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UFC Fight Night Report – Marlon Moraes stops Jimmie Rivera in 33 seconds

June 2, 2018 John Pollock

The UFC held their first card from Utica on Friday night, featuring bantamweight Marlon Moraes stopping Jimmie Rivera in 33 seconds of the main event. We have a look at the entire card, which included the elimination of a strawweight bout on the day of the card.

Chuck Williams a.k.a Rockin’ Rebel involved in suspected murder-suicide

June 2, 2018 John Pollock

Chuck Williams, who wrestled as the Rockin’ Rebel, and his wife Stephanie Burtnett are believed to be dead following an alleged murder-suicide in the couple’s home on Friday.

More notes from CM Punk’s testimony on Friday in defamation case

June 1, 2018 John Pollock

CM Punk’s testimony continued Friday afternoon after a break from the morning session, which you can read about on the site. The following notes are courtesy of Ross Berman at WrestleZone.com, who attended the civil trial in Cook County Courthouse on Friday.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE 6/1 – WWE executive fired over wife’s Twitter account

June 1, 2018 John Pollock

The WWE has fired an executive after report surfaces regarding his wife’s Twitter account, notes on CM Punk’s testimony in defamation trial, WWE on network television in Mexico, reviews of Impact Wrestling & NXT this week, the updated standings for the Best of the Super Juniors, and more.

CM Punk testifies in defamation trial

June 1, 2018 John Pollock

Friday marked the fourth day of the defamation trial involving CM Punk (Phil Brooks), Colt Cabana (Scott Colton), and Dr. Christopher Amann. Friday morning’s proceedings featured Punk taking the stand to testify for the first time this week, as well as further testimony from Cabana.

Television Viewership Report – Raw hurt by NBA & NHL competition, SmackDown stays flat

June 1, 2018 John Pollock

We look at this week’s television viewership figures for Raw and SmackDown Live on the USA Network with heavy sports competition on Monday. Plus, the UFC and Bellator presented cards from England last weekend with Bellator 200 on tape delay and Darren Till meeting Stephen Thompson in Liverpool.

NJPW Best of the Super Juniors Report 5/30 – KUSHIDA vs. El Desperado in Fukushima

May 31, 2018 John Pollock

New Japan’s Best of the Super Juniors tournament made its way to Fukushima on Wednesday with the B Block participants, including the main event between KUSHIDA and El Desperado.

Notes on Thursday’s testimonies involving Colt Cabana, Mark Carrano, John Cone & others

May 31, 2018 John Pollock

The third day of the defamation trial involving CM Punk (Phil Brooks), Colt Cabana (Scott Colton), and Dr. Christopher Amann continued in Cook County Courthouse on Thursday.

Report: SmackDown to remain live when it moves to Friday nights on Fox

May 30, 2018 John Pollock

With the pending announcement that the WWE’s SmackDown program will be moving to Fox in 2019, a new report states that the program will remain live when it moves to Friday nights on the new network.

Notes from the second day of CM Punk & Colt Cabana’s defamation trial

May 30, 2018 John Pollock

The defamation trial against CM Punk (Phil Brooks) and Colt Cabana (Scott Colton) continued Wednesday at the Cook County Courtroom in Chicago.

Details emerge on Fox’s pitch to the WWE for SmackDown

May 30, 2018 John Pollock

On Wednesday, The Hollywood Reporter had an in-depth story on the WWE’s pending deal with Fox that is expected to see SmackDown move from the USA Network to a Friday night slot on the network in October 2019.

Defamation trial begins with CM Punk, Colt Cabana and Dr. Christopher Amann in court

May 29, 2018 John Pollock

The civil defamation trial launched by Dr. Christopher Amann against Phil Brooks a.k.a. CM Punk and Scott Colton a.k.a. Colt Cabana began Tuesday in the Cook County Courthouse in Illinois.

Michael Bisping announces his retirement

May 28, 2018 John Pollock

Former UFC middleweight champion Michael Bisping announced Monday on his “Believe You Me” podcast that he is retiring from mixed martial arts.

NJPW Best of the Super Juniors Report 5/26 & 5/27 in Nagoya

May 28, 2018 John Pollock

The Best of the Super Juniors tournament has one more week left before the finals next Monday and the winner receives an IWGP junior heavyweight title shot.

Tokyo Sports reports Io Shirai is WWE bound

May 28, 2018 John Pollock

Io Shirai, who is one of the top women’s performers in the world, is expected to be leaving her home promotion of Stardom and accepting an offer from World Wrestling Entertainment. Tokyo Sports reported the pending deal and added that Shirai’s final appearance for Stardom is expected to take place Sunday, June 17th at Korakuen Hall.

Nick Diaz arrested on domestic violence charges

May 26, 2018 John Pollock

UFC fighter Nick Diaz was arrested on Thursday evening by the Las Vegas Police Department and is facing several charges of domestic violence.

Darren Till misses weight, main event with Stephen Thompson tentatively scheduled to go on

May 26, 2018 John Pollock

The main event of Sunday’s UFC main event in Liverpool, England between welterweights Stephen Thompson and Darren Till is still scheduled to go forward, despite Till missing weight by a significant margin on Saturday.

NJPW Best of the Super Juniors Report 5/25 – Dragon Lee and Hiromu Takahashi renew their rivalry

May 26, 2018 John Pollock

Friday’s Best of the Supers Juniors featured one of the most anticipated matches of the month as Dragon Lee met career-rival Hiromu Takahashi.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE 5/25 – WWE analyst suggests the company could be shopping streaming rights

May 25, 2018 John Pollock

A WWE stock analyst suggests the company could shop the streaming rights for Raw & SmackDown, AXS TV confirms they will air New Japan card from the Cow Palace, a review of Thursday’s Best of the Super Juniors matches, TV reviews of NXT & 205 Live, documentary on Mauro Ranallo debuts tonight & lots more.

Kento Miyahara retains Triple Crown over Naomichi Marufuji at Super Power Series

May 24, 2018 John Pollock

Kento Miyahara retained the Triple Crown championship on Thursday over Naomichi Marufuji in the main event of All Japan’s Super Power Series card at Korakuen Hall.