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Fighter or Finished?
It's been a busy week in the world of Phillip Jack Brooks, better known to the outside world as CM Punk. On Tuesday came a long-awaited end to the libel and slander trial brought by WWE ringside physician Chris Amann against Punk and longtime friend Colt Cabana. A jury ruled in Punk and Cabana's favour in a case where Dr. Amann was looking for over $3 million dollars in damages.
By Luke Davies8 years ago in Unbalanced
WWE News: Daniel Bryan Requesting "Reasonable Creative Control" In New Contract Agreement
Back in the WCW/NWO and WWE (WWF) days, there were way too many hands involved in writing and booking. A lot of which were the wrestlers, all looking out for their own interests. Hulk Hogan, would straight up refuse to work with certain individuals, refuse to lose to others. Kevin Nash and Scott Hall of the NWO basically did whatever they thought was in their interests. Even guys like Shawn Michaels, and Bret Hart... even everyone's beloved Dwayne Johnson. They say in the industry that there are a few people who get star treatment and are given that pull behind the scenes. If you make a lot of money for the company, and you are well liked by your superiors. Then you have pull. Some people, and a lot of people, used that to their advantage.
By Naz Kadri8 years ago in Unbalanced
Cavs Get Swept?
Before I can provide insight into my title, I need to provide context around this perspective. Cleveland has made several roster changes throughout this year. I also believe Kyrie leaving was unexpected. This hurts the team chemistry. People have to figure out where and how they fit with the team. I think most fans expected Cleveland to easily win the eastern conference; however, I did not. Chemistry is a huge reason why. I also believe that Kyrie leaving left a huge void that has yet to be filled. Kyrie is a shot creator and playmaker. He does not need help getting a quality shot up that is makable for him. No one on Cleveland outside of Lebron can do that consistently. That leads me to my next question: How will Lebron rest? While Kyrie was in the lineup, Lebron could rest as the offense ran through Kyrie. We have seen Kyrie score and facilitate off isolations as well as pick and rolls regularly. Lebron was also able to be subbed out because there was another scorer/playmaker.
By Davin Paige8 years ago in Unbalanced
The Emotion of Sports. Top Story - June 2018.
"But in any given day, in the most mundane newspaper feature, in the most meaningless mid season game, there can be a moment of transcendence, a flash of genuine magic, which hints at all the possibilities. That's what keeps you engaged, keeps you in your seat."—J.R. Moehringer
By Lizz Darcy8 years ago in Unbalanced
Are You a Fan of WWE?
I started watching WWE when I was six years old. I saw Chris Jericho arrive to WWE in year 2000, saw him win against Stone Cold Steve Austin and The Rock to become the Undisputed Champion. I saw Triple H destroy Shawn Michael after the DX era. Evolution with Thiple H, Randy Orton, Batista and "WOOOOOOOO" Ric Flair? So many good memories of me, sitting beside my dad's side and watching wrestling in "AWE."
By Francis Lascelle8 years ago in Unbalanced
The Drop of Estrogen Among a Sea of Testosterone, Part 1
It's a fact, there aren't as many female sports reporters out there in the mainstream media, especially in the male-dominated world of sports journalism. Even when I was at an NHL press conference last week, in a room of about 25 to 30 reporters, only THREE of us were females.
By Marjorie Roden8 years ago in Unbalanced
"Why Yes, I Was in 'Mr. Hockey'!!!"
Five years ago, I had what could only be called an epic experience working on the CBC made for television movie Mr. Hockey, which looked at the year Gordie Howe decided to come out of retirement and play alongside his two eldest sons Marty and Mark in 1973. At the time, he was 44 years old, and it was known as one of the biggest comebacks in professional hockey.
By Marjorie Roden8 years ago in Unbalanced
