A SmackDown! Superstar came under fire this week when speculation suggested he either faked or overplayed an illness to get out of doing a clean job at Tuesday’s SmackDown! taping. While most with an understanding of the situation felt the speculation was off base–as a midcard wrestler, one is conditioned to expect to do...
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Archive for October 22nd, 2009
WWE Superstar Responds To Backstage Controversy, Talks Illness
WWE, ECW Name Says Rihanna Copied Idea for New Song
Rihanna’s new “Russian Roulette” single has garnered significant attention in beginning the build for her upcoming album release. But the latest buzz comes from an unlikely source–former WWE performer and ECW boss Paul Heyman. According to Heyman, the edgy art used on the cover of Rihanna’s new single appears copied from the 1998 ECW...
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CW Picks Up “Vampire Diaries,” Won’t Quit on “Melrose Place”
In news that realistically should have been released a few weeks ago, The CW finally confirmed a back nine order for “The Vampire Diaries.” The freshman drama, which has held strong since its record-setting premiere in viewers (it is the most viewed show on the network) and key demographics (it is number two in...
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Interesting Backstage WWE Story, Backstage TNA Outburst
While specific details on the TNA iMPACT and WWE SmackDown! tapings discussed in the aforementioned tidbits are withheld, this story should still be treated as containing spoilers. – PWInsider reports that Kevin Nash was responsible for a backstage outburst at Wednesday’s TNA iMPACT! taping. In a tag bout taped for the show, Chris Sabin...
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- 87% InceptionSmart, innovative, and thrilling, Inception is that rare summer blockbuster that succeeds viscerally as well as intellectually. […]
- 29% TakersTakers 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 ExorcismIt 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 SwitchThe 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 ExpendablesIt makes good on the old-school action it promises, but given all the talent on display, The Expendables should hit harder. […]
- 6% Vampires SuckWitlessly broad and utterly devoid of laughs, Vampires Suck represents a slight step forward for the Friedberg-Seltzer team. […]