 2010, a preview of Raw tonight & more.

New Japan announces the top matches for the Cow Palace

June 10, 2018 John Pollock

New Japan Pro Wrestling held a press conference to announce the top matches for the upcoming G-1 special at the Cow Palace in San Francisco in July. They also added that announcements for this year’s G1 tournament will take place over the course of the three Kizuna Road cards in June.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE 6/10 – Dana White suggests that CM Punk won’t fight in the UFC again

June 10, 2018 John Pollock

UFC president Dana White commented on CM Punk’s performance at UFC 225, Corey Graves details his falling out with CM Punk, the highlights from the NJPW Dominion card, Enzo booked for an appearance on an independent card, Ronda Rousey announced for the UFC Hall of Fame, matches scheduled for Raw & more.

UFC 225 Report – Robert Whittaker vs. Yoel Romero, CM Punk vs. Mike Jackson from Chicago

June 9, 2018 John Pollock

John Pollock goes through the UFC 225 card from the United Center from Chicago, headlined by a non-title bout between Robert Whittaker and Yoel Romero, an interim welterweight title fight between Rafael dos Anjos and Colby Covington, plus CM Punk takes on Mike Jackson.

NJPW Dominion 2018 Report – Kazuchika Okada vs. Kenny Omega, Tetsuya Naito vs. Chris Jericho

June 9, 2018 John Pollock

John Pollock runs through Saturday’s NJPW ‘Dominion’ card from Osaka-jo Hall, headlined by the fourth match between Kazuchika Okada and Kenny Omega in a 2/3 falls, no time limit match for the IWGP heavyweight title. Plus, Tetsuya Naito takes on Chris Jericho and Will Ospreay meets Hiromu Takahashi.

UFC 225 weigh-in results, Yoel Romero comes in at 185.2 after two attempts

June 9, 2018 John Pollock

Yoel Romero missed weight for the second consecutive time, following two attempts to make the championship weight of 185 pounds ahead of his fight with Robert Whittaker. Romero stated that he was stopped by the Illinois commission before the allotted time of two hours for his second attempt.

New Japan Pro Wrestling ‘Dominion’ Preview

June 8, 2018 John Pollock

John Pollock previews Saturday’s New Japan ‘Dominion’ card from Osaka-jo Hall, featuring the big 2/3 falls match for the IWGP heavyweight title match between Kazuchika Okada and Kenny Omega, the return of Chris Jericho, Rey Mysterio in a six-man tag and Will Ospreay vs. Hiromu Takahashi.

POST Interview: Colt Cabana

June 8, 2018 John Pollock

John Pollock speaks with Colt Cabana on his recent victory in court alongside CM Punk, the process of going through the legal system, the toll it has taken, the charges and amount being asked by Dr. Amann’s side, his decision to document the trial on his podcast, and the unexpected comedy that came from the trial.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE 6/6 – CM Punk discusses end of trial and his fight at UFC 225

June 6, 2018 John Pollock

CM Punk sit down interview chatting the end of his trial and preparing for Mike Jackson at UFC 225, Shawn Michaels is keeping the door open for another match, a note on the Nia Jax vs. Ronda Rousey feud, Police Department issues a statement on Charles Williams case, television viewership report & more.

Television Viewership Report – Raw and SmackDown fail to rebound, Total Bellas jumps 30%

June 6, 2018 John Pollock

This week’s episode of SmackDown Live posted the show’s lowest viewership of 2018, Raw failed to rebound without NBA competition, while Total Bellas saw a major jump with an increase of 30% in viewers, and a look at the UFC Fight Night numbers from Utica, New York.

Jury rules in favor of CM Punk and Colt Cabana in defamation case

June 5, 2018 John Pollock

The case stemming from the November 2014 “Art of Wrestling” interview that Colt Cabana conducted with CM Punk has concluded with the jury ruling in favor of the two men.

NEWS

New Japan releases the full card for Dominion in Osaka

June 5, 2018 John Pollock

New Japan Pro Wrestling has released the complete card for Saturday’s Dominion event from Osaka-jo Hall with the 2/3 Falls Match between Kazuchika Okada and Kenny Omega for the IWGP title and Tetsuya Naito versus Chris Jericho for the Intercontinental title.

Notes from Monday’s proceedings in the CM Punk case, closing arguments set for Tuesday

June 4, 2018 John Pollock

On Monday’s proceedings at the Cook County Courthouse, AJ Lee took the stand to testify in the defamation trial, involving her husband CM Punk (Phil Brooks).

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE 6/4 – CM Punk concludes his testimony, AJ Lee takes the stand in defamation trial

June 4, 2018 John Pollock

CM Punk concluded his testimony and AJ Lee took the stand as the defamation trial continued, Best of the Super Juniors notes, a preview of tonight’s Raw, The Undertaker added to MSG house show, Canadian wrestler to go on trial, Jeff Jarrett wins AAA title, Impact notes, UFC 225 preview & more.