Wednesday, November 30, 2011

NFL Week 13 Predictions (Current Record 114-64)


Eagles vs Seahawks  Eagles
Raiders vs Dolphins  Raiders
Titans vs Bills  Bills
Chiefs vs Bears  Bears
Broncos vs Vikings  Vikings
Jets vs Redskins  Redskins
Bengals vs Steelers  Steelers
Falcons vs Texans  Falcons
Panthers vs Buccaneers  Bucs
Colts vs Patriots  Patriots
Ravens vs Browns  Ravens
Cowboys  vs Cardinals  Cowboys
Packers vs Giants  Giants
Rams vs 49ers  49ers
Lions vs Saints  Saints
Chargers vs Jaguars  Jaguars 

As the NFL season comes to close, Week 13 is more important than ever. For teams such as the Packers and 49ers, their playoffs spots are pretty much guaranteed. But for teams such as the Ravens, Steelers, and Patriots, they are nearly a shoe in to be in the playoffs, but now is the time when seeding becomes very important. Then there are the Dallas Cowboys and the New York Giants. Two teams who switched roles in the NFC East. The Cowboys now are in control of their own destiny towards a division championship, while the Giants are in danger of yet another hot start that does not end in a playoff birth. This week they take on the undefeated Green Bay Packers and many say they are the last hope to prevent the Packers from going undefeated this year. While the Giants have not played as well as they have in the past, I look for them to pull of the upset at home.

Saturday, November 26, 2011

Stone Cold Steve Austin: The Bottom Line on the Most Popular Superstar of All Time



He is perhaps the most popular Superstar in the history of the WWE. In the 1980s, Hulk Hogan was the face of the World Wrestling Federation. He was the man who fans inside and out of the business recognized. As the business began to change and become more edgy in 1997, there was a new man who arrived. He simply arrived, raised hell, and left. His name, Stone Cold Steve Austin.

Steve Williams, better known as Stone Cold Steve Austin arrived in the WWE in 1996 as the Ringmaster Steve Austin and he was managed by the Million Dollar Man Ted DiBiase. DiBiase handed the Ringmaster his coveted Million Dollar belt. Austin, who later admitted on an episode of Tough Enough, that he knew the ringmaster gimmick sucked, would began to create his own character. Borrowing some of his tactics he used while in ECW, Austin became a ruthless individual who went against tradition. His first victim would be, Bret the Hitman Hart. Austin was one of the most hated individuals on the WWE roster, as he was trying to take out one of the companies top babyfaces. At WrestleMania 13, Austin and Bret would engage in a submission match, a match in which Austin would not give up. Instead he passed out and left the world with a visual of him laying in a pool of his own blood. A year later Austin would go onto to defeat Shawn Michaels to earn his first WWE championship. 

In this story, Austin beings with his career as a high school football player and talks about his dreams of being a professional wrestler. He even takes the viewer through his time at World Championship Wrestling and how politics and lies held him back, including his original promise of being pushed as a singles competitor. This would lead to his great run as a tag team with the late Flyin Bryan Pillman as they became the Hollywood Blondes. Austin explains how they were just a thrown together tag team, into becoming a cohesive unit. Arn Anderson also gives his point of view on exactly why Austin was not pushed as a main event superstar in WCW. 

Fans who loved the Attitude era will love the chapters where Austin explains who he came about the name Stone Cold Steve Austin. He also talks about his time where he battled the Rock on three different occasions and on how some of these matches he would changed somethings around. Austin gives us his personal opinion of the Brahma Bull outside of the ring. 

Stone Cold Steve Austin abruptly left the WWE in 2002. There was a disagreement with Vince McMahon and the creative team and in this story, he goes in depth and gives us his point of view. Viewers also get McMahon's point of view on this situation. 

As time began to wind down, the viewers understand from the eyes of Stone Cold Steve Austin on exactly what it was like during his final run in the WWE. We also learn what it was like for him to come back and work with Eric Bischoff as general manager, especially since Bischoff was the one of the men responsible for holding him back while he was in WCW. 

In the Blu Ray Exclusive, fans are treated with some of his funnies promos including some from his WCW days. There are also four additional matches, including his last WrestleMania match against The Rock at WrestleMania XIX. This will be a great investment for any Stone Cold Steve Austin fan, as the DVD includes well over 10 hours of footage. 

Big Brother Harbaugh defeats the little brother on Thanksgiving



Thanksgiving is usually a day in which families come together, eat all the food they can and watch football, and in some families, they even play in their backyards before the NFL games start. For Jack Harbaugh, his two boys may have been eating dinner together, but they certainly were not playing in the backyard, instead they were engaging in a coaches duel. In the end, it was John Harbaugh, head coach of the Ravens (8-3) leading his team to victory over his brother Jim and the San Francisco 49ers (9-2) 16-6.

The Ravens knew going into this game that they would have one their biggest challenges to date. The 49ers who had one loss coming into this game which game in overtime against the Dallas Cowboys (7-4), have one of the best defenses in the NFL. The Ravens rising offense knew that this would not be an easy game.

This game ended up being a battle of two of the leagues most prominent defenses. Neither team scored a touchdown until the 4th quarter. The Ravens had a very tough time running the ball, but unlike other games, they still managed a balance attack.

The Ravens defense played one of the best games of the season. Ledby Terrell Suggs who had three of his own, the team totaled for nine sacks and was able to hurry 49ers quarterback 12 times. The 49ers defense would not be outdone as they were able to hold Ray Rice under three yards per carry.

Joe Flacco, who came to Baltimore when coach Harbaugh came, would not disappoint his coach in the teams  quest to gain the victory for their coach. Flacco managed the game well, with a couple of big plays on third down to keep drives alive, along with the games only touchdown pass to Dennis Pitta in the fourth quarter. Flacco finished 15/23 for 161 yards .

The Ravens have a long week as they prepare for the division rival Cleveland Browns. The Browns have the number one pass defense in the league, so this will be a very important week of preparation for Cam Cameron and the Ravens offense.

Wednesday, November 23, 2011

Week 12 NFL Predictions (102-60)


Green Bay vs Detroit  Packers
Miami vs Dallas  Cowboys
Baltimore vs  San Francisco Ravens
St. Louis vs Arizona  Cardinals
NY Jets vs  Buffalo Jets
Cincinnati vs  Cleveland  Bengals
Houston vs Jacksonville  Jaguars
Carolina vs Indianapolis Colts
Tennessee vsTampa Bay  Buccaneers
Atlanta vs  Minnesota Falcons
Oakland vs  Chicago Raiders
Seattle vs Washington Redskins
New England vs Philadelphia Patriots
San Diego vs Denver Chargers
Pittsburgh vs  Kansas City Steelers
New Orleans vs  NY Giants Saints

When the 2011 schedules were release, if someone would have said that on Thanksgiving Night, Jim and John Harbaugh would be going head to head in a matchup that could be a potential Super Bowl Preview, they would have been accused of craziness. If someone would have said that out of the two teams, Jim would be coaching the team with the better record, again, they would probably be crazy. Both is true. The San Francisco 49ers (8-1) travel to Baltimore to take on the Ravens (7-3). The 49ers have one of the best defenses in the league, while their quarterback is still learning his identity. However, he has a coach that understands his limits and does not try to push him above them. The Ravens have been able to defeat the good teams, including their rival, AFC Champion Pittsburgh Steelers twice, but have struggled against teams under .500, including loses to Jacksonville and Seattle. But when the Ravens play a well balanced game, their chances of winning rises. Understanding this, look for the Ravens to use a balanced attack, and take advantage of the fact that the 49ers had to travel 3000 miles on short rest. In their first head to head matchup, This one is for John.

Monday, November 21, 2011

Ravens Offense Balance the Bengals


"The Ravens need to run the ball more if they plan to win football games" was the common theme around the city of Baltimore. Fans were not the only ones who felt this way, as players addressed their concern with the playcalling also. Sunday, Ray Rice carried the ball 20 times rushing for 105 yards averaging 5.2 yards per carry with two touchdowns as the Ravens (7-3) defeated the Cincinatti Bengals (6-4) 31-24.

This was an important game for the Ravens. After losing to Seattle, fans began to question whether or not they are really a Super Bowl contender. With this being a division game, a loss would knock the Ravens not only out of first place, but out the immediate playoff picture. With this win, the Ravens are in first place in the AFC and right now control their own destiny to have homefield advantage throughout the playoffs.

Joe Flacco, who was not asked to throw the ball 50 times, had an impressive performance as well. Flacco was 17/27 with 270 yards, two touchdowns and one interception. For years Baltimore has lacked a big play offense. Both of Flacco's touchdowns came off of huge plays, one to Anquan Boldin for 35 yards and the other to Torrey Smith for 38 yards. Smith also caught a 28 yard pass in which Bengals defensive back Adam Jones tackled him by his dreadlocks. Without that tackle, Smith may have scored a touchdown.

This game was clearly won by the offense simply outscoring the opposition. While the defense allowed 483 yards, the pass rusher was able to rattle the rookie, Andy Dalton in the most crucial part of the game. With the Ravens defense causing a turnover on downs with under two minutes left, the offense was able to go back on the field and excute what John Gruden calls the best play in football, the quarterback kneel.

The Ravens have a very short week as they prepare to take on coach John Harbaugh's brother Jim and the San Francisco 49ers (8-1).  The 49ers who have been rolling this season look tro establish themselves as one of the most elite teams in the NFL, but the task will be tough traveling from the west coast to take on the Ravens in M&T bank stadium where they have been 5-0 this season.

Sunday, November 20, 2011

Survivor Series 2011 Gets Punk-Rocked!

What a way to celebrate 25 years. Having one of the biggest stars from the most popular time in wrestling and one of the most popular stars in wrestling today, place them in the sacred hall of Madison Square Garden, history was set to be made.

While this years Survivor Series featured one traditional style match, along with the WWE and World Heavyweight Championships being on the line, nothing was more anticipated than seeing John Cena and The Rock team up to take on the biggest bullies of the WWE The Miz and R-Truth. Cena reminds The Rock every chance he gets that he is there every night. On this night, Fan cheered The Rock and Cena would be faced with heavily boos. During the match, The Rock looked as if he had never left, while R-Truth and Miz were getting the best of Cena. In the end, fans saw the most electrifying move in sports entertainment, the peoples elbow. After obtaining the victory, The Rock would prove to Cena that the fans were in his corner and he delivered a Rock Bottom to Cena.

The match that stole the show, CM Punk and Alberto Del Rio. The chemistry between these two have come along way. Not that there was anything wrong with the timing between, but this was certainly a five star match. Punk also caused a huge pop when he had Howard Finkel introduce him. After Punk defeated Del Rio, he ran wild throughout the crowd and proved that he ready to lead the company as WWE Champion.

Thursday, November 17, 2011

Survivor Series 2011 Predictions



Dolph Ziggler (c) vs. John Morrison  for the WWE United States Championship
John Morrison has been nothing but a huge a disappointment. The year started with a five star match between he and The Miz to open up the year. Since WrestleMania, Morrison has been in the doghouse. Simply ignoring a legend just because his girlfriend was replaced. Not only that, Morrison has not evolved. We have seen an evolved Ziggler since the Royal Rumble. That night, I was sold on him being a future star, since then his microphone skills have improved and he has represented the United States Champion like no other. Usually the championship solidifies the superstar, in the case, the superstar solidifies the championship. Ziggler retains.

Beth Phoenix (c) vs. Eve for the WWE Divas Championship
Beth Phoenix should not lose the title, but if she does, it will be because of Natalya. Natalya has been on a losing streak and some sense some tension between the two. I think this is just building between a showdown between the two at WrestleMania.

Team Barrett (Wade Barrett, Cody Rhodes, Jack Swagger, Hunico & Dolph Ziggler) vs. Team 
Orton (Randy Orton, Sheamus, Mason Ryan, Kofi Kingston & Sin Cara)
A year ago, Barrett and Orton were both in the main event for the WWE Championship. Since then Orton has been a two time World Heavyweigh Champion and Barrett has been Intercontinental Champion and leader of the Corre. The two paths cross again during the Thanksgiving tradition. Bareet has two former World Champions on his tZiggler and Swagger) while Orton has one former WWE champions and former foe (Sheamus). When it comes to experience, Barrett has the edge, but if anyone can over this, its Randy Orton, who is near flawless during the Survivor Series. Orton has been the sole Survivor on many occassions and the last person to beat him is on his team (Kofi Kingston).

Mark Henry (c) vs The Big Show  for the World Heavyweight Championship
The last time these two behemoths met, the ring imploded...literally. Normally watching two Super Heavyweights battle can be very boring, but since these two have been going at, it has been very interesting. Survivor Series has always been good to the Big Show. In 1999 he avenged the Big Bossman after disrespecting his fathers death and more importantly, he later won his first WWE Championship title from Triple H and The Rock. In 2002, he defeated Brock Lesnar for the WWE Championship. Could this year continue his Thanksgiving tradition by winning gold?

CM Punk vs Alberto Del Rio (c) for the WWE Championship
CM Punk and Alberto Del Rio have been having a classic rivalry. Starting with SummerSlam. Punk wins the title and is named undisputed champion, and Del Rio cashes in his money in the bank brief case. At Hell in a Cell, while John Cena is locked out of the cage, Del Rio hits Punk in the head with a lead pipe and regains the title after losing it to Cena. This match is important to Punk. He has beaten Del Rio on Raw a few times, but on the big stage, he has not and this Sunday will very important. In my opinion, Punk wins.

The Rock and John Cena vs R-Truth and The Miz
The Rock and Cena have a way of trying to one up the other. Now the two are actually on one team, which means they will have to tag each other and maybe even doing some tag team moves. This advantage goes to the Awesome Truth. Knowing this, if Miz or Truth force an accidental bump between these two, this could spell trouble for both. Madison Sqaure Garden has been known for history making events, including The Rock's debut. The last time The Rock wrestled, it was here and in my opinion, I really feel that maybe Cena will turn on The Rock and end up being booed out of the arena. Only time will tell!!!

Week 11 NFL Predictions Current Record (92- 56)



 NY Jets vs Denver Broncos
 Atlanta vs  Tennessee Falcons
 Miami vs Buffalo Bills
 Baltimore vs  Cincinnati  Ravens
 Cleveland vs Jacksonville Jaguars
 Oakland vs Minnesota Vikings
Detroit vs  Carolina Lions
Green Bay vs Tampa Bay Packers
Dallas vs Washington Cowboys
San Francisco vs Arizona 49ers
St. Louis vs Seattle Rams
Chicago vs  San Diego Bears
NY Giants vs  Philadelphia Eagles
New England vs  Kansas City Patriots

Friday, November 11, 2011

Player Profile: Morgan State Lady Bear Ashley Johnson


 As the Fall semester begins to invade the life of college students, the leaves begin to fall, the weather begins to chill, and the entire student body seems to be rallied behind the football team. But what about the volleyball team? They practice just as hard and invest just as much time into their craft.

Ashley Johnson, a junior at Morgan State University, is a member of the women’s volleyball team.  She plays outside end. Johnson, who is from Sacramento, California, proves that athletes do not only travel across the country to play football.

Coming from Sacramento, Johnson is used to being in a more diverse setting. At Morgan State University, it is different. “I always wanted to go to an HBCU, and here they were more than a team, they were like a family,” Johnson says.


The volleyball teams always receive respect because the are student athletes, but not everyone always understands exactly why they should support the team.
“I always knew that the girls volleyball team worked very hard, and they have so much potential, I made it a priority to get them coverage.”  Sholape Oriola, director of MSU Television Sports division says.


Johnson was recruited in a tournament in Las Vegas which tournament allows players who were not recruited to showcase their talents.  “I had 25 letters of interest, and once I sent them highlights, I received 15 back,” Johnson says. She also explains how University of Maryland Eastern Shore was the most persistent, but in the end, she chose to join the team she says that was more like a family. That she says is why she became a Morgan State Bear. “At the beginning of our season, I always stress team unity and relying on each other to get us through difficult times,” volleyball coach Ramona Riley Bozier says.


In the state of Maryland, volleyball is considered a sport that people play at family reunions, but not many women look to earn a living playing. “In California, volleyball is more competitive. “ Johnson states. Maryland’s big time college sport is lacrosse, and in California, lacrosse would be secondary. “We get a lot of recruits from California, Texas, and Florida because volleyball is a huge sport in these states,” Kevin Paige Assistant Record Director of Athletics Communication says. There are five other players from the state of California that were recruited to play volleyball at Morgan State.


Johnson expresses how it would be nice to gain support from the student body. “They usually see us playing as they walk past and sometimes stop in. Usually our friends and classmates will come out and support us.” The volleyball games average an attendance of 173 fans per game at home.  On the road, the attendance has been slightly lower, with an average of 140  total fans per game. Brandon Moore, an alumni from Morgan States explains, “When I attended Morgan, the volleyball team was good, and we would stop in and watch the games,  and maybe even if a friend invited us, we would stop by, but it was never something that we planned ahead of time for.”


As MSU television is growing, they are doing a lot of coverage on the volleyball team. Johnson explains that she and her teammates thought it was just a class project when she saw them covering a game vs. Coppin State University. They were excited to learn it was the station’s commitment. “It is really important that we support them, they put in as much time as the football team and the basketball team. Therefore ,I feel it very important to give them just as much coverage, as well as put as much effort into editing their videos,” states Dwayne Allen, a member of MSU television and a former of Morgan States Basketball team. However, Coach Riley-Bozier has not been aware of the coverage. But she along with other athletes have been granting interviews to a few students who have been attending the away games.


With the desire of attending a Division I school and attending an HBCU, Johnson has “killed two birds in one stone.” She is a key asset to the volleyball team. Her 82 kills this season ranks her fourth on the team. She also has six services aces, 27 digs, 13 blocks and three assists.  “Seeing Ashley Johnson’s determination while we covered the game, I see exactly why she is an asset to the volleyball team,” Sholape Oriola says.



Thursday, November 10, 2011

NFL Week 10 Predictions (Current Record 84-48)


 San Diego vs Oakland  Raiders
 Pittsburgh vs Cincinnati  Bengals
 Kansas City vs  Denver Broncos
Jacksonville vs Indianapolis  Colts
    Dallas  vs  Buffalo   Cowboys
Houston vs Tampa Bay   Texans
   Carolina vs  Tennessee Panthers
  Miami vs  Washington Redskins          
 Atlanta  vs New Orleans  Saints
 Chicago vs Detroit Bears
      Cleveland vs St. Louis Browns
 Philadelphia vs Arizona  Eagles
Baltimore vs Seattle Ravens
San Francisco vs NY Giants 49ers 
 NY Jets vs  New England
Green Bay vs Minnesota Packers

This Sunday the San Francisco 49ers (7-1) will have their toughest test to date when they face the New York Giants (6-2). When it comes to the quarterback position, there is no competition. The Giants, led by Eli Manning, ranked 5th in passing offense. The 49ers, led by Alex Smith, ranked 30th. Manning, who considers himself an elite quarterback, let his works speak for him a week ago, when he gave Tom Brady and the New England Patriots, a dose of their own medicine, in a 4th quarter come back to defeat the Patriots in Foxboro. For the 49ers, it has been the run game on both sides of the ball that has led them to success this year. They rank 6th in rushing offense and they are number 1 in stopping the run. This will be key in this match-up. The Giants rank 29th in rushing the ball. This year the 49ers have been winning the close games that they were losing. Out of seven wins, four have been ten points or less. In this game it will come to coaching. Tom Coughlin vs Jim Harbaugh, who can out last the other?




Sunday, November 6, 2011

Ravens Sweep Through Steel City



Before the 2011 NFL Season began, it was Steelers linebacker Lamar Woodley who said that the Ravens would never win a Super Bowl with Joe Flacco as their quarterback. On Sunday Night, an injured Woodley had to watch from the bench as Joe Flacco led the Ravens to a fourth quarter comeback with a 26 yard touchdown pass to rookie wide receiver Torrey Smith with :08 seconds left. The Ravens (6-2) defeat the Steelers (6-3) 23-20. The Ravens sweep the season series against the arch rival.

92 yards in 2 minutes for Joe Flacco. "Nobody shined brighter than Joe Flacco in this game," Coach John Harbaugh says during the post game press conference. For the first time this season, Joe Flacco threw for over 300 yards in back to back games. Flacco finished the game with 314 yards, one touchdown with a quarterback rating of 86.7.

The Ravens came out firing. On the first play of the game, Ray Rice took the straight to the endzone. However, the play would be called back after a holding penalty. The Ravens were able to move the ball, but they kept getting held to three points.

All year the Ravens struggled on third down conversions, however tonight, they were 14/21. The Ravens finished with 356 yards of total offense with most coming in the air, after the run defense of the Steelers held the Ravens to yards on the ground.

Going into this game, Terrell Suggs stated that Heinz field is his Madison Square Garden. "Either one or two things are happen, either we the same team from last year, or we going show the world how we are grow up," Terrell Suggs says, describing the victory over the Steelers. Suggs made a huge interception that stalled the momentum that the Steelers had during the third quarter. "If we keep playing Raven football, then when we see them in January they will have to come into our house."

Torrey Smith, who had not caught a touchdown pass since the week 3 vs the Rams, when he had three. On the first play of the game, it was Smith who was called for holding which wiped Rice's touchdown of the board. After dropped constantly, Smith did not give up. "Throughout the game we were in his ear, letting him know we need him to make a big play," Anquan Boldin says. With :08 seconds left, Torrey Smith changed the taste that the Ravens last had when leaving Heinz field a year ago from sour to sweet.

The Ravens get ready to travel to Quest Field to take on the Seattle Seahawks (2-6). The Ravens have struggled against teams with losing records in the past two matchups, losing to the Jaguars, and needing all fourth quarters to put away the Arizona Cardinals. This will be a huge game for them to continue their momentum. The Steelers are travel to face the Cincinnati Bengals (6-2) who are quietly tied for first place with the Ravens. If the Steelers do not win this matchup, their Super Bowl hangover will surely become the runner up nightmare.

Interview with Lance Anoai



MEBD: When did you decide to get into the family business of professional wrestling?
LA: I decided to get into the family business right before my senior year in high school which was in 2009. My dream was always not to wrestle and just play baseball and try to go far in that.

MEBD: What was it like growing up in the wrestling business?
LA: Growing up in the wrestling businesss was hard at times but also pretty fun. It was hard because like my dad will be gone so my mom took care of me and my 2 sisters and then he will come home and spend time with us. Then it was fun because like now when I meet some of the old school wrestlers they be like last time I seen you was when you were riding on your dads suitcase lol. I hear that often. Yea my dad took me to a lot of the shows to show me off lol. 

MEBD: What was your favorite match growing up?
LA: really didn’t have a favorite match I just enjoyed watching my family wrestle. I was always a fan of The Rock, even though he is family I always wanted to be like him.

MEBD: Out of your family, who is your all time favorite wrestler and why?
LA: No favorite for me like I said I enjoy watching all of them. They were entertaining and knew how to put on a great show for all the fans. The rock was always doing the eye-brow and rakish always giving the stink face and dancing. I enjoyed them all when they were on tv but even now I still enjoy watching them.

MEBD: Afa Jr stated that when he was younger he had Hulk Hogan at his birthday and Vince McMahon gave him his first wrestling buddy, do you have any stories as a child of a WWE superstar?
LA: I don’t remember a lot when I was younger but one story my dad told me recently was when I was little me and Chris Hero always wrestler and one time we were doing it in the living room we broke the coffee table and my mom was up set .

MEBD: Recently there was a Yokozuna Memorial Show, what was your biggest memory of him outside of the business, and what was your favorite moment of his inside the business?
LA: I am young and he wrestled when I was a little kid and it was just hard to remember my favorite moment of inside the business but when I watch tapes I know I was at WrestleMania 9 and that’s when he won the belt and then lost it in the same night. My favorite Memorie outside the business was me always messing around with him and he always took us out to eat and then when we were done he always gave me $20 and I was a kid so I had this big smile on my face.

MEBD: What was it like teaming with your dad and Rikishi at the show?
LA: Teaming with them was probably my most memorable match. It was a pleasure to be in the ring with them they are legends and I got to tag with both of them. I know they are family but its like a dream come true. I was nervous at time because I was like I do not want to mess anything up which thank god I didn’t but while we are in the match rakish is giving me a few pointers like for me to slow down so that helped me out a lot and will continue to help me in my future.

MEBD: Was that your first time teaming with your dad?
LA: No my first time teaming with my dad was in Allentown,Pa our hometown. We did a tag team match against the Killer Studs and it was a very good match. Nervous at first because you never want to mess up in front of your dad and then get yelled at later for it but it turned out very well we just went out there and had a great time together. 

MEBD: How do you manage your personal life and your professional life?
LA: Me to manage both my lives is pretty tuff. I am a full time student and I also work and I wrestle. Wrestling for me is on Tuesday and Thursday nights. And I go to school Monday thru Thursday so its like no sleep for me. I try to make it to the gym as much as I can its hard to get around and when you are tired you just want to lay down, but I am going to start dedicating myself to the gym so I can become bigger for my professional career.

MEBD: What is your ultimate goal in this business?
LA: My ultimate goal in this business is what every other indepdent worker wants and that is a contract. I am hoping one day soon I will be able to get a WWE contract. Like many people say when the time is right you will. You always want your First impression to be your best impression so when my dad feels like I am ready I will have the opportunity.

MEBD: The situation, You are at WrestleMania, how do you make your WrestleMania moment and with whom do you make it with/against?
LA: My WrestleMania Moment would have to be Me and my uncle Afa Jr vs. Brent Dibiase and Ted Dibiase. I think it would be a battle of generations and it willl look real good because we all are enjoying what our families loved to do in there life.

MEBD: What has been the most memorable moment in your career so far and why?
LA: My most memorable moment in my career so far was this past Yokozuna Show. Like getting the chance to wrestle in front of a big crowd and for a special occasion was just so special to me. Then to top it all off I got to tag with my dad and Rikishi so That was the most memorable moment in my life.

MEBD: What has been your best match?
LA: My best match was probably me and Afa Jr. vs. A.C. Anderson and Havoc at the time me and Afa were having a family fued so we got stuck tagging with each other. It was fun and crazy like he tried doing something then I tried to top it we were just going back and forth and then I got beat up for being the little guy but hey its wrestling. I remember my girlfriend and her family just screaming for me to make the tag and Afa was pulling his hand back and forth so I would not beable to make the tag. But at the end we were all safe and it was a hell of a match we put on for all the fans.
MEBD: What can we expect from you in the future?
LA: You can expect a college degree and hopefully a WWE superstar in the future. So lets hope everything goes as planned.


Thursday, November 3, 2011

Week 9 NFL Predictions (Current Record 77-41)


Miami at Kansas City  Chiefs
Atlanta at Indianapolis Falcons
Tampa Bay at New Orleans  Buccaneers
NY Jets at Buffalo  Jets
Seattle at Dallas  Cowboys
Cleveland at Houston  Texans
San Francisco at Washington  49ers
Cincinatti at Tennesse Titans
Denver at Oakland Raiders
NY Giants at New England  Patriots
St Louis at Arizona  Cardinals
Green Bay at San Diego  Chargers
Baltimore at Pittsburgh  Ravens
Chicago at Philadelphia  Eagles

This week, The NFLs biggest rivalry game takes place, the Baltimore Ravens (5-2) visit the hated Pittsburgh Steelers (6-2). A year ago, the teams split the season series, however, the Steelers defeated the Ravens in the divisional round of the playoffs. The two teams met in week one, and the Ravens destroyed the Steelers 37-7. The Ravens had pinned up frustration from years of falling to their division foe. This year the opportunity presents itself for the Ravens to sweep the Steelers for the first time since 2006. The environment will be really hostile going into Heinz field and after a convincing win over the Patriots a week ago, the Steelers are proving that they are not the same team from week one. However they are bothered by a lot of injuries and with the Ravens looking to establish themselves as on the elite teams in the NFL, this will be a very important game.