Joe Hulbert
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Wrestling
In Errol Spence, a Superstar Was Born in Sheffield
As I wrote last week, on paper there was something very special about the Kell Brook-Errol Spence matchup. There was the lingering possibility that it would disappoint of course but this just seemed to have an aura and feeling that…
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Wrestling
Kell Brook vs. Errol Spence: ‘The Truth’ Awaits
Boxing’s current matchmaking approach comes with good and bad. The negative is that often we have to wait for meaningful fights, and it can be frustrating to watch fighters waste away their prime on mismatches. However, the positive is that…
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Wrestling
The NXT Report Card (5/24/17): Wesley Blake Appreciation Night
So tonight is the night. The champagne is at the ready, there’s a playlist of BAMF’s greatest moments running and NXT theme songs are playing proudly. Tonight we witness one of the greatest comebacks in sport’s history and one of…
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Wrestling
The NXT TakeOver: Chicago Report Card
We are only days removed from the first ever NXT Report Card and the whirlwind reaction has made things hectic. Honestly, after the colossal response to the inaugural edition, I wasn’t sure I could go forward with this series. After…
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Wrestling
SmackDown Live: Though the Backlash is Mostly Muted, Momentum is Minimal
This Sunday SmackDown Live’s first post-superstar shakeup event takes place as Backlash emanates from Chicago. For many months following last July’s draft, the blue brand was widely considered the main roster’s stronger half. Though some had originally felt that their…
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Wrestling
The NXT Report Card (5/17/17): Give Almas A Chance
Throughout the years, wrestling fans have asked for many things. Undertaker vs. Sting, a John Cena heel turn, a Cesaro title run and of course, a Joe Hulbert weekly feature on Fightful.com. Well after the multiple social media campaigns, I’ve…
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Wrestling
Paul Daley: One More Shot at Title Contention
On July 16th 2016, Paul Daley entered the cage ready to fight for a shot at Bellator gold. Fighting at the O2 Arena in London, England, ‘Semtex’ took on former champion Douglas Lima in a pivotal clash of top contenders.…
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Wrestling
AJ Styles Talks The Undertaker’s Retirement and Working with Shane McMahon
The response to The Undertaker’s apparent retirement at WrestleMania last month was unprecedented in its size and scale. In an interview with Inside The Ropes, AJ Styles became the latest to discuss what was seemingly "The Phenom’s" farewell moment. "I…
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Wrestling
AJ Styles Wants To Make The US Title “As Important As The WWE Championship”
Next Sunday at the SmackDown Live exclusive event Backlash, AJ Styles is set to challenge ‘The New Face of America’ Kevin Owens for his United States title. On that same night, Jinder Mahal will face Randy Orton for the historically…
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Wrestling
Junior Dos Santos: Championship Crossroads
When Junior Dos Santos was floored and finished by Alistair Overeem in December 2015, the former UFC Heavyweight champion’s future looked uncertain. That loss had come a full year after ‘Cigano’s last fight prior, a close decision win over Stipe…