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Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson is one of the most successful wrestlers who has made a good name in the Hollywood industry. His debut in Hollywood in the early 2000s became a groundbreaking move for the wrestling industry, as many wrestlers like Bautista and John Cena followed in his footsteps and earned global recognition both as actors and as wrestlers.

Though all these names were top faces in the wrestling industry, they also nailed it in the Hollywood industry. There have been some wrestlers who were a part of one of the most successful franchises in the cinematic universe, Marvel. One such wrestler is Shad Gaspard, who got the opportunity to work alongside Chadwick Boseman.

Gaspard, a WWE wrestler and a member of the Cryme Tyme, also played a part in a movie, and that was Chadwick Boseman’s Black Panther.

Shad Gaspard becomes a part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe...

Kevin Feige’s Marvel Cinematic Universe seems to be an unlucky place for WWE stars. Damian Priest joined Becky Lynch and Seth Rollins on the list of pro-wrestlers who were cut out from a Marvel role. Priest revealed that he almost landed a role in Black Panther: Wakanda Forever but was eventually not allowed to play the character.

Tenoch Huerta as Namor in Black Panther: Wakanda Forever | Credits: Marvel Studios

WWE stars have previously made appearances in the MCU and other Marvel films. Dave Bautista successfully played Drax in six Marvel movies and a Disney+ special. Tyler Mane recently played the role of Sabretooth in Deadpool & Wolverine, while Triple-h and Randy Savage have appeared in Blade: Trinity and Spider-Man respectively.

Damian Priest Joins The List Of WWE Stars To Be Cut Out From Kevin Feige’s MCU Damian Priest at a WWE live event | Zippo9310, licensed under Cc By-sa 4.0, via...

Exclusive: State Street Pictures has optioned the comic book Assassin & Son, created and written by the late Shad Gaspard and Marc Copani, for development as a film.

The comic illustrated by Eder Messiah centers on Donovan Braddock, a one-man killing unit who works with a team of covert assassins known as “The Horsemen.” When Braddock finds love, and makes a family of his own, he attempts to leave that life of violence behind. But he discovers that his old life still torments him when his wife is murdered in front of him and his young son. Now, with nothing to live for, this tragic event sends father and son on an epic journey of revenge and consequence. Scout Comics & Entertainment, which published the comic, will produce the feature adaptation alongside State Street.

Gaspard and Copani are former professional WWE wrestlers who teamed up to write Assassin & Son after retiring from the sport.

WWE Hall of Famer Bret "The Hitman" Hart is getting a lot of praise and well wishes from his fans as well as his contemporaries in honor of his 64th birthday. After making his debut in WWE (then WWF) in 1984, Hart would go on to become one of pro wrestling's most popular performers by the mid-90s. He is also known to wrestling fans worldwide as the "best there is, the best there was, and the best there ever will be."

On Twitter, there's a swarm of tribute posts going up to honor Hart for his birthday. Nattie Neidhart, Hart's real-life niece and the daughter of Jim "The Anvil" Neidhart, wrote in a tweet: "Happy birthday, Hitman. Thank you for always being there for my dad and for me, unconditionally. You truly are the Best."

Happy birthday, Hitman. Thank you for always being there for my dad and for me,...

Since the murder of George Floyd, many celebrities have expressed their support for Black Lives Matter. But there’s a big difference between those who simply posted a black square in solidarity and those who’ve reached into their pockets to provide tangible assistance. This has led to a push from K-Pop band Bts to maximize donations to the movement.

Bts began with a $1 million donation to Black Lives matter, urging their #BTSArmy to match it with the #ARMYMatch1m hashtag. Now, they’ve been joined by Fast & Furious 9 star John Cena, who’s contributed $1 million, making for a total of $3 million.

Cena explicitly credited Bts and their fans for inspiring him, saying:

“Very happy to join #Btsarmy in efforts to match @BTS_twt tremendous donation #ARMYMatch1M”

In a further tweet, he expanded on his views on Black Lives Matter and the protests taking place across the nation and around the world,...

WWE legend and Fast and Furious 9 star John Cena is proving himself to be a champion outside of the ring after donating $1 million to Black Lives Matter. The donation follows an initiative from the K-Pop band Bts to have their own million dollar donation to the civil rights movement matched by their fans, known as the Bts Army. "Very happy to join #Btsarmy in efforts to match Bts' tremendous donation," Cena posted in a tweet on Monday, revealing that the 16-time world champion has turned their donation of $2 million into $3 million.

Very happy to join #Btsarmy in efforts to match @BTS_twt tremendous donation #ARMYMatch1M

— John Cena (@JohnCena) June 8, 2020

Along with the hefty donation, Cena also took to Twitter to speak about what it will take to make the world a better place moving forward. "Change is never easy because it takes us admitting that our efforts and methods...

John Cena has reportedly donated $40,000 to Shad Gaspard’s family following the former WWE fighter’s death. Gaspard died earlier this month in Los Angeles while saving his son from a rip current. Cena made his generous donation on the Gaspard family’s GoFundMe page. So far over $138,000 has been raised for the WWE star’s family. […]

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Owen Hart’s “Dark Side of the Ring” episode pinned down 626,000 total viewers, counting three days of DVR viewing, with 390,000 of that total coming from the key adults 18-49 demographic. Both are new ratings records for a Vice TV telecast, according to Nielsen.

Guess what the previous record-holder was? Yeah, the prior week’s “Dark Side of the Ring.”

By this point in the story, you’ve probably figured out that “Dark Side” is Vice’s most successful series in its relatively young history, and that Season 2 has outperformed Season 1.

Also Read: Owen Hart's Widow Recounts the First 'Fracture' in Her Relationship With Bret Hart

Vice TV dates back to Aug. 29, 2016.

The Season 2 finale’s overall audience tally topped the penultimate Season 2 episode by +15% in the demo and +12% in total viewers, which includes anyone 2-years-old and older.

Across the entire season, the pro-wrestling show’s second run rose +73% in the...

Welcome to this review of All Elite Wrestling: Double Or Nothing, right here on Nerdly. I’m Nathan Favel and we lost Hana Kimura, Shad Gaspard and Larry Csonka. Shad and Larry have GoFundMe pages you can donate to here and here. When I was Pam Grier, my sweet, black ass always loved to watch half-naked people grab each other real hard and I’m doing that now as Double Or Nothing begins…now.

Match #1: Best Friends defeated Private Party

My Opinion: 3.4 out of 5 – This was a sparkly match. Sparkly is the word I’m sticking with…sparkly out the ass. While no Steiners/Road Warriors clash of maniacs frenzy, this was an encouraging sign for Aew’s tag division, as Pp did better than they have in the past, while the BFs line-danced their way to the win.

Match #2: Brian Cage defeated Darby Allin, Colt Cabana, Orange Cassidy,...

Welcome to this week’s Friday Night SmackDown review, right here on Nerdly. I’m Nathan Favel and both Shad Gaspard and Larry Csonka have GoFundMe campaigns available here and here. I look like Sinead O’Connor if she got hit by a train and this is CNN.

Match #1: Braun Strowman def. The Miz The following is courtesy of wwe.com:

John Morrison threw The Miz into the hands of The Monster Among Men after the night’s edition of “The Dirt Sheet” went awry with Braun Strowman’s cameo. Mc Miz was in a groove early, but the Universal Champion quickly turned the tables and a Running Powerslam pulled the plug on the match. The outspoken tandem was only silenced for moments as Morrison challenged the Universal Champion to a Handicap Title Match at WWE Backlash that Strowman quickly accepted.

My Opinion: 2.6 out of 5 – Braun and The Miz did a squash match that…...

Welcome to this week’s 205 Live review, right here on Nerdly. I’m Nathan Favel and Stardom wrestler Hana Kimura committed suicide, because a bunch of jack-asses went on the internet and told her she was a piece of s— for knocking some guy’s hat of his head for shrinking her wrestling gear in the wash. What a lousy week. Additionally, both Shad Gaspard and Larry Csonka (who died this recently) have GoFundMe campaigns available here and here. Internet nerds piss me off when they act like pricks and here comes some cruiserweight wrestling.

Match #1: Oney Lorcan & Danny Burch def. Ever-Rise The following is courtesy of wwe.com:

Oney Lorcan & Danny Burch were motivated to keep the momentum going from their Nxt win, and that determination was evident from the opening bell against Ever-Rise. Chase Parker & Matt Martel had an early advantage, but Lorcan & Burch did what they...

Welcome to this week’s All Elite Wrestling: Dark review, right here on Nerdly. I’m Nathan Favel and both Shad Gaspard and Larry Csonka have GoFundMe campaigns available here and here. Me and my old lady, Countess McScrew, are gonna haul ass to Las Vegas and bet it all on broke. Hiya!

Match #1: Hikaru Shida def. Dani Jordyn

My Opinion: 3.1 out of 5 – I liked the way this cookie crumbled. The chocolate chips melted in many of the right spots and the batter never broke down to sugar soup like when Boo Berry was offed by Monsanto for pissing off the Corn-Holes. Shida and Dani meshed really well and knocked the snot out of each other.

Match #2: Qt Marshall def. Clutch Adams

My Opinion: 2.5 out of 5 – This was alright, but there was no tepee for my bung-hole, so it made me sad.

Match #3: Marko Stunt def. Jason Cade...

Just days after WWE star Shad Gaspard passed away, a memorial service was held in Venice Beach for the 39-year-old professional wrestler and actor. Friday's vigil — held by Shad's wife, Siliana Gaspard —drew family, friends and fans to the Los Angeles shore, where the grappler reportedly drowned last week. The beach was filled with flowers, candles and love for the father, who was also involved in the world of video games and graphic novels. Gaspard died after a swimming accident with his 10-year-old son, Aryeh. After the two were pulled to sea by a rip current, only his child survived. On Monday afternoon, Siliana shared that her husband had gone missing from the Marina Del Rey beach...

Former New York Giants wide receiver Victor Cruz, a competitor on the upcoming Season 2 of Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson’s “Titan Games,” is “fully aware” of that somewhat underground Eric Arndt high school football promo — the one before the pro wrestler went by Enzo Amore in the WWE or by nZo on the independent scene today.

In the YouTube video, which is from Arndt’s pre-nxt days, the then-aspiring professional wrestler plays a clip from his high school football days, in which the future tag team partner of Big Cass tackles Cruz with a suplex-ish maneuver. Arndt then cuts a promo on Cruz right there in front of his own gridiron highlight reel from high school.

“I am fully aware of him, yes, absolutely,” Cruz, 33, like Arndt, told TheWrap ahead of the “Titan Games” season premiere on Memorial Day Monday. “The one time I got tackled in my life had...

Welcome to this week’s All Elite Wrestling: Dynamite review, right here on Nerdly. I’m Nathan Favel and Shad Gaspard and Larry Csonka have died. One was a wrestler and the other was a lover of wrestling and both were dedicated family men through and through. They will both be missed. Larry has a GoFundMe page for his daughters here https://www.gofundme.com/f/larrymania-living-on-in-his-girls. Well, in the name of the profession that both men spent their lives apart of, let’s get to the damn matches.

Match #1: Jon Moxley def. 10 The following is courtesy of allelitewrestling.com:

Mr. Brodie Lee had possession of Mox’s title belt; the minions of The Dark Order surrounded him. Mr. Brodie instructed 10 to take a knee while he addressed the audience at home: “I assure you I cannot walk on water and as you look at me, it may be hard to fathom.

It’s another episode of It Is What It Is, and B.C. is talking about Shad Gaspard This week on IiWiIJA, B.C. says good bye to a hero, a inspiration, and a friend. During this difficult time BC had a hard time recording this episode. Yet was able to talk his Star Trek watch, as well […]

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Welcome to this week’s Nxt review, right here on Nerdly. I’m Nathan Favel and Shad Gaspard did indeed drown when he sacrificed his life for his son during a rip-tide. He may not have been the best wrestler, but he seemed to be one of the good people in wrestling and that is a hell of a lot more important when it matters most. Larry Csonka’s death has cast the same sort of pall over the sport of professional wrestling (“fake” my ass). What a weird week this has been. Well, in honor of two people who seemed to be worth their weight in gold, let’s get to the matches.

Match #1: Karrion Kross def. Liam Gray The following is courtesy of wwe.com:

Karrion Kross’ second match in Nxt looked a lot like his first: completely lopsided. Kross made short work of Liam Gray, submitting...

At CineMovie, we're so sad to hear of Shad Gaspard's passing and his ultimate sacrifice in saving his son. When we spoke to the WWE wrestler turned actor on the Terminator Genisys red carpet premiere in 2015, he dreamed of one day being like Arnold Schwarzenegger, Dwayne Johnson, Dave Bautista and other action heroes who transitioned from sports.

Tributes are pouring in for former WWE wrestler Shad Gaspard, whose body was found at Venice Beach Wednesday days after he was reported missing after a swim in rough waters.

Friends and fellow wrestlers began sharing fond memories of Gaspard on Wednesday.

“Along with everyone else, I hoped that Shad would make it home safe. Rest in Peace, Shad Gaspard, knowing that your son is alive because of your sacrifice,” wrote American professional wrestler Christopher Daniels.

Saraya-Jade Bevis, known in the WWE by her ring-name Paige, wrote, “damn. Rip Shad. Sending love to his family. Heartbreaking story.”

Retired professional wrestler and WWE commentator Jerry Lawler wrote, “Always enjoyed every minute being around and working with @Shadbeast and Cryme Time. Always happy, always funny, always positive. You will be missed by many.”

Canadian professional wrestler Maryse Mizanin wrote, “This is so heartbreaking. Its really hard to believe it’s real and...

Former WWE star Shad Gaspard was found dead early Wednesday morning after he went missing over the weekend while swimming with his son in Venice Beach, CA.

Law enforcement officials said the body had washed ashore at 1:20 a.m. Pt, which was later identified as Gaspard.

The 39 year-old former wrestler had been missing since Sunday morning after he went swimming with his 10 year-old son on Venice Beach in Los Angeles. A lifeguard reported seeing a wave “had crashed over Mr. Shad Gaspard and he was swept out to sea.”

As the L.A. County lifeguard swam out to rescue Gaspard and his son, the ex-wrestler, at 6’6 and 270 pounds, reportedly pushed his boy toward the lifeguard, telling him to, “Take my son!”

Gaspard’s son was quickly taken ashore and uninjured in the incident.

Gaspard was never seen again.

In a statement, the WWE said it was “saddened” to learn of his death.

Former World Wrestling Entertainment star Shad Gaspard was found dead Wednesday on a Los Angeles beach after going missing in a swimming accident over the weekend, authorities said. He was 39.

The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner-Coroner’s office confirmed to Deadline that a body discovered along the shoreline near the Venice Pier early Wednesday morning is Gaspard.

Gaspard was last seen Sunday afternoon swimming with his 10-year-old son, Aryeh, when they and several other swimmers were caught in a strong rip current near Venice Beach. “When last seen by the lifeguard, a wave had crashed over [him] and he was swept out to sea,” a Los Angeles Police Department statement said. The boy was rescued.

Gaspard is best known for his time with WWE, where he teamed with his partner Jtg as a member of Cryme Tyme. Gaspard segued to acting after exiting the WWE in 2010, landing several small roles in...

No one cared who you were until you put on the mask. Bane's mask, that is. As lockdown restrictions ease up and people travel outdoors, several local governments, such as in Los Angeles, have made it mandatory for people to wear masks. And as reported by various costume stores, the mask used by Bane in The Dark Knight Rises is proving quite popular among fans.

Christopher Nolan's third film in the Dark Knight trilogy saw Tom Hardy take on the role of the hulking monster Bane, an excommunicated member of The League of Shadows who comes to Gotham to break Batman and lay waste to the city.

Tom Hardy's portrayal of the villain was a marked departure from the comics, eschewing the character's Latin roots and full-face mask that supplies the steroid called venom to his body in favor of a British accent and a partial face mask that...

The story of Shad Gaspard's disappearance at Venice Beach has ended in tragedy, as a body found on the shore has been identified as the former WWE Superstar. Although the odds of his survival were not likely after Gaspard had vanished in the ocean, many of his family, friends, and fans had been praying for a miracle and hoping for the best. Sadly, a body matching his description had been located on the beach early Wednesday morning, and the Los Angeles County coroner's office has since confirmed Gaspard as the drowning victim. He was 39 years old.

This heartbreaking story began on Sunday when Shad Gaspard paid a visit to Venice Beach along with his wife and son. While out in the water, Gaspard and his son along with other swimmers were swept into deep water by a strong rip current. Rescue workers rushed out to save them, and although they had reached Gaspard,...

Shad Gaspard has passed away at the age of 39. The WWE star's body has been found, just days after he went missing while swimming with his son at a Los Angeles beach. Lafd confirmed to E! News that a body was recovered off Venice Beach around 1:45 a.m. The La County Coroner later confirmed that the body had been identified as Shad. The WWW has also released a statement on Shad's death. "WWE is saddened to learn that former WWE Superstar Shad Gaspard has passed away at the age of 39. Gaspard had gone missing while swimming with his son at Venice Beach in California on May 17. In his final act, Gaspard instructed lifeguards to save his son's life," the statement read...

A body that washed ashore on Venice Beach on Wednesday has been identified as missing former WWE wrestler Shad Gaspard.

“A body was recovered from the water early this morning near Ocean Front Walk and Washington Boulevard in Los Angeles. The person was later identified as Shad Gaspard,” a rep for the Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner-Coroner confirmed to TheWrap, adding that an examination is pending.

Gaspard, 39, who alongside fellow wrestler Jtg was one-half of WWE tag team Cryme Tyme, was swept away by a rip current on Sunday while swimming with his 10-year-old son. Lifeguards were able to save Gaspard’s son. A search commenced for the missing person.

The body was found early this morning by passersby. Gaspard’s family was seen at the beach this morning with investigators.

Also Read: Former WWE Superstar Shad Gaspard Is Missing After Swimming in Rough Sea

During their days...

Welcome to this week’s Impact Wrestling review, right here on Nerdly. I’m Nathan Favel and Shad Gaspard is still missing, while the late, great Larry Csonka’s GoFundMe page for his family is here: https://www.gofundme.com/f/larrymania-living-on-in-his-girls. Impact has more from the Impact World Title Contender Tournament and I’ve got a wedgie in my hoo-hah. I could kick Anna Kendrick’s ass…don’t say I can’t, you jack-ass! Oh, fine, I couldn’t even lick her ass clean, let alone whoop it. That being said, I bet the Impact roster could knock her ass out! See!? I’m putting them over. I’m a genius! Oh, fine, I’m an idiot. Well, it’s wrestling time.

Match #1: Ace Austin def. Rhino – #1 Contenders Tournament First Round The following is courtesy of impactwrestling.com:

Rhino holds the ring as Ace retreats to the outside for a breather.

The U.S. Coast Guard announced on Tuesday morning that it has suspended its search for WWE star Shad Gaspard. The 39-year-old went missing after going for a swim with his son at a Los Angeles beach. On Monday, his wife, Siliana Gaspard, shared a post on social media in which she declared that her husband was "missing."  On Tuesday, the U.S. Coast Guard told E! News in a statement, "I can't speak to L.A. County search efforts, because from what I know they are still searching [...] That does not mean the case is closed, it means that we suspended the search, but if an aircraft or boater sees something we will respond. We were searching for approximately 16.5...

Welcome to this week’s Monday Night Raw review, right here on Nerdly. I’m Nathan Favel and two tragedies have hit professional wrestling, with the disappearance of Shad Gaspard via a rip-tide and the death of iconic wrestling journalist Larry Csonka. In honor of the two we have lost, here’s a stupid joke about Stephen King:

Stephen King: My new story is about a flying vacuum that shoots radioactive Kate Mosses at the children, who are made of The Hollywood Reporter gone Lyle Lovett like a car crash up a chicken’s ass…

Publisher: Steve, are you drinking again?

Stephen: Define, a lot…

Like Dave Coulier once said, The Olson Twins won’t f— me…because they’re smart. Have you seen Christina Ricci in The Opposite Of Sex? Instead of the usual stuff, she just puts her clothes on and leaves. Nipsy Russell liked the damn...

Former WWE performer Shad Gaspard, known as one half of the popular wrestling tag team Cryme Tyme along with his partner Jtg, has gone missing during a swim at Venice Beach with a massive lifeguard search now underway. On Sunday, Gaspard had been swimming at the beach with his 10-year-old son, and both were reportedly swept out further into the water wiht a strong rip current at around 4 p.m. According to an official working with the Los Angeles Fire Dept., it is believed that Gaspard "did submerge," and rescuers are fearing the worst as the 39-year-old wrestler still has not been located.

Witnesses from the scene say Gaspard was observed directing rescue worker to first assist his son before helping him. They obliged, and Gaspard's son was pulled to shore and is now safe. Unfortunately, another big wave "crashed down on Gaspard," and there has been no trace of him since.

WWE star Shad Gaspard is missing after going for a swim with his son at a Los Angeles beach. On Monday afternoon, Shad's wife, Siliana Gaspard, shared a post to Instagram in which she declared her husband was "missing." Siliana included his physical characteristics and revealed he was "last seen wearing swim shorts" at the Marina Del Rey beach on Sunday. She asks for anyone who has seen the wrestler to come forward with any information. In addition, the Los Angeles Fire Department confirmed that a man and his 10-year-old son went missing in the waters. The Lafd shared that the child "was located, evaluated and did not require transport to the hospital." However, the U.S....

Former WWE Superstar Shad Gaspard, one-half of tag team Cryme Tyme, has gone missing after being dragged out to sea by a strong undertow in the Marina Del Rey Beach area.

Gaspard, 39, was swimming with his 10-year-old son when lifeguards began rescuing swimmers from the dangerous waters around 4 p.m., according to TMZ. Gaspard’s son was saved, the outlet added, after the ex-wrestler instructed lifeguards to help the boy first before coming back for him.

Officials also told TMZ that they believe Gaspard “did submerge” in the ocean.

Also Read: Geno Silva, 'Scarface' Actor, Dies at 72

Representatives for the Los Angeles County Fire Department did not immediately respond to TheWrap’s request for comment.

Local Fox reporter Mario Ramirez tweeted on Monday that divers have resumed their search for Gaspard.

La County Sheriff’s divers just resumed the search for 10-year-old boy’s father who was caught in strong rip currents yesterday.

Stars: Dolph Lundgren, Karrueche Tran, Chris Zylka, Erica Eynon, Joe LoCicero, Rory Culkin, Anastasia Baranova, Thomas Dekker, Garrett Clayton, Sabina Gadecki, Bill Sage, Keelin Woodell, Serge Levin, Shad Gaspard, John D. Hickman | Written by Tim Ryan | Directed by Trevor Ryan

Deep in the woods of Willits, Northern California lives a pot grower by the name of Brock (Bill Sage) and his wife Peggy (Sabina Gadecki). They are being visited by the young Courtney (Anastasia Baranova) for a while and not only that, but they are being visited quite often by those evil little grey bastards from space. Either that or Brock is growing some pretty potent shit. Things become complicated when a group of young campers decide to pitch up in the dense forest. No matter what is going on… There’s going to be carnage.

Well, that’s what the trailers and other reviews would lead you to believe.

Former WWE superstar Shad Gaspard nailed a real-life takedown of an armed robber Saturday night at a Florida convenience store.  Coral Springs Pd tells TMZ Sports ... they responded to a call around midnight for an attempted armed robbery at the store. According to police, the suspect appeared to be drunk, walked up to Shad and said, "Hey man, buy me a beer." When Shad said, "There's a better way to ask than that" ... police say...

[[tmz:video id="0_qh6ulhgq"]] Former WWE superstar Shad Gaspard -- part of the tag team Cryme Tyme -- says he and Jtg are ready to make their triumphant return to the WWE ... if Triple H will have them back.  TMZ Sports spoke with Gaspard out in L.A. and he told us straight up -- "The honest truth is me and Jay would love to come back to the company." Shad was released from the WWE back in 2010 and...

Arnold Schwarzenegger, Jason Clarke, Emilia Clarke, Jai Courtney and Byung-hun Lee graced the gray carpet for the premiere of Terminator Genisys Sunday at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood. CineMovie talked to the film's Byung-hun Lee and screenwriters Laeta Kalogridis and Patrick Lussier at the event, and we also caught up with The Talking Dead's Chris Hardwick, WWE wrestler Shad Gaspard and Dusk Till Dawn'sWilmer Valderrama.

Exclusive: New full-service management and production company Leibo has opened in Los Angeles anchored by Jason Leibovitch, who most recently served as VP Distribution and Development for California Pictures (Scavengers, A Warrior’s Heart). Leibovitch’s client roster includes WGA-winning screenwriter Bryce Zabel (Pandemic, M.A.N.T.I.S., Dark Skies, The Crow, Mortal Kombat: Annihilation), who served as Chairman and CEO of the TV Academy from 2001-2003.

Leibo is also repping actor Shad Gaspard, the WWE wrestler-turned-actor who made over 100 WWE appearances and recently appeared on Nickelodeon’s Haunted Hathaways. Gaspard also has a role in Dan Pritzker’s Buddy Bolden biopic Bolden! and Warner Bros’ upcoming Will Ferrell comedy Get Hard.

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Every WWE fan has had a similar complaint about the company over the years, even if only occasionally – it’s that, for the biggest professional wrestling promotion in the world, they often forget that they’re a professional wrestling promotion at all.

Wasting television time on putting over non-wrestling divas making a reality show… interminable opening segments featuring the main eventers talking to one another for half an hour… cringeworthy backstage comedy skits… celebrity guest star spots… it’s a miracle we actually get ten minutes of wrestling a week.

Let’s not even mention the lower card wrestlers who can’t find a spot on TV in amongst all this dross, and who suddenly find themselves taking a phone call informing them that ‘creative has nothing for them’ and that they’re being ‘future endeavoured’.

But even lower card is better than no card, or playing second...

Former WWE tag team Crime Time says Daniel Bryan had every right to subdue one of the guys who broke into his home this week, and added … if it had been his crib, the thief would be dead.Shad Gaspard and Jtg were hanging out at Comic Con in San Diego when we asked them about the Thursday night break-in at former WWE champion Daniel Bryan's home.Shad kept it simple saying, "If you step into my house,...

Yo, yo yo yo ... pop a 40 and check your rollies -- 'cause former WWE tag team Crime Time got up close and personal in Vegas with Khloe Kardashian for her 30th birthday.Jtg and Shad Gaspard were in Sin City for Ufc 175 and hit up Tao after the weigh-ins ... where K.K. happened to be partying with French Montana and Miguel.There was also an Elvis impersonator and a giant 4th of July themed cake.

Cryme Tyme Is Back -- only now, the former WWE tag team is going by a different name ... sorta.Jtg and Shad Gaspard met up for a gym session Saturday in Venice ... and told our photog they're excited to hit the road again following Jtg's recent release from the company.Check out the video to hear the name change and why it went down, how Jtg feels about being fired ... and of course, their famous catchphrase.

The other day we reported that Fox and WB are apparently trying to get a leg up on Marvel by looking at lots of unknown - or not very well known - young actors to fill some of the roles in their slate of upcoming comic book movies. I've tried my best to find out exactly which roles, but had no luck (the Sunfire thumbnail is just teasing one possibility) because it turns out even they don't know! My source tells me that they are coming in for readings but only being given scripts from old or unmade projects to work from. Anyway, we may not be able to tell you which CBMs are next on the list, but we can reveal three more names that may just be starring in them. Along with Todd Lasance, Shalim Ortiz, Omar Sy, Shad Gaspard, Godfrey Gao and Joe Taslim, we have: Aldis Hodge...

Marc Copani and Shad Gaspard (known as Muhammad Hassan and Cryme Tyme respectively during their time in the WWE) recently revealed their graphic novel, Assassin and Son: Path of Vengeance. Set in present day New York, the story follows Donovan Braddock; a one-man killing unit who works with a team of assassins known as "The Horsemen." When he tries to leave his old life behind, his wife is murdered in front of him, sending him and his young son on an epic journey of revenge and consequence that becomes their "Path of Vengeance." Talking to Ep Daily at the San Diego Comic-Con a few weeks ago, Gaspard has revealed why exactly they decided to turn down Lionsgate's offer to adapt the series, as well as offering an update on the cartoon and video game prequels. Check out the interview below and head on over to AssassinAndSon.com for more details.

Exclusive: Former WWE Wrestlers Shad Gaspard And Marc Copani Talk Assassin & Son You may remember Shad Gaspard and Marc Copani from their time in the WWE, but they have now teamed up to write Assassin & Son: Path of Vengeance and talk here about the graphic novel, the planned big screen adaptation, which superheroes they would like to play and much, much more. Exclusive: Interview With Prometheus' Logan Marshall-Green Check out what the actor has to say about working with Ridley Scott, doing his own stunts, how his character Holloway could be perceived as racist, which comic character he would most like to play and much more.. Exclusive: Damon Lindelof Talks Prometheus Ridley Scott's Prometheus hits Us theaters today, and the co-writer of the sci-fi epic chats to us about the deeper meaning behind the movie, possible sequels, the early drafts and more. Spoilers ahead.. Movies Brand New TV...

Marc Copani and Shad Gaspard (known as Muhammad Hassan and Cryme Tyme respectively during their time in the WWE) recently revealed their 255 page graphic novel called Assassin and Son: Path of Vengeance. Set in present day New York, the story follows Donovan Braddock; a one-man killing unit who works with a team of assassins known as "The Horsemen." When Braddock tries to leave his old life behind, his wife is murdered in front of him and his young son, sending them both on an epic journey of revenge and consequence that becomes their "Path of Vengeance." Needless to say, it sounds pretty damn cool and should make for a great film. For more information on Assassin and Son, go to AssassinAndSon.com and check out the trailer below and a sneak peek Here. You can find Shad on Twitter at @Shadbeast and Mark at @MarkCopani. Firstly, can you tell us...

Former WWE pro wrestlers, Marc Copani (Muhammad Hassan) & Shad Gaspard (Cryme Tyme) have completed their 255 page graphic novel "Assassin and Son Vol. 1: Path of Vengeance". A gritty urban-western set in present day New York following Donovan Braddock; a one-man killing unit who works with a team of assassins known as "The Horsemen." When Braddock tries to leave his old life behind, his wife is murdered in front of him and his young son, sending them both on an epic journey of revenge and consequence that becomes their "Path of Vengeance." Trailer: https://vimeo.com/39903235 Already the book has been receiving interest from several major publishers. Copani & Gaspard have decided to let fans read a sample of the 255 page series for Free on YouTube (find that Here) from now until June 1st. The book includes action and drama set to an undertone of eastern & western philosophies.

Cops: Wrestler Was 'Belligerent,' Arrest Was Warranted

A rep for the Columbus Pd tells TMZ they feel they had every right to arrest former WWE wrestler Shad Gaspard this weekend ... saying the video TMZ posted earlier doesn't tell the whole story.

As TMZ previously reported, Gaspard was popped by Columbus Pd for allegedly jaywalking and the video of his arrest shows three officers pinning him down while he, and several onlookers, tried to tell them he did nothing wrong.

Sgt. Rich Weiner, a rep for the Columbus Pd, tells TMZ the police report says Gaspard was observed by an officer walking in the roadway and obstructing traffic. He says Gaspard ignored an officer's request to get out of the street and refused to provide the officer with ID when asked several times.

Sgt. Weiner says, according to the report, the officer then tried ...

A rep for the Columbus Pd tells TMZ they feel they had every right to arrest former WWE wrestler Shad Gaspard this weekend ... saying the video TMZ posted earlier doesn't tell the whole story. As TMZ previously reported, Gaspard was popped by Columbus Pd for allegedly jaywalking and the video of his arrest shows three officers pinning him down while he, and several onlookers, tried to tell them he did nothing wrong. Sgt. Rich Weiner,...

Ex-wwe Wrestler -- The Shocking Arrest Footage

Three cops held ex-wwe superstar Shad Gaspard down on the concrete in Ohio this weekend ... insisting he was resisting arrest, despite a crowd of witnesses who say Shad did nothing wrong ... and it was all caught on tape.

TMZ obtained the footage -- which begins moments after the 6'8", 300 pound wrestler was taken down to the ground by Columbus Pd officers who accused him of jaywalking ... an accusation Shad vehemently denied.

At one point during the incident, Shad can be heard saying, "Why am I being arrested? Because I'm big and I'm black?"

One of the officers approaches the camera man and explains, "[Shad] was resisting."

At least 3 people who witnessed the arrest shouted at the officers -- insisting Shad was being treated unfairly. The man operating the camera is Strikeforce ...

Three cops held ex- WWE superstar Shad Gaspard down on the concrete in Ohio this weekend ... insisting he was resisting arrest, despite a crowd of witnesses who say Shad did nothing wrong ... and it was all caught on tape. TMZ obtained the footage -- which begins moments after the 6'8", 300 pound wrestler was taken down to the ground by Columbus Pd officers who accused him of jaywalking ... an accusation Shad vehemently denied. At one point during the incident,...

Former WWE tag team champion Shad Gaspard was arrested yesterday in Columbus, Oh after what his wife claims was a jaywalking incident that turned into a case of racial profiling. Shad's wife Siliana tells TMZ her husband did not resist when a cop tried to bust him for jaywalking as he made his way to the Arnold Fitness Expo. She says Shad got into a kneeling position to show he was not resisting ... but the...