Michael Weyer

Chicago

Freelance Writer at Valnet Inc.

Articles

You Would Tap Out Instantly If You Suffered These Pro Wrestling Submissions

1 week ago | thesportster.com | Michael Weyer

Wrestling has long maintained the illusion that blows in the ring hurt when they're not that painful. It's always about making things look dangerous when they're actually safer, including submission moves. For a long time, submission moves were designed to seem amazingly painful but not too bad with the person being put in them selling the agony of a leglock or bearhug. Just like any wrestling hold, there is a chance of things going wrong so a good submission move has to strike the right balance.
These Moves Should Have Never Been WWE Finishers

2 weeks ago | thesportster.com | Byron Saxton |Michael Weyer

In WWE, a great finisher is often key to someone getting over well. Sometimes, an otherwise weak finisher can still become popular due to who's doing it. A leg drop shouldn't be a devastating move, but Hulk Hogan made it look like it was. John Cena can make the Attitude Adjustment seem stronger with the right opponent and circumstances. The right worker can make even lame finishers seem good.
10 Harry Potter spinoff shows we'd rather see than a remake

2 weeks ago | flipboard.com | Michael Weyer

8 hours agoA woman says her stepdaughter has started calling her “mom” — and she’s afraid the teen’s mother will be furious. The woman explains her dilemma in the “Am I Being Unreasonable?” forum on the U.K.-based community site Mumsnet.com, a place where women can go to seek input and advice from other women. …
10 Harry Potter spinoff shows we'd rather see than a remake

2 weeks ago | winteriscoming.net | Michael Weyer

HBO is intent on making a new Harry Potter TV show. But rather than a remake, fans would love to see these spinoff ideas brought to the screen!As we get set for a new Harry Potter TV show based on J.K. Rowling's original book series, the question is: Is HBO missing the boat doing a remake when there are so many Potter spinoffs that could be made? Right now, the build is continuing for HBO's new adaptation of the Harry Potter series.
The Rings of Power season 3 scores exciting filming update and new cast members

2 weeks ago | showsnob.com | Michael Weyer

The Rings of Power just made a big update for season 3 both on the filming location and three new cast members joining the upcoming season. The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power just got a big piece of filming news, as well as some top new cast members joining for season 3!Prime Video fans may be mourning the cancellation of The Wheel of Time, but at least there’s another top fantasy adaptation staying on the streamer.
The CW's best period crime drama is on HBO Max (and you need to binge it now)

2 weeks ago | flipboard.com | Michael Weyer

2 hours agoThere’s a new, confident tone burrowing into the Internet. It sounds insightful at first glance, but then you notice it’s just meaningless prose delivered with oh so dramatic flourishes. This amateurish easy-to-spot style is characterized by a number of tells which, when revealed, will change the …
6 reasons to watch NBC's suspenseful mystery series Blindspot on Netflix

2 weeks ago | showsnob.com | Michael Weyer

NBC's action mystery series Blindspot is now on Netflix and there's good reasons to watch this thrilling and enthralling show!Blindspot is now on Netflix, and there are some good reasons to watch this NBC drama that still holds up well!Premiering on NBC in 2015, the opening scene of Blindspot grabs you from the start. When a large bag is found in the middle of Times Square, there are worries it’s a bomb.
The Last of Us creators officially confirm major perspective change in season 3

2 weeks ago | showsnob.com | Michael Weyer

The Last of Us has just confirmed season 3 will make a controversial perspective shift that will give a divisive character a more starring role!Caution: This article contains SPOILERS for The Last of Us seasons 1 and 2. One of HBO’s biggest hits, The Last of Us has been hailed for brilliantly adapting the best-selling and award-winning video games. It’s set in an alternate world where, in 2003, a deadly fungal virus swept the world, killing millions and mutating others into vicious monsters.
Big WCW Contracts That Were A Total Waste Of Money (& Some That Were Justified)

2 weeks ago | thesportster.com | Michael Weyer

It’s become accepted among fans that WCW’s massive contracts were part of the company’s downfall. It’s been painted as WCW overpaying guys way too much and many just coasting on the money rather than trying to perform well. There are a lot of guys in WCW who were clearly overpaid like Buff Bagwell, Ernest Miller or the Warrior. At the same time, some of these contracts weren’t as crazy as they seemed.
Presumed Innocent creator reveals why the killer wasn't originally who he expected

2 weeks ago | showsnob.com | Michael Weyer

The ending of Presumed Innocent season 1 was a huge shock and that included to its own creator! Why was the killer's identity changed? Presumed Innocent had a gripping season 1 finale, but it turns out it was much different than what the creator intended. Find out what was going to happen here!Caution: This article contains SPOILERS for Presumed Innocent season 1. Presumed Innocent was the breakout novel of former lawyer turned author Scott Turow.