Roman Reigns a heel?

[VIDEO] Wrestletalk's Friday Nite SmackDown recap.

They especially talk about the plans with regards to Roman Reigns and his new advocate Paul Heyman. Earlier this summer Heyman had been removed from his role as the Executive Director of Monday Nite Raw - actually it was described as a firing. The focus for him was to be more of a talent that an important player on the WWE's creative team specifically for Raw.

And last night shockingly he was the man with Roman Reigns once the Big Dog finally signs his contract for the triple threat match at tomorrow nite's WWE Payback PPV. The triple threat match is for the WWE Universal Championship and features Reigns, former Universal Champ Braun Strowman, and finally current Universal Champ "The Fiend" Bray Wyatt. The Fiend had just won the Universal Title just last Sunday at SummerSlam.

Regardless during the first three minutes of WrestleTalk's video they discuss future plans for the heel turn for Reigns and Strowman. And can you imagine The Fiend as a babyface? I don't know how that could ever work, but we'll just see how that turns out. All we can do...

I may do more wrestling posts here....

Last nite, I shared news of the death of Black Panther. I also related that as the motion picture is my escape as it turns out so is pro-wrestling.

Chadwick Boseman R.I.P.

Change of pace time, however, it's a sad change of pace. I can't believe that Chadwick Boseman has passed away.

I found out about it through ig and it shocked the hell out of me. Boseman who is well known for playing the Marvel Comics superhero Black Panther was still a very young man having passed away from colon cancer. I want to say I had no idea he was ill, but then that's his business and for those that he cares about.

This really bums me out terribly.

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It is with immeasurable grief that we confirm the passing of Chadwick Boseman.⁣ ⁣ Chadwick was diagnosed with stage III colon cancer in 2016, and battled with it these last 4 years as it progressed to stage IV. ⁣ ⁣ A true fighter, Chadwick persevered through it all, and brought you many of the films you have come to love so much. From Marshall to Da 5 Bloods, August Wilson’s Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom and several more, all were filmed during and between countless surgeries and chemotherapy. ⁣ ⁣ It was the honor of his career to bring King T’Challa to life in Black Panther. ⁣ ⁣ He died in his home, with his wife and family by his side. ⁣ ⁣ The family thanks you for your love and prayers, and asks that you continue to respect their privacy during this difficult time. ⁣ ⁣ Photo Credit: @samjonespictures

A post shared by Chadwick Boseman (@chadwickboseman) on Aug 28, 2020 at 7:11pm PDT

It's been quite a while since I've covered anything going on in Hollywood since I am a film buff. I miss watching a flick and am glad some movie theaters in the city has reopened.

I wanted to opine on what's been going on in sports for a while, and the news surrounding the activism of today's athletes. For me going to the movies are an escape, and for many so is following what's going on in the sports world.

It was great to see a short list of some of Boseman''s films. Unfortunately I never actually seen 42  about MLB hall of famer Jackie Robinson or Get On Up about legendary musician James Brown - the King of Soul. However I have seen Black Panther, he was also in Draft Day, and I wrote about seeing him in Marshall on this blog about Thurgood Marshall a supreme court justice.

BTW, got to note the Howard University connection. One of Boseman's last tweets were to note Howard Alum U.S. Senator Kamala Harris of California who is the Democrat nominee for Vice President. Boseman himself graduated from Howard and another Howard connection is Thurgood Marshall who attended the law school there. Yep Howard University has a supreme court justice in their hall of alumni.

YES @KamalaHarris! 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾#WhenWeAllVote #Vote2020 pic.twitter.com/iOU3duBAcA

— Chadwick Boseman (@chadwickboseman) August 11, 2020

Anyway back to movies. The last movie featuring him that I saw last year was 21 Bridges a very interesting crime thriller where he plays an NYPD detective and one who I'd want on my case. And I didnt get to see him in the latest Spike Lee Joint  Da 5 Bloods.

However, one movie that did make him famous was Black Panther and while they may have to recast the role if there are future films in development. However his sudden demise bums me out and I really believed him as the King of Wakanda. RIP Mr. Boseman.

From Chicago to California #olloclip

[VIDEO] If you've enjoyed 10 hours of ambient sound from an Amtrak train perhaps you'll enjoy the beginning of my trip from Chicago to LA in 2016. Perhaps you'll watch with the Amtrak sound in the background and mute the video with music by Lakey Inspired.

Well if I wanted a few more photos or videos for this video, it would've been a lot longer. This video still clocks in under 15 minutes of footage leaving Chicago photos along the way until we arrive in Los Angeles. And driving long the Pacific Coast after a quick stop in Rancho Palos Verdes, California. I still fantasize about this vacation to this day, and I like trains.

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How about 10 hours of train ambient noise

[VIDEO] I love trains and this video is cool. 10 hours of Amtrak train ambience and this is something worth playing on my Apple TV as opposed to the screensaver which is usually some Los Angeles city scape. At least I'll have this until the world can begin traveling again.

Of course I'll be taking the train somewhere in the future.

TMZ: YouTuber Jake Paul raided by FBI

I just found out about this tonight, and confused Jake with is brother Logan who's a very prominent YouTuber who himself isn't a stranger to controversy. More on that in a minute, however, whats' going on with Jake Paul?

BREAKING: Jake Paul's Home Being Searched by FBI, Warrant Issuedhttps://t.co/O374YESUYg

— TMZ (@TMZ) August 5, 2020

3:06 PM PT -- It appears almost certain Wednesday's raids in Calabasas and Vegas have to do with Jake's Scottsdale arrest. Armani Izadi -- a longtime collaborator and former friend of Jake's -- owns the Vegas home that was raided by the FBI. Izadi was also arrested with Jake in Scottsdale.

2:08 PM PT -- The FBI has just played its hand -- partially -- and revealed the raid is somehow in connection with Jake getting arrested in Scottsdale during a George Floyd protest. The FBI tells TMZ, "The FBI is investigating allegations of criminal acts surrounding the incident at Scottsdale Fashion Square in May, 2020."

Jake was in the mall and arrested for trespass and was charged with a criminal misdemeanor, but the City Attorney has dropped the case -- it appears at the behest of the FBI -- and the more serious investigation has taken precedence.

I really don't follow Logan or Jake Paul's YouTube channels but it seems both of these young men have had some controversies as YouTubers. Indeed it was noted by TMZ that some of Jake Paul's stunts on YouTube had gotten him into trouble over the years.

As far as Logan Paul, Casey Neistat had a lengthy interview with him over two years ago which explains some aspects of his controversy. Logan paid a visit to a forest and recorded the remains of a person who committed suicide. I've never seen that video, however, Logan had to answer for that with Casey and its said that after that incident changed his strategy. [VIDEO]

I hope you enjoy yet another change of pace on this blog, although I'm sorry to have yet mentioned the name George Floyd once again on this blog. As you see from the above excerpt Jake Paul was arrested during a Floyd protest back in May.

Vacation footage: Leaving Flagstaff, Arizona #olloclip

[VIDEO] I know I've done this at the original blog, however, is this something worth doing here. My own personal videoblogs here in addition to any other content.

On this occasion I'm sharing this video shot over four years ago. I'm leaving Flagstaff, Arizona in the wee hours of the morning beginning the end of my west coast jaunt. The main reason I was in Flagstaff was because my party wanted to visit the Grand Canyon. I would like to share footage from that as well.

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