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Conor McGregor to ESPN: “The game just does not excite me”

June 7, 2020 John Pollock

With his management and the UFC at a standstill in negotiations, Conor McGregor announced his latest MMA retirement on Saturday, which was met with widespread skepticism.

UFC 250 REPORT: Amanda Nunes defends title in one-sided fight

June 6, 2020 John Pollock

John Pollock’s coverage of UFC 250 from the UFC Apex featuring Amanda Nunes vs. Felicia Spencer for the women’s featherweight title.

Friday Night SmackDown’s overnight figure falls under two million

June 6, 2020 John Pollock

The overnight figures for SmackDown saw the show dip below two million viewers with a show promoted around the follow-up to the angle with Jeff Hardy.

WWE adds Jeff Hardy vs. Sheamus to Backlash next weekend

June 5, 2020 John Pollock

On Friday Night SmackDown, a new match was announced for the WWE Backlash pay-per-view event that takes place next Sunday at the WWE Performance Center.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE: Xavier Woods’ speech, MMA media cuts, WWE schedule

June 5, 2020 John Pollock

Xavier Woods speaks on racism, MMA media cuts, WWE’s taping schedule, UFC 250 fight back on, Total Bellas’ ratings, ROH fined, Bobby Fulton update, UFC 250 weight-ins & more.

UFC Fight Night card for June 13 feat. Eye vs. Calvillo

June 4, 2020 John Pollock

UFC president Dana White revealed next weekend’s Fight Night card that will see the promotion run its third consecutive card at the Apex in Las Vegas.

POST NEWS UPDATE: Highlights from Paul Levesque’s pre-TakeOver media call

June 4, 2020 Andrew Thompson

Highlights from Paul Levesque’s TakeOver media call, Erick Rowan opens up about his run in WWE, Dwayne Johnson calls out Donald Trump, NWA contract notes and much more.

REPORT: WWE Network removes 30-day free trial with addition of free tier

June 4, 2020 John Pollock

Earlier this week, the WWE Network rolled out its free tier of the service and led to the removal of its 30-day free trial for potential subscribers.

AEW Dynamite edges NXT in viewership despite 12% drop

June 4, 2020 John Pollock

Wednesday’s cable programming was dominated by news coverage leading to AEW Dynamite taking a hit while NXT wasn’t affected as much.

WWE NXT notes: Backlot Brawl stipulation added to TakeOver match, Okada cameo

June 3, 2020 Andrew Thompson

Backlot Brawl stipulation added to TakeOver match, Karrion Kross warns Tommaso Ciampa, Kyle O’Reilly and Kazuchika Okada cameos and Robert Stone scouts Aliyah.

Arn Anderson signs multi-year deal with All Elite Wrestling

June 3, 2020 Andrew Thompson

In a video released on AEW’s digital channels, Arn Anderson shared that Tony Khan offered him a multi-year contract with All Elite Wrestling.

AEW Dynamite notes: FTR’s in-ring debut next week, TNT Title match, Swole/Baker

June 3, 2020 Andrew Thompson

Multiple matches confirmed for next week’s AEW Dynamite including the in-ring debut of FTR and also, AEW World Champion Jon Moxley will be competing on AEW Dark.

Drake Maverick loses NXT Cruiserweight Title tourney final, Triple H offers him new contract

June 3, 2020 Andrew Thompson

Although he fell short in the finals of the NXT Cruiserweight Championship tournament, Drake Maverick was met by Paul Levesque with a new WWE contract.

Six woman tag team match added to NXT TakeOver: In Your House

June 3, 2020 Andrew Thompson

The newest match addition to NXT TakeOver: In Your House is a six woman tag match that will see Tegan Nox, Shotzi Blackheart and Mia Yim take on Candice LeRae, Raquel Gonzalez and Dakota Kai.

Fandango returns from injury, Breezango earns NXT Tag Team Title opportunity

June 3, 2020 Andrew Thompson

After being out of action since late 2019, Fandango returned to NXT and he and Tyler Breeze earned themselves an NXT Tag Team Title opportunity.

AEW’s Fyter Fest show to be a two night event

June 3, 2020 Andrew Thompson

All Elite Wrestling announced that their Fyter Fest show will be a two night event that will replace the July 1st and July 8th editions of Dynamite.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE: WWE Backstage covers George Floyd & protests

June 3, 2020 John Pollock

WWE Backstage addresses George Floyd & the protests, Sami Zayn shares his thoughts, JTG remembers Shad Gaspard, Florida COVID cases jump, CM Punk on Jeff Hardy angle & more.

Bushiroad preparing to resume live events, STARDOM and NJPW talents taking Antibody tests

June 3, 2020 Andrew Thompson

According to Yahoo! Japan, Bushiroad is preparing to resume live events. New Japan Pro-Wrestling and STARDOM talents will be taking Antibody tests.

AEW DARK REPORT: The Apple of QT Marshall’s Eye

June 3, 2020 Davie Portman

This week’s episode of AEW Dark focused on the QT Marshall and Allie story leading into the main event with Marshall & Dustin Rhodes vs. Brandon Cutler & Peter Avalon.

Christian to host ‘The Peep Show’ on 6/8 episode of WWE RAW

June 3, 2020 Andrew Thompson

At the conclusion of the June 2nd episode of WWE Backstage, Christian announced that he’ll be appearing on RAW to host The Peep Show with special guest, Edge.