UFC
POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE 5/23 – ESPN and UFC confirm domestic rights deal
ESPN has confirmed that they have obtained the UFC’s domestic television rights, schedule of events for 2019, UFC to maintain control of the production, anniversary of Owen Hart’s passing, the premiere date for WWE’s next reality show, opening round matches for the WWE’s U.K. tournament, Mauro Ranallo promotes documentary & more.
POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE 4/14: Rey Mysterio announced for AAA event, UFC on FOX preview & more
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.
POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE 4/3 – The WWE pushing free WrestleMania promotion for new subscribers
We look at the success the WWE has had with their “free WrestleMania” promotion in the past, the latest subscriber numbers they have reported, Will Ospreay is coming to New Orleans, WrestleMania kickoff matches announced, non-WWE talent working Axxess shows, Max Holloway attempting the unthinkable this weekend at UFC 223.
POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE 3/19 – Saudi Arabian Government working with both WWE and the UFC’s parent company
A preview of Raw from Dallas, the WWE announces seven title matches for the card in Saudi Arabia but no women’s title matches, the Saudi Arabian Government buys into the UFC’s parent company, the WWE Network adds episodes of WCW Thunder, Ronda Rousey speaks on the potential of being booed, Joyce Grable defends Moolah, and more.
POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE 2/26- Ronda Rousey and Brock Lesnar scheduled for Raw in Anaheim
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.
POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE 2/25 – WWE Elimination Chamber Preview
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.