Articles by John Pollock
POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE 1/22 – 25th Anniversary of Raw Preview
A big preview for tonight’s 25th Anniversary of Raw, a list of all the special appearances announced for Raw, the many objectives for tonight’s Raw, POST Wrestling schedule for Royal Rumble Week, review of Fantasticamania night two at Korakuen Hall, James Ellsworth shows up at Destiny show, alternates for Bellator’s Heavyweight Grand Prix, and more.
POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE 1/19 – WWE stands by decision regarding Hulk Hogan
The WWE issues statement on Hulk Hogan, charges dropped against the driver that killed Jan Ross, son of Whipper Billy Watson passes away, Impact posts Barbed Wire Massacre, weigh-in results from UFC 220 & Bellator 192, 205 Live goes on the road, Edmonton expected to allow pro wrestling shows to resume, the end of Spike TV & more.
POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE 1/18 – Even More Names Added to Raw 25th Anniversary
The WWE had added additional names for the 25th Anniversary of Raw, a pre-show is set for Monday’s Raw, Kevin Nash cannot make it, Ethan Carter III spotted at the Performance Center, review of this week’s NXT episode, Roman Reigns issues statement on allegations, UFC press conference scheduled for Friday & more.
POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE 1/17 – Braun Strowman Leads Raw to Strong Viewership
Raw saw a big boost in viewership with a lack of football competition and Braun Strowman carrying interest, Kevin Owens & Sami Zayn describe dangerous Hell in a Cell finish, Owens discusses headbutt angle with Vince McMahon, latest regarding location for Impact’s Redemption event, New Japan announced Osaka card is sold out and lots more news.
POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE 1/16 – WWE confirms Ricochet, War Machine, and Candice LeRae signings
The WWE has confirmed the signings of Ricochet, War Machine, and Candice LeRae, WWE set to launch the Mixed Match Challenge series tonight, Impact announces Twitch deal with new programming scheduled, dates and cities set for ROH and New Japan’s War of the Worlds tour, Laurel Van Ness departs Impact Wrestling, and more.
POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE 1/15 – Bill Goldberg comments on WWE Hall of Fame Announcement
Bill Goldberg comments on his WWE Hall of Fame induction announcement, preview of tonight’s Raw, rundown of the UFC’s Fight Night event from St. Louis, incredible moment with Matt Hughes, Dana White discusses Conor McGregor’s future as champion, Jazzy Gabert undergoes neck surgery, Eddie Edwards injured at Impact tapings & more.
Bill Goldberg to headline WWE’s 2018 Hall of Fame Class
The headliner for the WWE’s annual Hall of Fame induction ceremony over WrestleMania weekend will be Bill Goldberg. The ceremony will take place on Friday, April 6th in New Orleans, Louisiana. John Pollock looks at Goldberg’s career history from his rise within WCW, the fall of the company and his two stints with the WWE.
POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE 1/14 – ZSJ vs. WALTER tonight at EVOLVE 99, ROH TV Review, Preview of UFC card in St. Louis
A memorial service for Tom Zenk was held on Saturday, UFC holds their first event of 2018, update on Uriah Hall, EVOLVE presents a show from Brooklyn with Zack Sabre, Jr vs. WALTER, matches announced for this week’s SmackDown Live, Empty Arena Match being filmed at the Impact Zone by the NWA, review of this week’s Ring of Honor episode and more.
POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE 1/13 – Mixed Match Challenge to air on WWE Network this Thursday
The WWE Network is scheduled to air the “Mixed Match Challenge” later in the week, Chris Adonis is leaving Impact Wrestling, EVOLVE holds their first card in 2018 tonight, a scary situation at the UFC weigh-ins with a fighter unable to weigh in, notes from the MLW event, reviews of NXT & Impact Wrestling and Ricochet bids farewell at PWG event.