By Aki Kuwabara ⋅ 2009-07-04 13:52:52 ⋅
On April 9, the UFC saw the tickets for its historic UFC 100 event sell out in record time. The mad rush of rabid fans clamoring for a piece of UFC history indicates that mixed martial arts is a major sport that likely will not see any sign of slowdown – and that the UFC brand [...] Read Full Article >>

By Jeremy Botter ⋅ 2009-07-03 20:10:55 ⋅
He’s a very big man. You were well aware of this, of course. But standing next to Brock Lesnar gives a true sense of just how big her really is. His 280 pounds are filled to the brim with hard-earned muscle, the kind that typically only starts to develop on farms in the Midwest where he [...] Read Full Article >>

By Rob Blatt ⋅ 2009-07-03 19:17:52 ⋅
Today's Songs: White Rabbits - Percussion Gun @WHITE_RABBITS
Aeroplane Pageant - Stars Still Pretty @apageant
The Ginger Envelope - All Pinned Down Read Full Article >>

By John Wiswell ⋅ 2009-07-03 17:00:33 ⋅
Is Jimmy Jacobs done with ROH' If so, what should his best-of look like' Read Full Article >>

By Dan Berkman ⋅ 2009-07-03 14:08:48 ⋅
Jason Molina is an old soul. Nearly a decade ago when he released his debut record, Songs: Ohia, it was quite clear that he had been around the block and like John Prine before him, Molina has a voice and songs with a depth, fragility, authority and tragedy that simply shouldn’t belong to someone so [...] Read Full Article >>

By Brian Oswald ⋅ 2009-07-03 14:00:06 ⋅
With UFC 100 upon us it’s only natural to contemplate the best of the best to emerge from the first ninety nine fight cards. UFC 1 took place back on November 12, 1993 with Royce Gracie winning an eight-man single elimination tournament format. The matches then ended only by submission, knockout, or throwing in the [...] Read Full Article >>

By Mathan Erhardt ⋅ 2009-07-03 12:10:23 ⋅
I love Jay-Z, and "D.O.A." is a dope song (with a sick beat), but he seems to be coming off as a bit of a grumpy old man. He's bordering on a "back in my day" mentality. He's singing the same song that Nas did on Hip-Hop Is Dead. ... Read Full Article >>

By Todd Jackson ⋅ 2009-07-03 00:14:54 ⋅
Tonight he fights a giant.  A behemoth of a man.  At 16-0, 6ft 8, 265 lbs Tim Sylvia is enough to intimidate any man. Alas, rarely does an ordinary man breach the doors of the Octagon. Frank Mir knows if he can conquer this man something grand indeed will be his reward. The UFC Heavyweight Championship Belt had no [...] Read Full Article >>

By Brian Oswald ⋅ 2009-07-02 20:43:34 ⋅
The answer to that question will hinge on the outcome of his welterweight title defense at UFC 100. While some will balk at the notion of St. Pierre moving up to the heavier division support for such a move will reach its tipping point if he comes out of his fight with Thiago Alves still [...] Read Full Article >>

By Greg Manuel ⋅ 2009-07-02 17:31:29 ⋅
When I read about this, all I could think of was "awwwww crap. I don't want to see Iron Fist in THUNDERBOLTS - I wanna see him in HIS OWN BOOK!" And I'll tell ya, I'd like to think I wasn't the only one who had that reaction. Marvel had something truly special with THE IMMORTAL IRON FIST, and as much as I realize that newer monthlies have a much shorter shelf life these days, it doesn't seem worth it to me that, from the looks of things, Marvel seems willing to let this one go on the gamble that at least SOME readers will follow Danny Rand over to a comic that has, by and large, been rendered redundant by DARK AVENGERS. Sigh, and sigh AGAIN. Read Full Article >>

By Aaron Glazer ⋅ 2009-07-02 15:54:59 ⋅
I constantly hear about how great MVP is from various columnists and message board posters around the internet. Apparently, he’s the next big thing and should be pushed to face Randy Orton pretty much immediately. Trained in front of all of us by Chris Benoit, he’s among the more differently styled workers in the WWE, cuts a great promo, and even has the crowd interaction portion of his moveset down cold. He’s basically got it all… so why doesn’t the crowd react more to him' Read Full Article >>

By Corey T. Willinger ⋅ 2009-07-02 15:00:50 ⋅
With highly regarded U.S. prospect Victor Ortiz suffering his first knockout loss, it's time to analyze the American boxing landscape in the spirit of Independence Day. Are fireworks on the way for American fight fans or will more fizzle out in the next half year' Read Full Article >>

By Tom Williams ⋅ 2009-07-02 13:31:15 ⋅
There, deep in the nether regions of space, a small crack forms in the absolute blackness of nothing, before quickly bursting into a circular tear that burns through space like film celluloid. This tear is quickly followed by a glass-like shattering of the cosmos and the space-time continuum itself rips apart. A [...] Read Full Article >>

By Neill Cameron ⋅ 2009-07-01 22:24:43 ⋅
The A-Z of Awesomeness is an ongoing project by Neill Cameron, in which he draws a picture each day, of stuff that is Awesome, for the letters A-Z. It’s pretty high concept. Today, the letters K to N. Worth it for KISS King Kong alone! Read Full Article >>

By Jesse Lyons ⋅ 2009-07-01 18:27:20 ⋅
Super Hero Haikus presents: New Avengers #1-6 by Brian Michael Bendis & David Finch Read Full Article >>

By Aaron Glazer ⋅ 2009-07-01 17:04:16 ⋅
The Raw main event was an abortion of booking. It is the most stunted and short sighted option possible for the three men who came to Raw from ECW. What occurred, for those of you who missed it, is that Randy Orton faced Evan Bourne, Jack Swagger, and Mark Henry in a guantlet, in that order. He beat Bourne, Swagger walked out, then lost to a Mark Henry in what constituted a face-turn for Henry. What a waste. Read Full Article >>

By Shawn M. Smith ⋅ 2009-07-01 16:01:58 ⋅
I don’t put much stock into the ratings at Metacritic [as we were never included or answered back when we asked for inclusion, so suck it, Metacritic ] but The Dirty Projectors‘ latest album, Bitte Orca, has been in the Billboard Top 100 for two weeks now and with the great press they [...] Read Full Article >>

By Pulse Wrestling ⋅ 2009-07-01 01:38:41 ⋅
F4Wonline.com today noted that WWE.com traffic is down since last year, which may explain why details of the big trade were posted on the company's Web site prior to announcing them on TV. We decided to do a bit of investigating... Read Full Article >>

By Nate ⋅ 2009-06-30 21:34:11 ⋅
After three rounds of warfare, Forrest Griffin and Stephan Bonner stood before us, battered and beaten, but certainly not broken. The first season of “The Ultimate Fighter” was forcefully over but the UFC was just getting started after millions of newly minted fans have witnessed one of the greatest fights in the history of the young [...] Read Full Article >>

By Grey Scherl ⋅ 2009-06-30 18:55:14 ⋅
Just in time (or a bit late) for Father's Day this year, Gray counts down the top 10 worst and top 10 best dads in comics. and Quagmire. Read Full Article >>

By Jon Bandit ⋅ 2009-07-04 14:19:41 ⋅
1. So, Mick Foley is a babyface because he hates the Main Event Mafia. But he also feuds with Jeff Jarrett, another babyface, but Foley is more the heel in that feud. I wonder why fans (and some of the performers, kayfabe) are confused. 2. While I have nothing specifically against Amazing Red, I have to wonder what [...] Read Full Article >>

By Tom Huxley ⋅ 2009-07-04 10:00:14 ⋅
Captain America: Reborn #1 is the BIG comics news release of this week, and Nexus is celebrating big style, with 2x2 tag team reviews coming your way this weekend. First up, the Nexus hit brit tag team of Alex Spencer + Tom Huxley Read Full Article >>

By Jake Ziegler ⋅ 2009-07-04 03:21:39 ⋅
Nigel McGuinness defends the ROH World Title against Jerry Lynn, Tyler Black, and Jimmy Jacobs; Necro Butcher battles Brodie Lee in an Anything Goes Street Fight; Bryan Danielson one-on-one with Delirious; Brent Albright continues his feud with Claudio Castagnoli; Kevin Steen & Jay Briscoe put aside their longtime rivalry to take on mutual enemy Sweet & Sour Inc.; plus three more matches! Read Full Article >>

By widro ⋅ 2009-07-03 23:34:27 ⋅
Welcome to Pulse Wrestling's LIVE coverage of WWE Smackdown, featuring a main event tag team match between Jeff Hardy and CM Punk and the WWE Unified Tag Team Champions Chris Jericho and Edge. Read Full Article >>

By widro ⋅ 2009-07-03 23:34:27 ⋅
Welcome to Pulse Wrestling's LIVE coverage of WWE Smackdown, featuring a main event tag team match between Jeff Hardy and CM Punk and the WWE Unified Tag Team Champions Chris Jericho and Edge. Read Full Article >>

By Josh Clinton ⋅ 2009-07-03 21:52:43 ⋅
What really separates the series above other similarly themed shows are the relatable characters and the performances of the actors. Treat Williams and Gregory Smith will probably get the most praise, but this is really an ensemble drama. Every character has their time to shine and are important to the series. Read Full Article >>

By Aris Iliopoulos ⋅ 2009-07-03 14:33:22 ⋅
Some more quickie reviews from this weeks batch of comic book goodies. Including Chew #1, Wonder Woman, FF, Cap: Reborn. War of Kings, Batman and Robin, GLC and Secret Six! Read Full Article >>

By Dan Berkman ⋅ 2009-07-03 14:08:48 ⋅
Jason Molina is an old soul. Nearly a decade ago when he released his debut record, Songs: Ohia, it was quite clear that he had been around the block and like John Prine before him, Molina has a voice and songs with a depth, fragility, authority and tragedy that simply shouldn’t belong to someone so [...] Read Full Article >>

By Joe Corey ⋅ 2009-07-03 06:05:37 ⋅
The Hunger is a top notch horror anthology with creative cameramen and the appearance of high production values. Read Full Article >>

By Josh Begley ⋅ 2009-07-03 06:00:49 ⋅
Fans of MST3K will be delighted that Nelson, Murphy, and Corbett have continued to make fun of movies. And for those like me who haven’t quite jumped onto the Rifftrax bandwagon just yet, this should convince you. Read Full Article >>

By Michael Merhar ⋅ 2009-07-03 04:01:48 ⋅
Magic the Gathering: Duels of the Planeswalkers Developer: Wizards of the Coast / Stainless Games Publisher: XBOX LIVE Arcade Genre: Strategy & Simulation, Card & Board Release Date: 06/17/09 Ah nostalgia, you gotta love it. There was a time in my life about 15 years ago when my life was consumed by the addiction of Magic: the Gathering. [...] Read Full Article >>

By Ashe Collins ⋅ 2009-07-03 04:00:50 ⋅
Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen Developer: Luxoflux Publisher: Activision Genre: Action Release Date: 6/23/2009 So a few months ago I’d written up a brief summary of 25 years of Transformers games, and commented that we really hadn’t been given one that matched up to what most fans wanted out of a Transformers game (sorry Alex, no Grimlock or Predaking yet). [...] Read Full Article >>

By Scott Keith ⋅ 2009-07-03 03:38:21 ⋅
[A]s much of a fan of this show as I am, the demands on Seth MacFarlane must be stretching him really thin because this volume really starts to showcase how far this show has fallen lately. Read Full Article >>

By Charlie Reneke ⋅ 2009-07-03 01:57:49 ⋅
Charlie catches up with the first WWE Pay Per View he didn't order since 2004. Did he enjoy it' He also rants about poor pyro ventilation, Christian, and Big Show's epic slowness. Smart fans, get ready to bitch and moan about Charlie giving yet another good score to a Batista match. Read Full Article >>

By Joe Corey ⋅ 2009-07-02 21:07:13 ⋅
Lucille Ball was a regular fixture on TV from 1951 to 1974. Her broadcasting dynasty included three different sitcoms (I Love Lucy, The Lucy Show and Here’s Lucy) with her playing a crazy redhead named Lucy. After wrapping up her last series, she made several hour-long specials featuring major stars. The Lucille Ball Specials brings [...] Read Full Article >>

By Michael Fitzgerald ⋅ 2009-07-02 20:14:21 ⋅
Hey guys. As you can tell by the fact I’m doing ANOTHER repost, I’ve not got round to posting Smackdown this week. Unfourtuneatly, I just haven’t had the time during the weekends to get the reports up in time so I’ve sadly had to step down as Smackdown Recapper for the forseeable future. However, I [...] Read Full Article >>

By Josh Clinton ⋅ 2009-07-02 19:59:53 ⋅
The real strength of this volume is that majority of the shorts all teach kids to "not judge a book by its cover". Although, some the material in these shorts could go right over the heads of younger viewers. Read Full Article >>

By Gemma Fielding ⋅ 2009-07-02 19:12:34 ⋅
When a show can have you rolling in the aisles one minute and welling with tears the next, you know you’re onto a winner. Tuesday’s episode of  Saving Grace amped up the tension, with Grace feeling the pressure as her family members were systematically targeted by an unrelenting assailant with a lethal grudge. With bombs and bullets raining down [...] Read Full Article >>

By Lauren Casteel ⋅ 2009-07-02 15:17:43 ⋅
It’s top fourteen night, and after the elimination of Jonathon and Asuka, we have a new couple this evening. Let’s see how Vitolio and Karla bring on the heat. Mia Michaels is the guest judge and we begin the evening with the question of the year, “Has her opinion changed about any of the dancers'” Well…yes [...] Read Full Article >>

By Sobaika Mirza ⋅ 2009-07-02 15:14:01 ⋅
My summers would never be the same without So You Think You Can Dance and the sublime Cat Deeley. It’s Top 14 night and we have two hours ahead of us. Let’s get it started! JUDGES: Nigel Lythgoe, Mary Murphy, Mia Michaels Cat pointedly asks Mia if her opinions on any dancers have changed in the past [...] Read Full Article >>

By Iain Burnside ⋅ 2009-07-04 14:14:24 ⋅
Edge suffered what is thought to be a torn Achilles tendon during a house show match against Jeff Hardy in San Diego last night. It happened about five minutes into the match, which was then stopped. Edge apologised to the fans before being taken to the back by EMTs. It looked as [...] Read Full Article >>

By Brad Curran ⋅ 2009-07-04 00:06:50 ⋅
Deadspin’s A.J. Daulerio has info on a bizarre/sad story from the world of lucha libre, revolving around the deaths of two “mini” wrestlers who are (twin') brothers, La Parkita and El Especrito. It involves thieving hookers, drugged drinks, and Perez Hilton. In that Hilton has the dirty details: Reports are being released that the hookers belong [...] Read Full Article >>

By Brad Curran ⋅ 2009-07-03 23:53:57 ⋅
Pro Wrestling Examiner Rick Rockwell read a Baltimore Sun interview with Torrie Wilson. He quotes her thoughts on the merits kissing Vince McMahon vs. having a snake on her face (she’ll take the snake). She also talks about why her Wrestlemania 25 Battle Royal appearance was a big disappointment for her: I’m very mad at myself [...] Read Full Article >>

By Brad Curran ⋅ 2009-07-03 23:25:53 ⋅
PW Torch’s James Caldwell has details on Sting’s appearance on TNA’s Spin Cycle web show (with video). In the clip, he talks about being involved in the Shockmaster’s infamous debut. He also provides a quote from the Icon about what he was thinking when Shocky tripped his way to infamy: “Dusty wanted to make him this [...] Read Full Article >>

By Brad Curran ⋅ 2009-07-03 23:18:30 ⋅
PWI’s Buck Woodward provides the full match line up for tonight’s show (all matches featuring champions are non-title): CM Punk and Jeff Hardy vs. Edge and Chris Jericho Rey Mysterio vs. Kane Michelle McCool vs. Melina vs. Layla vs. Maria Finlay vs. Ricky Ortiz The Hart Dynasty vs. Cryme Tyme R-Truth vs. Dolph Ziggler All this, and Teddy Long! Read Full Article >>

By Jeremy Botter ⋅ 2009-07-03 20:41:16 ⋅
According to a report from Fighters Only, Lorenzo Fertitta flew to Croatia late last night/early this morning to have a private conversation with Mirko Filipovic regarding a return to the UFC. The report also states that Fertitta made Filipovic an offer “he couldn’t refuse” and that the Croatian striker will be rejoining the UFC. This has [...] Read Full Article >>

By Iain Burnside ⋅ 2009-07-03 16:16:15 ⋅
Jim Ross has updated his blog again, giving his thoughts on new WWE main event talents, the up-and-coming young wrestlers on Smackdown, Roddy Piper’s arrest and more… Some highlights: “I can’t remember an era within the business that there has been more of a need to add to the main event mix and to create new top [...] Read Full Article >>

By Jeremy Botter ⋅ 2009-07-03 16:13:25 ⋅
Here’s a sneak preview of the Countdown to UFC 100 show: From what I’ve heard, the footage they’ve captured for this show is some of the best they’ve ever done. The show airs Tuesday night at 10pm ET. Read Full Article >>

By Jeremy Botter ⋅ 2009-07-03 15:10:38 ⋅
Our good friends over at the Houston Chronicle are running a contest that will interest quite a few of you: the UFC has donated a piece of the canvas that will be used at UFC 100, and they’re giving it away to a lucky reader. All you have to do is leave a comment on the [...] Read Full Article >>

By Dan Berkman ⋅ 2009-07-03 14:08:48 ⋅
Jason Molina is an old soul. Nearly a decade ago when he released his debut record, Songs: Ohia, it was quite clear that he had been around the block and like John Prine before him, Molina has a voice and songs with a depth, fragility, authority and tragedy that simply shouldn’t belong to someone so [...] Read Full Article >>

By Jeremy Botter ⋅ 2009-07-03 05:40:51 ⋅
I’ve heard a lot of whoppers in my day, but the story that Loretta Hunt is trying to pass off over at Sherdog takes the cake. If you missed it on the first pass, let me summarize for you: Loretta believes that the Gina Carano/Cyborg Santos fight will generate more publicity than UFC 100. It seems [...] Read Full Article >>

By Bones Barkley ⋅ 2009-07-03 02:26:18 ⋅
01. Shelton Benjamin was hilarious on the mic. His promos have come a long way. 02. Yoshi Tatsu needs a bit more definition to his body. 03. Sheamus’ finisher was very well done and I would have been blown away but I had recently just seen Roderick Strong bust it on Nakajima. 04. Abraham Washington was a wash. [...] Read Full Article >>

By Chad Jorgenson ⋅ 2009-07-03 01:24:37 ⋅
Sony Pictures has announced that The Informers, based on the novel by Bret Easton Ellis ("American Psycho") is coming to DVD this August. Details inside. Read Full Article >>

By Jeremy Botter ⋅ 2009-07-03 00:56:09 ⋅
Look, we all know that Vitor Belfort is leaving Affliction after his fight in August. That much was confirmed on the night that Dana White went on Spike television and talked about Belfort facing Anderson Silva, because despite what White now claims, he’s not going to go on television and talk about a guy unless [...] Read Full Article >>

By Tom Williams ⋅ 2009-07-02 22:47:23 ⋅
- What is being hyped as the greatest entertainment complex this side of the Mississippi, Brooklyn Bowl, opens on Tuesday. I am outwardly ambivalent but inside I’m a giddy little child. - JellyNYC announced the lineup for this year’s “Pool” Parties. They are, um, completely amazing. I’m especially excited for Mission of Burma, Fucked [...] Read Full Article >>

By Josh Clinton ⋅ 2009-07-02 19:47:22 ⋅
Sony Pictures gives the release date and specs for Tyson. Read Full Article >>

By Josh Clinton ⋅ 2009-07-02 19:33:39 ⋅
If Jackass didn't provide you with enough human-misery hijinks, then Paramount wants you to check out Nitro Circus on DVD this fall. Read Full Article >>

By Iain Burnside ⋅ 2009-07-02 18:19:48 ⋅
Full results for the July 10th episode… - Jeff Hardy comes out wearing an eye patch to a huge pop. He cuts a short promo about how his eye injury is about as realistic as C.M. Punk’s one. - Kane beats Jeff Hardy with a chokeslam. Punk’s music plays and he comes out to observe [...] Read Full Article >>

By Iain Burnside ⋅ 2009-07-02 18:09:13 ⋅
Full ECW spoilers for the July 9th episode… - Brie Bella beats Katie Lea Burchill. Nikki Bella was outside the ring and switched with Brie when the referee was distracted, leading to the finish. - Shelton Benjamin beats Yoshi Tatsu in a ten-minute match. There were some “Let’s Go Shelton” chants. They wrestled a [...] Read Full Article >>

By Travis Leamons ⋅ 2009-07-02 18:08:16 ⋅
Silvervision has unveiled the final specs about the upcoming Rise and Fall of WCW DVD release. Read Full Article >>