Archive for October 13th, 2009

Backstage WWE Thoughts On RAW, Latest Guest Host Rumors

Backstage WWE Thoughts On RAW, Latest Guest Host Rumors

– WWE officials were reportedly very pleased with guest host Maria Menounos’ performance on Monday’s RAW. While the idea of the television personality performing for WWE as a regular is not on the table, the feeling is that WWE would definitely be interested in booking Menounos for another appearance if it made sense creatively....
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WWE Diva Reportedly Unhappy, Spoiler Note For SmackDown!

WWE Diva Reportedly Unhappy, Spoiler Note For SmackDown!

– While news of the “tri-brand trade” has garnered most of the attention in the WWE realm this week, sources report that another interesting story is developing. There is talk that former Divas Champion Mickie James is frustrated with WWE. Rumors of the sort first emerged when James gave gestural clues that she was...
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More on Booker T’s Possible WWE Jump, How Jeff Hardy Is Involved

More on Booker T’s Possible WWE Jump, How Jeff Hardy Is Involved

F4WOnline.com reiterated this week that WWE sources believe the company would be more than willing to take Booker T back, should he depart from TNA. While Booker has looked neither impressive nor motivated, according to many observers, in his recent TNA matches, WWE insiders are pointing to Jeff Hardy as proof that Booker can...
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WWE RAW Rating Improves, Yet News Not All Rosy

WWE RAW Rating Improves, Yet News Not All Rosy

Despite a minor increase over last week, the news stemming from this week’s WWE RAW rating was not all positive. Monday’s telecast posted a 3.4 (via rounding), up slightly from last week’s 3.3 household rating. While an increase is always good, especially because this week’s show did not benefit post-PPV buzz, there are reasons...
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Major Former WWE Diva Hospitalized, Death Scare

Former WWE diva and reality television star Torrie Wilson was hospitalized this week, according to messages on her Facebook page. Wilson posted a message early this morning: “Big scare for me tonight!!! I was in the emergency room, Though i was heading up to heaven for a minute there… like I put on my...
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“Big Bang Theory,” “House” Ratings Strong; “Heroes,” “Leno” Struggle

The good news: NBC’s struggling Monday lineup of “Heroes,” “Trauma” and “The Jay Leno Show” might have found a bottom; the three shows held roughly steady this week (some made minor improvements). The bad news: That bottom is at a troublingly low level–NBC cannot even really compete with CBS, ABC and FOX on Monday...
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RSS Rotten Tomatoes Movie Reviews

  • 87% Inception
    Smart, innovative, and thrilling, Inception is that rare summer blockbuster that succeeds viscerally as well as intellectually. […]
  • 29% Takers
    Takers boasts some gripping set pieces and keeps things moving quickly, but its two-dimensional characters, clichéd script, and brazenly derivative plot make it hard to recommend. […]
  • 71% The Last Exorcism
    It doesn't fully deliver on the chilly promise of its Blair Witch-style premise, but The Last Exorcism offers a surprising number of clever thrills. […]
  • 52% The Switch
    The Switch has an interesting premise and a charming cast; unfortunately, it also has a trite script that hews too close to tired rom-com formulas. […]
  • 39% The Expendables
    It makes good on the old-school action it promises, but given all the talent on display, The Expendables should hit harder. […]
  • 6% Vampires Suck
    Witlessly broad and utterly devoid of laughs, Vampires Suck represents a slight step forward for the Friedberg-Seltzer team. […]