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New championship to be introduced at NXT Takeover

March 7, 2018 John Pollock

NXT will be introducing a new championship at the Takeover special over WrestleMania weekend in New Orleans, Louisiana.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE 3/7 – Hogan vs. Gawker book to be developed into a movie

March 7, 2018 John Pollock

The rights to a recent book on the Hulk Hogan vs. Gawker Media trial have been purchased, television numbers for SmackDown and Raw, a look at the “new” 205 Live and the ongoing challenges, Brock Lesnar’s dates for March and April, NXT television tapings tonight, heavyweight announced for UFC 225, Luke Rockhold eyeing light heavyweight, and more.

Jonathan Coachman cited in lawsuit filed by former ESPN employee, Coachman and WWE issue statements

March 6, 2018 John Pollock

A lawsuit has been filed by former ESPN staffer Adrienne Lawrence, alleging she was the victim of sexual discrimination and harassment during her time with the company. In her suit, she named Jonathan Coachman along with other staffers with Coachman vehemently denying the accusations.

“All In” Location Confirmed

March 6, 2018 John Pollock

On Monday night, the location was revealed for the September “All In” event that members of The Bullet Club will be presenting in an attempt to sell 10,000 tickets to a live event.

Ronda Rousey’s debut match at WrestleMania confirmed

March 5, 2018 John Pollock

During the opening segment of Raw on Monday night, it was made official that Ronda Rousey will team with Kurt Angle against Stephanie McMahon and Triple H.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE 3/5 – Ronda Rousey scheduled for all Raw episodes through WrestleMania

March 5, 2018 John Pollock

Ronda Rousey will be on every episode of Raw through WrestleMania, Hillbilly Jim announced for the WWE Hall of Fame, “Greatest Royal Rumble” to take place in Saudi Arabia, NXT Takeover confirmed for Money in the Bank weekend, Katsuyori Shibata to coach at New Japan Dojo, ROH television review, and lots more.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE 3/4 – Rey Mysterio suffers injury at Northeast Wrestling card

March 4, 2018 John Pollock

Rey Mysterio suffers arm injury at Northeast Wrestling event, Brock Lesnar works a quick match with Kane in Chicago, Sami Callihan receives criticism over Impact injury to Eddie Edwards, Impact has their highest viewership since July, UFC 222 results, Bruce Connal passes away and lots more news.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE 3/2 – USADA comments on Brock Lesnar’s suspension

March 2, 2018 John Pollock

USADA issues a statement to POST Wrestling regarding Brock Lesnar’s suspension, a look at the WWE’s domestic rights deal and interest from Fox, Manhattan Mayhem preview, UFC 222 weigh-in results, Amazon Prime offering UFC pay-per-views, Rey Mysterio and Matt Riddle miss 5 Star Wrestling show, and more.

Impact Wrestling vs. Lucha Underground announced for WrestleCon

March 1, 2018 John Pollock

Impact Wrestling has announced they will be working with Lucha Underground at WrestleCon on Friday, April 6th.

WWE Television Ratings Report: John Cena leads SmackDown to second highest number of 2018

February 28, 2018 John Pollock

The return of John Cena to SmackDown Live led to the show’s highest viewership in 2018, while Monday’s episode of Raw experienced a drop from the prior week, despite the appearance of Ronda Rousey and no competition from the Winter Olympics.

John Cena added to the WWE title match at Fastlane

February 27, 2018 John Pollock

John Cena defeated AJ Styles in the main event of Tuesday night’s episode of SmackDown Live from the Staples Center.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE 2/27 – Jon Jones has license in California revoked, fined $205,000

February 27, 2018 John Pollock

Jon Jones went in front of the California State Athletic Commission on Tuesday, we have notes on the Roman Reigns segment from Raw on Monday, John Cena scheduled for SmackDown tonight, CM Punk and Wade Barrett announced for hosting roles, replacement for Tom Lawlor on MLW show to be announced Wednesday, and more.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE 2/26- Ronda Rousey and Brock Lesnar scheduled for Raw in Anaheim

February 26, 2018 John Pollock

Ronda Rousey and Brock Lesnar will both be at Raw in Anaheim, New Japan announces the main event for Strong Style Evolved, brackets released for the New Japan Cup, Dana White meets with Brock Lesnar, Jon Jones hearing with the CSAC is on Tuesday, UFC on FOX audience, recipient of the WWE’s Warrior Award at the Hall of Fame, and more.

WWE Elimination Chamber 2018 Report feat. Ronda Rousey’s contract signing

February 25, 2018 John Pollock

John Pollock runs through the WWE’s Elimination Chamber event from the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, featuring two Elimination Chamber events, Ronda Rousey’s contract signing, Asuka vs. Nia Jax, and lots more as WrestleMania begins to take shape.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE 2/25 – WWE Elimination Chamber Preview

February 25, 2018 John Pollock

John Pollock previews tonight’s WWE Elimination Chamber card, Ronda Rousey’s involvement on the show, notes from the Honor Rising shows, Beretta taking time off due to injury, Ric Flair celebrates his birthday, history of Kenny Omega and Kota Ibushi, WWE talent attends UFC card in Orlando, and more.

Controversial closing sequence overshadows Jeremy Stephens’ stoppage victory over Josh Emmett

February 25, 2018 John Pollock

John Pollock goes through Saturday’s UFC on FOX card from the Amway Center in Orlando, featuring a second-round stoppage victory by Jeremy Stephens over Josh Emmett that was heavily-debated following a controversial closing sequence of the strikes that led to the finish.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE 2/23: Brackets released for the Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic

February 23, 2018 John Pollock

The brackets have been released for the Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic, Impact Wrestling does their lowest number of 2018, there is a big interview with the Impact executive team, Conor McGregor vows that he will fight again and offered to fight at UFC 222, notes from the NXT show in Canada, UFC weigh-in results, and lots more.

SmackDown Live ends five-week decline with second highest number of 2018

February 22, 2018 John Pollock

Following Monday’s unique episode of Raw that featured a Gauntlet match that took up the majority of the first two-hours that averaged 3,200,000 viewers, SmackDown Live followed with their second-highest number of 2018.

Marathon Match on Raw Holds Audience for Two Hours

February 21, 2018 John Pollock

The experiment of presenting a nearly two-hour match on Raw proved to be an effective one with Monday’s episode averaging approximately 3,270,000 viewers on the USA Network.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE 2/20 – Exclusive notes on Louisiana commission oversight for WrestleMania Week

February 21, 2018 John Pollock

Exclusive notes on the Louisiana Boxing & Wrestling Commission’s rules and regulations for WrestleMania Week shows, Honor Club providing commentary on live events, Deadline looks at the UFC’s domestic television rights package, Andrade Cien Almas vs. Johnny Gargano rematch airs tonight, UFC scraps fight due to weight cutting concerns, and more.