Joe Hulbert
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Wrestling
The 205 Live Report Card (7/17/18): He Came to Collect!
It’s a big week for Lio Rush as for the first time, he main events 205 Live opposite rival and former Cruiserweight champion: Akira Tozawa. In a rare result, last week’s 205 Live left me feeling a little underwhelmed. Cedric…
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Wrestling
Bobby Lashley: Slowly Steadying the Ship
After recovering from some early struggles, Bobby Lashley looks to build upon his recent momentum as he takes on Roman Reigns at Extreme Rules. When it comes to returns and debuts, WWE’s track record is somewhat checkered. Things don’t always…
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Wrestling
Extreme Rules: The Grandest Rusev Day of Them All
As he takes on AJ Styles for the WWE Title, Rusev looks to prove his main event worth on the biggest Rusev Day yet: Extreme Rules. Over the last year, it’s hard to think of an act hotter than ‘Rusev…
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Wrestling
The NXT Report Card (7/11/18): Tag Team Brilliance
This week in the NXT Report Card, Joe breaks down Moustache Mountain vs.The Undisputed Era, falling in love more than once in the process. A few weeks ago, Hunter Hearst Helmsley brought his outlaw promotion to the UK for what…
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Wrestling
The 205 Live Report Card (7/10/18): Retaining Momentum
This week in the 205 Live Report Card, Joe breaks down a rare Cruiserweight Title match as Cedric Alexander defends his crown against Hideo Itami. Just one week removed from arguably the greatest match in brand history, 205 Live will…
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Wrestling
The NXT Report Card (7/4/18): Psycho Johnny?
The road to NXT TakeOver: Brooklyn is only just beginning, but is Johnny Gargano a changed man as he takes on EC3 in this week’s TV main event? It’s July 2018 and the report card master Joseph James Hulbert is…
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Wrestling
Stipe Miocic: The Quest for Heavyweight Greatness
After 3 title defences, Stipe Miocic’s status as Heavyweight kingpin is unquestionable. However, at UFC 226 he meets a man of his own ilk: a champion. Historically, Heavyweight is the money division in combat sports. With that being said, it…
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Wrestling
Max Holloway vs. Brian Ortega: The Leaders of a New Era
UFC 226 marks a new chapter for the Featherweight division as Max Holloway defends his crown opposite Brian Ortega. Every shiny UFC belt comes along with its very own history lesson. Some long and storied, others short and recent. The…
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Wrestling
The 205 Live Report Card (7/3/18): Steel Step Silliness
It’s part 4 of the Mustafa Ali/Buddy Murphy series and Joe is here to break it all down as 205 Live holds arguably it’s finest match yet. Since its inception 18 months ago, 205 Live has certainly experienced some highs…
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Wrestling
The NXT Report Card (6/27/18): Royal Albert Hall Hangover
Though Joe’s research has been thin, it’s time for another week of the NXT Report Card as Moustache Mountain battle The Undisputed Era once again. It’s another week of NXT TV and in Moustache Mountain, we have BRAND NEW TAG…
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