#Anti Shawn Michaels

[allelitewritings]

triple H & Shawn Michaels trying so hard to be like TK and flopping like bitches is hilarious.

[persephones-journey]

No.

NO!

Pete how dare you compare Rollins to HBK?

Shawn as a special guest ref was glorious. He couldn’t help but make the match entertaining… if only because of his tiny biker shorts.

Rollins can never compare. He’s not even the most entertaining part of the match when he’s wrestling…

[softbaymax]

the irony of the one that got away fitting shawngela and being sung by a woman named katy 💀

[rivkat]

Evil (TV)

Ok, you all were right about IWTV. Might you consider Evil? The show follows a hot Catholic priest-in-training, the hot atheist shrink to whom he is desperately attracted, and their hot lapsed Muslim tech guy as they investigate and try to prove/disprove demonic possessions. It is incredibly, delightfully unhinged. Part of it is that the show started on network TV, then moved to streaming in its second season, leading to the absolute best evolution where characters who were reasonably well-behaved start spouting "fuck" at the drop of a hat in S2, including a delightful nearly silent episode that was actually filmed while they still thought they'd be on network, so after filming they replaced the "thought dialogue" onscreen that the actor thought he was filming with a stream of "fuck, fuck, fuckity fuck," to hilarious effect. There's body horror, Catholic guilt, an amazingly toxic mother (Christine Lahti, having the time of her life), four kids who have clearly been instructed to just yammer every time they are on screen together--making them more realistic than 80% of TV kids from the get-go--examination of misogyny and anti-Blackness, critiques of modern internet culture, and the occasional Wallace Shawn. Also, the tech guy is Aasif Mandvi and the hot priest is Mike Colter (Jessica Jones/Luke Cage). And the bad guy is Michael Emerson (Harold Finch), chewing scenery like he only gets paid if he goes over the top.

Shorter rec: What if Hannibal and The X-Files had a deeply online baby? My one caveat is that this is a deeply cynical show, which feels a little like watching Cabaret: It's a sick culture and the show is not interested in fixing it, only in displaying it pinned open on a table so we can poke at the nastiest parts.

[dreaminginthedeepsouth]

Michael de Adder, Washington Post :: [Robert Scott Horton]

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Letters From An American

Tonight, just before midnight, the state of Georgia indicted former president Donald J. Trump and 18 others for multiple crimes committed in that state as they tried to steal the 2020 presidential election. A special-purpose grand jury made up of citizens in Fulton County, Georgia, examined evidence and heard from 75 witnesses in the case, and issued a report in January that recommended indictments. A regular grand jury took the final report of the special grand jury into consideration and brought an indictment.  

“Trump and the other Defendants charged in this Indictment refused to accept that Trump lost” the 2020 presidential election, the indictment reads, ”and they knowingly and willfully joined a conspiracy to unlawfully change the outcome of the election in favor of Trump. That conspiracy contained a common plan and purpose to commit two or more acts of racketeering activity in Fulton County, Georgia, elsewhere in the State of Georgia, and in other states.” 

The indictment alleges that those involved in the “criminal enterprise” “constituted a criminal organization whose members and associates engaged in various related criminal activities including, but not limited to, false statements and writings, impersonating a public officer, forgery, filing false documents, influencing witnesses, computer theft, computer trespass, computer invasion of privacy, conspiracy to defraud the state, acts involving theft, and perjury.” 

That is, while claiming to investigate voter fraud, they allegedly committed election fraud. 

And that effort has run them afoul of a number of laws, including the Georgia Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (RICO) Act, which is broader than federal anti-racketeering laws and carries a mandatory five-year prison term. 

Those charged fall into several categories. Trump allies who operated out of the White House include lawyers Rudy Giuliani (who recently conceded in a lawsuit that he lied about Georgia election workers Ruby Freeman and Shaye Moss having stuffed ballot boxes),  John Eastman, Kenneth Chesebro, Jeffrey Clark, Jenna Ellis, and Trump’s White House chief of staff Mark Meadows. 

Those operating in Georgia to push the scheme to manufacture a false slate of Trump electors to challenge the real Biden electors include lawyer Ray Stallings Smith III, who tried to sell the idea to legislators; Philadelphia political operative Michael Roman; former Georgia Republican chair David James Shafer, who led the fake elector meeting; and Shawn Micah Tresher Still, currently a state senator, who was the secretary of the fake elector meeting. 

Those trying to intimidate election worker and witness Ruby Freeman include Stephen Cliffgard Lee, a police chaplain from Illinois; Harrison William Prescott Floyd, executive director of Black Voices for Trump; and Trevian C. Kutti, a publicist for the rapper formerly known as Kanye West. 

Those allegedly stealing data from the voting systems in Coffee County, Georgia, and spreading it across the country in an attempt to find weaknesses in the systems that might have opened the way to fraud include Trump lawyer Sidney Powell; former Coffee County Republican Committee chair Cathleen Alston Latham; businessman Scott Graham Hall; and Coffee County election director Misty Hampton, also known as Emily Misty Hayes.  

The document also referred to 30 unindicted co-conspirators.

Trump has called the case against him in Georgia partisan and launched a series of attacks on Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis. Today, Willis told a reporter who asked about Trump’s accusations of partisanship: “I make decisions in this office based on the facts and the law. The law is completely nonpartisan. That's how decisions are made in every case. To date, this office has indicted, since I’ve been sitting as the district attorney, over 12,000 cases. This is the eleventh RICO indictment. We follow the same process. We look at the facts. We look at the law. And we bring charges."

The defendants have until noon on August 25 to surrender themselves to authorities.

Letters From An American

Heather Cox Richardson

[charlieconwayy]

seeing anti-gmw discourse on the tl so i thought i'd add my two cents

gmw was an egregious hell fire that squandered a once beloved sitcom's legacy and there is not a single thing in three seasons of that shitshow that made it worth producing BUT you guys need to stop acting like bmw didn't also have blatant propaganda.

cult fiction is one of the most famous episodes of the show and the entire resolution is about shawn finding god bc he's pressured into filling the "empty void" inside of him with something other than the cult......the hypocrisy was going crazy. (they also make a big point about the power of prayer in resurrection when josh is in the nicu, but this is a far less offensive example bc the matthews had already been established as being at least somewhat religious.) like there is an entire scene in CF w the matthews guilting shawn into finding god bc he needs something to fill that void.

rider strong also spoke about the show's weird holier than thou view about sex. he got into an argument with michael jacobs about not just saying cory and topanga wanted to have sex, but to discuss safe sex options for them bc it was the respoonsible thing to do. as usual, rider is right and the show consistently put corpanga in a pedestal bc they weren't having sex. like.....at least once an episode in 6-pre wedding 7 they would talk about how their relationship is so mature and how they're the perfect couple (......while cory would berate topanga for not being comfortable w all that). there is an episode where cory/topanga call shawn/angela "sluts" bc they are having pre-marital sex (the misogynoir of this is not lost on me either)

the bmw-gmw universe has always had propaganda, you guys just didn't notice it when you were kids

[kayfabebabe]

For the title fic ask game: Heavenly Creatures

“M! Thank you so much for the Ask <3 I’m sorry that it took me a minute to answer this 

The basic outline of the fic would be a reader comforting/caring for a hurt Shawn Michaels. This is set after Shawn’s back surgery and return to wrestling during the early 2000’s. ~ Below is the tiniest blurb ~

Shawn Michaels X Gender Neutral-Reader WARNINGS - Fluff. Comfort. Injuries/Medical issues.

~ ~ ~ 

“The heat will help.” 

Shawn grumbles an incoherent response into the pillow, damp hair hiding his face whilst he slowly shifts to get more comfortable. Laying flat on his stomach and dressed only in his boxers, you reposition the hot water bottle to the small of Shawn’s back. This was your new nightly routine. Trying to ease the aches that came from years of taking too many bumps and lingering injuries. The pain never completely disappeared, but it was enough for Shawn to get some sleep. 

You carefully move to sit against the headboard beside your boyfriend. A person could easily be fooled to think that Shawn was relaxed, but you could see the tension in his shoulders and how tightly he held onto the pillow beneath his head. One of your hands reaches over to tuck Shawn’s hair behind his ear before resting on the back of his shoulder and massaging the sore muscles there. A tired smile tugging at the corners of your mouth at the muffled happy sound from Shawn. You’ll never truly understand his devotion to the business; why he still chooses to risk further damage to his body by getting in the ring and wrestling. 

“You’re an angel.”

Despite your widening smile, you rolled your eyes and ignored Shawn’s affectionate words. He said similar things when you ran him a bath following a show or remembered to pack the anti-inflammatory gel for his back. Anything that you did for Shawn was always met with endless gratitude, even if the pain was making him irritable and short-tempered. 

~ 

[purplezombietumbler]

"Puss in Boots: The Last Wish" Character Playlists

Puss

Anti-Hero by Taylor Swift

Sorry by Halsey

Sabotage By Bebe Rexha

Bones By Imagine Dragons

Uma Thurman By Fall Out Boy

Applause (Purity Ring Remix) By Lady Gaga

Dance With The Devil By Katy Perry

Not Over You By Gavin DeGraw

On The Floor By Jennifer Lopez ft. Pitbull

Party Monster By The Weeknd

Death

Bad Guy By Billie Eilish

Enemy By Sam Tinnesz ft. Tommee Profitt & Beacon Light

Disturbia By Rihanna

HUMBLE By Kendrick Lamar

Dead But Pretty By IC3PEAK

Happy Face By Jagwar Twin

Wolf In Sheep's Clothing By Set It Off ft. William Beckett

The Ghost By NIVIRO

Feeling Good By Michael Bublé

Devil's Train By The Lab Rats

Perrito

Sunroof By Nicky Youre & dazy

breathin By Ariana Grande

Good Time By Owl City & Carly Rae Jepsen

Stitches By Shawn Mendes

A Place In This World By Taylor Swift

Lights By Ellie Goulding

About Damn Time By Lizzo

Be Kind By Halsey

Ooh La La By Britney Spears

Shake It Off by Taylor Swift

Kitty

Hey Mama By Nicki Minaj ft. David Guetta, Bebe Rexha, Afrojack

Confident By Demi Lovato

Feeling Good by SOFI TUKKER

Waves By Normani & 6LACK

She Wolf By Shakira

Just Call By Prince Fox & Bella Thorne

Wish You'd Stayed By The Haunt

Poison By RITA ORA

I Do By Cardi B ft. SZA

Vigilante Shit By Taylor Swift

Goldilocks

Manners By Ashnikko

Rise By Katy Perry

Dumb Blonde By Avril Lavigne ft. Nicki Minaj

Diamonds By Megan Thee Stallion & Normoni

My Family By Migos, KAROL G, Snoop Dogg & Rock Mafia

We Don't Sleep At Night By Cash Cash ft. Bim

Team By Iggy Azalea

WTF Do I Know By Miley Cyrus

I Wish By Cher Lloyd ft. T.I.

I Hope You’re Happy Now By Carly Pearce & Lee Brice

[blowflyfag]

WORLD WRESTLING FEDERATION MAGAZINE : OCTOBER 1997

all you need to know

TALES FROM THE TURNBUCKLE

WHAT’S NEXT… A DRAFT?

Since the “reunion” of the Hart Foundation this past April, a bitter rivalry between fans in the United States and Canada has developed as a result of the anti-American propaganda Bret and his family spout so freely. While Americans see the Foundation’s remarks as a slap in the face, the people of the Great White North have sided with their countrymen in declaring, “The U.S.A. is not O.K.”

At July’s Canadian Stampede Pay-Per-View and the subsequent RAW IS WAR, the following night, Calgary, Alberta, and Edmonton, Alberta, erupted in support of Bret, Owen Hart, the British Bulldog, Jim “The Anvil” Neidhart and “Loose Cannon” Brian Pillman. Their posters and painted Maple Leaf faces told a tale of a nation that was set to declare war the moment Stone Cold Steve Austin interrupted their national anthem with a steel chair orchestra of his own.

The following week on RAW IS WAR, the fans in San Antonio, Texas, told quite a different story. From the program outset, the Saddledome erupted into a frenzy when the Lone Star native–evoking visions of General Patton while the American flag sailed proudly on the giant Titantron–stood side-by-side with Shawn Michaels, Psycho Sid, the Patriot and Ken Shamrock in defense of Old Glory. That night, patriotic support nearly blew a hole in the ceiling when Austin and partner Dude Love beat Own and Davey Boy to take home the tag team gold.

Not to be outdone by their neighboring country, Canada welcomed RAW IS WAR back with open arms one week later in Halifax, Nova Scotia. On this night, the stage was theirs to try to insult as many non-American superstars as possible. The jeering grew to a deafening pitch during an interview with Shawn Michaels and a subsequent match involving the Patriot. 

At press time, the heated “rivalry” developing between Canada and the United States is in its infancy, but one must wonder: Have Federation officials unknowingly started an all-out “war” that they might not be able to stop? The answer may lie at this year’s Survivor Series, when the entire Great White North will converge on the Molson Centre in Montreal, Quebec, on November 9. If this dispute is not resolved by then, World War II may pale compared to the onslaught that could occur at the pay-per-view. 

[dalekofchaos]

Fantasy booking idea. Montreal Screwjob, but Shawn Michaels is the one who is screwed.

Imagine Vince decided Bret staying is more of a benefit and too trusting to let go to WCW and decided that Shawn Michaels is too much of a headache to deal with. Let Shawn be WCW's problem.

The match in Montreal goes the same, he is at ringside. but when Bret locks in the sharpshooter, “Ring the fucking bell!” the bell rings.

Instead of "Bret screwed Bret" "Shawn Michaels screwed Shawn Michaels, Shawn and his Kliq have been a problem for a long time and I could not wait to fire him".

Following the interview. Bret Hart calls out Vince McMahon. And shakes his hand.

Bret Hart becomes the corporate champion. He sold his soul to the devil to vanquish Shawn Michaels and his band of De-Generates.

He is the face of the WWF and did his job by protecting the place from degenerates like Shawn Michaels and top off this off with heel heat by shaking hands with the literal devil. Make Bret the Anti-Attitude thinking he's the good guy when he's actually being a prick. Then by the time Wrestlemania 14 rolls around the corner, it writes itself. The corporate champion and face of the WWF vs the anti-authoritarian toughest SOB. With Austin finally going over Bret Hart and winning the big one.

Bret goes on to feud with Austin, Rock, Undertaker, Mick Foley and Owen. WIth Bret around, Owen would not have died. He would not have allowed Owen to be put in the situation he was in and I do believe Owen would've been WWF champion with Bret's pull. And with Bret staying in WWF, I don't believe Davey Boy Smith would've died like he did in our timeline.

And Bret's career ends at Wrestlemania X8 where he has a retirement match with Kurt Angle

Meanwhile in WCW.

We can do this two ways. the realistic way or the fantasy booking way.

The realistic way is Shawn Michaels causing so much drama behind the scenes, Shawn and Hogan trying to kill each other via backstage politics to stay at the top, Goldberg breaks his back and being so drugged up with pills and he dies of an overdose.

Or fantasy booking.

Shawn Michaels joins the nWo. He becomes the special referee at Starrcade 97. Hogan takes liberties and this pisses Michaels off and he superkicks him. Sting refuses to win like this then Shawn Michaels superkicks him too.

With both men down. Shawn Michaels lays them both in the middle of the ring, pins them and begins counting. 1. 2. 3.

Shawn Michaels is the WCW champion. He screwed Hogan and Sting and the showstopper stole Starrcade 97.

The following night is when everything changes for the nWo. Hogan has the nWo surround the ring Hogan's in the ring with Michaels, but so is Hall, Nash and Syxxx. They all take out Hogan.

The lines have been drawn. nWo Hollywood vs nWo Kliq

Then at some point, Shawn brings in his equalizers. Paul Levisque and Chyna.

What nWo HBK and HHH could look like

CAW sources

1

2

3

4

nWo Hollywood vs nWo Kliq roster

nWo Hollywood

Hogan

Macho Man

Lex Luger

Scott Steiner

Curt Hennig with Miss Elizabeth

Madusa

nWo Kliq

Shawn Michaels

Paul Levisque

Chyna

Hall

Nash

Syxxx

Lot of dream matches

HBK vs Sting

HBK vs Hennig

HBK vs DDP

HBK vs Eddie Guerrero

HBK vs Macho Man(Macho's retirement match)

and most importantly Michaels ousting Bitchoff(kayfabe) and Hogan(Kayfabe and reality) from the company

Eventually, Levisque becomes the top heel of WCW with Chyna as his muscle. Levisque and CHyna taking out the Kliq.

Levisque vs Michaels becomes the top feud 0f 2000-2001

At some point Turner sends Michaels away and ends up with Levisque putting over Booker T as WCW champion.

Shawn Michaels helps WCW grow, doesn't dip in quality, but ultimately dies because of the AOL-Timer Warner deal.

Final Nitro ends with the Kliq reuniting in the ring and closing with a similar image to the Curtain Call.

Shawn Michaels leads the Invasion. The Kliq returns home.

[vifetoile]

Watching season 4 of the good place, unfortunately the high mark of the season seems to be “The Funeral to End All Funerals” and “The Answer," everything else goes downhill.

Under the cut, I vent my spleen about the Good Place's endgame. Thoughts are not in perfect order relative to show's chronology.

A major problem is that the Good Place Committee is extremely unfunny and un-compelling. 

i can't put my finger on why the good place committee, as it is written, fills me with an almost visceral contempt. like "do you get it they're too nice" "do you get it they're like US democrats" "do you get it they're spineless". the writers think they're being sooo clever. 

Across the show as a whole, the demons are funnier, but the "ensemble cast" of demons, if you will, are all rather one-dimensional. 

It might have been better had there been even one angel given some characterization and personality of her own, but no.

Speaking of characters, I felt that Shawn's character gets boiled down to wibbly eyes in "You've Changed, Man."

You know who gets perfect ends to their arcs? Mindy St. Claire and Vicky. We love to see girlbosses winning.

“Patty”

The Good Place turning your brain into mush is a decent idea but something about the execution comes off as lazy. Like the Good Place Committee, actually, now that I think of it. 

I mean, a dude from ancient Phoenicia makes a weak joke about anti-vaxxers, which raises too many questions on its own. So, the people of the Good Place can keep up with news of what's happening in the world? Wouldn't that at least impede the process of mind-mushification? Furthermore if they are SUCH mindless blobs, how do they manage to have opinions? Nooo, you had to throw out all your worldbuilding for one joke about vaccines. 

“Whenever you’re ready”

WHY does Michael Schur love to create epilogues that cross every "t" and dot every "i"? Why does he feel compelled to drag the characters through every last beat of their existence in the universe??

Tahani and Kamilah’s parents’ love fest for their girls felt a little too pat, but I DO love seeing Kamilah and Tahani being happy together. And as I've said before, Tahani’s ultimate endgame is the best of the main cast

I’m still not crazy about “Death 2.0” being presented as the ultimate solution that brings meaning to existence. 

I think a lot of my problems with the show boil down to, “the writers are a too enamored of their own cleverness.” 

Now I say all this as someone who really, deeply enjoys this show. This show deserves the fandom adulation it receives. But I really think they fumble in the last home stretch and I've tried, here, to articulate how.

[omegawhiskers]

Why I started watching WWE again

The earliest memory I have of professional wrestling is The Undertaker/Yokozuna feud. This fond memory was the catalyst to moulding my enjoyment to this form of entertainment.

Years later I began watching WWE/WWF on a full-time basis because it was aired weekend mornings. The Stone Cole Steve Austin/Vince McMahon feud hooked me. As a child, it was an awesome to see an authority type figure getting their ass kicked. Both McMahon and Austin produced classics moments in wrestling history. I bought PPV’s on VHS such as St Valentine’s Day Massacre. I must of watched that tape a couple of times a day over the next few weeks.

WWE became a part of my life. I made it my business to watch Raw and Smackdown every week; I even watched Velocity and Sunday Night Heat. I couldn't get enough! I tried to get my hands on stuff from independents and in 2004 I did some pro wrestling training. But if WWE was such an important part of my life then why did I stop watching it?

2017 wasn’t the worst year in WWE. The Chris Jericho and Kevin Owens feud was fantastic, The Hardyz returned, Kurt Angle was inducted into the Hall of Fame, The Shield reunited, and Samoa Joe made his debut. Despite all of this, a babyface Roman Reigns just couldn’t get over and Jinder Mahal was WWE Champion. I’m not even going to go into the House of Horrors match, but it was something. But it’s OK to have bad moments. They can teach you to never repeat those mistakes again…or can they?

2018 was worse. Some moments left a bad taste in my mouth such as Dean Ambrose turning heel on his fellow Shield member, Seth Rollins. This was the same night that Roman announced that he had leukemia. What the fuck was Vince thinking? The storyline was uglier than a dog’s dinner. Dean would leave the company less than a year later. WWE also went into a controversial deal with Saudi Arabia. The Saudi PPV saw Shane McMahon win WWE World Cup tournament becoming the ‘’Best in the World’’.  This is the same PPV where Shawn Michaels came out of retirement for an awful tag team bout. The worst part to 2018 was on December 17, when Vince McMahon came to the ring followed by Stephanie McMahon, HHH and Shane. Stephanie would go on to say ‘’We haven’t been doing a good for you lately.’’ She would rattle on about not listening to us, the fans. We were told that we were now the authority. This was such a surreal moment.

Months prior we got the first All In PPV that would eventually lead to the formation of All Elite Wrestling. The All In card was stacked and displayed some incredible matches that left me wanting more. I started to binge watch BTE on YouTube as well as a history The Bullet Club. I began to attend Irish wrestling shows from Over The Top Wrestling. The first shows I went to featured Will Ospreay, Gunther and Pac. Seeing new talent and the interesting ways they told stories was refreshing. Witnessing smaller promotions putting on better shows compared to a billion-dollar company creating mediocre content was shocking to me.

Appointing us - the fans - as the authority figure was a great rib by WWE as they continued to sling crap in our faces as 2019 saw The Undertaker battling Goldberg in another Saudi show that resulted embarrassing bout. You can visibly see the disappointed on Taker's face post-match. Kurt Angle would have his retirement match against Baron Corbin. Angle is on my mount Rushmore, so for his career to lead to anti-climax was a disgrace. Seth Rollins was on a babyface run and I was enjoying it, until the infamous Hell in the Cell match with The Fiend. This match should have been a decent bout, but the arena was casted in ugly red light and the finish came in form a DQ. During a live reaction broadcast WWE were putting out at the time, X-Pac said ‘’You may not ask me back for one of these but how do you get DQ’d in a Hell in a fricking Cell match.’’ I often ask myself this. Things would get worse when Kofi Kingston was squashed in seven seconds against Brock Lesner. Kofi’s six-month title reign came to an abrupt and miserable end and so did my love for WWE. At this point I felt cheated and insulted. How can I continue to watch a product that simply didn't care?

At the tail end of 2019, AEW was launched. The new promotion featured new faces, different styles of wrestling and an opportunity for talent to thrive. I gravitated towards this. I periodically watched WWE clips, but it was clear Vince was out of touch. Talent were also fired during the pandemic. It was as if Vince didn't care anymore. Remembers Erik Rowen’s spider? On top of all this, Vince's scandal was aired across the internet. During this insane time, Vinny had the balls to appear on Smackdown just to wave his ego around.

So, what's changed?

I watched night 1 of WrestleMania and I was impressed. The highlight was Rhea Ripley vs. Charlotte Flair. I liked what I saw with the Bloodline storyline. It was great to see Cody Rhodes, and a heel Dominik Mysterio intrigued me. I kept up with things and noticed consistent story telling. With Vince gone, it felt like everything was moving in a cohesive way. Yes, Vince gave us years of entertainment, but he also held on for too long and it was clear it was causing damage.

I decided to tune back into WWE full time and write about my viewing experience. If you’ve read my past posts, then you know that I still have issues with WWE, but I’ve never seen a promotion do anything perfect. I think WWE do a much better job with their women’s division and keeping storylines simple and clear, but they lack on match quality with many silly finishes. They play things safe, but that's okay. For now I'm enjoying the ride. And that's good enough.

[thephaedronachronicles]

My guess is you’re wondering who I am, well, for the most part I’m the Author of The Phaedrona Chronicles novel series. I started writing at an early age, particularly in the venue of screenwriting. I remember being heavily enthralled with the jokes in scary movie 2 and my first written work of my own devices was almost an identical riff of what I consider to be one of Shawn and Marlin Wayans’ magnum opus’, I would dabble for years, between writing poetry in my early teen years and music later on in my 20’s, but between these two significant points of my life I had begun to write down a series of ideas that had first come to me as coping mechanism to a situation that occurred while I was about 18 or 19.

I caught a friend of mine talking to my girlfriend at the time behind my back, for context we’ll call this friend Michael. Michael had been a “good” friend of mine for some time before this, I at the time considered him, another friend of mine, “Tony”, and another friend of mine, “Jack”, to be my best friends. Originally the story of The Phaedrona Chronicles was a one shot story of betrayal, Nasir, the character I wrote as an embodiment of my own personality, was to be betrayed by all four of his “brothers” at the behest of a beautiful female enemy which came to be known as Amara.

In the original story, Nasir, his friends and the world around was drawn into war due to the unnatural sway that Amara had over the four young princes, all the while pulling strings behind all of their backs to release a long contained evil.

The book sat on a flash drive until roughly 2018-2019, now nearing almost ten years old at the time that I pulled it from the depths of my mind and set back upon it with renewed vigor. My first measure of business was the utter destruction of the original story. I found it childish, juvenile and could clearly see where my broken heart had bled all over the pages. The only part that would not be completely revised would be the opening prologue, a few of the characters names, and the idea that Amara was a dangerous woman who was in fact able to pull four best friends, who happen to be the most influential men on their planet, into a scheme of her own design in an attempt to overthrow a planetary ideology and release her people back into the realm of the living. Heavy stuff, I know.

This renewed interest led me down a path that could never be closed, before long I would fall asleep thinking of scenes I would write, or brainstorming for story lines. Before long I was actively dreaming about Nasir and the world of Ehvian, it’s people’s and it’s problems. And it was out of this immersion that the story of the Lost King began to take shape.

My main issue with the main character, Nasir, was that I had never truly intended for him to be a hero, as I myself always found villains, or anti-hero’s more compelling. So initially I wrote him as an utter asshole, in my own opinion there wasn’t much likable or relatable about him. He was rich, handsome, powerful, intelligent, he almost had no flaws whatsoever, so when rewriting him I made it a point to make him extremely flawed, yet persistent. And I feel it was this that allowed me to truly connect with Nasir on a different level than I previously did.

I’m rambling, forgive me. The point of this blog is to give you a deeper insight on largely The Phaedrona Chronicles and it’s larger universe, or multiverse if you’ve been reading along. Here I plan to write bios and character details and maybe show some early edits of certain texts. I will also be adding short stories and one offs for a variety of characters. So join me as we go on a ride unlike any other, welcome to the Phaedrona Chronicles.

[junkeboxjunkie]

After the MJ biopic it's gonna be over for everyone. (just kidding)

Spotify:

Billie Jean got 1.362.527M streams yesterday. And over 1M regularly.

To summarise how impressive that is, here are some songs daily streams. The Date behind is the release date. Which could be kinda off by a few months.

Beyonce:

Texas Hold them: 982.554k daily - March 2024

Sia:

Unstoppable: 1.096.789M daily - February 2016

Sam Smith:

Stay with me: 898.327k daily- May 2014

Olivia Rodrigo:

vampire: 1.188.703M daily- September 2023

Chris Brown:

Under the Influence: 1.103.374M daily- October 2019

Nicki Minaj:

Superbass: 501.657k daily- November 2010

Shawn Mendes:

Why why why: 1.333.117M daily- August 2024

Camilla Cabello:

I luv it: 248.402k daily - June 2024

Black eyed Peas:

I gotta feeling: 915.189k - January 2009

Usher:

Yeah!: 1.148.696M daily- March 2004

Britney Spears:

Toxic: 1.320.482M daily - November 2003

Justin Timberlake:

Sexyback: 632.922k daily - September 2006

Kesha:

Tiktok: 807.280k daily- January 2010

Katy Perry

Woman's world: 357.375k daily- July 2024

Lady Gaga:

Pokerface: 1.143.445M daily- August 2008

Doja Cat:

Paint the town Red: 1.015.699M daily - September 2023

Taylor Swift:

Anti Hero: 1.005.946M daily - October 2022

Ariana Grande

7 rings: 732.047k daily - February 2019

Becky G:

Shower: 341.500k daily - April 2014

Ed Sheeran:

Shape of you: 1.069.968M daily - March 2017

Half a dollar:

In da Club: 1.009.025M daily- February 2003

P!nk:

Just give me a reason: 1.238.042M daily - September 2012

Jason Derulo:

Want to want me: 335.932k daily - May 2015

Meghan Trainor:

All about that bass: 224.839k daily - June 2014

Wow, that's amazing 🤩 I've started using Spotify a couple of days ago so I'll be adding to those numbers :) Crazy how Michael's songs are still so popular even 40+ years later that they have the same level of daily streams as some modern, streaming era songs (Can't wait to see what will happen after April 2025)

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WWE Legends: Iconic Superstars Who Shaped Wrestling History!!

The world of professional wrestling is a spectacle of athleticism, drama, and larger-than-life personalities. Over the decades, WWE has produced some of the most iconic superstars who have not only dominated the ring but have also left an indelible mark on popular culture. These legends have shaped wrestling history with their incredible performances, unforgettable rivalries, and charismatic personas. Join us as we celebrate the careers and legacies of some of the most iconic WWE superstars who have ever graced the squared circle.

Hulk Hogan: The Immortal Icon : No discussion of WWE legends is complete without mentioning Hulk Hogan. Bursting onto the scene in the early 1980s, Hogan's charisma and catchphrase, "Whatcha gonna do when Hulkamania runs wild on you?" became synonymous with professional wrestling. Hogan was the face of WWE during the Rock 'n' Wrestling Era, leading the company to new heights of popularity with his larger-than-life persona and epic matches. His bouts with the likes of Andre the Giant and Randy "Macho Man" Savage are etched in the annals of wrestling history, making Hogan an eternal icon.

The Undertaker: The Phenom : The Undertaker, with his ominous presence and supernatural gimmick, is a legend who redefined the boundaries of character work in wrestling. Debuting in 1990, The Undertaker quickly became a fan favorite with his eerie entrances, in-ring prowess, and unmatched storytelling ability. His WrestleMania winning streak, a remarkable 21-0, is a testament to his legendary status. Memorable feuds with Kane, Shawn Michaels, and Triple H have solidified The Undertaker as one of the greatest performers in WWE history. If you are a true WWE fan and you wish to purchase these wwe action figures then you can find them at action figures online india.

Stone Cold Steve Austin : The Rattlesnake : During the late 1990s, WWE experienced a boom period known as the Attitude Era, and at the forefront was "Stone Cold" Steve Austin. Austin's rebellious anti-hero persona resonated with fans, leading to an explosion in popularity. His famous "Austin 3:16" promo and the feud with WWE Chairman Vince McMahon became cultural phenomena, drawing huge ratings and turning Austin into a household name. The Texas Rattlesnake's hard-hitting style and defiant attitude have left an enduring legacy in the world of wrestling.

●       The Rock : The People's Champion : Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson is not only one of the most successful WWE superstars but also a global entertainment icon. With his unparalleled charisma, quick wit, and catchphrases like "Can you smell what The Rock is cooking?" The Rock became a cornerstone of WWE during the Attitude Era. His electrifying matches against Stone Cold Steve Austin, Triple H, and Kurt Angle are legendary. After conquering the wrestling world, The Rock transitioned to Hollywood, becoming one of the highest-grossing actors of all time, yet his impact on WWE remains profound. If you are a true WWE fan and you wish to purchase these wwe action figures then you can find them at action figures online india.

John Cena: The Cenation Leader : John Cena has been the face of WWE for over a decade, embodying the values of hustle, loyalty, and respect. Debuting in 2002, Cena's rise to the top was meteoric, capturing multiple world championships and headlining numerous WrestleManias. Known for his "Never Give Up" attitude and polarizing reactions from fans, Cena has transcended wrestling, becoming a successful actor and philanthropist. His contributions to WWE and his dedication to the sport have solidified his place as one of the greatest superstars of all time.

The legends of WWE have not only entertained millions but have also shaped the landscape of professional wrestling. From Hulk Hogan's larger-than-life persona to John Cena's unwavering dedication, these superstars have left an indelible mark on the industry. Their legacies continue to inspire new generations of wrestlers and fans alike. As we celebrate their contributions, we are reminded of the magic and excitement that WWE brings to our lives.

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Song of the Day 2/19/24

I worked a double shift at Michaels instead of my usual single, and heard the literal most @taylorswift songs I’ve ever heard at work before! They played: Cruel Summer, Long Live TV, Midnight Rain, Everything Has Changed (couldn’t tell which version but it’s usually stolen 😒), Jump Then Fall (also stolen version 🙄), Welcome to New York (couldn’t tell which version), delicate, ME!, Cornelia Street, Afterglow (so much Lover, and on a day I wore one of my Lover shirts!) immediately followed by Anti-Hero, Gorgeous immediately followed by I Knew You Were Trouble TV, Mr. Perfectly Fine, Mastermind, and finally Lover (Shawn Mendes remix). I also heard Is It Over Now? on Kiss 108 as I got home 🤩 @taylornation