The Lows:
- Favorite Shows Get Canceled- "Kings" and "Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles" got removed from this upcoming fall schedule, with "Kings" airing its last episodes starting in June, while "Terminator" is just leaving with a cliffhanger ending being unresolved. Damn, I hate television companies. Just because the ratings drop on a show doesn't mean you should waste money on a new show to replace it that could be worse. Give it a friggin' chance, will ya?
- Lackluster WrestleMania- For an event that had some of the best build in the weeks going into it, WrestleMania was hardly amazing. Many matches fell short to live up to its hype. Only a couple of matches stood out, but the rest of the card left me wondering "why do they hold back?" Now wrestling has begun a downhill trend, especially with TNA Wrestling, which I no longer keep track of.
- Ninja Gaiden II Completed....With Much Frustration- Playing this xBox 360 game became a chore after a while. Rarely do I ever use a strategy guide for a game, but this one needed every page read. And even certain parts were nigh unbeatable. More enemies than neccessary, and a final series of boss fights with the first being the most difficult almost had me trading this game in.
- Poor Performances By Top UFC Talent- Some of the best fighters I've come to like in the UFC have really gotten beat pretty bad. Gabriel Gonzaga was once a feared heavyweight contender until suffering some major losses because of an apparent "glass jaw." Joe Stevenson has lost 3 in a row, which is unusual for an Ultimate Fighter champion. Chuck Lidell gets served his 2nd vicious KO in a row, and it may signal his retirement. And even though he's still middleweight champion, Anderson Silva has had a difficult time putting on a good fight. His last fight with Thales Leites was unexciting, though I will say Leites was more to blame.
- Getting Harder To Get To The Theaters- While this was originally my fault, lately it's become more the fault of the movies I've wanted see that seem to have a certain factor that forces me to wait until a DVD release. "X-Men Origins: Wolverine" had a great preview and got me interested, but the running time is barely an hour and a half long, so not worth $10 to sit in a theater. "Watchmen" caught my eye during it's pre-release hype, but some mixed reviews (some including unneccessary spoilers) ruined this for me. "Terminator: Salvation" is the only one that has me anxious, despite the poor reception it received, so this is a 50-50.
- Favorite Shows End Strong- "24", "Lost", and "Prison Break" all ended their seasons in spectaculr fashion. "24" saw some new characters step up to make themselves memorable while good ol' Jack Bauer still showed his stuff. "Lost" answered many questions and continues to turn everything upside down and make everything more intense. "Prison Break" actually ended its series, but it ended with all the good guys finishing on top. R.I.P. Michael Scofield, I only hope your last moments were worth what you went through.
- Great WWE Superstars Are Now Legends- Several of my favorite WWE wrestlers were inducted into the Hall of Fame this year. Koko B. Ware, Ricky "The Dragon" Steamboat, and "Stone Cold" Steve Austin were very deserving of their accolades this year, and I couldn't have been happier with their induction. Even Steamboat got a match at WrestleMania and showed that he is still a great competitor.
- I Love My xBox 360-The console continues to provide me with some great games to keep my excitement levels on high. I finished Gears of War and BioShock on my own and greatly acknowledge their greatness, while Fight Night Round 3, Mortal Kombat vs. DC Universe, and Soul Calibur IV give me some fun moments just when I pick them up. I also currently picked up UFC Undisputed 2009, and am now addicted to head kick KOs and plenty of ground-and-pound. Gotta love it.
- Machida Becomes UFC Light Hevayweight Champion- The one fighter most deserving of his title shot, Lyoto "The Dragon" Machida got a dominating victory over Rashad Evans (whom I LOATHE) to become the new light heavyweight champion. I got to see a great fighter completely demolish his competition, and I also won $2 betting against my brother on the fight. I won $7 over the course of the whole event. What luck!
- The Greatest Wrestling Drama Was In Theaters- After hearing all the hype about the movie "The Wrestler" from both critics and friends and family who saw it, I outright purchased it on the day of its DVD release. It was worth it. Thanks to Mickey Rourke who put in a great performance, this dark look at an aging pro wrestler's last shot at glory caught many by surprise.......and entertained them all.
- Honor The Fallen Icons- Heath Ledger won the Best Supporting Actor Oscar for his role as The Joker in "The Dark Knight".....Dom DeLuise passed away, but reminded us all of the great comedy moments he was a part of.....Bruce Lee got a great special on The History Channel showing his effect on the whole world, and is now a recognized figure in China. Yes, these guys left a legacy that will not be forgotten.
- Great Stuff On TV- "Rescue Me" came back strong during this season's start, and has become my top show right now. "Deadliest Warrior" has become an interesting show, and has kept me watching (I am 6-2 on my picks for winners of each episode, by the way.......no, I'm not typing in that BTW crap). "Deadliest Catch" has still been cool to watch, as has the newest season of "The Ultimate Fighter." And starting soon my favorite summer show "Burn Notice" will be starting up again.
- Guess Who I Saw Perform Live.........: The same night as WrestleMania I was privileged to see a great mainstream stand-up comedian perform in Easton, PA. I'm talking about the one and only Mr. Lewis B-b-b-b-blaaaaaaaaack! It was a great and funny show to see, with a great opening act by John Bowman, Lewis Black put on a great show that kept laughing all throughout. I have now crossed this item off of my "Entertainment To-Do List," and will not forget this.
Notice there's more highs than lows? Just goes to show that I know good entertainment when I see it. As long as there's entertainment, I will always be entertained. Well, not that I've popped the cherry.....again.....on this blog, I'll try to keep the dust off of it. No worries, I'll keep looking for entertainment to keep the blog filled. You should do the same to keep your blogs, MySpace, FaceBook, and Twitter pages up to date..............or just so you can if my next post is about something that entertained you. You never know............
