Entertainment Report-Issue #3 (Glee, Bound for Glory, WWE, ROH, Green Day, DTWS and more)

Entertainment Report

Issue #3

10/4-10/12

Welcome to a very jam packed issue. It has turned out to be a very busy week so I'll keep this intro short.

Special thank you to the FTW Podcast for retweeting issue #2 and doubling my views. It was unexpected and I am very appreciative.

That being said let's get started...

Episode: The Break-Up
Best Song: Don't Speak
Worst Song: Give Your Heart A Break

Let me start by saying thank you to Ryan Murphy. I believe now. This was the most complete, emotionally driven, amazing episode in a long time, maybe ever.

I'm honestly not sure what was sadder, during Don't Speak, which will remain in my mind for years to come as one the most powerful group numbers ever performed (not on stage), Blaine crying his way through Teenage Dream, or Santana's heart stopping rendition of Mine. By the time The Scientist, I was spent.

They found a way to bring the new kids, especially Marley & Jake, into the fold in a unique way and got us to he point we needed to get to in the Brittana storyline.

Two personal notes. I really missed Finn. I know alot of people have a problem with him as a character & a singer but damn did he bring a breath of fresh air into the show. I know they promised certain characters at different times, but not having Finn on Glee is like not having JD on Scrubs, it doesn't work at all.

Also I thought it was fitting that the most mature breakup was actually Brittana. I hope they get back together down the road one day. They were so awesome together.

This show also put forth storylines, especially Will & Emma, going forward.

I just hate that we have to wait till after the World Series to continue the star.

At least they left us on an amazing note.

Rating: A+

Wrestling News

Wrestling PPV Predictions
(Disclaimer: Picks are as of the day of this post, 10/11/12. If any matches get added or changed I will not becoming back to edit them.)

This is TNA's biggest PPV of the year and while it doesn't feel as special as it has in the past, it's still set up to be a very good card.

I've been torn on this match because I really like both of these men. But the more I think about it, Jeff Hardy has had the redemption storyline going for most of the year and I think he's earned his way back to the top. So...

Winner and new champion: Jeff Hardy

Am I the only one who doesn't care about King Mo in this match? It pretty much ruined it for me. I've been looking forward to this matchup since Lockdown and it's a year in the making. So that means we need a MMA fighter that no one cares about to be the ref? Blah.

As for the match itself, I really wanted a wrestling match instead of another hardcore match but oh well. This should be paint-by-numbers booking so...

Winner: James Storm

Can this be anymore obvious? Bully Ray is going to turn on Sting and be the A&8s insider. Then it will be revealed that Eric Bischoff is in charge and Garrett Bischoff and Matt Morgan are in the group.

Winner: Aces & Eights

This might actually be the most difficult match to predict on the card. You can honestly make a case for all three teams. I want AJ & Kurt to win but I think it makes more sense...

Winner and still the world tag team champions of the world:Daniels & Kazarian

Student vs. teacher round two. If I had any belief this feud was continuing I wanted to pick Tara but I don't so...

Winner and still knockouts' champion: Miss Tessmacher

They foreshadowed this match before Joe won the belt so this works for me. Magnus stands no chance...

Winner and still television champion: Samoa Joe

Does this match count as a gut check match? To it's credit, this match has been drawn out for months now and while I'm not as high on him as most people are, I have to say:

Winner: Joey Ryan

ROH World Heavyweight Championship
Kevin Steen (c) vs. Micheal Elgin
Winner: Micheal Elgin

ROH World Tag Team Championship
S.C.U.M. (Jimmy Jacobs & Steve Corino) vs. The Briscoes
Winner: S.C.U.M.

ROH World Television Championship
Adam Cole (c) vs. Eddie Edwards
Winner: Adam Cole

Mike Mondo vs. Mike Bennett
Winner: Mike Bennett

Jay Lethal vs. Davey Richards
Winner: Davey Richards

Rhett Titus & BJ Whitmer vs. Charlie Hass & Shelton Benjamin
Winner: Rhett Titus & BJ Whitmer

Caprice Coleman & Cedric Alexander vs. The Bravado Brothers
Winner: The Bravado Brothers

Roderick Strong vs. Tadarius Thomas
Winner: Roderick Strong

Thoughts

Well this is a good card on paper. But my thing is why are the Lethal/Richards and Cole/Edwards matches happening? I thought Matt Hardy was going to challenge for the TV title? Is Lethal turning heel? None of that makes sense at all.

Also, as much as I like Steen, it's time for a new champion. Elgin deserves it and this means he could break way from the House of Truth and maybe it would freshen the whole company up.

I will not be ordering the show, mainly cause I have no trust in ROH IPPVs whatsoever. I will be turning to ROH World on twitter for updates.

Newsbytes

Brian Gewirtz out of WWE Creative

This is a major story in the wrestling industry. Brian Gewirtz has been the main main in creative for 15 years and suddenly, as Raw dropped to a 2.5 rating, Vince demoted him. Hopefully this will make Raw easier to watch, even though I their main problem is being a three hour show. It looks like Eric Pankowski has moved up the ranks. He is being credited for Saturday Morning Slam and WWE Main Event while it has added more WWE TV, if Main Event is evident of his writing style I'm intrigued.

Jim Cornette out of ROH Creative

This, in my opinion, is great news. I think Cornette has been a cancer in ROH. Other than the house show I went to, it has been hard to follow ROH storylines. There are too many logic holes, it makes TNA's booking a few years ago look good. Hunter Johnston, aka Delirious, is taking over. Hopefully things get better.

CM Punk punches a fan at the end of Raw

Seriously what the hell as Punk thinking? If you didn't see the end of Raw, the main event was Vince McMahon vs. CM Punk. The two of them got into a knedo stick fight, Ryback and Cena came down to confront Punk and then Punk out of the way. Well security didn't get to Punk in time and the fans started pestering him, hitting him and pushing him. Then Punk hit a random guy n the head and then then palm hit him. I'm sorry I know Punk was being abused by the fans, but there is no reason to hit a fan ever. The fan is now suing.

Music Reviews

Really enjoyable. Problem with this album is that it's the first since the American Idol themed rock operas. I know it's not fair but it's a very high bar that is set after those. Also this is the first of three albums in a six month span. I will say I really enjoyed this album as a whole, and it kinda just flies by which is a high compliment. For me it's like they crossed what was successful in American Idiot & Dookie and gave it to us here. Some songs are repetitive but would be great concert songs.

Favorite Song: Let Yourself Go
Grade: B+

TV News

What the hell happened? That's the only thing I could say. This week the celebrities got to make the dances and play director. This led to a very fun, interesting night, that involved flying, wigs, stage diving and a scared donkey. That being it was a really good show on Monday night.

Best Performances: Shawn/Derek, Apolo/Karina, Giles/Petra

Worst Performances: Bristol/Mark, Kristie/Maksim

I still want to know what Emmit was going to do with the donkey. Now this was a double elimination week so that means we lost two couples.

Bottom 2 Round 1: Kristie/Maksim, Drew/Anna

Eliminated: Drew/Anna

Bottom 2 Round 2: Sabrina/Louis, Helio/Chelsie

Eliminated: Helio/Chelsie

Where did that come from? Two former champions knocked out on the same night? Stunning to say the least.

I just wanted to take this opportunity to plug Comic Book Men, this Sunday night at 11:30pm (10:30pm CT), after the Walking/Talking Dead on AMC. For some reason this is being ignored by other entertainment sites. This show based in Jay & Silent Bob's Secret Stash in Red Bank, NJ is one of the funniest shows that you aren't watching. Plus, despite the title, you don't have to be a comic book nerd to enjoy it. Also it's only a half hour, so pop it on your DVR and enjoy it.

Sports News

Today should have been the first day of the 2012-2013 NHL season. You know if there wasn't a lockout. Not only is the lockout still going on but the NHL and NHLPA are having meetings and ARE NOT DOING ANYTHING!!!!! It makes me sick to know that after all the positives since the last lockout it's all being buried again. If you want to hear my rant about this, go here.

Quick Hits

• I know it's sounds weird but hearing Liam Neeson curse on Sportscenter made me laugh, if only because of Mike Hill's reaction alone.
• Why is everyone so shocked that Sam Champion is gay? I honestly didn't look at it like it was a big deal at all.
• Mariah Carey got extra security to protect her because Nicki Minaj threatened to kill her. And this is still a good idea FOX? Is the minor ratings boost really worth ruining the creditably of your biggest show?
• ESPN is going to stream KHL games on the web and on ESPN2 during the lockout. That is almost like a fuck you to the NHL since the relationship between Disney and the NHL has been very strained since the last lockout in 05.
• Apparently Tammy Sytch, aka Sunny, decided to this month was a good time to do her Amanda Bynes impression. She has been arrested for various reason over the last month five times, including twice in 24 hours earlier this week. This is getting insane, just keep her in jail at this point.
• This is the only thing I'm saying about the Hogan sex tape. Nothing. Moving on.

Podcast Plug

With Glee going off for over a month due to baseball, and you are a gleek, I suggest getting your fix by listening to this show. The hosts Josh, Jen & Ed are not just uber-fans where the show can do no wrong. they are very honest and opinionated and even take phone calls from fans. Definitely a fun listen, especially if you are a true Gleek. 

That's it for issue #3. Don't forget to check out my NFL Week 6 picks, I've been on a hot streak lately and one of my picks this week might shock people.

Next week I will be covering TNA Bound for Glory, WWE Hell in a Cell, more DWTS craziness and other stories that come up.

Till then, thank you for reading.