Joe Hulbert
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Wrestling
Douglas Lima: Welcoming New Contenders
Since September 2011, Douglas Lima has been fighting inside the Bellator cage. He’s experienced many ups and a couple of very real downs but now at the start of his second title run, it’s fair to say that Lima’s time…
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Wrestling
The NXT Report Card (6/21/17): Ohno? Oh Yes!
It’s been a week and I’m devastated to say that ‘Cien’ Almas still hasn't returned any of my calls even though he’s continued to post on social media regularly. If I wasn't so confident in our tremendous unity as friends,…
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Wrestling
Lorenz Larkin: A Chance to Shine
This Saturday night at Madison Square Garden, Lorenz Larkin looks to win the Bellator title in his promotional debut. Fighting the champion Douglas Lima, Larkin finally arrives in the Scott Coker led promotion and after ten months out of the…
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Wrestling
Alexa Bliss vs. Sasha Banks: Something Special May Await
It was March 2015 when Alexa Bliss and Sasha Banks first fought each other for gold. Back then Banks was the NXT Women’s champion and had very much found herself in the ‘Boss’ role. She was cocky, aggressive and dynamic.…
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Wrestling
The NXT Report Card (6/14/17): I Predict a Riot
After a historic week in which the Report Card went from Florida to Brighton all in about 24 hours, it’s now back to reality and another week of NXT TV. I’m still recovering from last week’s Pepsi Max-fuelled chaos with…
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Wrestling
Holly Holm: Restarting at 135lbs
With one very violent high kick, Holly Holm’s life changed in November 2015. Shocking of the sport’s world by knocking out the dominant champion Ronda Rousey, Holm was now the UFC’s Bantamweight queen. In fairness, that high kick was proceeded…
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Wrestling
The NXT Brighton Live Event Report Card: Partying with ‘Cien’
It’s finally here folks. The first Report Card ever to emanate from live inside the arena. If I wasn't so unnecessarily arrogant I’d probably be a little nervous to be honest. With that being said though, I think it’s only…
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Wrestling
The NXT Report Card (6/7/17): Oney Deserves Better
Ladies and gentleman this could be one of the greatest Report Cards in the history of our great sport. A major Report Card announcement will be coming later and it’s so huge that I expect it will actually bring many…
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Wrestling
Jose Aldo: Restarting at the Top
Almost eighteen months ago, Jose Aldo’s time as champion came to a sudden and dramatic end. After six years as the Featherweight king and a decade without a loss, Aldo entered the octagon that night for his grudge match and…
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Wrestling
The NXT Report Card (5/31/17): Why Ciampa Why?!
It has been a week since Wesley Blake’s tragic defeat at the hands of Drew McIntyre and I think I’m just about over it. Time to move on now and even for a miserable man like me, things in NXT…