Scott's Blog of Doom

http://www.toplessrobot.com/2009/06/bonus_robs_transformers_2_faqs.php

This is pretty hilarious.  Although I enjoyed Transformers for what it was – the ultimate example of bloated Michael Bay excess.  It’s like Scarface for Generation X, the biggest example of every comic book movie cliche inflated to epic proportions.  And it’s not like it’s taking itself seriously the whole time, as it’s pretty light-hearted for such a loud trainwreck.  I don’t think it’s gonna hold up on DVD, but for an obnoxious movie theatre experience, I doubt it’ll be topped. 

Hey Scott,
In light of Hogan's latest looney rant, what kind of impact (pun not intended) do you think The Rock would have on TNA if they threw a shit load of money at him to come in and work for 3-6 months.  Obviously this is never going to happen; but I thought I might make a fun topic on the blog.
Here are the goblin's comments (copy/pasted from 411):
Hogan says TNA is one big name away from catching WWE...
The Southtown Star has an interview up with Hulk Hogan. Highlights are below.
On TNA: "I watch both products. (TNA's) like the little engine that could. Everybody thought they wouldn't be around for long, and they've been chugging along for seven years. They gain momentum every week. They seem to be real fresh. When a lot of guys go over to that side of the fence, they seem to get a spring in their step."
On WWE: "Vince is the constant. He's the standard of excellence. I just love watching his show because you never know what he is going to do. Plus, the production -- you can't even touch his production. It's so dialed-in. It's amazing just to see how they put the pieces together."
On TNA's future: "If you look at history, everyone says, 'History repeats itself.' With all of the choices in the universe of entertainment, I look at the big package and look at the big picture from 40,000 feet. I see history repeating itself. I see TNA getting strong. I see Vince McMahon being impeccable except for a few little holes in the boat. TNA is lacking that one momentum-shifting move, that one big name that would even the playing field, the brand (that is) just as powerful as the WWE brand. (TNA's) lacking the big piece of the puzzle. It wouldn't matter who did what in the past. It will be a totally even playing field. You never know."

 

It’s true, you never know.  I think their product is ridiculous bullshit and you couldn’t pay me to watch, but they’ve gone from losing millions to actually making money and breaking a 1.1 rating on Spike on a regular basis, so who knows? 

Rock’s not coming back, though.  There’s not enough money to make it worth his while and he’s far bigger than either promotion now. 

Anyone watching the "Top 100 Fights” series on Spike?  Really awesome stuff and it’s got me very pumped for UFC 100 on Saturday.  It’s a tad political to say the least, but it just makes it all the better when Dana White completely BURIES Tito Ortiz when introducing his fights (and they only show the fights he loses, of course).  And it’s mainly a Couture lovefest, of course, but he’s probably the best UFC fighter of all-time, so why not?  The politics probably mean that my all-time favorite fight, Frank Shamrock v. Tito Ortiz, won’t make the list, and neither will the Ken Shamrock v. Tito Ortiz one either.  But the list has been excellent otherwise, with a good mix of newer and older stuff and even respect paid to the freakshow early days with Royce Gracie and Tank Abbot. 

Question is, is there any serious contender to #1 other than Griffin v. Bonnar?  Guess we’ll find out tomorrow night.