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Participants for the women’s Elimination Chamber match announced

February 5, 2018 John Pollock

On Monday’s episode of Raw, the six participants for the first-ever women’s Elimination Chamber match were announced for the event that takes place later this month in Las Vegas.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE 2/5 – Rey Mysterio says, “big possibility” of a return to the WWE

February 5, 2018 John Pollock

Rey Mysterio discusses his thoughts on a return to the WWE, Booker T. cites Corey Graves as the reason he’s off the Raw commentary team, review of this week’s Ring of Honor episode, Coliseum Video releases on the WWE Network, ROH and All Japan set to launch their own streaming services, review of UFC Fight Night card from Belem, and lots more.

Max Holloway injured and will not fight at UFC 222 in March

February 3, 2018 John Pollock

The much-anticipated featherweight championship fight between Max Holloway and Frankie Edgar is off.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE 2/2 – Kenny Omega vs. Cody announced for Supercard of Honor

February 2, 2018 John Pollock

Ring of Honor has confirmed that Kenny Omega will face Cody during WrestleMania weekend in New Orleans, television reviews of NXT, Impact Wrestling, and Ring of Honor, Total Divas audience for season seven, main event of the UFC card in London, latest on Anderson Silva’s drug test failure, POST Wrestling news, and more.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE 1/31 – Impact executives confirm the departures of Jeremy Borash and Lashley

January 31, 2018 John Pollock

Impact Wrestling confirms that Jeremy Borash and Bobby Lashley have left the company, SmackDown Live audience, proper context for WWE’s YouTube numbers from this past weekend, AXS TV to air NJPW Long Beach card live in March, lightweight fight added to UFC 223, lowest UFC on FOX number, and more.

Raw drops in viewership coming out of the Royal Rumble

January 30, 2018 John Pollock

Monday’s episode of Raw following the Royal Rumble saw an expected drop from the 25th Anniversary episode from the week prior and from last year’s show following the Rumble event.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE 1/30 – Jeremy Borash bound for WWE

January 30, 2018 John Pollock

It was reported on Tuesday that Jeremy Borash is leaving Impact Wrestling for a position with the WWE, Elimination Chamber announcements, WWE introducing a ranking system, WWE’s YouTube stats from the Rumble, Michael Bisping says he is not fighting in London, Rewind-A-Raw available, and lots more.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE 1/29 – Ronda Rousey sparks major interest, New Japan sells out venue

January 29, 2018 John Pollock

Ronda Rousey’s appearance at the Royal Rumble generates lots of coverage, New Japan sells out Long Beach venue in 20 minutes, The Dudley Boyz announced for the WWE Hall of Fame, Hiroshi Tanahashi removed from the current tour, Jonathan Coachman replaces Booker T. on Raw commentary team, and more,

Ronda Rousey signs with the WWE, additional details on her appearance at the Royal Rumble

January 29, 2018 John Pollock

The major news coming out of Sunday’s Royal Rumble was the appearance at the end of the show by former UFC women’s bantamweight champion Ronda Rousey.

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WWE Royal Rumble Report feat. Ronda Rousey

January 28, 2018 John Pollock

John Pollock goes through Sunday’s Royal Rumble event from Philadelphia, featuring two 30-person Royal Rumble matches, Brock Lesnar vs. Braun Strowman vs. Kane for the Universal, A.J. Styles vs. Kevin Owens & Sami Zayn for the WWE title, and much more.

NJPW New Beginning in Sapporo Report – Kenny Omega vs. Jay White, Big Angle Closes Show

January 28, 2018 John Pollock

New Japan Pro Wrestling presented their second New Beginning card with Kenny Omega defending the IWGP U.S. title against Jay White, The Young Bucks defending the IWGP junior heavyweight tag titles against Roppongi 3K and a big angle closed out the show.

NXT Takeover Philadelphia Report – Andrade Cien Almas vs. Johnny Gargano for the NXT title

January 27, 2018 John Pollock

John Pollock reviews the NXT Takeover special from the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia with Andrade Cien Almas defending the NXT title against Johnny Gargano in the main event.

NJPW New Beginning in Sapporo Report – Hiroshi Tanahashi vs. Minoru Suzuki for the Intercontinental title

January 27, 2018 John Pollock

The first of three New Beginning cards from New Japan went down on Saturday from Sapporo with Hiroshi Tanahashi defending the Intercontinental title against Minoru Suzuki and the push of several key matches for the remainder of the tour.

UFC announces champion vs. champion bout for International Fight Week

January 26, 2018 John Pollock

The UFC announced on Friday that a Champion vs. Champion bout has been signed with heavyweight champion Stipe Miocic set to defend his championship against reigning light heavyweight champion Daniel Cormier this July.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE 1/26 – The return of the XFL, viability of the league and questions following the presser

January 26, 2018 John Pollock

John Pollock looks at the viability of the XFL in 2020 with more questions than answers after Vince McMahon’s announcement, HBO releases trailer for the Andre the Giant doc, a preview of New Beginning in Sapporo, fantastic profile on Kassius Ohno, Bellator 193 tonight, confusion at UFC 220 with the rules, Impact number and lots more news.

All charges dropped against Rich Swann

January 25, 2018 John Pollock

It was announced on Thursday that all charges against Rich Swann have been dropped due to “insufficient evidence”.

Vince McMahon announces the return of the XFL for 2020 and additional notes

January 25, 2018 John Pollock

Vince McMahon held a press conference on Thursday afternoon to confirm the return of the XFL for early 2020.

Ronda Rousey denies she will be at the Royal Rumble

January 25, 2018 John Pollock

In speaking to TMZ, Ronda Rousey has denied that she will be appearing at the Royal Rumble this Sunday and claims she will be out of the country until mid-February.

Vince McMahon to make “major sports announcement” on behalf of Alpha Entertainment

January 25, 2018 John Pollock

Vince McMahon will be holding a press conference today on behalf of Alpha Entertainment to make a “major sports announcement”.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE 1/24 – Stephanie McMahon added to commentary for the women’s Royal Rumble

January 24, 2018 John Pollock

Stephanie McMahon will be part of the commentary team for the women’s Royal Rumble, SmackDown Live’s audience stays flat, next year’s Royal Rumble booked for a baseball stadium, Nate Diaz hints at a return this spring, UFC and Bellator numbers from this past weekend, Samoa Joe on NXT pre-show, preview of the UFC on FOX card, and more.