We at Feet Up wish them best of luck!
Monday 29 August 2011
Media Divas Pregnant on both Sides of Atlantic
Two months after Indian model-turned-actress Ashwariya Rai had her pregnancy announced by her Father-in-law, the Godfather of Bollywood, Amitabh Bachchan, it has been announced that stunning singer Beyoncé Knowles is expecting her first baby! Both women have been happily married for years so it was only a matter of time before the first child came along.
We at Feet Up wish them best of luck!
We at Feet Up wish them best of luck!
Bolt Fizzles Out with Brits!
Triple Olympic and World Gold Medallist Usain Bolt was disqualified from the 100 metre race at the IAAF World Championships in South Korea! However, Jamaicans were still happy that fellow countryman Yohan Blake won the 100m Athletics Gold Medal after finishing the race in 9.92 seconds;0.16 seconds faster than Silver Medallist Walter Dix and 0.17 seconds faster than 2003 Gold Medallist Kim Collins. However, this is still 0.34 seconds below the World Record set by Bolt, who is already over this upset and ready to defend his title in the 200m and 400m (4x100m) relay.
A similar story happened to 400m Commonwealth, World and Olympic Gold Medallist Christine Ohuruogu of Great Britain when she false started in the 400m heats at the same World Championships after a summer plagued by quadricep injury.
Finally, British 60 m World Indoor Gold Medallist, Commonwealth 4 x 100m Gold Medallist, 4x 100m European Gold Medallist, World 100m Bronze Medallist and 4x 100m Silver Medallist Dwain Chambers was also disqualified for a false start in the 100m World Championship Semi Finals!
Oh dear! Oh dear! Oh dear!
All three athletes will be looking to put these shameful memories away in the 2012 Olympics.
As Manchester Celebrates in Victory, North London Wallows in Defeat
Sunday 28 August 2011, the following scores show the reasons for the above headlines
A. Tottenham 1 : 5 Manchester City
Kaboul, 68 Dzeko, 34,41,55,93
Aguero 60
B. Manchester United 8 : 2 Arsenal
Welbeck, 22 Walcott, 48
Young, 28,91 Van Persie, 74
Rooney, 41,64,82 (pen)
Nani, 67
Park Ji Sung 70
A.
Manchester City's start to the season retained its undefeated record when Edin Džeko and Samir Nasri cleaned up against Tottenham.
Nasri crossed to Džeko who tapped it in to make it 1-0 on the 34 minute mark!
Crouch headed wide for Tottenham's equaliser and the City duo retaliated; Džeko headed in the second just before half time!!
After the half-time point, super-sprinter Aaron Lennon had to be taken off the pitch due to a groinal injury and two minutes later,Džeko scored again to make it a hat-trick!!!
Aguero's mad dash led to another City goal to make it 4-0 at 60 minutes!!!!
At the 68 minute point, Kaboul gave Tottenham a consolation after heading in Van Der Vaart's corner but went off the pitch to groin pain.
Finally, in injury time Džeko powered in a shot from Gareth Barry to make it 5-1!!!!!
Mancini praised his perfect team (although he will speak to keeper Hart about the conceded goal) and said that they should keep it up because titles are not won in August.When asked if there were any other teams in the world playing better than them, one came to mind: Barcelona. He said that before the match he wanted the team to be more aggressive and it seems to have paid off!
When interviewed, 'The Bosnian Diamond' Džeko said he was proud of himself and said this year he feels he played better due to pre-season games, experience in the Premier League and of course, his teammates.
Tottenham manager Rednapp feels this is his 'worst ever pre-season' and as well as poor defending, blames outside pressure and the transfer status of players in his club; Luka Modrić and Peter Crouch in particular.
B.
Wayne Rooney scores a hat-trick to add woe to Arsène Wenger's criticism.Arsenal's team was full of players that were either not fully match fit or not regular starts but that is still no excuse for their worst defeat since 1896.
Welbeck opened up the match by heading in a pass from Anderson past a slow Szczesny to at 22 minutes.
Soon after the first goal, Evans took down Walcott which gave The Gunners a penalty to equalise. United's keeper David De Gea, who was criticised for slow reactions, cleaned up his image after saving a shot from Robin Van Persie.
At the 28 minute mark, United punished Arsenal when Ashley Young curled in a shot to make it 2-0!!
Welbeck had to be taken off due to a hamstring injury but that did not stop Wayne Rooney, who, with the help of Young, curled in a free kick from 20 yards out to make it 3-0!!!
Walcott attempted to halt some of United's momentum by firing in a goal past De Gea to make it 3-1 but it was not enough; Ashley Young and Wayne Rooney played a set piece to make the latter score goal number four at 64 minutes.
Three minute later, Wayne Rooney once again played the thorn in Arsenal's side as he passed to Nani who made it 5-1 with a superb chip over frustrated Szczensy!!!!!
Substitute Park Ji Sung came on for United and fired an unstoppable shot for the seventh goal of the match at 70 minutes.
A consolation goal from Van Persie at 74 minutes but Jenkinson was sent off his second yellow card after fouling Jenkinson. Another foul from Arsenal came when Walcott fouled Patrick Evra in the penalty area; the punishment? A penalty, scored by Rooney at 82 minutes to make it 7-2!!!!!!!
Finally in injury time, part of the double duo, Ashley Young curled in a shot to make it 8-2!!!!!!!!
Sir Alex (allegedley) felt sorry for Arsenal that although they put on a weakened team, they had some new star players and being beat by 6 goals is not something a manager should experience and he will still continue to be a 'big adversary' to him.
Arsène Wenger changed the subject of the defeat by saying losing a Cup or Title game makes one feel more low. He stated the first half was even but the Arsenal defence was no match for United's attacking prowess. Wenger apologised and reports state that Arsenal are offering free tickets to their next game due to the poor performance.
A. Tottenham 1 : 5 Manchester City
Kaboul, 68 Dzeko, 34,41,55,93
Aguero 60
B. Manchester United 8 : 2 Arsenal
Welbeck, 22 Walcott, 48
Young, 28,91 Van Persie, 74
Rooney, 41,64,82 (pen)
Nani, 67
Park Ji Sung 70
A.
Manchester City's start to the season retained its undefeated record when Edin Džeko and Samir Nasri cleaned up against Tottenham.
Nasri crossed to Džeko who tapped it in to make it 1-0 on the 34 minute mark!
Crouch headed wide for Tottenham's equaliser and the City duo retaliated; Džeko headed in the second just before half time!!
After the half-time point, super-sprinter Aaron Lennon had to be taken off the pitch due to a groinal injury and two minutes later,Džeko scored again to make it a hat-trick!!!
Aguero's mad dash led to another City goal to make it 4-0 at 60 minutes!!!!
At the 68 minute point, Kaboul gave Tottenham a consolation after heading in Van Der Vaart's corner but went off the pitch to groin pain.
Finally, in injury time Džeko powered in a shot from Gareth Barry to make it 5-1!!!!!
Mancini praised his perfect team (although he will speak to keeper Hart about the conceded goal) and said that they should keep it up because titles are not won in August.When asked if there were any other teams in the world playing better than them, one came to mind: Barcelona. He said that before the match he wanted the team to be more aggressive and it seems to have paid off!
When interviewed, 'The Bosnian Diamond' Džeko said he was proud of himself and said this year he feels he played better due to pre-season games, experience in the Premier League and of course, his teammates.
Tottenham manager Rednapp feels this is his 'worst ever pre-season' and as well as poor defending, blames outside pressure and the transfer status of players in his club; Luka Modrić and Peter Crouch in particular.
Wayne Rooney scores a hat-trick to add woe to Arsène Wenger's criticism.Arsenal's team was full of players that were either not fully match fit or not regular starts but that is still no excuse for their worst defeat since 1896.
Welbeck opened up the match by heading in a pass from Anderson past a slow Szczesny to at 22 minutes.
Soon after the first goal, Evans took down Walcott which gave The Gunners a penalty to equalise. United's keeper David De Gea, who was criticised for slow reactions, cleaned up his image after saving a shot from Robin Van Persie.
At the 28 minute mark, United punished Arsenal when Ashley Young curled in a shot to make it 2-0!!
Welbeck had to be taken off due to a hamstring injury but that did not stop Wayne Rooney, who, with the help of Young, curled in a free kick from 20 yards out to make it 3-0!!!
Walcott attempted to halt some of United's momentum by firing in a goal past De Gea to make it 3-1 but it was not enough; Ashley Young and Wayne Rooney played a set piece to make the latter score goal number four at 64 minutes.
Three minute later, Wayne Rooney once again played the thorn in Arsenal's side as he passed to Nani who made it 5-1 with a superb chip over frustrated Szczensy!!!!!
Substitute Park Ji Sung came on for United and fired an unstoppable shot for the seventh goal of the match at 70 minutes.
A consolation goal from Van Persie at 74 minutes but Jenkinson was sent off his second yellow card after fouling Jenkinson. Another foul from Arsenal came when Walcott fouled Patrick Evra in the penalty area; the punishment? A penalty, scored by Rooney at 82 minutes to make it 7-2!!!!!!!
Finally in injury time, part of the double duo, Ashley Young curled in a shot to make it 8-2!!!!!!!!
Sir Alex (allegedley) felt sorry for Arsenal that although they put on a weakened team, they had some new star players and being beat by 6 goals is not something a manager should experience and he will still continue to be a 'big adversary' to him.
Arsène Wenger changed the subject of the defeat by saying losing a Cup or Title game makes one feel more low. He stated the first half was even but the Arsenal defence was no match for United's attacking prowess. Wenger apologised and reports state that Arsenal are offering free tickets to their next game due to the poor performance.
Friday 26 August 2011
As peace enters one part of Africa, turmoil hits another
As the rebels of Libya secure the capital,Tripoli (one of the few areas left with resistance) and begin to storm Gadaffi's compounds, further South-West of the continent, 3 people are killed and 60 injured as a car bomb hits the UN Embassy in Abuja,Nigeria.
As of the 2009 census, 50.4% of Nigeria is Muslim (60 million Sunnis and 5-10 million Shia) while 48.2% is Christian (15% Protestant,13.7% Catholic and 19.6% other). The North of Nigeria is Muslim and the South (particularly the South East) and Niger Delta region are Christian; in the Centre (including the Federal Capital territory),West and South West, it is a mixture of both religions. Some of the Northern states are under Sharia law.
The reason for these attacks may have been fuelled by the revolutions in the Middle East; whereas Western countries such as the United States of America, United Kingdom and European Union support this as they want a democracy and (thus) easier-to-influence oil trading partner, other Arabic countries (Saudi Arabia,Qatar and UAE) support the revolutions (in particular Libya) as they themsevles want an oil trading partner but (more importantly) retaining and strengthening Islamic laws.With regards to the latter supporting the Libyan revolution, Osama bin Laden released a video (recorded before his death) praising the uprisings and wanting stricter Sharia states. Like with Somalia's Al-Shabab and the civil war in the (previously unified) Sudan, the Boku Haram could be like the Taliban; influenced and backed by Al-Qaeda and, unlike the other Islamic nations wanting change, they believe in the use of force (thus tarnishing the name of Islam).
This report has been written under 12 hours after the blast and is posted before the uneducated public post anti-American comments like "America will help because they want the oil" or "the Jews are funding this"
The West may help but, as written above, other Muslim countries will also be against these terrorists (most likely only vocally) and at the end of the day, nations will help other nations if there is something in it for them; the other Arab countries will support the uprisings just like in Libya because they themselves can also get easier access to oil.
Never judge someone else if you do the same-it makes you a hypocrite.
Monday 15 August 2011
WWE Reality Era Shines with Summerslam 2011!
World Wrestling Entertainment's unofficial 'Reality Era' had its first pay-per-view yesterday; non other than SUMMERSLAM!
Since June 2011, CM Punk has become the main heel of the WWE; The Miz's time in the limelight ended at Extreme Rules 2011 when John Cena defeat both him and John Morrison in a Triple Threat match. Miz tried to win it back in the following RAW matches and once succeeded the day after that pay-per-view but was disqualified and stripped of it for hitting Cena with the belt.
At Over the Limit, John Cena defeated Miz in an 'I Quit' match and soon after,Alex Riley 'broke up' with Miz.
The pay-per-view after that was Capitol Punishment and R Truth was the main heel; he was jealous of Cena and believed he was a 'victim of a conspiracy'. Anyway, Cena defeated him and soon after, CM Punk had the same theory but this time took action by not renewing his WWE Contract and challenging John Cena for the WWE Championship at Money in the Bank. A evenly fought match followed at Cena almost won via STF but Vince McMahon and John Laurinaitis wanted the bell to be rung before Punk submitted; Cena, being the face he was, let go and attacked Laurinaitis as he wanted to win fairly and not via screwjob. CM Punk won by the Go to Sleep, defeated Alberto del Rio (who tried to cash in his RAW Money in the Bank Briefcase) and escaped with the WWE Championship as soon as his WWE Contract officially expired at midnight.
Several nights later, Cena won the 'new' WWE Championship from Rey Mysterio on RAW but CM Punk returned. This CM Punk was not part of NeXus but was the Cult of Personality.
This new era is called the 'reality' era for three reasons
a) There are two active WWE Champions and Summerslam 2011 was to prove who was undisputed.
b) Before Money in the Bank, CM Punk mentioned other organisations (WCW,TNA,New Japan Pro Wrestling and Ring of Honour) and stars from the old days (The Rock,'Stone Cold' Steve Austin,Shawn Michaels,Bret Hart and Hulk Hogan) and how they (and Cena in particular) got to the top by "kissing Vince McMahon's ass" ).
c) Due to Vince McMahon trying to screw another Superstar of a title, and that Superstar leaving WWE with the title, the board of directors decided to fire and replaced him with Triple H.
The Miz, R Truth and Alberto Del Rio vs Rey Mysterio,John Morrison and Kofi Kingston
Miz and Kingston get things started. Kofi seems to have the advantage and tags in Morrison; Morrison get a few hits in but Miz stops JoMo from getting his flow by interrupting his combos. R Truth is tagged in Miz' place and he seems to be in control; JoMo strikes back and Kofi is tagged back in.R Truth tags Miz in again and Kofi still seems to be in control, even managing a Boom Drop on Miz and narrowly missing the Trouble in Paradise; Miz tries the Skullcrushing Finale but misses. Alberto Del Rio comes in Miz's place and seems to have the advantage;even mocking Kingston's signature 'boom boom' pose after taking him down. Rey Mysterio is tagged in. Alberto tags in R Truth and Miz also joins in; Rey manages a dropkick on one and gets the other into the ropes. He is set up for a double 619 until Alberto Del Rio drags him down on the run-up. JoMo jumps off the ring post onto Alberto Del Rio and Mysterio 619's R Truth; Miz manages to escape but it is short lived as Kofi Kingston jumps over and onto Miz outside of the ring. Mysterio pins R Truth and wins the match.
Winners: Rey Mysterio,John Morrison and Kofi Kingston
Verdict: 7.5/10-nice ariel moves in this match and it is good to see The Shaman of Sexy again.
Sheamus vs Mark Henry
Both men lock up and are matched blow-for-blow until Mark Henry utilises his strength and begins throwing Sheamus around like a rag doll and (literally) using his head when they lock up. Sheamus comes back into the match with his double-axe handles and even manages a Brogue Kick to Henry. However, Henry is too strong and regularly gorrila pressed Sheamus and even manages the World's Strongest Slam. Sheamus ends up outside the ring and despite his efforts, is picked up and slammed into the ringpost and through the barricades. Henry wins by count-out and continues his mean streek!
Winner: Mark Henry
Verdict:7.5/10- a surprisingly good match with both men showing off their strength; Sheamus with his kicks and axe-handles and Henry with his slams. Henry is also looking much leaner and less 'jolly' after weight loss!
Kelly Kelly vs Beth Phoenix for WWE Diva's Championship
The blonde bombshell vs the glamazon! Kelly comes in all-guns-blazing and unleashes a barrage of strikes to Phoenix,backing her into the corner twice. However, Kelly has her work cut out for her when Phoenix comes back with her own slams and literally throws her around the ring;even holding her down in submissions. To add to the hurt, Beth even stinkfaces poor Kelly. Kelly holds her own and even manages a facebuster and hanging necklock. Beth still keeps coming though and was about to GlamSlam Kelly until Kelly uses her gymnastic prowess to reverse it and roll out Beth Phoenix for the win.
Winner: Kelly Kelly
Verdict: 7/10-big improvement from the pretty little blonde and only one scream-to-Thesz-Press! The punches looked better and she looks great with the gymnastic flips. Her hair extensions looked far too long though so that prevented the match being an 8/10!
Wade Barret vs Daniel Bryan
The 'American Dragon' comes in fast with strikes and wrestles Barrett down to the ground several times. He even manages to catch him with a shoulder lock on several occassions and attempts a LaBelle lock but Barrett grabs the ropes. Barrett comes back and boxes Bryan;Bryan retaliates and hits Barrett with a series of Muay Thai roundhouses but Barrett returns the favour with slams and attempts-but-fails a Wasteland. Bryan again tries a LaBell but Barrett grabs the ropes and powers out; he jumps off of the ringpost and uses Wasteland to win the match.
Winner: Wade Barrett
Verdict: 6/10- average match between these two. Enough said.
Christian vs Randy Orton for WWE World Heavyweight Championship in a No Holds Barred match
Before the match started, Christian said he had a surprise up his sleeve; that surprise was non-other than his best friend, the Rated R Superstar Edge!! Before Orton's entrance however, Edge said that they both may have been opportunists but hiding behind a legal team and spitting at the opponent is a disgrace-Edge leaves after calling Christian a b*tch. Orton enters.
The match is filled with counter-after-counter with Orton being a big fan of the gut-wrench. The fighting continues outside of the ring and Christian even uses the title as a weapon before trying (but ultimately failing) to escape with it.
Soon the weapons are brought out and Christian begins to assault Orton with the kendo stick. He is unable to pin him though and the fighting continues outside the ring.Orton attempts an RKO on the table but fails and Christian manages to get the upper hand; he mocks the Viper's infamous pose before the Apex Predator strikes back.
Back to the ring and chairs,steel steps and tables are used. Orton manages a suplex off of the ring post and onto the table; he then puts it up onto the other side of the ring but not before Christian attempts a spear- he misses. Randy gets knocked down by Christian's attacks with the steps and he again gets spat on; Orton recovers and uses the steps and chairs and is about to finish the job; Christian quickly recovers and uses the kendo stick again before jumping off of the ringpost. As Christian leaps, Randy jumps up and delivers a mid-air RKO and lands Christian's back onto the steel steps and pins him for the three count!!!
Winner: Randy Orton
Verdict: 8/10-Orton's technical and acrobatic abilities shine through while Christian's ability to choreograph are also seen. Amazing finish!
John Cena vs CM Punk for WWE Championship with special guest referee Triple H
Punk in his Cult of Personality persona makes his first PPV match against Superman Cena. Like with previous matches between these two, there were several counters to the Attitude Adjustment with the Go to Sleep and vice versa.
Cena attempts his STF but CM Punk's long legs allow him to reach the ropes. Cena uses his shoulders blocks and manages to hit Punk with the Five Knuckle Shuffle but Punk throws Cena to the ropes several times and uses his Bull-Rush knee strikes. He even manages to shrug off an STF by putting his foot on the rope.
Punk eventually gets Cena out of the ring and jumps off the post but both end up being counted out. Triple H decides to keep the match going and brings both wrestlers back in. Cena again tries an STF and it almost worked but Punk gets to the rope on time. Finally,Punk pulls off a Go to Sleep on Cena and pins him for the three count-even though Cena's leg was on the rope!!
As Punk celebrates his victory as the Undisputed WWE Champion, a tall man with a black shirt and jeans appears and attacks Punk! It is non other than Kevin 'Big Sexy' Nash! As he exits with Punk lying in the ring, Alberto Del Rio cashes in his RAW Money in the Bank briefcase and knocks out an already stunned CM Punk via head kick! A shocked Triple H has no choice but to give him the three count and thus the title!
Alberto Del Rio is now WWE Champion!
Winner: CM Punk then Alberto Del Rio
Verdict: 8.5/10 -an average Punk match but Cena was looking good this time. The most entertaining part of this match was the ending-Alberto Del Rio is understandable but Kevin Nash?!This was the first time he was in the WWE since the Hall of Fame ceremony and the first time he wrestled since his shock return in January at the Royal Rumble! Will there be a reunion of The Kliq now Triple H is back?
Backstory
Since June 2011, CM Punk has become the main heel of the WWE; The Miz's time in the limelight ended at Extreme Rules 2011 when John Cena defeat both him and John Morrison in a Triple Threat match. Miz tried to win it back in the following RAW matches and once succeeded the day after that pay-per-view but was disqualified and stripped of it for hitting Cena with the belt.
At Over the Limit, John Cena defeated Miz in an 'I Quit' match and soon after,Alex Riley 'broke up' with Miz.
The pay-per-view after that was Capitol Punishment and R Truth was the main heel; he was jealous of Cena and believed he was a 'victim of a conspiracy'. Anyway, Cena defeated him and soon after, CM Punk had the same theory but this time took action by not renewing his WWE Contract and challenging John Cena for the WWE Championship at Money in the Bank. A evenly fought match followed at Cena almost won via STF but Vince McMahon and John Laurinaitis wanted the bell to be rung before Punk submitted; Cena, being the face he was, let go and attacked Laurinaitis as he wanted to win fairly and not via screwjob. CM Punk won by the Go to Sleep, defeated Alberto del Rio (who tried to cash in his RAW Money in the Bank Briefcase) and escaped with the WWE Championship as soon as his WWE Contract officially expired at midnight.
Several nights later, Cena won the 'new' WWE Championship from Rey Mysterio on RAW but CM Punk returned. This CM Punk was not part of NeXus but was the Cult of Personality.
This new era is called the 'reality' era for three reasons
a) There are two active WWE Champions and Summerslam 2011 was to prove who was undisputed.
b) Before Money in the Bank, CM Punk mentioned other organisations (WCW,TNA,New Japan Pro Wrestling and Ring of Honour) and stars from the old days (The Rock,'Stone Cold' Steve Austin,Shawn Michaels,Bret Hart and Hulk Hogan) and how they (and Cena in particular) got to the top by "kissing Vince McMahon's ass" ).
c) Due to Vince McMahon trying to screw another Superstar of a title, and that Superstar leaving WWE with the title, the board of directors decided to fire and replaced him with Triple H.
Matches
The Miz, R Truth and Alberto Del Rio vs Rey Mysterio,John Morrison and Kofi Kingston
Miz and Kingston get things started. Kofi seems to have the advantage and tags in Morrison; Morrison get a few hits in but Miz stops JoMo from getting his flow by interrupting his combos. R Truth is tagged in Miz' place and he seems to be in control; JoMo strikes back and Kofi is tagged back in.R Truth tags Miz in again and Kofi still seems to be in control, even managing a Boom Drop on Miz and narrowly missing the Trouble in Paradise; Miz tries the Skullcrushing Finale but misses. Alberto Del Rio comes in Miz's place and seems to have the advantage;even mocking Kingston's signature 'boom boom' pose after taking him down. Rey Mysterio is tagged in. Alberto tags in R Truth and Miz also joins in; Rey manages a dropkick on one and gets the other into the ropes. He is set up for a double 619 until Alberto Del Rio drags him down on the run-up. JoMo jumps off the ring post onto Alberto Del Rio and Mysterio 619's R Truth; Miz manages to escape but it is short lived as Kofi Kingston jumps over and onto Miz outside of the ring. Mysterio pins R Truth and wins the match.
Winners: Rey Mysterio,John Morrison and Kofi Kingston
Verdict: 7.5/10-nice ariel moves in this match and it is good to see The Shaman of Sexy again.
Sheamus vs Mark Henry
Both men lock up and are matched blow-for-blow until Mark Henry utilises his strength and begins throwing Sheamus around like a rag doll and (literally) using his head when they lock up. Sheamus comes back into the match with his double-axe handles and even manages a Brogue Kick to Henry. However, Henry is too strong and regularly gorrila pressed Sheamus and even manages the World's Strongest Slam. Sheamus ends up outside the ring and despite his efforts, is picked up and slammed into the ringpost and through the barricades. Henry wins by count-out and continues his mean streek!
Winner: Mark Henry
Verdict:7.5/10- a surprisingly good match with both men showing off their strength; Sheamus with his kicks and axe-handles and Henry with his slams. Henry is also looking much leaner and less 'jolly' after weight loss!
Kelly Kelly vs Beth Phoenix for WWE Diva's Championship
The blonde bombshell vs the glamazon! Kelly comes in all-guns-blazing and unleashes a barrage of strikes to Phoenix,backing her into the corner twice. However, Kelly has her work cut out for her when Phoenix comes back with her own slams and literally throws her around the ring;even holding her down in submissions. To add to the hurt, Beth even stinkfaces poor Kelly. Kelly holds her own and even manages a facebuster and hanging necklock. Beth still keeps coming though and was about to GlamSlam Kelly until Kelly uses her gymnastic prowess to reverse it and roll out Beth Phoenix for the win.
Winner: Kelly Kelly
Verdict: 7/10-big improvement from the pretty little blonde and only one scream-to-Thesz-Press! The punches looked better and she looks great with the gymnastic flips. Her hair extensions looked far too long though so that prevented the match being an 8/10!
Wade Barret vs Daniel Bryan
The 'American Dragon' comes in fast with strikes and wrestles Barrett down to the ground several times. He even manages to catch him with a shoulder lock on several occassions and attempts a LaBelle lock but Barrett grabs the ropes. Barrett comes back and boxes Bryan;Bryan retaliates and hits Barrett with a series of Muay Thai roundhouses but Barrett returns the favour with slams and attempts-but-fails a Wasteland. Bryan again tries a LaBell but Barrett grabs the ropes and powers out; he jumps off of the ringpost and uses Wasteland to win the match.
Winner: Wade Barrett
Verdict: 6/10- average match between these two. Enough said.
Christian vs Randy Orton for WWE World Heavyweight Championship in a No Holds Barred match
Before the match started, Christian said he had a surprise up his sleeve; that surprise was non-other than his best friend, the Rated R Superstar Edge!! Before Orton's entrance however, Edge said that they both may have been opportunists but hiding behind a legal team and spitting at the opponent is a disgrace-Edge leaves after calling Christian a b*tch. Orton enters.
The match is filled with counter-after-counter with Orton being a big fan of the gut-wrench. The fighting continues outside of the ring and Christian even uses the title as a weapon before trying (but ultimately failing) to escape with it.
Soon the weapons are brought out and Christian begins to assault Orton with the kendo stick. He is unable to pin him though and the fighting continues outside the ring.Orton attempts an RKO on the table but fails and Christian manages to get the upper hand; he mocks the Viper's infamous pose before the Apex Predator strikes back.
Back to the ring and chairs,steel steps and tables are used. Orton manages a suplex off of the ring post and onto the table; he then puts it up onto the other side of the ring but not before Christian attempts a spear- he misses. Randy gets knocked down by Christian's attacks with the steps and he again gets spat on; Orton recovers and uses the steps and chairs and is about to finish the job; Christian quickly recovers and uses the kendo stick again before jumping off of the ringpost. As Christian leaps, Randy jumps up and delivers a mid-air RKO and lands Christian's back onto the steel steps and pins him for the three count!!!
Winner: Randy Orton
Verdict: 8/10-Orton's technical and acrobatic abilities shine through while Christian's ability to choreograph are also seen. Amazing finish!
John Cena vs CM Punk for WWE Championship with special guest referee Triple H
Punk in his Cult of Personality persona makes his first PPV match against Superman Cena. Like with previous matches between these two, there were several counters to the Attitude Adjustment with the Go to Sleep and vice versa.
Cena attempts his STF but CM Punk's long legs allow him to reach the ropes. Cena uses his shoulders blocks and manages to hit Punk with the Five Knuckle Shuffle but Punk throws Cena to the ropes several times and uses his Bull-Rush knee strikes. He even manages to shrug off an STF by putting his foot on the rope.
Punk eventually gets Cena out of the ring and jumps off the post but both end up being counted out. Triple H decides to keep the match going and brings both wrestlers back in. Cena again tries an STF and it almost worked but Punk gets to the rope on time. Finally,Punk pulls off a Go to Sleep on Cena and pins him for the three count-even though Cena's leg was on the rope!!
As Punk celebrates his victory as the Undisputed WWE Champion, a tall man with a black shirt and jeans appears and attacks Punk! It is non other than Kevin 'Big Sexy' Nash! As he exits with Punk lying in the ring, Alberto Del Rio cashes in his RAW Money in the Bank briefcase and knocks out an already stunned CM Punk via head kick! A shocked Triple H has no choice but to give him the three count and thus the title!
Alberto Del Rio is now WWE Champion!
Winner: CM Punk then Alberto Del Rio
Verdict: 8.5/10 -an average Punk match but Cena was looking good this time. The most entertaining part of this match was the ending-Alberto Del Rio is understandable but Kevin Nash?!This was the first time he was in the WWE since the Hall of Fame ceremony and the first time he wrestled since his shock return in January at the Royal Rumble! Will there be a reunion of The Kliq now Triple H is back?
Conclusion
A weak line up (in particular the Three on Three,Sheamus vs Mark Henry and Wade Barrett vs Daniel Bryan) but the matches were pretty good. In particular, it is good to see Kelly Kelly retaining her title in style after having so long without one. The ending was quite random and it opens up a lot curiosity as to what Nash was doing and what Triple H and CM Punk's future roles will be. The pay-per-view is 8/10-it was a 7.5 but when Cee Lo Green came out singing Bright Lights,Bigger City and Forget You, we saw the wonderful Bella Twins,Rosa Mendes and Alicia Fox come out dancing and wearing red dresses-Fox in particular looked cute as she was also wearing a sailor's hat!
Tuesday 9 August 2011
Professional MMA has been Rocked!
Many-a-things have rocked the MMA world as of late;
4. Alex Reid wins national title
After announcing his retirment from MMA in May 2011 at Ultimate Challenge (seven months after being outclassed by British MMA prospect Tom 'Kong' Watson in a BAMMA title fight), Alex Reid was openly challenged to a fight by Jason Barrett. Though Reid refused, Barrett harassed Reid for several weeks by interrupting an interview with Reid and O'Donnell, threatening him while he was dining with then-girlfriend-now-wife Chantelle Houghton, and attempting to attack him in public. Funnily enough, the cameras were at all of these incidents and Reid accepted the challenge in a martial arts exhibition. See below:
and if you think it couldn't get any more ridiculous, see the pre fight weigh in- yes that's a kiss!!
Finally, the fight itself shows that this was a fixed publicity stunt and Alex Reid is so lazy to train that he has to fix a fight to win a "National Title" against someone with a 3-7-0 record.
Disgusting! Michael Bisping, Tom Watson and James Thompson should be ashamed that British MMA is like this.
3. Bobby Lashley and Jason David Frank pull out of fights
WWE and TNA Wrestler Bobby Lashley was scheduled to face Eddie Sanchez at Titan Fighting Championship 19 in his 8th professional MMA fight on July 22nd-unfortunately he pulled out of it due to personal reasons. After only 3 fights, Brock Lesnar was given a title shot with the UFC- the first fight was not even under Zuffa and the second was a loss; a message to Titan: follow Zuffa's example and GIVE LASHLEY A TITLE SHOT!
Green White Red Zeo Power Ranger Jason David Frank was also scheduled to fight in his first MMA fight of 2011 against Shawn Machado on July 22nd (this fight with Legacy FC 7)-almost one year after his professional debut.However, he suffered a possible bicep tear so the earliest he would be fighting would be September :(
2. Kimbo Slice is now a Professional Boxer
Street-fighting legend and fan-favourite Kimbo Slice will now be fighting as a boxer. After being cut from the UFC after winning his first fight (only by unanimous decision) and losing (by being competely outclassed) in his second, Kimbo was set to be a professional wrestler and take on Shinichi Suzukawa at IGF's Genome 14 in Japan in February but was injured in practice. The fight never materialised.
On August 13, Kimbo will make his boxing debut in a four-round exhibition match against James Wade (0-1 record) at the Buffalo Run Casino in Miami,Oklahoma. Kimbo's thoughts on boxing are below
"I feel like a baby all over again. I'm thinking about this at night. I'm gonna be a problem in the heavyweight division. I'm going to be coming in with a bad demeanor. I want to see what it's like to break some ribs, break a jaw with one punch. This is a career move. I love fighting. I like to knock people the fuck out. I love engaging. Maybe some people think I'm crazy"
1. Fedor and Overeem are released from Strikeforce
Fedor Emelianenko, four-time World Combat Sambo Gold Medallist ; the first and last WAMMA World Heavyweight Champion; the last PRIDE World Heavyweight Champion; and undefeated for eight years in MMA, has been released by Strikeforce for losing his third cage-fight in a row. Fabricio Werdum defeated him in the first round by a triangle/armbar (June 2010), Antonio Silva's punches caused his eyelid to swell up and cause a TKO in the second (February 2011), and Dan Henderson caused a punches-based TKO on July 30th 2011.
Alistair Overeem, the only man to hold a world title in the K-1 and an MMA organisation at the same time, was released from Strikeforce because he refused to enter the 2011 Heavyweight Grand Prix in September as it was too soon since his win over Fabricio Werdum in July.
The good news is that we will see James Toney fight Ken Shamrock in a unique 8x3 minute round MMA match that has a 30-second time limit when on the ground; it will be as early as October but more likely November.
Otherwise, Anderson Silva will be facing Yushin Okami on August 27th 2011 at UFC 134, Rampage Jackson will be fighting Jon Jones for the light-heavyweight title on September 24th 2011 at UFC 135 and last, but certainly not least, Cain Velasquez will take on Junior Dos Santos on 19th November 2011 at UFC 139.
4. Alex Reid wins national title
After announcing his retirment from MMA in May 2011 at Ultimate Challenge (seven months after being outclassed by British MMA prospect Tom 'Kong' Watson in a BAMMA title fight), Alex Reid was openly challenged to a fight by Jason Barrett. Though Reid refused, Barrett harassed Reid for several weeks by interrupting an interview with Reid and O'Donnell, threatening him while he was dining with then-girlfriend-now-wife Chantelle Houghton, and attempting to attack him in public. Funnily enough, the cameras were at all of these incidents and Reid accepted the challenge in a martial arts exhibition. See below:
and if you think it couldn't get any more ridiculous, see the pre fight weigh in- yes that's a kiss!!
Finally, the fight itself shows that this was a fixed publicity stunt and Alex Reid is so lazy to train that he has to fix a fight to win a "National Title" against someone with a 3-7-0 record.
Disgusting! Michael Bisping, Tom Watson and James Thompson should be ashamed that British MMA is like this.
3. Bobby Lashley and Jason David Frank pull out of fights
WWE and TNA Wrestler Bobby Lashley was scheduled to face Eddie Sanchez at Titan Fighting Championship 19 in his 8th professional MMA fight on July 22nd-unfortunately he pulled out of it due to personal reasons. After only 3 fights, Brock Lesnar was given a title shot with the UFC- the first fight was not even under Zuffa and the second was a loss; a message to Titan: follow Zuffa's example and GIVE LASHLEY A TITLE SHOT!
2. Kimbo Slice is now a Professional Boxer
Street-fighting legend and fan-favourite Kimbo Slice will now be fighting as a boxer. After being cut from the UFC after winning his first fight (only by unanimous decision) and losing (by being competely outclassed) in his second, Kimbo was set to be a professional wrestler and take on Shinichi Suzukawa at IGF's Genome 14 in Japan in February but was injured in practice. The fight never materialised.
On August 13, Kimbo will make his boxing debut in a four-round exhibition match against James Wade (0-1 record) at the Buffalo Run Casino in Miami,Oklahoma. Kimbo's thoughts on boxing are below
"I feel like a baby all over again. I'm thinking about this at night. I'm gonna be a problem in the heavyweight division. I'm going to be coming in with a bad demeanor. I want to see what it's like to break some ribs, break a jaw with one punch. This is a career move. I love fighting. I like to knock people the fuck out. I love engaging. Maybe some people think I'm crazy"
1. Fedor and Overeem are released from Strikeforce
Fedor Emelianenko, four-time World Combat Sambo Gold Medallist ; the first and last WAMMA World Heavyweight Champion; the last PRIDE World Heavyweight Champion; and undefeated for eight years in MMA, has been released by Strikeforce for losing his third cage-fight in a row. Fabricio Werdum defeated him in the first round by a triangle/armbar (June 2010), Antonio Silva's punches caused his eyelid to swell up and cause a TKO in the second (February 2011), and Dan Henderson caused a punches-based TKO on July 30th 2011.
Alistair Overeem, the only man to hold a world title in the K-1 and an MMA organisation at the same time, was released from Strikeforce because he refused to enter the 2011 Heavyweight Grand Prix in September as it was too soon since his win over Fabricio Werdum in July.
The good news is that we will see James Toney fight Ken Shamrock in a unique 8x3 minute round MMA match that has a 30-second time limit when on the ground; it will be as early as October but more likely November.
Otherwise, Anderson Silva will be facing Yushin Okami on August 27th 2011 at UFC 134, Rampage Jackson will be fighting Jon Jones for the light-heavyweight title on September 24th 2011 at UFC 135 and last, but certainly not least, Cain Velasquez will take on Junior Dos Santos on 19th November 2011 at UFC 139.
Monday 8 August 2011
Manchester United on a roll!
Manchester United, the World's Most Popular and one of the UK's most successful football teams has been on a roll this past month; not only have they won the past seven games, but two of those games were against rivals that beat them to the title last season:
July 31 2011- Manchester United vs Barcelona
Match Type: Friendly
Venue: Washington DC,USA
Attendance: ~ 82,000
Attendance: ~ 82,000
After Rooney missed his first attempt on goal, Danny Welbeck ran up after gaining possesion from an attacking Barcelona; 22 minutes into the first half, Nani scored the first goal through the keeper's legs!
GOAL! Manchester United 1- 0 Barcelona
Nani, 22
At the 70 minute mark in the second half, Barcelona's Thiago sent a beautiful curling shot past Man Utd keeper David De Gea and equalised!
GOAL!! Manchester United 1-1 Barcelona
Nani,22 Thiago,70
Six minutes later, United had enough of being second-best to Barcelona all these years so England's injury-prone prodigy Michael Owen fired home the winner after a pass from Tom Cleverley.
GOAL!!! Manchester United 2-1 Barcelona
Nani,22 Thiago,70
Owen,76
MANCHESTER UNITED WIN THEIR FIFTH U.S GAME!!!!!
It may not have been the Champions League but it was a sliver of revenge from May!
August 7 2011- Manchester United vs Manchester City
Match Type: FA Community Shield
Venue: Wembley,UK
Attendance: ~ 77,169
Manchester United won the derby-community shield match in an amazing, gutsy match showing the spirit of the Red Devils!
GOAL! Manchester City 1-0 Manchester United
38, Lescott
The goal was a bit of a shock since Manchester United had more possesion of the ball;an even bigger shock came seven minutes later on the half-hour mark when Bosnian Dzeko's power shot from 25 yards out flew past De Gea and increased City's lead.
GOAL!! Manchester City 2-0 Manchester United
38, Lescott
45, Dzeko
During the half time break, the-greatest-manager-of-all-time Sir Alex Ferguson gave United two things
A) A motivational speech for United's players to step it up a gear since they lost their last two visits to Wembley-one of them being an F.A Cup Match against City
B) Fresh talent (Phil Jones,Johnny Evans in defence, Tom Cleverley in midfield) to replace tired players (Ferdinand and Vidic)
As soon as the second half started, you could see United were re-energised and City were ailing; United began to mow down City; Ahsley Young's free-kick landed to Chris Smalling who fired home United's first goal!
GOAL!!! Manchester City 2-1 Manchester United
38, Lescott 52,Smalling
45, Dzeko
Six minutes later, passing from Wayne Rooney and Tom Cleverley assisted Nani in levelling the scores!
GOAL!!!! Manchester City 2-2 Manchester United
38, Lescott 52,Smalling
45, Dzeko 58,Nani
For the next half-an hour, City's defence stood tight and England no.1 Joe Hart had little trouble in saving any further attempts from United. As the 90th minute passed, United knew it would be penalties straight after.
Luckily, Man Utd showed their spirit and evaded a risky penalty-shoot out when Wayne Rooney cleared a City penalty and passed to Nani who scored in the 94th minute to win the match and F.A Community Shield!!!!!
GOAL!!!!! Manchester City 2-3 Manchester United
38, Lescott 52,Smalling
45, Dzeko 58,94, Nani
Manchester City had four of their players booked in the first half and commited 14 fouls (as opposed to Manchester United's 11); this aggressive playing may have given them early goals in the first half but it cost them the match as it gave Manchester United 50 minutes of skillful playing to score three goals!
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