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411mania » The 411 » Michael Weyer

Picture:	none
Name:	Michael Weyer
Email:	swerj@comcast.net
Current Roles:	Author of "Shining the Spotlight," highlighting a particular event/story/match every week.
Past Roles:
Other credits:
Quote:	"Where I come from, people believe in lots of things that never happened. We call it history." The Wizard, "Wicked."
History:

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Archive

Shining a Spotlight 11.19.09: Wrestling at the Chase (11.19.2009)
A look at a book that showcases the golden years of St. Louis wrestling and how it stood out in its time.

Shining a Spotlight 11.12.09: Backstage Politics (11.12.2009)
An overview of how backstage politics can be just messy and dangerous as elsewhere in the world.

Shining a Spotlight 11.05.09: The Queen of the Ring (11.05.2009)
A look at the in-depth biography of Mildred Burke and how this pioneer changed wrestling forever.

Battlestar Galactica The Plan DVD Review (11.01.2009)
The sci-fi epic provides a movie that shines new light on the series for fans but doesn't quite reach the same standards

Shining a Spotlight 10.29.09: Hogan in TNA (10.29.2009)
Examining the pros (yes, there are some) and cons of Hogan's arrival and how it can give the company the change it needs.

Shining a Spotlight 10.22.09: The Sure Thing (10.22.2009)
A look at how the search for "the sure thing" in wrestling can often be futile.

Shining a Spotlight 10.15.09: Farewell Good Captain (10.15.2009)
A look back at Captain Lou Albano and what made him so entertaining a figure to watch for fans.

Legend of the Seeker: The Complete First Season DVD (10.13.2009)
Sam Raimi breathes life back into the syndicated fantasy series with a fine showcase of swords, sorcery and good acting.

Shining a Spotlight 10.08.09: Drawing Heat the Hard Way (10.08.2009)
Reviewing a book that has an excellent detailed eye to how wrestling works and how it can survive the uncertain future.

Shining a Spotlight 10.01.09: Cooling Off Hell (10.01.2009)
A look at how WWE's devoting an entire PPV to Hell in the Cell can ruin the meaning of one of the biggest matches around.

Shining a Spotlight 9.24.09: Travel (09.24.2009)
Examining the rather overlooked travel issues and how they can affect wrestlers who deserve respect for putting up with the grind.

The Last Starfighter 25th Anniversary Edition DVD Review (09.23.2009)
The cult sci-fi adventure that paved the way for the CGI revolution gets a new set with extras enhancing how wonderfully fun it is.

Ugly Betty: The Complete Third Season DVD Review (09.22.2009)
The third season of the ABC hit manages to return to the off-the-wall mix of comedy and storytelling that helps it stand out in a crowd with fashion.

Fringe: The Complete First Season DVD Review (09.19.2009)
JJ Abrams keeps his streak of stunning TV alive with this amazing show packed with extras to better appreciate the wild twists.

Shining a Spotlight 9.17.09: The Impact of SmackDown (09.17.2009)
411’s Michael Weyer takes a look at the history of WWE Smackdown, and how over the last 10 years, the brand has established itself as the stronger, wrestling-based branch of the company. Check out the full column for all the details!

Private Practice: The Complete Second Season DVD Review (09.16.2009)
The second season of the spin-off manages to balance a great cast with a mix of humor, drama and romance that connects when it's not too preachy.

Grey's Anatomy: The Complete Fifth Season (More Moments) DVD Review (09.15.2009)
A mind-boggingly bad creative misstep and casting problems cast a shadow on an otherwise good season for the hit drama.

Heroes Season 3 DVD Review (09.12.2009)
The much-criticized one-time TV darling has a season with ups and downs at the start but reminds you how amazing it is in its second half and packed with slews of extras.

Shining a Spotlight 9.10.09: Target ROH (09.10.2009)
My own thoughts on the departures of two of ROH's biggest stars and how the company can go on after this despite the fact it's on WWE's radar.

Brothers & Sisters the Complete Third Season DVD (09.06.2009)
The third season amps up the melodrama but the excellent cast still makes it fun to watch.

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