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Boone: The Bounty Hunter
Former ECW, Impact, AAA and Lucha Underground Champion John Morrison stars as a reality TV bounty hunter who travels to Mexico to capture a drug kingpin's son and save his ailing show.
The Shaman of Sexy is involved in a lot of action sequences where he does a lot of his own stunts and shows off a lot of his parcore skills.
One of his teammates is portrayed by former UFC lightheavyweight champion and ome time TNA Wrestler Quinton "Rampage" Jackson who spends most of the film behind a desk but does also unleash a cheeky Randy Savage impression at one point.
Throughout the movie there are clips of celebrities being apprehended by Boone amongst these is Tiny Lister who previously wrestled as Zeus to promote No Holds Barred, his movie with Hulk Hogan. During the end credits Rampage and JoMo are shown apprehending former WWE tag team champion Chavo Guerrero.
Featured Wrestlers:
John Morrison as Boone
Quinton Jackson as Jackson
Chavo Guerrero Jr as himself
Tiny Lister as himself
Wrestle Rating:
3.5 out of 5 sleeper holds
A fun parody on the successful Dog: The Bounty Hunter series whilst simultaneously being its own thing. The Guru of Greatness is a great lead and is both comical and kickass in equal measure and is able to portray a self obsessed TV star perfectly.
#tna#Impact wrestling#ufc#wwe#ecw#wwf#zeus#tiny lister#john morrison#bounty hunter#reality tv#Quinton Jackson#Rampage#chavo guerrero jr#cameo#hulk hogan#no holds barred#jomo#end credits#sleeper hold#dog the bounty hunter#shaman of sexy#lightheavyweight champion#guru of greatness#3.5/5#parcore#celebrity#tag team#randy savage#impression
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Illegal Aliens
A low budget and not very subtle Charlie's Angels parody about a trio of alien shape shifters who land on Earth to be its protectors and stunt performers.
An escaped alien convict also lands on Earth with the aim of building a machine that could destroy it. This villainous maniac is portrayed by The 9th Wonder of the World Chyna.
Featured Wrestler:
Chyna as Rex
Wrestle Rating:
2 out of 5 Whorizon phones
The former WWF Intercontinental cha.pion is excellent as the comedically over the top evil mastermind but other than that this film is a dud, the jokes are unoriginal the cinematography is bizarre at times and ultimately its just not very funny.
#chyna#wwe#wwf#Intercontinental champion#ninth wonder of the world#parody#charlies angels#aliens#2/5#stunts#9th wonder of the world#shape shifters
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Agent Toby Barks (Aka Spy Dog)
A top government agent, who just happens to be a small dog with a secret identity has to rescue the woman who invented the technology that enables him to talk to humans.
Former ECW champion Tommy Dreamer stars as one of the canine agents spy team, the majority of his screen time is taken up with him giving cheesy one liners and pulling elaborate faces but he does also get into a fight late in the movie where he easily takes out a hired guard twice, once with a clothesline. The aforementioned guard is played by 3 time Ring Of Honor 6 Man Tag Team Champion Vinny Marseglia.
Featured Wrestlers:
Tommy Dreamer as Agent Hawk
Vinny Marseglia as Nicky
Wrestle Rating:
2.5 out of 5 gummy worms
A silly children's romp with a ridiculous premise but is a lot of fun and if your going to watch a talking dog film with your kids you can do a lit worse than this. It's cool to see The Innovator of Violence in such a goofy role and while is acting is incredibly over the top so is everyone else's in the movie, it is good to see him facing off against the former Kingdom member though.
#roh#6 man tag team#ecw#ecw champion#the kingdom#the innovator of Violence#spy#dog#2.5/5#clothesline#children's movie
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Fast and Furious 9
This installment of the continuing adventures of a group of street racers turned thieves turned secret agents, the gang travel across the globe to prevent terrorists collecting the components that will help them controll all of Earth's satellites.
Former WWE Champion John Cena takes a starring role as the movie's lead's estranged brother and rival.
Featured Wrestler:
John Cena as Jakob/Jake Toretto
Wrestle Rating:
2.5 out of 5 returning characters
This series has always required a lot of suspension of belief but this film really stretches that concept to its limits with some unrealistic CGI stunts, James Bond style gadgets and a sports car modified to fly in space. The Champ plays a good villain with a sympathetic enough back story to allow his character to be redeemable.
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The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special
Former WWE Champion Batista reprises his role as Drax the Destroyer in a Christmas special based on the Marvel sci-fi franchise. The hero's try to provide Star Lord with the greatest Christmas even by bringing him the man he considers Earth's greatest hero, Kevin Bacon.
Featured Wrestler:
Batista as Drax
Wrestle Rating:
5 out of 5 funny little guys
A really funny and heartwarming tale that's a fine addition to the Guardians of the Galaxy series and holiday season viewing schedules. The Animal takes a lead role in the first half and excels in a comedy role.
#marvel#wwe#wwe champion#batista#the animal#guardians of the galaxy#christmas#5/5#drax#drax the Destroyer#sci-fi#super hero#kevin bacon
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Thor: Love & Thunder
The 4th movie in the sprawling Marvel Cinematic Universe to focus on the adventures of Norse God Thor. In this movie the God of Thunder must team up with an ex partner to fight against a foe who has a God Slaying sword.
In the first act the titular hero is shown in a comedic retelling of one of his recent adventures where he has teamed up with the Guardians of the Galaxy. Amongst the ranks of the Guardians is Drax the Destroyer, who is played former WWE Champion Batista.
Featured Wrestler
Batista as Drax
Wrestle Rating:
3 out of 5 Giant screaming space goats
A different take on the hero that's a bit hit and miss in places but ultimately a quite fun movie. The Animal's appearance is wasted as he's a background character at most with the majority of the Guardians of the Galaxy's interactions revolving around their leader Star Lord.
#thor#god#norse#hero#superhero#batista#the animal#wwe#wwe champion#Guardians of the Galaxy#star lord#3/5
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Sarah Darling - Something To Do With Your Hands (Music Video)
The music video for the fourth single by country music artist Sarah Darling features her playing a woman who deliberately breaks items around her house as an excuse to invite the local handyman who is portrayed by The Phenomenal AJ styles to her home.
The former NWA, TNA and WWE Champion puts in a very cheesy performance but one that is perfect for the tone of the video.
Featured Wrestler:
AJ Styles as Mr. Handy
#Sarah Darling#aj styles#handyman#phenomenal#wwe#tna#wwe champion#tna champion#impact wrestling#music video#nwa#nwa champion
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Leatherface (1991)
The 3rd installment in the Texas Chainsaw Massacre franchise focuses on a young couple and a helpful passer-by who attract the attentions of the sadistic and cannibalistic Sawyer Family.
The titular character and face wearing figurehead of the series is played by former American Wrestling Federation (AWF) star Brute Bronson.
Featured Wrestler:
Brute Bronson as Leatherface
Wrestle Rating:
2.5 out of 5 Speak and Spells
This is arguably the most accessible film in the horror franchise with less gore, torture and general craziness than it's peers, its also quite generic and pedestrian as a result. The Iron City Savage's portrayal of the chainsaw loving goon is probably the most forgettable and as a lesser known grappler he adds little viewing incentive specifically to wrestling fans.
#texas chainsaw massacre#brute bronson#series#franchise#2/5#leatherface#mask#horror#awf#american wrestling federation#sawyer family
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Let's Be Cops
A couple of losers get the taste for being police officers after being mistaken as cops following a costume party. As part of their misadventures they stumble across a smuggling racket.
During an "undercover" mission disguised as a drug dealer one of the wannabes get involved in a fight with a rival dealer portrayed by former WWE Superstar Luther Reigns, the fight however doesn't amount to much other than a couple of haymakers.
Featured Wrestler:
Luther Reigns as Pupa's Rival
Wrestle Rating:
4 out of 5 video game developers
A funny comedy with some exciting action scenes and is a clever twist on the genre. The ex Team Angle member makes for an intimidating foe and his slow motion knockout is pretty memorable.
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Ghosts of Goldfield (aka Accursed Blood)
A group of young ghost hunters are tormented by the spirit of a young mother in search of her child when they spend the night in a haunted hotel.
WWE Hall Of Famer Rowdy Roddy Piper pulls double duty as a barman in the present day who leads them to the hotel and de-aged in historical flashbacks as the baby's father.
Featured Wrestler:
Roddy Piper as Barman/Jackson Smith
Wrestle Rating:
1.5 out of 5 Cosmos
A dull and uninspired supernatural horror movie that telegraphs the majority of its plot in the first act. The former WWF Intercontinental champion's performances are somehow equally understated and over the top at the same time and is probably the only reason to watch this otherwise forgettable movie.
#roddy piper#rowdy roddy piper#wwe#wwf#hall of fame#Intercontinental champion#horror#supernatural#ghost#spirit#ghost hunters#1.5/5
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Becky (2020)
13 year old Becky stalks a gang of escaped convicts after they invade her family getaway and kill her father in search of a hidden key.
The enforcer of the gang is played by WWF Oddity Kurrgan.
Featured Wrestler:
Kurrgan as Apex
Wrestle Rating:
4 out of 5 removed eyeballs
A modern take on the revenge movies of the 70s with some gory scenes and a strong cast. Arguably the former Truth Commission member's best acting performance as he transitions from a silent brute to a reluctant hero.
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The Monster Club (1981)
An anthology movie based around the premise of an acclaimed horror writer who is regailed with tales of Terror after being invited to a monster club by a vampire.
In the first story a conwoman agrees to marry a monster known as a shadmock in order to gain access to and steal his wealth. During their masquerade engagement party she is introduced to her fiancé's family which includes a dance with a particularly hairy uncle portrayed by Pat "Bomber" Roach.
Featured Wrestler:
Pat Roach as Great Uncle
Wrestle Rating:
3 out of 5 Weregoos
A good concept with a great cast including Vincent Price, Donald Pleasence and Britt Ecklund but the aweful masks during the club scenes will put off a lot of people. The former British Heavyweight Champion is hard to spot and doesn't get to show off any of his loveable giant persona that would go on to make him a UK household name in "Auf Wiedersehen, Pet" just a few years later.
#britt Ecklund#vincent price#donald pleasence#horror#anthology#monster#shadmock#vampire#author#weregoo#british heavyweight champion#auf wiedersehen pet#3/5#pat roach#masquerade#conwoman
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Escape From New York
In an alternate timeline where New York City has been isolated from the rest of the world and used as a dumping ground to place the worst members of society, a highly decorated marine turned bank robber is sent in to rescue a kidnapped president.
During one scene the anti-hero protagonist is pitted in a gladiatorial battle inside a battered old wrestling ring against a brute portrayed by former NWA Hall of Famer Ox Baker. The duo have a back and forth battle using spiked clubs and dustbin lids for shields.
Features Wrestler:
Ox Baker as Slag
Wrestle Rating:
4.5 out of 5 audio cassettes
An excellent action movie by acclaimed directed John Carpenter that introduced the world to infamous Snake Plissken character. Ox was a great choice for the role and displays some traditional heel mannerisms to rile up the crowd.
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Eight Legged Freaks
Former WCW Champion David Arquette stars as a man who returns to his hometown to try and save his family's failing mine only to find out that the town is being invaded by giant Spiders.
In another wrestling reference when a town meeting starts getting out of hand someone can be heard yelling "this is a town meeting not the WWF" to try and gain order.
Featured Wrestler:
David Arquette as Chris McCormick
Wrestle Rating:
3.5 out of 5 Stun guns
An absolutely ridiculous and completely over the top action comedy that pays homage to the sci-fi creature flicks of the 50s. The 3rd generation actor is well suited to the movies campy style.
#50s#scifi#david arquette wwf#wcw#wcw champion#spider#mine#3rd generation#actor#giant spiders#3.5/5#creature#stun gun#homage
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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem
A reimagining of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles story. The titular heroes face off against a group of similarly mutated creatures who are planning to mutate all other animals so to overthrow the human race.
Fellow mutant and regular Turtle foe Rocksteady is voiced by former WWE Champion John Cena, a character previously portrayed by the Celtic Warrior Seamus in 2016's Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows.
Featured Wrestler:
John Cena as Rocksteady
Wrestle Rating:
3.5 out of 5 skateboarding geckoes
A fresh take on a tiring franchise that could reinvigorate the comic book characters for a new generation of children even if the animation and character design can be quite polarizing. The Champ's portrayal of the human/rhino hybrid is fine but the character is overshadowed by some of the lesser known mutants.
#john cena#seamus#the celtic warrior#wwe#out of the shadow#turtles#teenage mutant ninja turtles#wwe champion#rocksteady#the champ#mutant#skateboarding#3.5/5
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Hidden Strike (2023)
Multiple time WWE champion John Cena stars as a former marine who teams up with a rival (played by Jackie Chan) to ensure that a group of civilians are delivered safely through a perilous wasteland.
Features Wrestler:
John Cena as Chris Van Horne
Wrestle Rating:
3 out of 5 estranged daughters
The Leader of the Cenation excellent as always with his ability to be funny without deteacting from his tough guy aura. The film however is incredibly adventurous, trying to give its 2 leads a suitable backstory and screen time, to appeal to both Chinese and English speaking audiendes and to provide an abundance of action set pieces, while it does set up the main characters well, the action sequences are so relentlessly non-stop they become numbing and it's mixture of Chinese and English language is quite clunky with lots of exposition hidden in subtitles for its English speaking audience, something people are not expecting when watching a big over the top action movie like this.
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Repossessed (1990)
A parody of The Exorcist that presents itself almost as its sequel. When a woman who had been exorcised as a child becomes repossessed a pair of bumbling priests are recruited to save her soul once again.
The final battle between good and evil is commentated on in the style of a pro wrestling match by a pair of WWE Hall Of Famers "Mean" Gene Okerlund and Jesse "The Body" Ventura .
Featured Wrestlers:
Jesse Ventura as himself
Gene Okerlund as himself
Wrestle Rating:
3.5 out of 5 guitar playing popes
A surreal spoof starring genre legends Lesley Neilsen (comedy) and Linda Blair (horror). The addition of the then WWF personalities is a good inclusion to the movie and they do not feel out of place in the slightest.
#wwe#wwf#hall of fame#jesse ventura#jesse the body ventura#gene okerlund#mean gene okerlund#parody#spoof#the exorcist#horror#comedy#lesley neilsen#linda blair#3.5/5#commentary
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