Many ECW fans may have had déjà vu while watching Roman Reigns’ phone call to Paul Heyman in last Friday’s episode WWE Crush. Bloodline’s ongoing story arc reached its most interesting development when Reigns attempted to call his all-knowing defender and Wiseman, only to discover the number was disconnected. As Bubba “Bully” Ray Dudley expressed in Open Radio Presaand in a follow-up X post, Roman Reigns’ phone call to Paul Heyman on WWE SmackDown echoes another storyline from Paul Heyman’s extreme alma mater, ECW, in a storyline involving Tommy Dreamer and Terry Funk. Dreamer would corroborate Bully’s sentiment in a…
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THE BOOM! Studios Power Rangers The comic book franchise features a secret evil Green Ranger that television fans may not know about. Tommy Oliver’s introduction in the original Powerful Morphine The series as Rita Repulsa’s mind-controlled servant was the first time the evil Rangers trope was incorporated into the franchise. Since then, there have been several examples of the trope on TV – and in comics. In particular, Mighty Morphin Power Rangers #20 by Kyle Higgins and Daniele Di Nicuolo features the debut of an evil comic book-exclusive Green Ranger and member of the Psycho Rangers. Longtime viewers will remember…
Paul Heyman’s work as The Wiseman has been one of the best in his WWE career, which says a lot. He’s made an impact in every company he’s been in – including ECW and WCW – and created milestones in WWE. Whether cutting some of the best promos in WWE history or defending future Hall of Famers like Brock Lesnar and CM Punk, Paul E. Dangerously has been consistent. Most recently, he played a key role in The Bloodline, the longest running storyline in WWE and wrestling in general. His role in the stable is so important that his absence…
Even as Batman fight to save Gotham, Superman couldn’t do much better. Batman has committed his life to waging war on crime in his city, a mission that seems even more futile the more he fights. But that doesn’t change the fact that he and his Bat-family have still proven themselves to be Gotham’s best line of defense against criminality – and not Superman. In theory, Superman would be much more efficient than Batman in saving Gotham. With his level of power and strength alone, he can do what the entire Bat-Family can do combined, sweeping the streets faster. Unfortunately,…
Warning: Spoilers for Black Lightning #1!Superman trusts one man to be the Justice League’s problem solver, and it’s not his Trinity buddies. 2024 marks the year that the Justice League officially returned after a brief hiatus following Dark Crisis. As they head into a new Unlimited roster, the Man of Steel is certain that one person on the team will be the glue that holds everyone together – but it’s not Batman or Wonder Woman. Instead of, Superman thinks the Justice League’s problem solver will be Black Boltas given in Black Lightning #1 by Brandon Thomas, Fico Ossio, Ulises Arreola…
Warning: Spoilers for Black Lightning #1!The next big star of DC’s younger generation has been crowned courtesy of Wonder Woman. As far as female superheroes go in the DC Universe and, frankly, in every superhero community, Wonder Woman has been the standard that has strived for since her first appearance in 1941. Wonder Woman is not just one of the first superheroines, she is the female superhero. Wonder Woman uses her high position in the DC Universe to sign Lightning, daughter of Black Lightningin Black Lightning #1 by Brandon Thomas, Fico Ossio, Ulises Arreola and Lucas Gattoni. It’s a moment…
Fans of Teen Titans You’ll be shocked to learn that one of the team’s most iconic members was almost left out of DC’s latest series. The team’s brand is thriving, with the Teen Titans established as equals to the Justice League in the main DC Universe, while a separate series of young adult comics breathes new life into the characters, with Teen Titans: Starfire set to be the next entry in the YA anthology. Talking to Comic borderwriter Kami Garcia offers new details about herself and Gabriel Picolo Teen Titans: Starfirefeaturing Cyborg in a supporting role. Starfire and Cyborg have…
Warning: Spoilers for Psylocke #1!Even as a X-Men fan, falling in love with Psylocke The debut issue might be the biggest surprise I’ve experienced in 2024. When news broke that Psylocke would be getting her own solo series, I was eager to read it, but expectations were admittedly low. I don’t want to offend Kwannon; She was always a cool character to me, and she was my main rushplay character in Marvel vs. Capcom – but not my favorite X-Man. Boy, Psylocke #1 by Alyssa Wong, Vincenzo Carratù, Fer Sifuentes-Sujo and Ariana Maher really makes me eat my words. Perhaps…
The era of relentless aggression is one of the most prolific and iconic eras of WWE history. During this period, the company had to deal with a mountain of expectations, as the Attitude Era is not easy to follow. Not to mention, with mainstays like The Rock and Stone Cold Steve Austin heading out the door, it was game for anyone to grab the proverbial brass ring to become the next big star. It really seemed an entirely new landscape was forming before everyone’s eyesand it was exciting television, not just in terms of moments, but also in terms of…
Warning: Spoilers for Black Lightning #1!DC Comics is ready for revitalization Black Lightning for a whole new chapter. The character is undergoing something of a renaissance in the modern DC Universe. As part of its All In initiative, the comics publisher has selected a handful of supporting superheroes to reach the forefront of its roster. Among these heroes is Black Lightning, who has been chosen to join the new iteration of the Justice League. Black Lightning #1 by Brandon Thomas, Fico Ossio, Ulises Arreola and Lucas Gattoni is the first step for DC to bet everything on the character. In…