You Truly Were Simply The Best - RIP Tina Turner

Today, the world lost a music icon, and a survivor in many ways. No woman in this planet fits the word survivor and icon better than the Queen of Rock and Roll herself, Tina Turner. Born Anna Mae Bullock, in her early career, after a slow start in the late 50s and into the 60s, by the early 70s, she became a household name, thanks to her cover of Proud Mary, which originally a song done by Creedence Clearwater Revival. Although her early success was sound, but it was not without controversy, personal-wise.

Ike Turner, who helped her in the beginning, especially with their music, was very abusive towards her, especially when being addicted to cocaine became a factor. After so many back and forth heat, Tina divorced Ike in 1978, a few years after splitting from him so she can focus on her solo career.

By the 1980s and beyond, Tina made a big time comeback, thanks to songs like Private Dancer, What's Love Got to Do with It and, of course, The Best. Simply the best, indeed.

So much so, she sold 100 to 150 million records worldwide, 12 Grammys, being in the cover of Rolling Stone magazine, having her name on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and twice inducted to the Rock 'n Roll Hall of Fame.

Her success wasn't just with music, she appeared in movies, including her first acting role as Aunty Entity in Mad Max: Beyond Thunderdome and her cameo as the Mayor of L.A. in Arnold Schwarzenegger action/comedy flick, Last Action Hero.

On top of that, speaking Hollywood, they did a biopic on the life and career of Tina Turner in What's Love Got to Do with It (named after one of her songs), where Angela Bassett plays Tina.

In the later years, Tina left America and lived a peaceful life in Switzerland, which she has been living since until her passing.

Tina died on May 24th, 2023, after a long bout with her illness. She was 83 years old.

Her death was heartbreaking, but it wasn't for her, there wouldn't be others like Taylor Swift, Beyoncé, and so much more. And the other song makers that joined her in her performances and collaborations like Mick Jagger and Bono and The Edge from U2 (who did the theme song of the James Bond flick, GoldenEye), they are forever grateful to this brave, wondrous diva who left her mark.

I will leave you with one of her songs, straight from the aforementioned biopic, What's Love Got to Do with It, simply called I Don't Want To Fight, which sums up Tina Turner in a nutshell. Godspeed, Tina. You truly were simply the best. Be at peace, brave diva.

Anna Mae Bullock (Tina Turner)
November 26th, 1939 - May 24th, 2023

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Jason's Gallery - Kasumi: Elegant Mermaid

 

As she dived into the deep blue sea, Kasumi, getting in touch with her spirit animal, starts swimming so elegantly, just like the dolphins. Every lunge, every twirl and every diving splash was done so beautifully. The Ninja Mermaid Princess is truly free, more eternal than she ever was, now and forever.

Special Thanks to Shoxxe for the sketch of Misty: https://www.deviantart.com/shoxxe/art/Pokemon-Misty-Goldeen-Swim-129880858

Programs Used: GIMP, PhotoImpression4, and MSPaint

Jason's Gallery - Makoto Kino: Strong and Sexiful!

Just like with Ami, here are two more pieces of art I have made. But this time, these feature our lovely Amazonian beauty, Makoto Kino. Just like the last post, these were digitally remade, based on the artwork from the original artist. Without further ado, enjoy the latest work.

Even though she is the strongest and tomboyish of the Sailor Guardians, Makoto Kino isn't afraid to get in touch with her feminine side, as she tries to flirt with her noble counterpart, the thunder swordsman of courtesy, Sage Date. No man, even as mature and stoic as Sage, can't resist the beauty and sex appeal of Mako, especially in cute lingerie.

Here is a side by side comparison of sexy Makoto, the digitized drawing and the original artwork itself Absolutely sexiful if I do say so myself.

Original Drawing by: Rascal (N119)
Programs Used: GIMP, PhotoImpression4 and MSPaint

A Superstar to the Last - RIP "Superstar" Billy Graham

This just in.

Pro-Wrestling pioneer and hall of fame legend, "Superstar" Billy Graham has died on May 17, 2023. He was 79 years old, shy of being 80 in June. Real name Eldridge Wayne Coleman, Graham, originally started his career as a bodybuilder and was close friends with Arnold Schwarzenegger, was best known known for his runs in the AWA, NWA, and most importantly, WWWF, later WWF and into WWE until his retirement in 1988 due to multiple injuries. In his wrestling career, Graham was known for his oozing charisma, his large, physical physique, and his style when being interviewed, which was revolutionary at the time. Even though I didn't see his matches, but I do know that if it wasn't for him, there wouldn't be other wrestlers like Hulk Hogan, Ric Flair, Jesse Ventura, and even Scott Steiner himself, who based his Big Poppa Pump persona after Graham himself.

Did you know that Graham's influence wasn't just in wrestling, but in boxing? Hear me out when I explain what I am talking about. You see, there are two gaming characters that were based on Graham himself, and those characters in question are Super Macho Man and Soda Popinski from Mike Tyson's Punch-Out. Super Macho Man, despite having the same name as Macho Man Randy Savage, has the same arrogant charisma and large physique as the Superstar himself. As Soda Popinski (originally called Vodka Drukenski), during his second run in the WWF, Graham shaved his head bald and had mustache, just like Popinski himself, but without drinking too much soda pop. Graham died due to multiple sicknesses, which started in January with an ear and skull infection, which followed by problems with his kidneys, lungs and heart.

In short, "Superstar" Billy Graham had one heck of a career and has changed the landscape of wrestling forever. Thanks for all the memories, Superstar. Be at peace, to the man of the hour, the man with the power and is too sweet to be sour. Godspeed.

(TAPS plays)

Eldridge Wayne Coleman aka "Superstar" Billy Graham
June 7th, 1943 - May 17th, 2023

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New Segment - Disney Boss Mode.

As we all know,Disney is still recovering from the Living Disaster that was Bob Chapek. And Bob Iger isn't doing Nearly enough to set things right. The Disney Board are Worthless,Useless Twats too. The Shareholders aren't too nice either.

So,here's a little What-If Scenario - What If I Became the President,CEO,and Chairman of The Walt Disney Company? As the Big Boss,I would defiantly save it from the brink. Now. How exactly,am I gonna do that? Well,let me show you. Let mew take you into a Universe where I become the Big Boss of Disney.

Take Notes Iger!!!!!!!!

Problem 1 - The General Entertainment Issue

Solution - Instead of creating Entertainment with an Agenda and/or with Strong Reality-Based Issues,I'd go back to the tried and true Disney Formula by creating content with a Good Story,Fin Characters,and Great Music. It's just That simple. And To Hell what with the Stockholders and/or the Board says about it. (i'm the boss of the latter anyway,so it won't matter what they think.)

Cuz,let's face it,every time Disney (and Hollywood in general) makes content with an Agenda and/or stuff that's Too Close to Reality,they end up Failing and Failing Big Time. I would just reject that thinking and just make fun movies again. Trust me on this,it's better this way for both the Audiences AND The Bottom Line. 

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Problem 2 - Jedi and Marvel Super Hero Fatigue.

Solution - As you are also aware,Disney has been pumping up the Marvel and Star Wars content to the extremes,so much so that it's taking a huge toll on the audiences and they grow tired of seeing them so frequently. They got Fatigued.

To remedy this,I'd simply slow the roll-out of Marvel and Star Wars content and spread them out. I think 2 Marvel and 2 Star Wars Shows a Year would surface nicely. Okay,once that's established,I'll start ordering new shows and 3rd Party offerings.   

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Problem 3 - The Disney+ Problem

Solution - The issue with Disney+ right now is that there is few quality content for such a hefty price. Well,as the Big Boss,I would be sure that not only would the content pass a "Quality Control" test to make sure that it Deserves to be viewed by the Fans. Next,I'd cut the price of the service.

And for a while,I'd cut AAA content in favor of lower budget shows with good story,fun characters,and great music. Quality content for a lower price. Iger and the Disney Board are just to Warped to implement any of my Sane solutions.

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Problem 4 - The Lack of 3rd Party Alliances

Solution - Disney needs more 3rd Party Alliances. As Chairmen,CEO,and President,I will forge Strong Alliances with other Companies to better give Fans Dream Projects. After all,forging alliences with other Companies is So Much Better than buying them out.

 

Also,No More Buying Out Other Companies! Period!

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Problem 5 - DEI-Only Hires. 

Solution - Diversity,Equity,and Inclusion-only hires are Abominations that almost always Kill A Business,as most of them were Not Hired by their Skills,but by their Race,Gender,or Sexuality. This Can't Stand!!!!!!

As Disney's Big Boss,I will Make Sure to Only hire the Best Qualified employees. I'd also fire the DIE-only hires. Disney Needs to be Healthy again.

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Problem 6 - Ignoring The Fans and Pissing on Them

Solution - The Fans are often ignored by the Disney Higher-ups. Well,I'm gonna do the simple thing and Listen to Them All Of The Time. They know what's up. In fact,I'm gonna Ignore the Board and Shareholders and just go straight to the fans. This will Make Disney Great Again.

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Problem 7 - Kathleen Kennedy

Solution - Kathleen Kennedy is doing a Huge disservice to not only The Fans,but to George Lucas by producing (mostly) lame Star Wars shows. Well,I'd either Fire Her OR Take her off of All Star Wars projects and let someone,who Actually Knows the Franchise,run things.

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Problem 8 - Fair Play,Fair Pay   

Solution - Oftentimes,Park Workers aren't payed what they deserve. So,As Disney's Ultimate Honcho,I'll make sure to reward hard work and underpay laziness. In other words,the harder you work,the more rewards you will get. Period. 

And that's about it. As you can see,I would make a better boss than Iger. In fact,I'd be an Infinite Improvement.

Stay tuned for more Disney Boss Mode in the future. So until next time,Stay Gold Space Cowboys and Resist Modern Attitudes.

Jason's Gallery - Ronin Warriors Profiles: Sailor Moon Style!

Inspired by the character profiles from the Sailor Moon limited edition booklets from the DVD/Blu-Ray packs, I give you my custom made profiles of 6 of the characters from Ronin Warriors (Yoroiden Samurai Troopers). I couldn't find the ones with Jun/Yuli, Kaos/The Ancient, Arago/Talpa and especially the Four Masho/Dark Warlords, including Shuten Doji/Anubis. So this is what I have to work with. With the exception of one, most of the profiles will have both the English and Japanese names. That being said, enjoy the custom profiles. I know you will like them.

Ryo Sanada: The Benevolent Soldier of Fire!

Rowen Hashiba: The Wise and Clever Skyward Archer!

Sage Date: The Noble Swordsman of Courtesy!

Cye Mouri: The Gentle Mariner of Trust!

Rei Fuan Kento: The Hardheaded Bruiser of Justice!

Mia Koji: The Young, Brilliant College Student! The one who brought the Ronin Warriors together.

That is all for today. Until next time.

Saraba da (Farewell), for now.

Top Personal Favorite Wrestling Stars

Today. I am going to make Top Lists of my Personal All-Time Favorite Wrestlers,Tag Teams,Managers,Announcers,Commentators,and Personalities. And just for fun,I'll be making a Top 5 for Interview Segments.

Note that this is just my personal opinion and you may have different picks. And to keep this List Short I'm only gonna be listing Wrestlers from the 1960's through the 2010's. Also,these Lists will be in no particular order.

Okay,let's do this!!!

Top 100 Male Wrestlers

100 - Drew McIntyre

99 - Cesaro

98 - Sheamus

97 - Jinder Mahal

96 - Seth Rollins

95 - Roman Reigns

94 - Santino Marella

93 - Hornswaggle

92 - Dolph Ziggler 

91 - Zack Ryder

90 - Big E

89 - Kofi Kingston

88 - Bray Wyatt

87 - Bo Dallas

86 - Titus O'Neil

85 - Daniel Bryan

84 - R-Truth

83 - Cody Rhodes

82 - Mick Foley/Cactus Jack/Mankind/Dude Love

81 - Rikishi

80 - Mark Henry   

79 - Ken Shamrock

78 - Kurt Angle 

77 - Kane

76 - The Rock 

75 -"Stone Cold" Steve Austin

74 - Triple H/Hunter Hearst Helmsley

73 - Raven

72 - The Giant/The Big Show  

71 - Glacier

70 - Disco Inferno

69 - Eddie Guerrero 

68 - Lord Stephen Regal/William Regal

67 - Rey Mysterio

66 - La Parka 

65 - Bill Goldberg/Goldberg

64 - Diamond Dallas Page aka DDP

63 - Lex Luger

62 - Booker T

61 - Kevin Sullivan

60 - Sting

59 - Vader

58 - Brian Pillman

57 - Sting Dustin Rhodes/Goldust

56 - Sean Waltman/The 1-2-3 Kid/Syxx/X-Pac

55 - "Big Daddy Cool"Diesel/Kevin Nash

54 - "The Bad Guy" Razor Ramon/Scott Hall

53 - Bob "Spark Plug" Holly

52 -  Shane Douglas/Dean Douglas

51 - Evil Doink

50 - Ahmed Johnson

49 -Sid Vicious/Sid Justice/Pycho Sid

48 -  "Double J" Jeff Jarrett

47 - Bam Bam Bigelow

46 - Yokozuna

45 - Tatanka

44 - "The British Bulldog" Davey Smith

43 - Owen Hart

42 - "The Heartbreak Kid" Shawn Michaels

41 - The Undertaker

40 - Bret "The Hitman" Hart

39 - Jerry "The King" Lawler

38 - "The Texas Tornado" Kerry Von Erich

37 - Haku/Meng

36 - The Barbarian

35 - The Warlord

34 - The Mountie

33 - "The Genius" Lanny Poffo

32 - Koko B. Ware

31 - Honky Tonk Man

30 - Mr. Perfect/Curt Hennig

29 - "Ravishing" Rick Rude

28 - Brutus "The Barber" Beefcake

27 - Kamala,the Ugandan Headhunter/Ugandan Giant

26 - "The Model" Rick Martel

25 - Earthquake

24 - "Hacksaw" Jim Duggan

23 - "Superfly" Jimmy Snuka

22 - "The Million Dollar Man" Ted Dibiase

21 - Jake "The Snake" Roberts

20 - The Ultimate Warrior

19 - George "The Animal" Steele

18 - "Nature Boy" Ric Flair

17 - "The American Dream" Dusty Rhodes

16 - Ricky "The Dragon" Steamboat

15 - The Junkyard Dog

14 - Hillbilly Jim

13 - Sgt. Slaughter (when he's Not the Anti-American Heel)

12 - The Iron Sheik

11 - Andre The Giant

10 - Rowdy Roddy Piper

09 - Hulk Hogan/Hollywood Hogan

08 - "Macho Man" Randy Savage

07 - Bob Backlund

06 - "Superstar" Billy Graham

05 - "Big Cat" Ernie Ladd

04 - Gorilla Monsoon

03 - "Haystacks" Calhoun

02 - Bobo Brazil

01 - "The Living Legend" Bruno Sammartino

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Top 15 Female Wrestlers

15 - Rhea Ripley

14 - Shotzi Blackheart

13 - Ember Moon

12 - Asuka

11 - Dakota Kai

10 - Becky Lynch

09 - Bayley

08 - Naomi

07 - Tamina Snuka

06 - Natalya

05 - Beth Phoenix

04 - Jacqueline

03 - Chyna

02 - Alundra Blayze/Medusa

01 - The Fabulous Moolah

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Top 5 Jobbers/Enhancement Talent 

05 - Outback Jack

04 - Duane Gill/Gillberg

03 - S.D. Jones

02 - Barry Horowitz

01 - "The Brooklyn Brawler" Steve Lombardi

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Top 40 Tag Teams

40 - Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson

39 - The Revival (Scott Dawson and Dash Wilder)

38 - The Bar (Sheamus and Cesaro)

37 - Heavy Machinery (Otis and Tucker)

36 - The Usos (Jimmy and Jay)

35 - The Hardy Boyz (Matt and Jeff)

34 - The Dudley Boyz (D-Von and Bubba Ray)

33 - Edge and Christian

32 - Eddie Guerrero and Rey Mysterio

31 - D-Generation X (Shawn Michaels and Triple H)

30 - The Rock 'n Sock Connection (The Rock and Mankind/Mick Foley)

29 - The A.P.A./Acolyte Protection Agency (Bradshaw and Simmons)

28 - The New Age Outlaws ("The Road Dawg" Jesse James and "Badass" Billy Gunn)

27 - The Brothers of Destruction (The Undertaker and Kane)

26 - The Headbangers (Mosh and Thrasher)

25 - Owen Hart and The British Bulldog

24 - Doug Furnas and Philip LaFon

23 - The Godwinns (Henry and Phineas)

22 - The Allied Powers (Lex Luger and The British Bulldog)

21 - The Smoking Gunns (Billy and Bart)

20 - The Blu Bros. (Jacob and Eli)

19 - Owen Hart and Yokozuna

18 - Sting and Lex Lugar

17 - Harlem Heat (Booker T. and Stevie Ray)

16 - The Steiner Bros. (Rick and Scott)

15 - Public Enemy (Rocco Rock and Johnny Grunge)

14 - The Faces of Fear (Meng and the Barbarian)

13 - The Outsiders (Scott Hall and Kevin Nash)

12 - The Road Warriors/Legion of Doom (Hawk and Animal)

11 - The Headshrinkers (Samu and Fatu)

10 - The Nasty Boys (Brian Knobbs and Jerry Sags)

09 - Money Inc. ("The Million Dollar Man" Ted Dibiase and I.R.S.)

08 - The Natural Disasters  (Earthquake and Typhoon)

07 - The Rockers (Marty Janetty and Shawn Michaels)

06 - The Bushwhackers (Luke and Butch)

05 - Demolition (Ax and Smash)

04 - The British Bulldogs (Davey Boy Smith and The Dynamite Kid)

03 - The Hart Foundation (Bret "Hitman" Hart and Jim "The Anvil" Neidhart)

02 - Mr. Fuji and Prof. Tanaka

01 - The Wild Samoans (Afa and Sika)

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Top 5 Factions/Stables

05 -  The New Day (Xavier Woods,Kofi Kingston,and Big E)

04 - The Hart Foundation 2.0 (Bret Hart,Owen Hart,Brian Pillman,The British Bulldog,and Jim Neidhart)

03 -  The Million Dollar Corporation (I.R.S.,Bam Bam Bigelow,Kama,King Kong Bundy,Tatanka,Sid,and the 1-2-3 Kid)

02 - The nWo (Most of it's Members Anyway)

01 - The 4 Horsemen (Ric Flair,Arn Anderson,Tully Blanchard,Barry Windham,Chris Benoit,and Dean Malenko Only)

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Top 10 Managers

10 - Theodore "Teddy" Long

09 - "The Grand Wizard of Wrestling" Ernie Roth

08 - Sensational Sherri/Sister Sherri

07 - Paul Bearer

06  - James E. Cornette

05 - J.J. Dillon

04 - Mr. Fuji

03 - Bobby "The Brain" Heenan

02 - "The Mouth of the South" Jimmy Hart

01 - Captain Lou Albano

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Top 10 Announcers and Commentators

10 -  Todd Pettingil

09 - Mean Gene Okerlund

08 - Howard Finkle aka The Fink

07 - Larry Zbyszko

06 - Eric Bischoff

05 - Tony Schiavone

04 - "Good Ol' J.R." Jim Ross

03 - Jerry "The King" Lawler

02 - Bobby "The Brain" Heenan

01 - Gorilla Monsoon
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Top 5 Interview Segments  

05 - The Brother Love Show with Brother Love

04 - The Funaral Parlor with Paul Bearer

03 - The Heartbreak Hotel with "The Heartbreak Kid" Shawn Michaels

02 - The King's Court with Jerry "The King" Lawler

01 - Piper's Pit with Rowdy Roddy Piper

Hope you enjoyed this list. Sorry if this seems filler,but don't worry,I'm working on something big as we speak.So bear with me,guys. 

Well,Until Next Time,Stay Gold Space Cowboys and Continue To Resist Modern Attitudes.