Can you dig it? For those that aren’t familiar with WWE Legend Booker T, it’s an exciting time in the WWE Universe now that he has become the newest General Manager of WWE’s SmackDown that airs every week at 8/7c on SyFy. And for those that are new to Booker T and the WWE, his intentions are made very clear on how he will run the ship!

“Oh man, you know I am actually going to bring some authority to it. There will be a lot of respect on SmackDown and there will not be a lot of game playing.” said a confidant Booker T EXCLUSIVELY to HollywoodLife.com adding, “I am going to be a fair General Manager as far as the talent goes and its going to be a new day around SmackDown!”

But the former 11-time WCW Tag Team Champion, a six-time WWE World Champion, winner of the 2006 King of the Ring tournament also was quick to add he wouldn’t get physical in the ring as his words will be his actions. He is now happy to leave things to the current crop of WWE Superstars when matches are concerned saying, “My in ring career is over, no more matches. Its time for the younger talent to shine.”

And when it comes to the epic 25th Anniversary of SummerSlam from the Staples Center in Los Angeles on August 19, he is just as excited as the rest of the WWE Universe for two of the bigger matches pitting Brock Lesnar going up against Triple H and SmackDown’s own Sheamus who will be defending his World Heavyweight Championship against Alberto Del Rio. “Oh man, when Sheamus and Del Rio get it on, its going to steal the show!” We just might have to agree! Suckaaaaaaa!

So HollywoodLifers, When you want to see more of Booker T and the rest of the WWE Superstars from Smackdown, tune in every week to SyFy at 8/7c You will not be disappointed!

Plus, for all information on everything happening in the WWE Universe including SummerSlam, please visit WWE.com!

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While spending Father’s Day with your Dad and family doing things like going out to eat, pampering him with a fun filled day just for things he enjoys, why not add to that excitement by joining WWE Superstars John Cena, CM Punk, David Otunga, Brodus Clay and so many more as WWE presents their latest PPV, No Way Out!

Why get your Dad another tie when you can treat him to the best entertainment that money can buy with WWE’s No Way Out on June 17. And what’s even better is that you can watch some of the show for free, how awesome is that!

Live from the Izod Center in East Rutherford, NJ it’s No Way Out. Prepare yourselves as the Big Show battles John Cena inside a Steel Cage, with John Laurinaitis‘ job hanging in balance. For a little refresher, despite being knocked out last Monday on Raw, Mr. McMahon has vowed to be at ringside and if John Cena wins the match, Laurinaitis will hear the WWE Chairman say the words “You’re fired!”

In addition, the WWE Championship will be on the line when CM Punk faces Daniel Bryan and Kane in a Triple Threat Match. Plus, for the first time since learning of Brock Lesnar’s lawsuit against WWE, COO Triple H will break his silence and publicly address the WWE Universe.

So HollywoodLifers, not only will this be a great event but it will be even better when you are also celebrating Father’s Day at the same time. Its a day you’ll never forget which will filled with fun, family and non stop action!

Don’t miss WWE No Way Out 2012, live on pay-per-view this Sunday! Prior to the pay-per-view event, watch the free Live Stream Pre-Show at 7:30 p.m. ET / 4:30 p.m. PT – on WWE.com, YouTube.com or Facebook.com or below – featuring Brodus Clay versus David Otunga.

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If you’ve ever seen The Miz on an episode of WWE’s Monday Night Raw, you probably already know how much he loves to be hated. It pretty much fuels his very being. So it’s no surprise he agreed to appear on tonight’s episode of The CW’s H8R, during which he’ll come face-to-face with a real-life hater. What is surprising, he tells HollywoodLife.com, is the “awesome” way he handles with his victim.

“What I do to my hater is better than anything anyone has done on the show so far,” he reveals. “Most people just talk about who they are, but I try to make my hater look — and act — exactly like me. One of the biggest forms of redemption is basically making a person that hates you become you.”

Speaking of redemption and haters, I couldn’t talk to The Miz without asking about his current situation with the WWE. He may have been fired by COO Triple H, but now that Triple H’s job appears to be going south, fans are wondering if it will lead to The Miz’s return to Raw.

“Time will tell,” The Miz says, cryptically. “Who knows what will ever happen in the WWE? As long as Triple-H is the COO, though, I don’t want to come back.

For now, the much-hated former WWE supertsar is content just watching TV — including his episode of H8R, which airs at 8 p.m. tonight on The CW — and relaxing on his couch, which he calls his ultimate vacation.

“I’m doing what I’ve always wanted to do,” he says. “I haven’t had days off in the WWE in five years, and this is my greatest moment ever. My dad asks me why I never go on vacation, and I tell him that all I want to do for a vacation is sit on my couch.”

Watch a clip from The Miz’s episode of H8R – which also features Dancing with the Stars‘ Maksim Chmerkovskiy – below:

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— Andy Swift

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WWE Films does it again with a crime drama that gets everyone in a pickle! Paul “Triple H” Levesque stars in WWE’s new film, “Inside Out” as he plays an ex-con whose plan to go legit is put to the test. So get out to the theaters as I could not recommend this film enough!

One thing you can expect from a WWE film is something completely different. No matter how many familiar themes lace through other WWE films like The Chaperone, See No Evil, That’s What I Am and their current offering Inside Out. WWE seems to manage to change things up just enough to allow you to have a wonderful time in the movie theater.

Paul “Triple H” Levesque plays AJ, a recent ex-con who is immediately tested by the murderous stupidity of his drink loving, bumbling best friend, Jack (Michael Rapaport), the son of an aging New Orleans crime boss (Bruce Dern), and husband to AJ’s high school sweetheart, Claire (Parker Posey). A pretty strong cast for the WWE grappler to get his hands on, but what is the best part is he handles it with ease as if he has been acting forever! WWE Films has struck again with a another success!

This is more of a serious tone for Triple H and shows him in a different light then some might be familiar with, I only hope he continues to evolve and gives us a slapstick type of comedy next along the lines of Dumb and Dumber.

On that note, Triple H spoke to us around SummerSlam in August on his thoughts for future films and consider us very interested to see his ideas to become reality, as he wants to bring his best friend and fellow WWE Legend Shawn Michaels into the movie mix saying, “Personally I would love for Shawn and I to do a comedy! I think Shawn and I have a unique chemistry together and I think that would be a big thing for us, we both enjoy making people laugh, I think that would be a lot of fun.”

IN SUMMARY

In a mixture of character, crime and creativeness, Inside Out makes things clear fast and then turns things on their heads almost instantly. You’ll always be on your toes waiting to see what is next, but your interest is peaked at all times. What else do you really need for a film to do then to be entertained by it, and Inside Out hits a home run in that department. I give it 4 out of 5 pickles for sure!

On another note, to see more of Triple H outside the acting realm, make sure to buy the Night Of Champions PPV on September 18 to see The Game in action!

Catch Inside Out in select theaters now!

* Tempe, Arizona – The Arizona Mills
* Chino Hills, CA – The Chino Hills 18
* Denver, CO – The Harkins Northfield 18
* Miami, FL – The Regal Palace 18
* Tampa, FL – Channelside Cinemas Stadium 9 & IMAX
* Bloomington, MN – Mall of America 14
* Charlotte, NC – Crownpoint Stadium 12
* New York City – Quad Cinemas 4
* Southlake, Texas – Southlake Town Square 14

Inside Out will be available on DVD & Blu-Ray exclusively at Wal-Mart on September 27th!

For more info on Inside Out and the WWE, please visit WWE.com

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HollywoodLife.com speaks to Modern Family’s Ariel Winter about her new movie and how she emulates Sandra Bullock

While in Anaheim for Monday Night Raw, February 14th, I had a chance to speak with Modern Family‘s Ariel Winter who stars in the WWE Film, The Chaperone along with WWE superstar Triple H. The Chaperone, which hits theaters Feb. 18, is the story of Ray Bradstone (Paul “Triple H” Levesque), a reformed bank robber who once released from prison tries to reconnect with his daughter, Sally (Ariel Winter). Redemption goes awry as he ends up chaperoning Sally’s class trip to the New Orleans Natural History Museum. Imagine Kindergarten Cop meets Speed and you have The Chaperone!

“I feel like I was Sandra Bullock in Speed” the 13-year-old star tells HollywoodLife.com exclusively adding, “Driving the bus was a lot of fun, and a major part in the film that gets my family back together.” But she had more praise for her co-star Triple H, “He was the nicest, most awesome guy in the world. We had so much fun making this movie. He looks so big and scary at first, but he is actually a big teddy bear!”

Triple H and his character, Ray, might look intimidating but both have a heart of gold. Here’s more reasons to see the flick:

* Yeardly Smith, best known as the voice of Lisa Simpson, shows a different side of her humor, this time in front of the camera. It’s an interesting and fun change to witness!

* Ariel Winter, best known as Alex Dunphy in Modern Family shows her range and actually gives future casting directors an easy choice on who to select in their films. She is a breath of fresh air!

* Triple H proves that being a wrestler and an actor go hand in hand, I mean look at what Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson has done with his career!

IN SUMMARY

If you are a kid at heart and want to see a fun family film that delivers both in laughs and emotion, make sure to see The Chaperone this weekend! Three out of four killer stars for sure!

And for more on the film and so much more, please visit WWE.com!

Plus take a look at Ariel Winter‘s visit to Monday Night Raw on February 14.

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