Scott Fishman, Author at Channel Guide Magazine

Interview: Ken Anderson talks TNA — “We have some of the best wrestlers in the world”

May 7, 2015 Scott Fishman Comments Off

From the time TNA Impact Wrestling star Ken Anderson was a little kid, he wanted to become an actor. This sort of evolved into other forms of entertainment. Inspiration for his current career path came in his early 20s when he became an avid pro wrestling fan. “I was sort of ticked off at myself that I missed so much over the years,” says Anderson, who will face Ethan Carter III in fan voted stipulation of falls count anywhere or arm wrestling challenge on Impact Wrestling 9 p.m. ET Friday, on Destination America. “I went back and watched as much as […]

Review: E:60 Pictures’ “WWE Behind the Curtain”

May 6, 2015 Scott Fishman Comments Off

Viewers were given an unprecedented look at sports entertainment with E: 60 Pictures “WWE Behind the Curtain” on ESPN. Cameras were given access to production meetings, backstage, in the ring and into the lives of the men and women who portray these larger-than-life characters. Featured in the documentary are superstars Adam Rose (Ray Leppan), Corey Graves (Matthew Polinsky) and Xavier Woods (Austin Watson). These men have come from various backgrounds, but share the same dream of making it in WWE. The starting point for each of their journey is at the company’s developmental brand NXT and the state-of-the-art Performance Center […]

WWE Monday Night Raw results 5/4/15: Dean Ambrose is last man standing

May 5, 2015 Scott Fishman 1

It was a night of surprises and great matches on this week’s “Monday Night Raw” on USA Network from Montreal. Dean Ambrose was the last man standing at the close of the event. The “Lunatic Fringe” won his way into the WWE world championship match at Payback on May 17 by defeating Seth Rollins. He joins Roman Reigns, Randy Orton and Rollins to make it a fatal 4-way. This means every member of The Shield is now in the title hunt. Rollins and Ambrose delivered one of the best television matches in some time. The two talented performers stole the […]

TNA Impact’s “EC3” Ethan Carter III: “I look at life as WWHD — What Would Jon Hamm Do?”

April 30, 2015 Scott Fishman Comments Off

TNA Impact Wrestling’s Ethan Carter III recalls running for “Class Representative at Large” in high school because the youngster wanted to write a great speech, but have none of the responsibility. The astute member of the student body’s platform was promising more snow days. Even though he failed to deliver weather-wise, EC3 won the election. Years later, Carter unveiled his “EC3 for Champ” campaign during a recent edition of Impact Wrestling on Destination America. “I’ve had an impeccable track record since coming into TNA,” he says. “No besmirches on my win-loss record, but I have yet to receive a title shot. I […]

WWE Monday Night Raw Results: Rollins’ ‘Extreme Rules’ success proves short-lived

April 28, 2015 Scott Fishman Comments Off

Seth Rollins successfully defended the WWE world championship against Randy Orton in a cage match at Extreme Rules, but had no time to celebrate. Fans voted via the WWE App during Monday Night Raw this week for the title holder to face Roman Reigns and Orton in a triple threat match at the next big event, Payback, on May 17. This came after Orton and Reigns defeated Rollins and Kane in the main event of the show, Rollins fell to the RKO and was compared to Catwoman and Justin Bieber. Suffice to say, it was not a good night for the […]

Randy Orton on the hunt for Seth Rollins and WWE gold at ‘Extreme Rules’

April 24, 2015 Scott Fishman Comments Off

With Extreme Rules on the horizon, this week’s edition of WWE Raw set the stage for the event, airing live on WWE Network and Pay-Per-View. In the main event, WWE World Champion Seth Rollins will defend the gold against Randy Orton inside a steel cage. This is a rematch from WrestleMania, which saw the greatest RKO out of nowhere of all time. Stipulations include the RKO, Orton’s exciting finisher, being banned and Kane serving as the guardian of the gate to prevent outside interference. Maybe the “Big Red Machine” should get some tips from WWE alum Dave Bautista on the task, […]