Scott Fishman, Author at StayTuned Magazine

WWE’s Dean Ambrose talks acting debut in “12 Rounds 3: Lockdown”

September 7, 2015 Scott Fishman

WWE superstar Dean Ambrose makes the leap from the pro wrestling ring to the movie screen in “12 Rounds 3: Lockdown.” The popular fan favorite transitions from the “Lunatic Fringe” he is known for to John Shaw, a detective who returns to active duty after the death of his partner. When he uncovers evidence linking his fellow officers to a murder, they frame him for a homicide he didn’t commit. That’s when the fun begins with Shaw trapped in his own precinct, on a mission to expose the dirty cops and clear his name. The WWE Studios/Lionsgate action thriller is […]

TNA knockout Gail Kim talks women’s wrestling boom and finding success in it

September 2, 2015 Scott Fishman

When you think of women’s pro wrestling, TNA knockout Gail Kim has been consistently one of the best to lace up the boots. Whether it’s Impact Wrestling on Wednesday nights, live events or pay-per-views the Canadian strives to steal the show. The former WWE diva’s success within the business over 15 years can be traced to her in-ring aptitude and want to evolve. Fans have likened her new onscreen persona to female heroines or something right out of Mortal Kombat. “We were talking about this for a couple of years, to be honest,” Kim explained. “It has always been the […]

Total Divas Season 4 Episode 9: Clash of the Divas

September 2, 2015 Scott Fishman

Paige has an interest in motorcycles and acts on it during Total Divas this week. She goes all “Sons of Anarchy” with Rosa and Alicia as the trio gets riding lessons. Things start okay until Paige crashes and burns. It reminds her of a past car accident. Mark Carrano, talent relations head, gets wind of what happened and gives Paige the dad speech. He tells her to remember she is a WWE diva and to be careful on her days off. Basically, make smart choices. Paige is also given the task of training Ariane. Things get heated at the WWE […]

The Whispers Season 1 Episode 13 Recap: Game Over

August 31, 2015 Scott Fishman

The news is out to the masses, Drill’s intentions are revealed and his friends pay a visit to fulfill their mission on The Whispers season one finale. Drill took the president’s daughter Cassandra to give a signal, which was received. Claire questions Drill, who basically tells her she is dumb and has been given answers all along. He does give good tips when it comes to raising a child. He says if parents paid more attention to their kids it wouldn’t have been so easy to corrupt them, as they are left alone with technology to babysit them. Drill tells […]

Josh, Sara Lee, Amanda and ZZ reflect on their time on WWE Tough Enough

August 26, 2015 Scott Fishman

Imagine starting a new job from scratch and having cameras following your every move with viewers dictating whether you stay or go. This is exactly what the contestants of the WWE Tough Enough reality show competition had to deal with the last 10 weeks. Sara Lee, Amanda Saccomanno, Zamariah “ZZ” Loupe and Josh Bredl survived eliminations, harsh critiques, physically draining challenges and training sessions to emerge the four finalists. This week it was Sara and Josh who were named Tough Enough with fans voting them as their picks to receive the $250,000 WWE contracts. Paul “Triple H” Levesque, executive vice […]

WWE Total Divas Season 4 Episode 8: It’s a Beautiful Life

August 26, 2015 Scott Fishman

This week’s WWE Total Divas follows the exploits of Natalya, the Bella Twins and Paige. Nattie reveals her contract is coming up and gets the feeling WWE wants to transition her into another role in the company in favor of new girls. Nattie takes it as them wanting to put her out the division because she hasn’t been wrestling much. She is becoming self-conscious of her age. Natalya tries to be hip to the times by using what she thinks is current terminology and changes her wardrobe to appear younger. Natalya hits “Brie Mode” during a night of drinking with […]

The Whispers Season 1 Episode 12 Recap: Traveler in the Dark

August 24, 2015 Scott Fishman

What child did Drill inhabit? Was it Minx? These are the central questions surrounding the last episode before the season finale of The Whispers. We start with a nice daddy-daughter flashback with Wes and Minx, who wakes up after having a nightmare. Wes consoles her with a lullaby. Back to reality and Minx is the prime suspect as Drill’s human vessel. Claire questions her in the room she is kept. Minx says Claire wants her to be Drill because then she gets everything she wants. You can’t fault Minx for not liking Claire. I mean I’d feel the same way […]

Sara Lee and ZZ talk WWE Tough Enough finals

August 23, 2015 Scott Fishman

Four remain on Tough Enough with two receiving $250,000 WWE contracts live 8 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 25. Sara Lee and Zamariah “ZZ” Loupe hope it will be them. The fan favorites have survived because they have resonated with audiences. Their groundswell of support has grown, despite not progressing as quickly as the rest of the field. Where they lack in physical areas they have made up for in personality. Sara and ZZ joined their fellow remaining cast members Josh Bredl and Amanda Saccomanno in New York City for the SummerSlam week festivities. Among the activities was interacting with Make-A-Wish kids and […]

Tanner talks about being a fighter and his time on WWE Tough Enough

August 19, 2015 Scott Fishman

Tanner Saraceno takes pride in being a fighter in every facet of his life. That’s why the latest contestant to go on the WWE Tough Enough reality show isn’t deterred. The 24-year-old MMA athlete out of Boiling Springs, S.C. is down, but not for the count. “It’s definitely frustrating with the hard work I put in,” he said. “I was 185 pounds, and I was at my fighting weight. When I started I realized I’m probably too small for cameras, so I started working immediately by putting some size on me. I wanted to be able to perform with bigger […]

WWE Total Divas Season 4 Episode 7: No Holds Barre

August 19, 2015 Scott Fishman

Eva Marie continues her in-ring evolution with trainer Brian Kendrick on Total Divas and contemplates a finishing move. She studies footage trying to decide what it should be. Her husband Jonathan has concerns she is trying to rush into risky and complicated moves that she isn’t ready for and could be dangerous. Alicia Fox has been watching Eva’s videos on social media. She has concerns that she is working with Kendrick, a man, and not the girls. There is somewhat of a difference. She doesn’t understand why after two years Eva wants to focus on working on her work in […]