The Run-In #2: Wrestlemania 28 Predictions

It’s that time of year again – Wrestlemania! For those of you who aren’t too into Pro Wrestling, let me put it into perspective: since about the middle of December, it’s like we’ve been going through the NFL Playoffs. Really exciting, almost anything-can-happen atmosphere, where the true stars (should) come out. With the John Cena vs. The Rock being set in stone for the last year, it’s been all about putting the final pieces together for this year’s showcase. And while the current Creative team at the WWE has had their share of hits and misses, the excitement is in the air, and this year’s Wrestlemania, the 28th, is building up to be the biggest show of the year. Who’s going to win, though? I’ve got some thoughts, and will be sharing my predictions today!

Let’s go match by match. Although I don’t know the final match order, I’ll go from the bottom up.

Free Agent Frenzy

One of the most exciting days on the NFL Calendar occurs, not during the regular season or even the playoffs, but in the middle of March at the start of the free agency period. Fans from every team browse the internet while leaving their “expert” opinions on various social networking sites as their teams make moves to help them reach their lofty Super Bowl goals.

Fans dream of established superstars leaving their former teams in hopes of a big payday and coming over to their team and having the same impact; being that one missing piece that that will get them over the hump of mediocrity. Rarely however, does that ever happen. Free Agency, as the NFL knows it, is relatively young.

The Run-In #1

Is this thing on? If you’re reading this, zillz has lived up to his word and allowed me, a 30 year old Jersey cat, to write some drops for Mandom regarding the wonderful world of Professional Wrestling. My name is khal, and I run a few blogs on the Internets, two of them being rockthedub.com and blackrasslin. I’m a lifelong fan of both Pro Wrestling and Hip-Hop, and I bite my tongue for no one (word to Biggie). This is the first of what should be many drops on Wrestling (primarily the WWE-side of things), and if you’re into essentially playing Fantasy Booker / figuring out how the behind the scenes drama of real life plays into the on-screen “real life”, this is going to be your kind of section.

If you’re messing with the WWE you have to know that the “Grandaddy of ‘em All”, the Rasslin’ Super Bowl known as Wrestlemania is a week away, so let’s take a look at how this show is sizing up…

2011-2012 NBA Power Rankings: Third Quarter

Third quarter. Home stretch time.  Teams are either trying to improve their playoff chances or rev up their tanks to obtain as many ping pong balls as possible for the draft lottery.

The grind of the season has been great and we're almost to the best time of year: the playoffs. For the fourth different time in the 2011-2012 Power Rankings, there's a new number 1 team. Without further ado, here are the Third Quarter Power Rankings.

The Walking Dead: The Game

After watching the fantastic season finale of The Walking Dead Sunday evening, I can't lie... I was yearning for more. I didn't hear about the graphic novel until the series premiered. So, the comic-like cell shaded game is a little left field. But it looks awesome. The point click drag and wait a little bit for some action earns a little bit of side-eye action. However I'm willing to give anything a chance if I get to destroy some zombies. Check out l3 minutes of leaked footage of The Walking Dead on XBOX 360 below the cut.

The Road We've Traveled

directed by Davis Guggenheim. Narrated by Tom Hanks.

This film gives an inside look at some of the tough calls President Obama made to get our country back on track. Featuring interviews from President Bill Clinton, Mayor Rahm Emanuel, Elizabeth Warren, David Axelrod, Austan Goolsbee, and more. It's a film everyone should see.

Watch the clip below.

Drake Covers GQ

I've never been reckless—it's always calculated. I'm mischievous, but I'm calculated." -- Drake

"...for tonight we shall drink wine spritzers, his favorite beverage." Nevermind me, I found that funny.
Below, a couple of shots of the rap superstar as he appears in the latest GQ and BTS footage of the shoot.

#NBABack: #Indecision2012 (Trade Deadline Aftermath)

#Sources say Indecision 2012 has finally come to an end. #rumorface

Will Parker & Terrence J Cover BE Magazine Men's Issue

The new edition of BE Magazine, labeled the Men's Issue features a producer Will Parker and host/actor Terrence J on a double cover. Both star in Tim Story directed film, Think Like A Man, which is based on Steve Harvey's book. Below, a couple of shots and BTS footage of the shoot.

#NBABack: Trade Deadline Special Edition

One of the best times of year is upon us.  The time when we get wild trade speculation that has no basis in reality and is usually brought us on ESPN via #sources.  The following is my miseducated analysis based on what my #sources have told me. More below...

Byron

Written by Skillz, Byron stars Cisco Reyes, Skillz, Dominic Comperatore, Nadine Velazquez, Erron Jay and Phoenix Jakob. Watch it below the cut.

The short film focuses on Dee, a drug dealer who is torn between the streets, and the responsibilities of being a father. While hustling, he is approached by a well-to-do man looking to get high. At first he is hesitant to sell to him, but after a few tries, he caves in to the pressure. Something happens that threatens the well-being of Dee's family, the film comes full circle in an ending that is sure to shock you as much as it did to the audience in attendance.

The Interrupters

A documentary on Chicago-based CeaseFire's battle to protect neighborhoods from gangs.