Scott Fishman, Author at StayTuned Magazine

Ring of Honor’s Matt Sydal: It’s a fun time to be a pro wrestler and fan

July 18, 2016 Scott Fishman

Since exiting WWE, Matt Sydal says his love for pro wrestling has grown even stronger. There was a reason why he added the “Reborn” to his name. The 33-year-old has enjoyed competing around the world. Through his travels, the New Japan Pro Wrestling and Ring of Honor star is getting a bird’s-eye view to the present and future of the business. “What is exciting is seeing the energy building on the grassroots level,” he said, coming off a recent trip to England for Revolution Pro Wrestling and 4 Front Wrestling. “I can really feel the upswing of wrestling. I can feel it when […]

Paul “Triple H” Levesque on NXT success and its inclusion in “WWE 2K17”

July 14, 2016 Scott Fishman

There is no doubt NXT has become a global phenomenon within pro wrestling, and a brand all its own for WWE. Now it takes another step in its exponential growth with its inclusion in “WWE 2K17,” scheduled for worldwide release on video game consoles Oct. 11. 2K has created an NXT Edition of the game that is limited to 50,000 copies. This will include a copy of the game, exclusive premium packaging, as well as an Enhancement Pack that will give you 50 percent more points in NXT MyCareer and complete with playable characters Shinsuke Nakamura, Nia Jax and Apollo Crews. […]

5 Questions With Rob Corddry Of Ballers, Children’s Hospital

July 14, 2016 Scott Fishman

“You’re no one until you have enemies” is the tagline for Season 2 of HBO’s Ballers, which debuts Sunday. And this time, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson’s Spencer Strasmore and Rob Corddry’s Joe Krutel have a big one to deal with in the form of Andre, played by veteran actor Andy Garcia. “He plays the biggest sports financial manager in Miami,” explains Corddry. “Spencer has a personal beef with him and wants to take him down. That’s basically the arc of the whole season. [But] I always had an admiration for this guy, no matter how sleazy he is. It becomes […]

Johnny Mundo on Lucha Underground Season 2, Ultima Lucha Dos

July 7, 2016 Scott Fishman

From entrance to in-ring style, Johnny Mundo is the very definition of flash on Lucha Underground. And during season two of the series the performer found a perfect female counterpart in Taya. The duo has complimented each other quite well, feather boots and all. “It’s been fun to collaborate with someone who has this ability to roll with the punches and improve and go with the flow. She is amazing,” Mundo said, leading up to Lucha Underground’s Ultima Lucha Dos 8 p.m. Wednesdays on El Rey Network. “It’s fun to work with her. We crack up the whole time and […]

Ballers on HBO: Rob Corddry talks Season 2!

July 1, 2016 Scott Fishman

“You’re no one until you have enemies” is the tagline for Season 2 of HBO’s Ballers. And this time, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson’s Spencer Strasmore and Rob Corddry’s Joe Krutel have a big one to deal with in the form of Andre, played by veteran actor Andy Garcia. “He plays the biggest sports financial manager in Miami,” Corddry explains. “Spencer has a personal beef with him and wants to take him down. That’s basically the arc of the whole season. [But] I always had an admiration for this guy, no matter how sleazy he is. It becomes a huge thing. […]

Bill Goldberg on making movies and being part of WWE 2K17

June 30, 2016 Scott Fishman

Bill Goldberg adds co-executive producer to his diverse resume in the sports and entertainment business with the upcoming action film Bauer. The project is a follow-up to Check Point, in which the pro-wrestling superstar reprises the role of T.J. Bauer. The veteran solider is recruited to head a new black ops organization for the government, as well as save his daughter from a new threat. With the premise for each of the films exploring the idea of terrorist “Sleeper Cells” within the United States, it’s frighteningly similar to what is going on today. “Whether it’s San Bernardino or Orlando or in Wilmington, North […]

Paul Heyman reveals Brock Lesnar will grace the cover of WWE 2K17 and more

June 27, 2016 Scott Fishman

When it comes to WWE, Paul Heyman’s reputation for salesmanship and promotion is unparalleled on the microphone. So who better for 2K Sports to enlist to make a big announcement for its upcoming WWE 2K17 video game. The advocate for Brock Lesnar revealed during his State of the Union for Suplex City media call that the Beast Incarnate will be the cover superstar for the release, out Oct. 11 for PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 3, as well as Xbox One and Xbox 360. “Brock Lesnar continues his dominance of global headlines and remains the only athlete that can walk between […]

Trish Stratus on acting, Gridlocked and the evolution of women’s wrestling in WWE

June 24, 2016 Scott Fishman

Since retiring from WWE almost 10 years ago, Trish Stratus has found new ways to kick butt within the entertainment industry. The latest addition to her acting resume is Gridlocked, an action-thriller out now on DVD and Blu-ray. The role sees the multi-time WWE women’s champion play Gina, a member of a team of law enforcement agents who must work to secure a police training facility under attack by mercenaries. The big budget flick gave her the opportunity to work alongside Hollywood heavyweights like Danny Glover and Prison Break‘s Dominic Purcell. Stratus, who made her feature debut in Bounty Hunters (Bail Enforcers), came in well prepared for the physical […]

Ring of Honor star Adam Cole on battling pneumonia, Bullet Club and Best in the World

June 17, 2016 Scott Fishman

Ring of Honor star Adam Cole recently battled one his fiercest opponents. And it wasn’t in the squared circle. The 26-year-old was forced to pull out of ROH events after suffering being hospitalized for pneumonia. Days before his diagnosis, Cole recalls feeling like he was starting to get allergies. Then a high fever developed where he slept most of a 36-hour period. “Like a dummy, I didn’t go to the doctor figuring I would feel better by the weekend,” he said. Friday rolled around, and not only did his fever come back, but mucus started coming out of his eyes. […]

American Grit Season Finale Recap: Tired Out; Over the Falls

June 10, 2016 Scott Fishman

“All we ask is all you got.” It’s what John Cena, American Grit host and executive producer, has expected from the competitors of the Fox show. What started with 16 participants headed up by four Cadre ended with Team Noah’s Claire and Mark taking home a combined half a million dollars. The fisherman and the lumberjack outlasted the rest of the finalists in the last Endurance challenge, which saw them holding a knotted rope on a platform for more than an hour. Claire’s win is even more impressive knowing she worked with a hamstring injury. The $250,000 will come in hand […]