Location
Toronto, Ontario Canada
School
Toronto Metropolitan University
Expertise
Sports Media Writing, Modern Era WWE, AEW
- Julien was the recipient of the JGW Memorial Scholarship at TSN.
- He has worked with and written for several sports media industry hosts, analysts, and reporters, such as Jay Onrait, Craig Button, and Luke Willson.
- Julien created a successful professional wrestling TikTok account, @shadesdaily, which has generated over 150,000 followers.
Experience
Throughout Julien's career in the sports media industry and as a story editor and content writer at TSN (The Sports Network), he has cultivated a diverse portfolio in writing, spanning various mediums and subjects. With a solid sports media and journalism foundation, he honed his content writing and story editing skills and crafted compelling news narratives that captivate audiences. Additionally, his experience extends to content creation for digital platforms, where he's demonstrated proficiency in SEO optimization and audience engagement strategies. Whether it's crafting informative blog posts, news articles, or creative scripts, he excels in adapting his writing style to meet the unique demands of each project. Furthermore, his passion for storytelling and pursuit of accuracy have consistently driven him to deliver high-quality content that resonates with readers and leaves a lasting impact.
Education
From 2019-2023, Julien attended Toronto Metropolitan University, earning a bachelor's degree in sports media.
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WWE commentator Michael Cole went into detail about his relationship with Vince McMahon, explaining that it was often difficult to listen to his former boss.
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WWE Hall of Famer Shawn Michaels discusses the evolution of women's wrestling on "NXT," with the division getting new titles and more air time.
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Former Wyatt Family member Braun Strowman reflects on his time in the group, in the wake of the new Wyatt Sicks group debuting on "WWE Raw."
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WWE Hall of Famer Bully Ray reacts to "NXT" call-up Odyssey Jones finally making his "WWE Raw" in-ring debut.
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Freshly turned on Damian Priest, Finn Balor intends to take The Judgment Day back to its founding principles.
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CM Punk's exit from WWE in 2014 has been well documented, but "The Best in the World" has provided more details about his mindset at the time.
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Women's Champion Nia Jax has enjoyed plenty of success in WWE since returning to the promotion, and she's grateful for the opportunities.
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Willow Nightingale expressed gratitude towards AEW's creative team while also naming two backstage personalities who helped refine her character.
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Following his shocking return at SummerSlam 2024, WWE has announced that "The Tribal Chief" Roman Reigns will be on this week's "SmackDown."
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CM Punk discusses how he'd react if his wife AJ Lee returned to WWE, but noted why it probably won't happen any time soon.
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WWE Hall of Famer Goldberg reveals previously unknown difficulties he had during his divisive second WWE run.
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Former WWE Universal Champion Goldberg looks back on the "tough" decision to return to professional wrestling in 2016.
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Veteran WWE star Sami Zayn suggests one way that every wrestler should work matches, at least for a period.
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Former AEW TNT Champion Scorpio Sky recalls booking issues he had with his 2022 feuds surrounding the title.
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WWE's master of the art of "Yeeting," Jey Uso, talks about not being booked on the SummerSlam 2024 card, at least currently.
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Former WWE writer Freddie Prinze Jr. foresees a not at all clean finish to this important title match at WWE SummerSlam 2024.
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WWE star CM Punk speaks on his recent interaction with Jesse "The Body" Ventura, saying it blew him away.
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ECW legend Tommy Dreamer predicts a major WWE return will take place during the course of WWE SummerSlam 2024.
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Former NXT star Dijak explains the difference between WWE's main roster and its developmental brand.
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AEW star Mercedes Mone won the NJPW Strong Women's Championship at Forbidden Door 2024, and she plans on elevating the title and competing in Japan.
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Former AEW star CM Punk has discussed if he actively roots against AEW now that he's a member of the WWE roster,.
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Seth Rollins may have shown off wild ref gear on "Raw," but apparently it was just a warm-up for his SummerSlam attire.
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Seth Rollins explains why WWE fans shouldn't worry about him determining the outcome of CM Punk vs. Drew McIntyre at SummerSlam 2024.
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WWE, TNA, and AEW alum Jeff Hardy has always had a unique presentation, but there's one element of it that he wants to change, despite fans loving it.
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WWE Hall of Famer Jim Ross reflects on his time as the Head of Talent Relations during Vince McMahon's tenure as the promotion's head honcho.
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The 60-minute match between Will Ospreay and MJF on "AEW Dynamite" got TBS Champion Mercedes Mone reflecting on some of her longest in-ring bouts in WWE.
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Multi-time WWE Champion CM Punk reacts to Drew McIntyre's charge that he isn't a leader within the industry.
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