1. Stuart Charles Tomlinson was born on 22 May 1985 and is an English former professional wrestler and professional footballer who played as a goalkeeper.
28 Facts About Stuart Tomlinson
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Stuart Tomlinson spent the next six years with the club, spending part of 2004 on loan at Stafford Rangers, and playing once on loan for Burton Albion in 2008.
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Stuart Tomlinson signed with Burton Albion in September 2012 but retired through injury in July 2013.
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In December 2013, Stuart Tomlinson began training as a professional wrestler on a developmental contract with WWE.
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In March 2017, Stuart Tomlinson briefly returned to football to play for Altrincham.
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The move was delayed after Stuart Tomlinson picked up a calf injury, before he managed to join Burton in time for a pre-season friendly with Sheffield Wednesday.
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Dario Gradi said: "Stuart Tomlinson is outstanding on penalties because he is positive and doesn't flop over".
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Stuart Tomlinson went on to play seven League One games, and made one appearance in the FA Cup.
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Stuart Tomlinson played no further part of Burton's season after he sustained an injury to his cruciate ligaments.
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Stuart Tomlinson impressed on his trial and would have been signed to a contract if the cash-strapped club could find the finance, instead Adams considered offering Tomlinson non-contract terms.
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However, Stuart Tomlinson left the club to search for a more permanent offer elsewhere.
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Stuart Tomlinson chose not to renew his Barrow contract at the end of the season, and instead signed a one-year contract at Port Vale in May 2010.
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Anyon had at by this time left Vale Park for Lincoln City, and Stuart Tomlinson was brought into provide competition for teenager Chris Martin.
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Stuart Tomlinson is a keeper with tremendous agility, who is renowned for his shot-stopping, and we have the benefit of knowing all about him after working with him for a short spell last season.
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Stuart Tomlinson is aware that he will have tough competition for the number one spot in Chris Martin, but he is ready for the challenge and looking forward to being back in the Football League.
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Stuart Tomlinson praised his defence for his solid start to the season.
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The game itself was eventful, as Stuart Tomlinson gave away a penalty, which he then saved, only to leave the pitch due to a hip injury.
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Stuart Tomlinson said that he was "not particularly worried" about his free agent status and that he would turn down similar offers from other clubs and wait until as late as the start of the following season until the "right opportunity" came about.
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In September 2012, Stuart Tomlinson signed a four-month contract with Burton Albion, having previously been on trial at Preston North End.
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Stuart Tomlinson joined the "Brewers" after manager Gary Rowett was dissatisfied with the performances of Ross Atkins and Dean Lyness.
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Stuart Tomlinson was aiming for a longer stay at the Pirelli Stadium, but a knee injury sustained in a home draw with former club Port Vale left him sidelined for up to six months.
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Stuart Tomlinson recovered to full fitness in half that time, and signed a new contract in February to extend his stay at Burton until summer 2014.
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In March 2017, and after almost four years away from the sport, Stuart Tomlinson returned to football to play for Altrincham; he was signed to cover for former Barrow teammate Tim Deasy, who was ruled out injured for at least a month.
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In December 2013, Stuart Tomlinson travelled to the United States to be trained as a professional wrestler on a developmental contract by WWE.
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Stuart Tomlinson was assigned to the WWE Performance Center, where he took the ring name Hugo Knox.
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Stuart Tomlinson made his in-ring debut for WWE's developmental territory, NXT, at a live event on 8 November 2014.
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On 30 September 2016, it was reported that Stuart Tomlinson had been released from his WWE contract.
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Stuart Tomlinson has worked as a professional model, appearing on the front cover of Men's Health.