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WarGames, Continental Classic & Starrcade ’85 | Hulbert’s Weekly Match Guide 11/28

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After an eventful week, it’s only right that we make history with the Match Guide. For the first time, we’re headed back through history for this edition, concluding the guide with a celebration of Starrcade 1985’s anniversary. Elsewhere, The Survivor Series hosts two hit WarGames matches, while AEW kicks off the Continental Classic. In addition, …

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Texas Death Masterpiece, In-Ring Returns & TV Projects | Hulbert’s Weekly Match Guide 11/21

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With respect to the other six matches featured in this Guide, just one bout was required to make it a pretty special wrestling week. AEW’s Full Gear PPV only hosted one truly great match in my view, it just happened to be one of the greatest outings in promotional history. That’s the focus here but …

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Briscoe is Back, Lonestar Shootout & Tag Team Main Events | Hulbert’s Weekly Match Guide 11/14

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It’s Mark Briscoe week here at the match guide, as the big man returns to singles action for a Dynamite main event with Jay White. Speaking of big men being back, and things of that nature, Chris Jericho heads to Tokyo for his unlikely DDT debut, battling AEW rival Konosuke Takeshita. Elsewhere in AEW, The …

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The Shota Umino Match, WWE Crown Jewel, ROH’s Rally | Hulbert’s Weekly Match Guide 11/7

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Lemme Talk to Ya! Indeed folks, it’s LA Knight’s guide this week, as one of 2023’s most staggering success stories culminates at WWE Crown Jewel. In addition, that PLE hosts Drew McIntyre’s latest shot at reclaiming a World’s Title, battling Seth Rollins in the event’s opener. Elsewhere, Ring of Honor’s recent rebuild continues, producing two …

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MJF – Omega Epic, Halloween Havoc, Nakajima’s Farewell | Hulbert’s Weekly Match Guide 10/31

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Happy Halloween! It’s a race for history in the world of All Elite Wrestling, as Kenny Omega and MJF meet for a blockbuster title tilt on AEW Collision. That’s not all either, also welcoming Kazuchika Okada for Wednesday’s Dynamite main event while personally, I’m sneaking into Rampage to see Mike Santana vs. Ortiz. Elsewhere, Halloween …

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CMLL Hits Rampage, Dream Matches & Rematches | Hulbert’s Weekly Match Guide 10/24

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It’s a week for the television match, as the big men are back. Indeed, Dynamite hosts Kenny Omega’s return to singles competition, while Bryan Danielson enters an alleged dream match on Collision. In addition, Rampage earns its own headlines, being taken over by CMLL for its pound-for-pound opener. WWE have a hit of their own …

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Collision’s Instant Classic, Astronauts War & NJPW Royal Quest | Hulbert’s Weekly Match Guide 10/17

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Just a week after it being over, we are so back. The last Guide was a touch thinner than usual but this week, we have a couple classics to explore. The first arrives in Tokyo, as Fuminori Abe and Takuya Nomura meet for a firefight that’s earned match of the decade acclaim. Two days later, …

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WWE Fastlane, Main Event Tags & Okada vs. TNA | Hulbert’s Weekly Match Guide 10/10

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We’ve been spoiled as of late, but all good things come to an end. That’s dramatic, I’m sorry, but this isn’t the strongest week for a venture as nerdy as this. Even still, there’s some good action as always, with Athena adding another defence to her glorious reign as World’s Champion. WWE Fastlane is the …

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WrestleDreams Come True, Dragunov – Hayes Hits | Hulbert’s Weekly Match Guide 10/3

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One day later than usual, the match guide is back for an especially eventful edition. This past weekend, Stardom’s 5STAR Grand Prix concluded while stateside, the big two produced major events. For WWE, that meant NXT No Mercy, featuring some main roster cameos as Becky Lynch closed the show opposite Tiffany Stratton. In addition, Carmelo …

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AEW Grand Slam, Another Ospreay Hit | Hulbert’s Weekly Match Guide 9/25

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With perhaps the year’s strongest week of television wrestling, it’s an exciting time to be writing match guides. Granted, that won’t affect many but I’m happy regardless, with AEW returning to Arthur Ashe for two blockbuster title tilts. That’s not their only host either, also producing a loaded lineup for Collision, with Bryan Danielson and …

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