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Coffee Talk #253: How Will The Miz Do as WWE Champion?

The “Era of Awesome” has begun! The Miz (Mike Mizanin) is your new WWE Champion!!! From MTV’s The Real World to Tough Enough, The Miz has come a long way from reality television.

Welcome to Coffee Talk! Let’s start off the day by discussing whatever is on your (nerd chic) mind. Every morning I’ll kick off a discussion and I’m counting on you to participate in it. If you’re not feelin’ my topic, feel free to start a chat with your fellow readers and see where it takes you. Whether you’re talking about videogames, Brad Childress’ next job, the Coava Kone, or your favorite Thanksgiving dish, Coffee Talk is the place to do it.

The “Era of Awesome” has begun! The Miz (Mike Mizanin) is your new WWE Champion!!! From MTV’s The Real World to Tough Enough, The Miz has come a long way from reality television. Due to his atypical background, The Miz had to work extra hard to get a top spot in the WWE; some people resented that he didn’t pay his dues in the traditional way and made things difficult for him. Through hard work, continuous improvement in the ring, and extraordinary mic skills, The Miz has made it to the top — WWE Champion and the cover of WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2011!

How do you think he’ll do as WWE Champion? Will he be a strong enough heel to lead a chasing face all the way to WrestleMania? Or will he be a transitional champion? Will his incredible promos retain their edge now that he’s not chasing the prize? Or will he be better than ever now that he can gloat to the entire WWE roster? I’m digging WWE’s youth movement and hope the company lets The Miz run with the belt for several months. What do you think? How will The Era of Awesome play out?

Don’t Forget to Watch Young Justice on Friday!

I’m totally psyched for the premiere of Young Justice on Cartoon Network. The new DC animated series kicks off with a one-hour special on Friday before regular episodes in January. Even though the show is called Young Justice, it has more in common with the Teen Titans comics than the excellent Peter David books. The lineup includes Robin (Dick Grayson, not Tim Drake), Kid Flash (Wally West, as opposed to Bart Allen’s Impulse), Aqualad (who is brown skinned for some reason), Superboy, Artemis (instead of Arrowette), and Miss Martian.

In addition to the teen sensations, there will be plenty of cameos by the grown ups. Batman, Superman, Green Arrow, Captain Marvel (don’t call him Shazam!), and others will be in the show’s initial run.

I hope a bunch of you watch or record Young Justice so we can talk it up over the weekend. Any of you interested in the show?

Exclusive: Heroes’ Greg Grunberg Confirms Role in L.A. Noire

In the immortal words of that Spike TV guy, I have a “worldwide exclusive”! Heroes actor Greg Grunberg confirmed his role in Rockstar Games’ upcoming L.A. Noire at EA’s Need for Speed Hot Pursuit launch event. The video above features Grunberg talking about the game and the unique motion capture used by Depth Analysis. Check it out and let me know what you think (please)!

Athletes Should Stop Texting (Tony Parker, Eva Longoria)

Athletes really need to cut it out with the naughty text messaging. Recently, Minnesota Viking’s Brett Favre was accused of sending SMS messages of his schlong to a woman. Now Eva Longoria has filed for divorce from San Antonio Spurs’ Tony Parker over sexually explicit text messages to and from Erin Barry (soon to be ex-wife of ex-teammate Brent Barry).

This sounds like a bad network drama. Longoria is hot and Parker is…well, French. He’s (allegedly) cheating on her with his ex-teammates wife?!? That’s crazy (Brian Fellow)!!! My favorite part of this situation is that Saved by the Bell’s Mario Lopez was the one that spilled the beans (he’s pals with Longoria). The affair isn’t as crazy as Justin Timberlake (allegedly) sleeping with Olivia Munn behind Jessica Biel’s back, but it’s pretty nuts.

I’m waiting for a general manager to prohibit his or her players from texting and tweeting. Some of them need to be saved from themselves.

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The Situation + Bristol Pailin = Hilarity

This safe sex commercial featuring Mike “The Situation” Sorrentino (Jersey Shore) and Bristol Pailin is one of the funniest things I’ve seen all year. The Situation says a form of “situation” 18 times as he promotes safe sex. Meanwhile, Bristol Pailin promotes abstinence. The spot is funny on so many (mostly unintentional) levels. Check it out and share your thoughts (please)!

WWE Reveals Top 50 Superstars of All Time

WWE is releasing a DVD called WWE Top 50 Superstars of All Time. Are you curious about the list? Well here it is!

WWE is releasing a DVD called WWE Top 50 Superstars of All Time. Are you curious about the list? Well here it is!

  1. Shawn Michaels
  2. The Undertaker
  3. Steve Austin
  4. Bret Hart
  5. The Rock
  6. Harley Race
  7. Ricky Steamboat
  8. Andre the Giant
  9. Rey Mysterio
  10. Roddy Piper
  11. Eddie Guerrero
  12. Triple H
  13. Gorgeous George
  14. Randy Savage
  15. Curt Hennig
  16. John Cena
  17. Ric Flair
  18. Dusty Rhodes
  19. Edge
  20. Jerry Lawler
  21. Lou Thesz
  22. Terry Funk
  23. Hulk Hogan
  24. Bruno Sammartino
  25. Chris Jericho
  26. Ted DiBiase
  27. Fabulous Moolah
  28. Freddie Blassie
  29. Randy Orton
  30. Pat Patterson
  31. The Iron Sheik
  32. Jimmy Snuka
  33. Mick Foley
  34. Kurt Angle
  35. Buddy Rogers
  36. Gorilla Monsoon
  37. Junkyard Dog
  38. Billy Graham
  39. Jake Roberts
  40. Big Show
  41. Jack Brisco
  42. Sgt. Slaughter
  43. Kane
  44. Nick Bockwinkel
  45. Jeff Hardy
  46. Dory Funk Jr.
  47. Bob Backlund
  48. Rick Rude
  49. Batista
  50. Killer Kowalski

As much as I love Shawn Michaels’ work, in my mind Ric Flair is the greatest of all time, with HBK just behind him. Kurt Angle and Chris Jericho are ranked lower than they ought to be; I’d certainly put both of them ahead of Edge. Cena and Mysterio are way too high. Batista absolutely does not belong on this list. I’d drop Jeff Hardy too.

Obviously some of the list is based on WWE politics, but it’s mostly solid. What do you think of it? Are there any wrestlers missing from the list? Anyone on it that you think is unworthy? I’m super looking forward to discussing this with y’all!

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Colbert Addresses “It’s On Like Donkey Kong” Trademark

I didn’t write about Nintendo trying to trademark the phrase “it’s on like Donkey Kong” because I thought it was stupid. Thankfully, Stephen Colbert and his writers have kept is real with this excellent bit on the matter.

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I didn’t write about Nintendo trying to trademark the phrase “it’s on like Donkey Kong” because I thought it was stupid. Thankfully, Stephen Colbert and his writers have kept is real with this excellent bit on the matter. Check it out…and don’t front like Duck Hunt!

Entourage Stars in Need for Speed Hot Pursuit Commercial

Entourage stars Kevin Dillon (Johnny “Drama” Chase) and Jerry Ferrara (Turtle) star as valets in the commercial for EA’s Need for Speed Hot Pursuit. I’m posting this clip because it fits in with today’s Coffee Talk and I’m hoping to grab red carpet interviews with the pair next week. Kindly check out the commercial, let me know what you think of it, and let me know if there’s anything you’d like me to ask either of them.

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Mick Foley Plugs Countdown to Lockdown on The Daily Show

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Former WWE Superstar and current TNA wrestler Mick Foley was recently on The Daily Show to plug his book Countdown to Lockdown. Although he’s taken way to many chair shots to the head, Foley is a wonderful writer and a fantastic spokesperson for professional wrestling. In addition to talking about his book, Foley discusses the various charities that he’s involved with. Mick Foley is just an excellent person and I encourage you to watch this clip.