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Most wrestling fans have, at some point or another in their lifetime, fantasized about occupying the bodies of their favorite WWE superstars. (Not in the creepy way. Probably.) You may have been 10-years-old, perfecting the Randy Savage diving elbow drop from your couch onto an old mattress. Or you may have been thirty, staring at yourself in the mirror, willing only your right eyebrow to move upward far enough to satisfy The People.
But you’re never going to be The Rock.
Never.
But wouldn’t it be great if you could watch someone else, let’s say a professional actor who gets paid to play make-believe, channel The People’s Champ so convincingly that you felt like you were reliving 1999 all over again?
Unfortunately, aside from a TV movie about Jesse “The Body” Ventura and 2008’s The Wrestler, which was culled from various real life stories, there...
Most wrestling fans have, at some point or another in their lifetime, fantasized about occupying the bodies of their favorite WWE superstars. (Not in the creepy way. Probably.) You may have been 10-years-old, perfecting the Randy Savage diving elbow drop from your couch onto an old mattress. Or you may have been thirty, staring at yourself in the mirror, willing only your right eyebrow to move upward far enough to satisfy The People.
But you’re never going to be The Rock.
Never.
But wouldn’t it be great if you could watch someone else, let’s say a professional actor who gets paid to play make-believe, channel The People’s Champ so convincingly that you felt like you were reliving 1999 all over again?
Unfortunately, aside from a TV movie about Jesse “The Body” Ventura and 2008’s The Wrestler, which was culled from various real life stories, there...
- 8/7/2015
- by Jacob Trowbridge
- Obsessed with Film
Having already won over the hearts of TV viewers everywhere, Aaron Paul now has his eyes set on the big screen.
Best known for playing Jesse Pinkman in "Breaking Bad," the actor hits theaters this Friday in the adrenaline-pumping "Need for Speed." Success didn't come easy for the talented actor, however, who had to work his way from humble beginnings to become the Emmy-winning man he is today.
From a legendary encounter with Michael Jackson to his former mascot job, here are 17 things you probably don't know about Aaron Paul.
1. Paul auditioned for the role of Francis on "Malcolm in the Middle" (2000), the hit sitcom that starred his future "Breaking Bad" co-star, Bryan Cranston.
2. The "Breaking Bad" star was born Aaron Paul Sturtevant in Emmett, Idaho, on August 27, 1979.
3. His father is a Southern Baptist minister.
4. While at the Prince of Brunei's 25th-birthday party, Paul had an hour-long heart-to-heart with Michael Jackson...
Best known for playing Jesse Pinkman in "Breaking Bad," the actor hits theaters this Friday in the adrenaline-pumping "Need for Speed." Success didn't come easy for the talented actor, however, who had to work his way from humble beginnings to become the Emmy-winning man he is today.
From a legendary encounter with Michael Jackson to his former mascot job, here are 17 things you probably don't know about Aaron Paul.
1. Paul auditioned for the role of Francis on "Malcolm in the Middle" (2000), the hit sitcom that starred his future "Breaking Bad" co-star, Bryan Cranston.
2. The "Breaking Bad" star was born Aaron Paul Sturtevant in Emmett, Idaho, on August 27, 1979.
3. His father is a Southern Baptist minister.
4. While at the Prince of Brunei's 25th-birthday party, Paul had an hour-long heart-to-heart with Michael Jackson...
- 3/14/2014
- by Jonny Black
- Moviefone
Last night’s WWE Raw results from the Bmo Harris Bradley Center in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Michael Cole and Jerry “The King” Lawler are on commentary. Lawler takes his headset off and enters the ring to address Cm Punk.
He says at the end of the Raw 1000 he misspoke about the WWE Champion. He apologised to Punk last week but this week, he is the one who wants an apology.
WWE Champion comes out and can’t believe that Lawler wants an apology for Punk simply doing his job. He says he didn’t turn his back on anybody and beat the crap on The Rock because he deserved it. Punk says Lawler turned his back on WWE when he slandered the champ. Punk says he kicked Lawler in his stupid head last week because of his lack of respect.
Punk says that is what he does is, he takes down those who disrespect him.
Michael Cole and Jerry “The King” Lawler are on commentary. Lawler takes his headset off and enters the ring to address Cm Punk.
He says at the end of the Raw 1000 he misspoke about the WWE Champion. He apologised to Punk last week but this week, he is the one who wants an apology.
WWE Champion comes out and can’t believe that Lawler wants an apology for Punk simply doing his job. He says he didn’t turn his back on anybody and beat the crap on The Rock because he deserved it. Punk says Lawler turned his back on WWE when he slandered the champ. Punk says he kicked Lawler in his stupid head last week because of his lack of respect.
Punk says that is what he does is, he takes down those who disrespect him.
- 8/28/2012
- by Matt Holmes
- Obsessed with Film
Welcome to this week’s roundup of news from the wrestling biz for those that like their wrestling independent. It’s been a quiet week on the whole but we’ve picked up on the biggest news from outside of WWE and Tna.
$5 Wrestling iPPV Results Are In
In what was described as a PPV worth every cent of the $5 entry price, Rcw World Champion Raider Rock defeated The American Idiot with a variation of the crippler cross-face, Little Donnie destroyed The Exterminator in a brutal no Dq match, Dr Blue lost a 2 out of 3 falls match against Charming Chaz, Dynamite successfully defended his Ecw championship against Jeff Hart and Jesse the Jackhammer, Wolfman and $5 Shiek went to a no contest after interference from fake Kamala and in the main event Freight Train defended his $5 championship against U-Gene. The event was said to contain hilarious commentary which was the only real highlight of the night,...
$5 Wrestling iPPV Results Are In
In what was described as a PPV worth every cent of the $5 entry price, Rcw World Champion Raider Rock defeated The American Idiot with a variation of the crippler cross-face, Little Donnie destroyed The Exterminator in a brutal no Dq match, Dr Blue lost a 2 out of 3 falls match against Charming Chaz, Dynamite successfully defended his Ecw championship against Jeff Hart and Jesse the Jackhammer, Wolfman and $5 Shiek went to a no contest after interference from fake Kamala and in the main event Freight Train defended his $5 championship against U-Gene. The event was said to contain hilarious commentary which was the only real highlight of the night,...
- 8/5/2012
- by Matt Aspin
- Obsessed with Film
47 year old Former WWF Tag Team Champion Mark Canterbury (aka Henry O. Godwin) has been hospitalised and is in intensive care after a car crash yesterday (Tuesday). The incident happened in Lindside, West Virginia and although details are vague, it has been reported that Cantebury’s car came off a cliff, puncturing two of his lungs and leaving him with thirteen broken ribs and also a broken leg.
He was since flown to an intensive care unit but there is no further update on his current condition.
Canterbury, who wrestled with Dennis Knight (then Tex Slazenger) for WCW in the early 90′s under the name Shanghai Pierce, is best known for his time with the World Wrestling Federation. He joined the company in mid-1994 and went by the ring name Henry Orpheus Godwin and at the time of outlandish wrestlers like Doink The Clown and Papa Shango, was given the...
He was since flown to an intensive care unit but there is no further update on his current condition.
Canterbury, who wrestled with Dennis Knight (then Tex Slazenger) for WCW in the early 90′s under the name Shanghai Pierce, is best known for his time with the World Wrestling Federation. He joined the company in mid-1994 and went by the ring name Henry Orpheus Godwin and at the time of outlandish wrestlers like Doink The Clown and Papa Shango, was given the...
- 11/9/2011
- by Matt Holmes
- Obsessed with Film
Hey Gang! The full schedule for Comic-Con 2010 has been unleashed on the world today and boy, oh boy does it have a lot of great stuff! We have the full list for you below to check out. I've highlighted all of the events that we are excited about seeing. Check out the list below and start planning out your Comic-Con adventure now!
We will be doing a meet-up at the Con this year, we will fill you in on all the details once we have it all planned out. See ya there!
Special Preview Night Programming
Wednesday, July 21
Attendees at Comic-Con's Preview Night can also experience special programming, games, and Anime and Film screenings in addition to the giant Exhibit Hall! Here's a rundown of the Wednesday night fun, including the chance to get a first look at the new homes for Anime and Films in the Marriott Hotel and Marina.
We will be doing a meet-up at the Con this year, we will fill you in on all the details once we have it all planned out. See ya there!
Special Preview Night Programming
Wednesday, July 21
Attendees at Comic-Con's Preview Night can also experience special programming, games, and Anime and Film screenings in addition to the giant Exhibit Hall! Here's a rundown of the Wednesday night fun, including the chance to get a first look at the new homes for Anime and Films in the Marriott Hotel and Marina.
- 7/8/2010
- by Venkman
- GeekTyrant
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