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WWE Superstar Shakeup Viewership for Raw and SmackDown Live

April 18, 2018 John Pollock

The second night of the Superstar Shakeup saw SmackDown Live average 2,769,000 viewers on the USA Network, which is down 10% from last year’s shakeup episode and the last SmackDown to top 3 million viewers. It is still the fourth highest SmackDown number of 2018.

AJ Styles vs. Shinsuke Nakamura added to the Greatest Royal Rumble card

April 18, 2018 John Pollock

The WWE has announced another WrestleMania rematch for the Greatest Royal Rumble card on Friday, April 27th in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia with the announcement that AJ Styles will defend the WWE title against Shinsuke Nakamura.

Legendary figure Bruno Sammartino has passed away

April 18, 2018 John Pollock

One of the most legendary figures in the world of professional wrestling is no longer with us with the news that Bruno Sammartino has died.

Superstar Shakeup roster changes from SmackDown Live

April 17, 2018 John Pollock

The second night of the WWE’s Superstar Shakeup took place on Tuesday from the Dunkin Donuts Center in Providence, Rhode Island. Here is a complete list of all the talent moving to SmackDown.

Report: Fox Sports and ESPN bidding together for the UFC’s domestic rights package

April 17, 2018 John Pollock

Variety is reporting that rival cable networks ESPN and Fox Sports are reportedly bidding together to split the UFC’s domestic television rights package.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE 4/17 – A preview of the second night of the WWE’s Superstar Shakeup

April 17, 2018 John Pollock

A preview of the second night of the WWE Superstar Shake-Up, Daniel Bryan vs. The Miz advertised for European tour, “All In” press conference scheduled for Chicago, Jake Hager signs with MLW, WWE holding tryouts in Saudi Arabia, Champion Carnival tournament matches coming up, and lots more.

WWE Superstar Shakeup roster changes, title change on Raw

April 16, 2018 John Pollock

Monday’s episode of Raw was the first night of the Superstar Shakeup with roster moves scheduled for both Raw and SmackDown Live this week.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE 4/16 – WWE kicks off the Superstar Shakeup, a look at who could benefit most

April 16, 2018 John Pollock

People Magazine has more on the John Cena and Nikki Bella breakup, a look at tonight’s start of the WWE Superstar Shakeup and who would benefit from being moved, updates on the Champion Carnival tournament, Rich Swann wrestles first match since his WWE departure, Smash Wrestling notes, and more.

John Cena and Nikki Bella announce they have split up

April 15, 2018 John Pollock

US Weekly revealed on Sunday that John Cena and fiancé Nikki Bella (Nicole Garcia-Colace) have broken up after being together since 2012.

Dustin Poirier stops Justin Gaethje in a “Fight of the Year” contender

April 15, 2018 John Pollock

The UFC held their latest Fox event on Saturday night from the Gila River Arena in Glendale, Arizona on Saturday night. The card was highlighted by a spectacular main event between lightweights Dustin Poirier and Justin Gaethje

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE 4/14: Rey Mysterio announced for AAA event, UFC on FOX preview & more

April 14, 2018 John Pollock

AAA announces Rey Mysterio will be wrestling for the promotion in June, WWE releases a behind-the-scenes special on WrestleMania, updated standings for the Champion Carnival, a preview of the UFC on FOX card with Justin Gaethje vs. Dustin Poirier, Jerry Lawler describes recent stroke, Andre the Giant doc viewership, and more.

Impact Wrestling’s viewership rebounds, updated card for the Redemption pay-per-view

April 13, 2018 John Pollock

Thursday night’s episode of Impact Wrestling saw the viewership rebound following a big drop the week prior. The promotion has also added additional matches to the “Redemption” pay-per-view following Thursday’s episode.

Ronda Rousey added to the WWE’s European tour in May

April 13, 2018 John Pollock

The WWE has announced that Ronda Rousey has been added to the upcoming European tour in May with four appearances scheduled for the former UFC women’s bantamweight champion.

CM Punk’s second UFC fight is official for UFC 225 in Chicago

April 12, 2018 John Pollock

The UFC has officially announced that CM Punk (Phil Brooks) will have his second professional fight at UFC 225 against Mike Jackson in Chicago, Illinois at the United Center.

The Undertaker receives a new opponent for the Greatest Royal Rumble

April 12, 2018 John Pollock

The WWE announced on Thursday that they have changed The Undertaker’s opponent for the Greatest Royal Rumble card on Friday, April 27th.

NXT Television Report 4/11: War Machine debut as “War Raiders”, TakeOver fallout

April 11, 2018 John Pollock

This week’s episode of NXT featured the fallout from this past Saturday’s TakeOver event, the television debut of the “War Raiders”, a pair of matches, and highlights of the many NXT call-ups to the main roster this past week.

SmackDown Live does highest viewership since April 2017

April 11, 2018 John Pollock

Tuesday night’s episode of SmackDown following WrestleMania led to the show’s highest viewership over the past year.

Casket Match announced for the Greatest Royal Rumble event

April 11, 2018 John Pollock

The WWE has announced that The Undertaker will be facing Rusev in a Casket Match at the Greatest Royal Rumble card in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia on Friday, April 27th.

WWE SmackDown notes: Paige named General Manager, The Iconics called up, Carmella wins title

April 10, 2018 John Pollock

Tuesday night’s episode of SmackDown Live from New Orleans concluded the WWE’s WrestleMania Week in the city and fourth event of the week at the Smoothie King Center.

Raw after WrestleMania leads to second highest viewership of 2018

April 10, 2018 John Pollock

The Raw following WrestleMania led to the program’s second-highest viewership of 2018 and topped last year’s number following WrestleMania 33.