Scott Fishman, Author at StayTuned Magazine

WWE Champion AJ Styles on His Phenomenal Year

October 21, 2016 Scott Fishman

AJ Styles is like that actor who honed his craft, finally landed a dream role after almost two decades and won an Academy Award for his efforts. In WWE, the Oscar equivalent is the WWE World championship, which the 39-year-old acquired in less than a year while working for the company. It’s been a phenomenal 2016 for the SmackDown Live performer. “Who would have thought within a couple of months of being in WWE that I would be wrestling in the main event for the WWE World Championship and be the WWE World Champion,” Styles said during a media call to promote the […]

Bayley talks “WWE 2K17” and seeing dreams come true on Monday Night Raw

October 12, 2016 Scott Fishman

There was a time when WWE star Bayley was your everyday fan playing WWE video games with her brother. Fast-forward years later and she is now an actual superstar who is among the 135 playable characters in the recently released “WWE 2K17.” It’s a surreal experience for the 27-year-old. “I played all the WWE games as a kid,” she said. “I made my dad buy me all the “SmackDown vs. Raw” ones. One of the first games I played was “WCW Thunder.” So I would play as [Bill] Goldberg and Macho Man. Now Goldberg is in there again and Macho […]

Natalya talks WWE ‘More than Pink’ Breast Cancer Initiative, SmackDown Live and Total Divas

October 6, 2016 Scott Fishman

Pink is more than a color for WWE superstar Natalya. To her, it represents empowerment and family. The same could be said for those impacted by breast cancer. October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and WWE is continuing its partnership with Susan G. Komen for the fifth year in a row. Natalya is proud to actively champion this initiative, which encourages fans to take action in the fight against breast cancer through Komen’s More than Pink movement. The cause hits close to home for the third-generation performer, as her grandmother passed away from breast cancer at the age of 65. “I wish […]

Total Bellas: Wrestling’s Superstar Twins Nikki and Brie on E!

September 30, 2016 Scott Fishman

The Bella Twins’ popularity has reached new heights with the success of the WWE reality series Total Divas. So much, in fact, that E! green-lit a spinoff appropriately titled Total Bellas, which debuts Oct. 5, 8pm ET/7pm CT. The show, shot over the course of a month, sees Brie and husband Daniel Bryan staying under one roof in Tampa with Nikki and her longtime love John Cena. Why do the show & who is in it? “Brie and I were transitioning into a different point in our life, which is why we thought we should do this spinoff,” says Nikki. […]

Interview: Ring of Honor tag champion Frankie Kazarian ahead of All-Star Extravaganza

September 29, 2016 Scott Fishman

Even after 18 years, Frankie Kazarian remains successful as one-half of the current Ring of Honor tag team champions. He and Christopher Daniels continue to compete at a high level against talent from all over the world. The duo, known collectively as The Addiction, is gearing up to defend their titles against the Young Bucks and the Motor City Machine Guns in Ladder War Friday, September 30 at 9/8CT during All-Star Extravaganza VIII on pay-per-view. Kazarian took time out before this unique match for a little Q&A. Do you remember the moment you and Christopher Daniels became friends? We became […]

From WWE to TNA: Aron Rex is Bound for Glory

September 26, 2016 Scott Fishman

Aron Rex — the man formally known as Damien Sandow and born Aaron Steven Haddad — was done with pro wrestling after his WWE release earlier this year. He planned to do a couple of appearances as a way to thank the fans who had supported him over the years. Since the audience played a pivotal role in the opportunities he was given in WWE, he felt like he owed them. Then John Gaburick, TNA Impact Wrestling vice president of creative and talent relations, reached out and the seeds for the arrival of Aron Rex were planted. Sandow went down for a visit […]

Sheamus on Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and finding new life in WWE

September 19, 2016 Scott Fishman

It takes more than the luck of the Irish to maintain success in WWE. Sheamus’ longevity is proof of that. Hollywood has even taken note of the multi-time heavyweight champion’s unique look and presence. I mean, it’s not every day you run into a 6-foot-4, 267-pound athlete with piercings, a true Irishman’s (his real name: Stephen Farrelly) red hair and pale complexion, and endearing personality. The Celtic Warrior brings all these attributes to his major motion picture debut in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows as Rocksteady. “It was a big deal for me. It was a huge deal […]

NXT champion Shinsuke Nakamura on captivating the WWE Universe

September 12, 2016 Scott Fishman

No matter what country or language spoken, pro wrestling is proven to be a universal form of entertainment. A recent example of that is the immediate popularity of NXT champion Shinsuke Nakamura. The unique Japanese WWE superstar brings a unique mix of showmanship and in-ring ability that has resonated with fans. It also doesn’t hurt the “King of Strong Style” walks to the ring with one of the best entrance themes in recent memory. Despite being a relatively recent addition to WWE, the 36-year-old achieved legendary status over the course of 14 years in New Japan Pro Wrestling. The veteran won […]

The Usos see bright future for tag teams on WWE SmackDown Live

September 9, 2016 Scott Fishman

The brand extension brought excitement within WWE for not only fans, but the superstars themselves. Many are looking forward to a fresh start. Compared to Raw, SmackDown in particular is in a unique position transitioning to Tuesdays live on USA Network and essentially starting from scratch when it comes to two of its divisions. This Sunday at Backlash will see the crowning of the first-ever SmackDown women’s and tag team champions of this new era. The Usos are one of three teams looking to walk out with gold. Jimmy and Jey, regular fan favorites, have recently showed a more villainous […]

WWE Rivals: Sasha Banks and Charlotte on Taking Women’s Wrestling to a New Level

September 7, 2016 Scott Fishman

Sasha Banks and Charlotte have captivated WWE fans with their heated feud and string of competitive matches. From partners in NXT to longtime rivals on the main roster, the two have played an important part of this women’s wrestling renaissance. Despite their differences, they share a deep passion for their profession and putting female talent at the forefront of WWE for many years to come. Banks and Charlotte have a deep-rooted history in a similar way as Trish Stratus and Lita. It’s been a remarkable 2016 for one-half of the celebrated Four Horsewomen. A milestone for Banks was winning the […]