Various News: Next WWE Films Project, More On New Developmental Signing, More
Posted by Larry Csonka on 09.20.2009
Some Sunday WWE news…
- Former WWE performer Sylvain Grenier brought Tomassino, who was recently signed by WWE, to the PPV and TV tapings. Tomassino also appeared as a member of Teddy Long's security team on Smackdown. [Credit: Pwinsider.com]
- Mike Mooneyham has a column up, discussing why Ric Flair deserves a chance to return to the ring. You can check that out here
- The Big Show will star in the next film for WWE Films. The movie will be a straight to DVD project called Suckerpunch, and is expected to begin filming next month in New Orleans. That is also where John Cena filmed 12 Rounds. The film will have a wrestling theme, as Show will play a giant man named Walter Kronk, who has lived his entire life in an orphanage. In the film, fight promoter Memphis Earl is trying to find his way out of being in debt to crooked partner, and talks Kronk into wrestling. Dennis Farina (Law And Order) will play Memphis Earl. The film is expected to have a budget of between $5-$6 million. [Credit: Pwinsider.com]
The film is expected to have a budget of between $5-$6 million. [Credit: Pwinsider.com]
And a audience of 0-10 virgins. [credit: Bobby the Brain]
Posted By: Bobby the Brain (Guest) on September 20, 2009 at 12:34 PM
Sounds like the most promising WWE Film yet.
Posted By: BigNastyBastard (Guest) on September 20, 2009 at 12:39 PM
WWE should stop making movies, they're all terrible.
Posted By: Ben (Guest) on September 20, 2009 at 12:52 PM
"and is expected to begin filming next month in New Orleans"
That makes how many WWE films based in N.O. already? I guess that tax break is really, really big.
Posted By: BigAl6a (Guest) on September 20, 2009 at 12:55 PM
so sylvan came to the PPV looking for a tryout but the guy who tsgged along with him ended up with a contract when sylvan himself was turned away? i almost feel bad for sylvan
Posted By: vijayB5 (Guest) on September 20, 2009 at 01:11 PM
I understand WWE is trying to give wrestlers something else to do, but enough. When your main product(wrestling) is as bad as it is, you should really concentrate on it. Having said that, Big Show is maybe one of 3 wrestlers on the E roster that isnt in need of a personality transplant, so this movie might suck a little less than others.
Posted By: Jrned (Guest) on September 20, 2009 at 01:17 PM
There's already a movie being made called Sucker Punch. Zach Snyder is doing it. Maybe they're hoping to cash in on the "confused consumer" demographic.
Posted By: Guest#7058 (Guest) on September 20, 2009 at 01:18 PM
lived his entire life in an orphanage? not bad, add Billy Crystal and we have a blockbuster! We can call it, my Giant or something like that!
Posted By: Danny Charisma (Guest) on September 20, 2009 at 01:22 PM
someone mark the return of capt. insano!
Posted By: Ojj (Guest) on September 20, 2009 at 01:23 PM
I like that story, is different, it's refreshing, Big Show himself is refreshing and different .. it's the first WWE film I'd be interested in checking out. So of course, they release it straight to DVD.
Posted By: 2kev (Guest) on September 20, 2009 at 02:09 PM
Why don't they ever have any DIVAS in wwe films?!? Some hot nude scenes with them would definitely boost sales ;)
Posted By: Guest#3621 (Guest) on September 20, 2009 at 02:13 PM
Farina left Law & Order for this shit!
Posted By: mike d (Guest) on September 20, 2009 at 03:12 PM
at least this one has a different premise than some guys wife getting kidnapped
Posted By: tk (Guest) on September 20, 2009 at 03:21 PM
They named him WALTER KRONK?! Why not call him Dan Rath? Or Wolf Blitz? Anderson Coop? Keith Olber? Shaun Hann?
Walter Cronkite will be rolling in his grave.
Posted By: James (Registered) (Guest) on September 20, 2009 at 03:28 PM
i love the big show ill defnitely watch it... just no more cena movies plz
Posted By: Guest#5121 (Guest) on September 20, 2009 at 03:38 PM
You know, Big Show is incredibly funny (see his Leno appearence a few weeks back). They should maybe think about putting him in a comedy instead of another action movie.
Posted By: JLAJRC (Guest) on September 20, 2009 at 04:16 PM
I like Big Show and Dennis Farina so this might not be completely terrible but if it is i have another movie to take to my friends fortnightly bad film club. Beer, bad films and banter and WWE Films is fast becoming a big contributer to it
Posted By: Flyin' Bryan (Guest) on September 20, 2009 at 05:17 PM
Have any of these shitty WWE films ever turned a profit?
Posted By: Guest#2039 (Guest) on September 20, 2009 at 06:19 PM
bring back Captain Insane-O!!!
Posted By: JP (Guest) on September 20, 2009 at 06:42 PM
This could actually be a decent film. Big Show has a good stage presence, and can be both convincingly funny or poignant. Dennis Farina is also a good actor. If they can get a few proper actors, and maybe slip in some wrestlers who could handle material like this, then it could be awesome.
Posted By: Alienoid06 (Guest) on September 20, 2009 at 07:05 PM
I'm willing to give anything Dennis Farina is involved in a chance.
Posted By: Soppenbergeur (Guest) on September 20, 2009 at 10:40 PM
Who in the f*ck is the target audience for that HORRIBLE-sounding movie??? Even at $5-$6 million, it won't make its money back.
Posted By: RDog (Guest) on September 20, 2009 at 11:17 PM
