Shimmer Wrestling

Photos from last Sunday's Shimmer Wrestling show in scenic Berwyn, Illinois. These ladies put on an outstanding wrestling show, so be sure to check them out and get the DVDs!

The and only MsChif!

Mia Yim (ROH's Princess Mia) and a charming young fellow.

Cheerleader Melissa (a.k.a. Alyssa Flash)

Streamers before the 3s vs. Nikki Roxx & Ariel match

Nikki Roxx!

Jessie Spano Makes Good

When I saw that Elizabeth Berkley was going to be on the Today Show yesterday, I did a short prayer in the hopes that it would be an announcement about the filming of Showgirls 2. Alas, it was not to be. It turns out that Berkley (most famous for playing Jessie "I'm So Excited" Spano on Saved by the Bell-- and for being in the cult classic Showgirls) is now an author. It's an advice book for girls (Chapter One: Don't do movies where you're naked for the 3/4's of the film). I can't knock it because it's a good topic and it's good to see someone doing something to help others. That's good and all, but damn, give us that Showgirls sequel, woman!

DWTS Season Premiere

Dancing with the Stars is back and thankfully it is Palin-free this season. I didn't think anyone was just absolutely terrible (although Wendy Williams and the radio guy that no one knows were coming awfully close). Standouts included the Karate Kid (I can't believe he's 49) and thick ass Kirstie Allie. I liked Kendra's practice session better because she was doing the stripper dances. Of course the centerpiece of the show was WWE Superstar Chris Jericho. Sure he got robbed by getting two sixes instead of his deserved sevens, but it's early and they are judging low. He didn't do too bad but there is room for improvement. I'm just hoping he doesn't get voted off first like on Celebrity Duets.

Weekend Wrap-Up

UFC: Props to Jonny "Bones" Jones who captured the UFC light heavyweight title from Shogun Rua on Saturday. Even more remarkable, just hours before the fight he chased down a guy (who had broken into a woman's car and stolen her GPS) and held him until the police arrived. Damn, that brother whipped ass all day long.

Ring of Honor: The ROH World Title changed hands in New York on Saturday with Eddie Edwards taking the crown from Roderick Strong. And thank goodness, because God bless him, but Strong was putting me to sleep like I had just eaten a big Thanksgiving meal. Even though they are losing TV, I see ROH gaining a little momentum with the new champ, the Briscoe Brothers heel turn and Princess Mia (!).

Rihanna: Over the weekend Louis Farrakhan dissed Rihanna of all people by saying her performances were "filthy" and that anyone who enjoyed them were "swine". She shot back on Twitter with:

"A minister says I perform filthy, sat and watched the filth, then called U SWINE for doin the same! Haa is that judgment in ur tone?"

Burn. The worst part of this? I got called swine!

(Photo from Vogue Magazine)

Happy St. Pat's Day

Nate Dogg, 1969-2011

I was sorry to hear about the passing of Nate Dogg (Nathaniel Hale), one of rap's most unique and influencial artists. I loved his catchy singing on some of the greatest songs ever, including "Ain't No Fun" with Snoop Dogg, "21 Questions" with 50 Cent and of course "Regulate" with Warren G. RIP.

Raw Is Snooki

I just got back from tonight's WWE Raw show at the Scottrade Center and it was a fun night. Highlights included:

- The Rock OWNED John Cena in that promo. He just OWNED him. I thought he was gonna put Cena on a platform and check his teeth, he owned him so bad. Just a great interview. People wearing their purple Cena shirts were just standing there in shame. As they should be.

- I have to give Snooki props; she looked... well... not entirely undesirable. And that's quite a victory when standing next to Trish Stratus. The angle was well done and Snooki even came through with a textbook Lou Thesz press. I take back all the bad stuff I said.

- Vickie Guerrero is so great. I loved when she was posing for pictures while pinning Trish.

- It was so good to see JR and the King back together. Too bad it was them laying down on the mat together instead of announcing. Please bring JR back. The crowd popped huge for him.

- They really got us by teasing The Rock was coming out to save Cena. It was certainly a Road Warrior pop. People were going crazy and high fiving, only to come back to down to earth when we realized it was The Miz instead of The Rock. They got us all. Good one.

- Overall, a very fun show. Special appearances (JR, Grandmaster Sexay, Trish, Snooki), a good angle (Miz/Cena) and an excellent match (Sheamus vs. Daniel Bryan). Can't ask for more than that.