WWE Elimination Chamber 2011

Since I started with the news let me continue with more… Sports news. Though many don't consider Pro Wrestling as a sport. It's Entertainment.

The WWE Elimination Chamber Pay Per View happened last 20th of February 2011. This event is part of the Road to Wrestlemania. Below are the results and highlights of this event:

- Alberto Del Rio vs. Kofi Kingston - Alberto Del Rio wins by submission

- Smack Down Elimination Chamber for World Heavyweight Championship - Participants are Kane, Drew McIntyre, Wade Barrett, Big Show, Rey Mystrio, and Edge. Big Show eliminated Wade Barrett. Kane eliminated Big Show. Kane eliminated Drew McIntyre. Edge eliminated Kane. Last two participants were Rey Mysterio and Edge. Edge gives Rey Mysterio a spear in mid-air. Thus, winning the elimination chamber match and retaining the World Heavyweight Championship.

After the match, Alberto Del Rio did a number on Edge but Christian came in to the rescue and beat down Alberto Del Rio. As retribution for himself, Edge delivered a spear to Alberto Del Rio.

- Santino Marella & Vladimir Koslov vs. Heath Slater & Justin Gabriel for WWE Tag Team Championship - Heath & Justin win via pin fall as new Champions

- The Miz vs. Jerry The King Lawler for WWE Championship - The Miz wins via pin fall retaining the WWE Championship.

- RAW Elimination Chamber - Participants are Randy Orton, John Morrison, CM Punk, John Cena, King Sheamus, and R-Truth. The initial elimination of CM Punk was revoked by the anonymous RAW General Manager. CM Punk is then reinstated in the match. King Sheamus eliminates R-Truth. CM Punk eliminates Randy Orton. John Morrison eliminates King Sheamus. CM Punk eliminates John Morrison. The last two participants were John Cena and CM Punk. John Cena wins via pin fall after delivering the Attitude Adjustment to CM Punk on the steel floor for the #1 contender slot for WWE Championship.

WWE Elimination Chamber also featured the introduction of Trish Stratus as a trainer on WWE's Tough Enough. Also, the re-hiring of Kely Kely to Smack Down.

EDSA at 25 and Prescription Condoms

Today, the people of the Philippines celebrate the 25th Anniversary of the EDSA People Power revolution. Twenty five years ago today, the Marcos regime was overthrown ushering in the age of democracy for the Filipino.

Being on night shift, I got off work at six this morning. When I arrived at my usual bus stop, most of EDSA-Ortigas has already been closed off. That, of course, includes my usual bus stop. That means that the preparations have started the night before.

Come afternoon (of course I was asleep most of the day), on my way to work, I was able to see at least what was left of EDSA-Ortigas after the morning activities. The same sections were still closed off from traffic. There are still quite a number of people around the ESDA Shrine and most of them were wearing yellow. I guess the celebration would continue well into the night until the day is over.

One thing is for sure. Tomorrow morning, the street cleaners will have a very busy day. There are going to be tons of garbage and refuse left along that section of EDSA.

On a lighter note.

Those who are against the Reproductive Health Bill, you may rejoice. There is a new Barangay Ordinance being enforced at Ayala, Alabang. The ordinance states that, one may not purchase a condom from any establishment without a prescription from a licensed physician. The aim of this ordinance is to stop the use of contraceptives or to limit its use.

Of course, this is just a Barangay Ordinance. So if you are from Ayala, Alabang, you can just go to Festival Mall and get your condom since it's out of the barangay's jurisdiction.

Yes, people. Sometimes I do a little news, too.

Bloody Movies

Two movies are up for review and their commonality: revenge, killing, and a lot of spattering blood.

First up we have, The Warrior's Way. This movie stars Jang Dong Gun (he's also the guy from The Promise), Kate Bosworth, and Geoffrey Rush (Captain Barbossa). You'd think that the main character would be from Japan but, no. Story. About the greatest swordsman in the whole world and his refusal to kill the last of his enemy's kind, a very cute baby (kawaii!). It's a three-group fight; people from a circus town against the Colonel's gun-armed posse against a guild of assassins from the orient. Spoiler Alert! The circus people win. Yay! There's revenge tossed in there, too. Visuals. Pretty good visuals. Could be a good 3D movie but I think they didn't make it to be one. Gotta love the sword fights. Very quick. Its cinematography reminds me of the Japanese films Goemon and Casshern (live-action movie). Recommendations. Action aplenty. I'd recommend it to an anyone who loves great action.

Tomato Rating: Six tomatoes.

Next up is, Faster. This movie stars Dwayne Johnson (a.k.a. The Rock), Oliver Jackson-Cohen, and Billy Bob Thornton (in case you didn't know, he's Jolie's ex). Story. The Driver (Johnson) is out for revenge. Killing those who had anything to do with his brother's death. With the tag line, 'Justice is Swift, Revenge is Faster," he does the job in 1, 2, … 5 days after his release from prison. All kills are in-your-face, up-close-and-personal. Reminds me of the movie Taken (stars Liam Neeson). Visuals. Typical of your American action movie with very little slow-motion effects. Recommendations. Action fans, go see it. The Rock fans, go see it. Billy Bob fans, yeah, see it.

Tomato Rating: Six tomatoes.

There you go. Two movies filled with action, killing, and blood. Enjoy the spatter.

Fantastic Four #587

I just finished reading Fantastic Four issue #587. I read it for one reason, the death of Johnny Storm a.k.a. The Human Torch. Yes, this is where the Human Torch, made his (as the comic book says) last stand against a horde of invading bugs. What can I say. I'm a sucker for big comic book events, Legion Quest (the death of Xavier), the Onslaught saga, Civil War, Secret Invasion, etc. (Sorry Batman and Superman, I'm not much of a DC fan.)

I was expecting an all-out, going-out-with-a-bang end for Johnny since he can go supernova. In fact, why didn't he go supernova? He would have taken out a whole lot of those invading bugs. Anyway, seeing Ben Grimm shed a tear for old Johnny was the touchy part. I guess seeing Johnny getting swarmed-in was too much. I say The Human Torch deserved a more fitting last stand than being overrun by bugs. They should have killed off some ordinary bystander. That way, the ordinary bystander would have become a hero in his own way. I mean come on. The task is basically just flicking a switch that happens to be on the other side of the shield.

In conclusion, Johnny Storm's death came short to a super-hero death. But then again, there were many super-hero deaths in the Secret Invasion saga that most of them are just whimpers.

On another note, I hear Spider-Man's joining the Four. He was once a member of The New Fantastic Four together with Ghost Rider, Hulk, and Wolverine. Nuff said.