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WWE has gone through various time periods in its illustrious four-decade-long history. The true image of a global juggernaut began to form in the golden age of wrestling that started in the late 1980s and lasted until the mid-1990s. Following that, WWE entered the most important period that ensured their survival and changed the face of sports entertainment forever.

The glorious age of wrestling came to be known as ‘The Attitude Era’, which saw the rise of megastars like The Rock, Stone Cold Steve Austin, The Undertaker, Triple H, and countless others. However, from the important timeline, only one superstar is a part of the active roster, and to the surprise of many, it is not either John Cena or Randy Orton.

Who is the last active WWE superstar from the Attitude Era? R-Truth dressed as John Cena at WWE Snme 2025/ Credits: WWE.com

WWE’s Attitude Era came to...

Brock Lesnar vs. Roman Reigns is the most overrated and overdone feud of the century. They had some of the most mediocre matches in WWE history, yet the company considers this rivalry as one of the greatest ever. This designation can be given to Stone Cold vs The Rock, John Cena vs. Edge, Cm Punk vs. John Cena, etc. However, Reigns and Lesnar do not deserve to be in that category.

In between the matches at WrestleMania 31 and Summerslam 2022, they had a very boring match catalogue filled with not so great matches. This rivalry reached peak boredom in 2018 when Vince McMahon was desperate to make Reigns the new face of the company. When Brock Lesnar won the Universal title in WrestleMania 33, everyone knew who his opponent was going to be next year.

Brock Lesnar threw the Universal Title at Vince McMahon after his match at WrestleMania 34

Roman Reigns was earmarked...

WWE fans witnessed the beginning of the McMahon-Helmsley era during the Attitude Era. Triple H drugged and married Mr. McMahon’s daughter Stephanie McMahon in the Kayfabe storyline, and she later joined him to form an elite team. There is a dark side to this story. Even though the two got into a real-life relationship, got married, and started a family.

Before his relationship with Stephanie, Triple H was seeing Chyna, and it was said that he was still seeing her when he and Steph started dating. Chyna was naturally devastated by the alleged infidelity. It led to a very acrimonious breakup. They never made amends with each other because Chyna passed away in 2016. Hhh still fondly remembers Chyna and her role in his career and Dx.

Triple H, Chyna, and Shawn Michaels as the first iteration of Dx (Credit: WWE) Chyna was the glue that held Triple H and...

Brian James, the pioneering punk guitarist who co-founded the Damned, died Thursday, March 6, at the age of 70.

James’ death was confirmed with a statement on his Facebook page. While no cause of death was given, the statement said James “passed peacefully on” with his wife, son, and daughter-in-law by his side.

On X, James’ former Damned bandmate Captain Sensible (Raymond Burns) wrote, “We’re shocked to hear that creator of @thedamned, our great chum Brian James has sadly gone. A lovely bloke that I feel so lucky to have met...

Brian James, founding guitarist and principal early songwriter for the legendary UK punk band The Damned, has died at the age of 70.

James’ passing was reported on his Facebook page, with no cause of death listed. The guitarist, who was born in London in 1955, had just turned 70 on February 18th.

Prior to The Damned, James played in the proto-punk bands London SS, The Subterraneans, and Bastard. He formed The Damned in 1976 with singer Dave Vanian, bassist Captain Sensible, and drummer Rat Scabies.

James wrote most of the songs on the band’s first two albums — Damned Damned Damned and Music for Pleasure — including “New Rose,” which is considered the first-ever UK punk single (preceding any releases by The Clash or Sex Pistols). However, he quit the band at the end of 1977, the same year both of those albums were released.

He went on to form the band Tanz Der Youth...

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Verbal Takedown Season 1 Episode 3 Episode Summary

The upcoming episode of “WWE Lfg,” titled “Verbal Takedown,” promises to be an exciting installment for fans of the series. This episode will air on A&e and features some familiar faces from the wrestling world. Brian “Road Dogg” James and Michelle McCool will join the Legends, bringing their experience and insights to the show.

In this episode, the Legends will receive a double dose of help from these former champions. Road Dogg, known for his charisma and skills in the ring, will likely share valuable advice and stories from his time in WWE. Michelle McCool, a talented wrestler and a two-time Divas Champion, will also contribute her expertise. Their presence is expected to enhance the training and development of the current roster.

Additionally, viewers can look forward to seeing one Future Great as she adds a...

The squared circle gets a dose of wisdom as WWE legends Brian “Road Dogg” James and Michelle McCool join the coaching roster on WWE Lfg. In this week’s episode, “Verbal Takedown,” the pressure mounts for the Future Greats as they face critiques and challenges that test their limits. One contender focuses on crafting a devastating […]

WWE Lfg: Verbal Takedown...

The excitement continues in Season 1 of “WWE Lfg” with Episode 3, titled “Verbal Takedown.” This episode promises to bring thrilling moments as the Legends receive some much-needed support from two familiar faces in the wrestling world. Brian “Road Dogg” James and Michelle McCool, both celebrated former champions, step in to lend their expertise and guidance. Fans can expect a mix of nostalgia and fresh energy as these legends share their wisdom and experience.

As the episode unfolds, viewers will see how the presence of Road Dogg and McCool impacts the training and development of the Future Greats. Their insights could be the key to unlocking the potential of aspiring wrestlers. One Future Great, in particular, is set to add a new finishing move to her growing repertoire. This development could change the game for her, showcasing the importance of mentorship in the world of wrestling.

“Verbal Takedown” will air at 8:00 Pm on Sunday,...

Professional wrestling is far more physically demanding than some people give credit for, particularly in the eyes of non-fans who look at WWE from the outside looking in. To non-fans, the sport might be "fake," but most moves that wrestlers do in the ring can't be faked, and especially the pain behind them. While at least 90% of moves in a wrestling ring can be done safely, every move has its risks and drawbacks for the person receiving it, including some iconic finishers.

Finishers are a big part of the wrestling business, and every wrestler performs their own in almost every match. Some, however, are more painful than others, despite the way they look. Over the years, WWE superstars have expressed how much they hated taking a specific colleague's finisher move, and while some are to be expected, other entries in this list will come as a total surprise.

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Lee Daniels’ new horror film, The Deliverance, has received mixed reviews, but Glenn Close’s performance has been widely praised by fans. Daniels’ film is a supernatural thriller based on the real-life Ammons haunting case. In the film, Andra Day plays Ebony Jackson, a character inspired by Latoya Ammons, while Close plays her religious White mother.

A still from The Deliverance | Credits: Netflix

However, in one unexpectedly light moment, Close delivers a line that almost choked up fans with laughter. The line felt majorly out of place in an otherwise spine-chilling film. While some fans found the moment amusing, others were disappointed that Daniels had an eight-time Oscar nominee deliver such a line.

Glenn Close’s Ridiculous Line In Lee Daniels’ The Deliverance Garners Attention Glenn Close in a still from The Deliverance | Credits: Netflix

Fans were divided on the verdict for The Deliverance, with some saying it was a...

Legendary UK punk band The Damned have announced a new concert album, titled Ad 2022 – Live in Manchester. The multi-format release, due September 13th, was filmed during the band’s concert at the O2 Apollo Manchester on November 3rd, 2022.

The band’s original lineup of Dave Vanian (vocals), Brian James (guitar), Captain Sensible (bass), and Rat Scabies (drums) had intended to play a series of shows in 2020, but were forced to postpone the gigs due to the pandemic. They finally booked the Manchester show for November 2022, playing a 21-song set.

The setlist was mostly culled from their first two albums, Damned Damned Damned and Music for Pleasure, both released in 1977, and also featured covers of The Beatles’ “Help!” and The Rolling Stones’ “The Last Time.”

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In addition to a digital release, Ad 2022 – Live in Manchester will arrive on 180-gram black double vinyl, as well as on...

Chicago – Patrick McDonald of HollywoodChicago.com appears on The Eddie Volkman Show with Hannah B on a 3-Station Broadcast … Star 96.7 Joliet (Il), Star 102.3 Waukegan and Star 105.5 McHenry on January 5th, reviewing the new film featuring Snoop Dogg entitled “The Underdoggs.” Streaming on Prime Video beginning January 26th.

Rating: 1.5/5.0

Dogg is Jaycen Double J Jennings, an ex-pro-baller whose arrogance has turned everybody off to him. After hitting a city bus with his sports car, Double J is sentenced to community service in his old home town, which eventually includes coaching a rag tag bunch of kid ruffians into a fearsome pee-wee football team. With help from his buddy Kareem (Mike Epps) and the mother of one of his players (Tika Sumpter), who was also Double J’s girlfriend in high school, can they win it all?

“The Underdoggs” is streaming on Prime Video beginning January 26th. Featuring Snoop Dogg, Mike Epps,...

To celebrate the release of The Damned: Final Damnation available on DVD 2 disc set including 1 x DVD and 1 x bonus Live CD on 29th January 2024, we’re giving away sets to 2 lucky winners!

In June 1988, seminal punks The Damned reformed their original 1976 line-up of Dave Vanian, Brian James, Captain Sensible and Rat Scabies for 2 sell-out shows at the infamous Town and Country Club in London’s Kentish Town.

The first half of the set saw the original formation burn through tracks including New Rose and Neat, Neat, Neat from their first album Damned, Damned, Damned.

The second half of the set saw later members Roman Jugg and Bryn Merrick join the group (less Brian James) for some of their later smash hits including Love Song and Smash It Up. Brian James then rejoined the rest of the group for a finale of Looking at You and The Last Time.

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"Guardians of the Galaxy" director James Gunn is a music connoisseur and personally selects the film's soundtracks. These needle drops blur the line of diegesis; Peter Quill (Chris Pratt) owns a Walkman (and later a Zune) and the songs in the first two movies are all from mixtapes gifted to him by his mother. "Guardians of the Galaxy" introduced us to the adult Quill by having him dance around the barren planet Morag, listening to "Come and Get Your Love" by Redbone — perfectly capturing both Star-Lord's space cowboy persona and the film's retro musical taste.

Speaking to Absolute Radio, Gunn said he picks songs not because they're his personal favorites but because they fit the movie. "Vol. 2" features "The Chain" by Fleetwood Mac, and the song's refrain of "keep us togethe," reflects the struggles of the Guardians to stay together despite their own flaws pushing them apart.

Thanks to Peter's new Zune,...

New Delhi, Jan 13 (Ians) Crypto lending exchange Crypto.com on Friday announced that the company will reduce its global workforce by approximately 20 per cent amid ongoing economic headwinds and unforeseeable industry events.

This is the second major layoff at Crypto.com, which laid off about 260 employees, or nearly 5 per cent of its workforce, in mid-2022.

“We grew ambitiously at the start of 2022, building on our incredible momentum and aligning with the trajectory of the broader industry. That trajectory changed rapidly with a confluence of negative economic developments,” Kris Marszalek, co-founder and CEO of Crypto.com, said in a blog post.

The company did not specify which positions were eliminated in the latest round of layoffs, but blamed the failure of Ftx, whose misappropriation of customer funds and bankruptcy “significantly damaged trust in the industry”.

Meanwhile, another crypto exchange Coinbase laid off 20 per cent of its workforce, or about 950 people, to...

The differences between Triple H and Vince McMahon are numerous, and Road Dogg recently explained one significant shift that Nxt has experienced since The Game took over WWE in July. McMahon's retirement was shocking and unforeseen, but it didn't take long for Triple H to leave his mark on the company. He's re-signed or brought back wrestlers such as Dakota Kai, Iyo Sky, and Hit Row. From a production standpoint, Raw and SmackDown also feel much different than they did five months ago. There have behind-the-scenes shits too, and Road Dogg recently explained how those had impacted Nxt.

Speaking on his Oh You Didn't Know... podcast, the WWE Hall of Famer explained how Triple H deals with Nxt call-ups and how it differs from McMahon's approach. "[Triple H] understands much more about giving fair warning, so you can write the person out or write the person off or however you're going to do it.

Twitter has been at the forefront of the social media conversation since its inception, but now, with tech giant Elon Musk officially acquiring the platform, big changes have been made. With this, it's fair to say that the platform is currently the most intriguing social media app of the modern era. From the latest memes to geopolitical politics, Twitter has it all right now. A chunk of that user base, however, is represented by those specializing in tech innovation.

There are almost too many topics to cover when it comes to "tech twitter." Robots, computers, Bitcoin, software development, and more are all heavily discussed topics right now. In an order to avoid receiving information overload, it's important to follow the right accounts. Knowing who to follow allows users to get the most compelling, relevant, and even sometimes hilarious bits of information onto their timelines while avoiding social clutter.

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Welcome to this review of this past Monday’s episode of WWE Raw, right here on Nerdly. This is the “season premiere” for Raw (though it’s never off TV), which means something of a reboot for the show… so let’s see what went down this week!

Match #1: Johnny Gargano def. Austin Theory The following is courtesy of wwe.com:

In the height of a hard-fought, deeply personal matchup against Austin Theory, Johnny Gargano delivered an earth-shattering kick to the youngest Mr. Money in the Bank in WWE history to knock his opponent outside the ring. Then, after charging through the ropes to to follow up with another Ddt onto the ringside floor, Gargano hit one final Ddt in the ring for the three-count.

My Score: 3 out of 5 Match #2: Rey Mysterio def. Chad Gable The following is courtesy of wwe.com:

Although Rey Mysterio reigned supreme against...

New Delhi, June 15 (Ians) Leading crypto exchange Coinbase has announced that it is laying off 18 per cent of its workforce, or about 1,100 jobs amid the economic downturn. Brian Armstrong, CEO and co-founder said that while the company tried its best to get this just right, in this case, it is now clear […]...