By Drake Oz (Featured Columnist) on July 16, 2013

WWE fans love to dream.

They dream about how storylines will play out. They dream about another company one day rivaling the WWE. They dream about one day stepping into the ring themselves.

Perhaps most notably, though, they dream about feuds that may or may not ever actually happen.

These “dream feuds” as they’re called have been a highly debated topic on Internet message boards and websites since before sites like this one even existed.

Fans all over the world have always and will always find time to talk about which two opponents they want to see face each other on the grand stage of the WWE, even though there’s a good chance that many of these feuds may never actually happen. 

But hey, that’s why they call it dreaming, right?

While we’ve seen two dream matches in just the last couple of years (The Rock vs.John Cena and The Rock vs. CM Punk), there are still countless others that wrestling fans are dying to see. 

What are they? Well, let’s take a look at some of the biggest ones.

10. The Wyatt Family vs. The Shield


Not even a year after The Shield debuted in epic fashion, The Wyatt family followed in the trio’s footsteps.

We finally witnessed the highly anticipated debut of Bray Wyatt, Erick Rowan and Luke Harper on last week’s Raw, and already, the chatter about the WWE’s newest faction clashing with its most dominant one has begun.

In fact, all it takes is a simple Google search to see that wrestling fans have been buzzing about the potential of The Shield vs. The Wyatt Family since before the latter group even debuted.

The Shield has been incredibly dominant for most of its WWE run, and with The Wyatt Family expected to follow suit, it’s no surprise that fans are already debating the pros and cons of this potential dream match.

It’s likely that one of these two trios would have to turn face to make a potential feud and match work. But perhaps a heel/heel battle between the WWE’s top factions would determine who the true top dogs are in the company. 

Either way, this is a feud that could be incredible if done right. It’s no wonder why it has been talked about so much and will continue to be until it actually takes place.

9. A Battle of the Former Indy Sensations


The WWE’s main roster is now loaded with Superstars who were once among the biggest names on the independent wrestling scene.

CM Punk, Dean Ambrose, Seth Rollins, Daniel Bryan and Antonio Cesaro are the most notable wrestlers who made a huge name for themselves on the indies prior to joining the WWE. Though to varying levels, all of these performers have had success in the WWE so far.

Of course, the indy connection that all of these stars share is something that has made many fans really want to see these former indy studs battle it out at the top of the WWE. 

We’ve already seen a number of singles matches involving these guys—like that great Rollins vs. Bryan match and a number of awesome Punk/Bryan matches—but there are many more major bouts involving these Internet favorites that could still happen.

How about Ambrose vs. Punk? What about Bryan vs. Cesaro? What about Rollins vs. Ambrose once The Shield implodes?

To more casual fans, these bouts may not mean as much. But to hardcore fans, they’re dream matches that may have happened before but should happen at the highest level of pro wrestling.

8. Brock Lesnar vs. Sheamus


Brock Lesnar has proven to be one of the most entertaining and awe-inspiring Superstars in the WWE, even though most of his current run has been wasted on a meaningless feud against Triple H. 

Regardless, Lesnar is still arguably the most must-see man in the company, so it would make logical sense for the WWE to capitalize on that by putting Lesnar in a feud with a guy who could actually benefit from it.

So, how about Sheamus? 

Sheamus is certainly one of the WWE’s top stars these days, and especially over the last year or two, he’s developed into one of the best brawlers (and overall in-ring performers) in the business. His aggressive and brutal in-ring style would mesh perfectly with that of Lesnar.

After spending some time in the UFC, Lesnar is more of a fighter than a wrestler these days, so a fight with Sheamus would prove to be an all-out slugfest between two beastly behemoths.

There are plenty of reasons why Sheamus vs. Lesnar should happen, but the main one is simple: These two monsters would beat the heck out of each other in an amazingly entertaining spectacle.

7. Dolph Ziggler vs. Daniel Bryan

For a few years now, Dolph Ziggler and Daniel Bryan have constantly been mentioned in the “who is the best wrestler in the world?” conversation. 

Many fans say it’s Bryan. Those same fans tend to agree that Ziggler is somewhere in the top five, too.

We’ve already seen them face each other in the past (including pretty recently on Raw), and the one pay-per-view match they have had—at Bragging Rights 2010—was one of the best matches in the WWE that year.

That match happened long before both Bryan and Ziggler were anywhere close to the stars that they’ve become today, and it was a pretty good indicator of what awesomeness might happen should these two meet again down the road.

That day will come eventually, and others here at B/R seem more than ready for it to take place.

Given time and the proper stage, it would be a minor miracle if Ziggler and Bryan did anything but tear the house down in what would be one of the best matches in recent wrestling history.

6. Rob Van Dam vs. CM Punk


Rob Van Dam is back in the WWE after six years away from it, and though he’s only on a part-time schedule these days, that still opens the door for a number of potentially great matches involving the former ECW headliner.

Not surprisingly, among the most anticipated potential RVD matches during his current WWE run is a battle with none other than CM Punk.

RVD is synonymous with ECW to a lot of fans, and Punk was, in a lot of ways, the face of the WWE’s reincarnated version of ECW. Of course, both Punk and RVD are also “Paul Heyman guys,” which has a lot to do with their respective runs in two very different ECWs.

A feud between RVD and Punk is a logical one because the two have history with each other and because of the obvious Heyman connection that they share.

With RVD recently returning and mixing it up with Punk in the Money in the Bank “All-Stars” match, perhaps that’s a sign of things to come.

Maybe some diehard wrestling fans who really want to see RVD vs. Punk will finally get their wish granted and see two of the most notable Heyman guys go one-on-one.

5. The Undertaker vs. John Cena

The Undertaker has faced and defeated plenty of major stars on the grand stage of WrestleMania, except for one man: John Cena.

Despite being two of the WWE’s top stars, Cena and The Undertaker have, oddly enough, hardly crossed paths throughout their careers, especially in recent years.

Perhaps that’s why so many fanswant to see the face of the WWE challenge The Undertaker and “The Streak” at WrestleMania.

It doesn’t take a genius to figure out why this match is one that fans have long been buzzing about. Cena is obviously the WWE’s top guy, and he’s seen by many fans as the one and only Superstar who would have a legitimate shot at ending the most impressive streak in wrestling history. 

“The Streak” probably won’t ever end, but at the very least, Cena would come closer to making the fans think it actually might end than anyone else ever has. Why? Simply because he’s Cena. 

If there’s one man that the WWE thinks is bigger than “The Streak,” it’s Cena, and that would undoubtedly create an incredible atmosphere should this match happen on the grand stage of WrestleMania.

4. The Rock vs. Brock Lesnar


Eleven years ago, Brock Lesnar defeated The Rock in the main event of the SummerSlam pay-per-view.

Both men would leave the company shortly thereafter and go on to have a ridiculous amount of success outside of it. Lesnar became the UFC heavyweight champion while The Rock evolved into one of the top stars in Hollywood.

Now, both Superstars are back in the WWE (kind of, sort of), and if the fans have their way, we’ll get a repeat of that 2002 SummerSlam main-event at some point.

The Rock and Lesnar are arguably the two biggest names involved in pro wrestling right now. Lesnar has proven to be a major draw in both MMA and the WWE, and he instantly provides a major jolt of excitement whenever he’s around the WWE. The Rock, of course, does exactly the same.

Although some fans aren’t crazy about this match happening because it involves two part-timers, others insist that it must happen, preferably on the grand stage of WrestleMania 30. 

The injury The Rock suffered at this past WrestleMania may have spelled the end of his in-ring career, but if it didn’t, then “The People’s Champ” vs. “The Beast Incarnate” is a money-making, blockbuster match that should definitely happen.

3. Kurt Angle vs. ______________

Kurt Angle has been in TNA for just as long as he was in the WWE (a whopping seven years now), but that hasn’t prevented fans from wanting to see him back in the company in which he rose to prominence.

A lot has changed in the WWE since Angle left in 2006. Many stars have left the company, and a number of new ones have come into it. 

Whether or not Angle will ever return to the WWE is a topic that feels like it’s been debated for the last several years now, mainly because Angle has never completelyshut the door on one last run in the WWE.

Obviously, it would be great to see Angle—one of the greatest to ever lace up a pair of boots—back in the WWE, where there are tons of Superstars whom he’s never faced and could undoubtedly tear the house down with.

Imagine Angle vs. Daniel Bryan in what would probably be one of the best matches of all time. What about Angle vs. CM Punk? How about Angle vs. Dolph Ziggler?

It’s really hard to pinpoint just one “Angle vs. __________” dream match because there are so many Superstars currently in the WWE that fans would love to see him face.  

The bottom line, though, is that should Angle return to the WWE at some point, there will be no shortage of potentially epic matches involving one of the best wrestlers in history.

2. The Undertaker vs. Sting

Two years ago, the wrestling world was abuzz when a series of odd “2 21 11” vignettes aired promoting either the return or debut of a WWE Superstar.

The most obvious choice for the man behind the videos was The Undertaker, but that didn’t stop fans across the world from speculating that it was actually someone who has never competed in the WWE, Sting.

Of course, we’d quickly learn that the videos were indeed for Undertaker after all. But ever since those videos began airing, there’s been a lot of speculation that Sting would one day be WWE-bound. 

That speculation has begun once again, with WrestlingInc.com reporting that Sting could be headed to the WWE in the near future. If and when that does happen, it’s a potentially huge match with The Undertaker that has fans intrigued.

Sting and Undertaker have two of the most unforgettable gimmicks in pro wrestling history, and yet they’ve never crossed paths because Sting has never set foot in a WWE ring.

Should Sting spurn TNA to make the jump to the WWE, Sting vs. Undertaker is a dream match just waiting to happen—one that would finally end the debate about whether or not this match will ever come to fruition.

1. 'Stone Cold' Steve Austin vs. CM Punk

“Stone Cold” Steve Austin hasn’t wrestled in roughly a decade and is pushing 50, but that hasn’t prevented fans from begging for, as Christian might say, one more match from “The Texas Rattlesnake.”

Austin recently revealed that he’s “healthy enough” to compete at WrestleMania 30, and should all the dominoes fall the right way, that would lead him to a battle against none other than CM Punk on the grandest stage of them all. 

Austin and Punk have recently picked back up on their playful Twitter war, and because of the similarities between their respective anti-hero personalities, this is a match that has more than just a few factors that make it actually possible.

Whether or not we ever see Punk vs. Austin depends largely upon whether Austin wants to return for one more match, but it’s safe to say that fans across the world want to see it happen.

They’ve been asking for it since even before WrestleMania 28, and they’vecontinued to do so ever since then.  

With two of the biggest names in wrestling history constantly teasing an upcoming feud and Austin continuing to leave the door open for one final match, this is a monumental dream match that may actually become a reality.

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The Queen of Pop is at it again. Madonna loves touting a gun or wearing fishnets and spandex at an age when most of us prefer to cover up. But her latest outfit is more controversial still. She has been pictured wearing a chainmail mask resembling a niqab - a face veil worn by Muslim women.

The star posted a photo from her forthcoming photoshoot with Harper’s Bazaar magazine on Instagram and Facebook, accompanied by the words: “The Revolution of Love is on…Inshallah [Arabic for 'God willing'].”

It is unclear what message Madonna, who is well known for her humanitarian work with women in developing countries and as an exponent of the Kabbalah religion, meant to send via her new look.

Some fans have interpreted the chainmail mask as a message of empowerment to women, but one Instagram user said: “You thing this message is empowering to women?...If this was a woman who really wanted to empower other females she could do this in many other ways…When did gagging women make them feel good?”

Other fans have suggested that Madonna’s chainmail mask is a direct criticism of the oppression suffered by women in some Islamic countries.

Bill Paul Buttuls wrote on Facebook: “Are you saying the burqa is ‘trapping’ women?” while Ccim Le Bon commented: “Burqa covers even the eyes…and this is the NIQAB…the message is not clear…what do you mean queen?”

While the majority of fans posted positive comments about the outfit, and the odd joke about the Queen of Pop raiding Lady Gaga’s wardrobe, others found the photograph “disappointing” and “ reductive”.

Take our poll and tell us what you think of Madonna's outfit:


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Yahoo! Movies - Jamie Foxx and Channing Tatum in Columbia Pictures' 'White House Down'.

"White House Down" landed in theaters this past weekend with a thud.

Blowing up much of the Beltway cost $150 million, but the film only eked out a $25.7 million opening despite the triple threat of Channing Tatum, Jamie Foxx and "Independence Day" director Roland Emmerich.

And this week sees the debut of "The Lone Ranger," which rides into theaters on a flurry of bad reviews and damaging reports about a bursting budget and production snafus. Of course, like "World War Z," another film that was plagued by trouble-on-the set stories, "The Lone Ranger" could overcome the bad buzz to be a solid box officer earner.

Also read: 'Lone Ranger' Battling Bad Buzz and 'Despicable Me 2' Minions at Box Office

Not every film is so lucky. Just ask Will and Jaden Smith's whose father-son adventure "After Earth" crash landed with audiences and critics or poor Taylor Kitsch, who had the ignominious distinction of starring in not one, but two back-to-back bombs with "Battleship" and "John Carter."

Nearly every preview for would-be blockbusters these days promises moviegoers a non-stop thrill ride guaranteed to leave them flattened, floored and gasping at the sheer wonder of all that CGI and star power. Look closer, however, and there are certain tell-tale signs that a studio knows it may have a turkey on its hands.

Also read: TheWrap's Inaugural Innovators List: 12 Who Are Changing Hollywood

Every studio wants a movie to be a hit. Here are 8 signals that it won't be:

1. Critics Can't Review the Film Until After it Opens
Sometimes a film is so unsalvageable that studios won't let critics get their talons into it until after a film debuts. So if your local paper carries a notice that such and such a film can't be reviewed because there were no advance screenings, cancel the babysitter and call off plans to hit the multiplex. That kind of treatment is reserved for movies that are so bad,studios know the reviews will only add fuel to the fire.

Think of the much-panned "Movie 43," or the Ashton Kutcher-Katherine Heigl dud "Killers," or theDaniel Craig horror film "Dream House," which was frightening for all the wrong reasons. None of those films got reviewed until after opening day. Get the drift?

Also read: 'White House Down' Vs 'Olympus Has Fallen' Mashup: Casting the Perfect Mega-Movie

2. The Only Good Critical Blurbs Come From Shawn Edwards or Jeffrey Lyons
Some "critics" are such quote-whores that they essentially write press releases for studios. They always find something positive to say about even the most awful movies. So how do you know which reviewers fall short of objective status?

eFilmCritics's Erik Childress has a helpful column that keeps tabs on the reviewers most likely to lavish hyperbole on otherwise poorly-rated box office bombs. Edwards and Lyons are often at the top of his list, so if you see one of their names on a movie's promo poster raving about how a film is "a cinematic gem" or advising you to "wear a diaper, it's that good!," it's probably best to add it to the must-miss pile.

Also read: How the Master of Disaster's 'White House Down' Can Stand Out in the Summer of the Apocalypse

3. The Ever-Shifting Release Date
 When a studio plans to release a movie during blockbuster or awards season only to change course and reschedule for, say, early spring or mid-fall, that usually signals big problems. It either means a movie isn't good enough to snag an Oscar or lacks what it takes to compete with the other popcornmovies. Either way, it's rarely an endorsement.
Exceptions: "The Great Gatsby" which had many Hollywood watchers smelling a bomb when it was punted out of Oscar season and into this summer. Yes, critics hated it, but audiences embraced it to the tune of more than $300 million at the worldwide box office.

A similar strategy reaped dividends for "World War Z," which brought in the "Lost" team of Damon Lindelof and Drew Goddard after filming had wrapped to craft a new ending. The costly bet required a move from winter 2012 to the summer of 2013, but the filmmakers were rewarded with a box office gross of $260 million worldwide and counting.

Some things are worth the wait.

Also read: Channing Tatum: What's Next for the 'White House Down' Star?

4. It's Green
 "Green Hornet" and "Green Lantern" both came out in 2011, both cost a lot of money, and both bombed. Add to the list, 2010's "Green Zone," a big-budget Iraq War action movie that discovered that -- shock of shocks -- audiences go to the movies to escape real world problems.  Still don't see a pattern? Try 2003's "Hulk" and 2008's "The Incredible Hulk." Green is great for the environment. At the box office, it's toxic.
Exception: "The Avengers," which did feature a big green monster but widely avoided the color in its title.

5. Eddie Murphy is in it
Yeah, he was a comic genius -- back in the time of Iran Contra and acid wash jeans. But too many dumb kiddie movies have made Eddie Murphy box office poison. With a résumé stocked with flops like "Meet Dave," "A Thousand Words" and, drum roll please, "The Adventures of Pluto Nash," it's a wonder the former-funnyman continues to get work.

"Shrek" and "Dreamgirls" sure feel like a long time ago.

Also read: Will 'The Heat' Fuel the Fire for More Female Buddy Movies?

6. Katherine Heigl is in it
Poor Izzie. If only you'd never left Seattle Grace Hospital. That's because losing the medical scrubs has been nothing short of a disaster for the once-promising Heigl. Don't believe us? Why don't you rent "Killers" or "One for the Money"...and don't worry, there won't be a wait on Netflix for either one.

7. It's a Big Budget Passion Project
Throwing a lot of money at a talented auteur or actor usually results in one of two outcomes: the studio doesn't trust its creative team enough and over-interferes, creating an unsalvageable mishmash of the filmmaker's unique vision and the studio's desperate desire to make it appeal to the widest possible audience (see: "The Fountain"), or a creative genius has too much clout and gets all the cash and freedom to do what they want (see: "Cloud Atlas," "Battlefield Earth" and everything M. Night Shyamalan has done since 2006).
Exception: Anything James Cameron touches. Just write the check Hollywood and leave him in peace.

See photos: The Evolution of the Female Comedies

8. Poster or Trailer Proclaims "From the Producer of..."
Ask yourself: do you even know what a producer does? They might as well say from the craft services team behind "Twilight" or the grip who helped light "The Phantom Menace."

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It's a dirty job and somebody's gotta do it, but that somebody is notKanye West. Since welcoming baby daughterNorth with girlfriendKim Kardashian on June 15, West, 36, has embraced almost every aspect of fatherhood, with one notable exception:dirty diapers.

PHOTOS: Kim and Kanye, the perfect match

A source close to theKardashian family told Usthat although the "Black Skinhead" rapper is totally in love with his newborn little girl, he's not so keen on dealing with her messes. "He's not changing diapers," the insider revealed in the July 8 issue of Us Weekly.

He is, however, stepping up in other ways. "He doesn't leave North for more than an hour," one source marveled of the proud new dad. Added another: "Kanye holds the baby all the time."

PHOTOS: Kim and Kanye's sweetest moments

Indeed, both West and Kardashian seem to be settling in quite nicely to life with their little bundle of joy. "Kim is breast-feeding constantly," one source told Us of the 32-year-old first-time mom. "She's loving it."

Added longtime friend and Pussycat Dolls founder Robin Antin: "When I walked in to see her, Kim was holding the baby. I said, 'Oh, my God. You're a natural.' Kim said, 'I know -- it's so weird!'"

PHOTOS: Kim's baby bump style

Motherhood has definitely changed the media-savvy reality star. Since giving birth five weeks early in mid-June, the normally tweet-happy new mom has surfaced on social media only twice -- to wish sister Khloe a happy 29th birthday and to promote the June 30 episode of Keeping Up With the Kardashians.

Sources say both she and West are adamant about keeping their baby out of the spotlight, at least for the time being. In fact, as Us Weekly previously reported, the couple turned down a whopping $3 million deal with an Australian magazine for the first baby photos of little North.

This article originally appeared on Usmagazine.com: Kanye West Is "Not Changing Diapers" for Baby North

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By Caroline Kepnes | Yahoo! TV 

Now that she's posed for Maxim, Kate Stoltzfus's life is one step closer to being exactly like a music video from an '80s hair band. ("Fallen Angel" by Poison, maybe?)

For those who have abstained, "Breaking Amish" debuted on TLC last September and followed four twenty-something Amish folk (plus one Mennonite to mix things up) as they explored a more complicated lifestyle in New York City. It's basically Rumspringa for almost-grown-ups.

Fans of the show know the Lancaster, Pennsylvania, native very well by now after watching her bat her eyelashes through the Big Apple. Last season's peak: The wallflower hit up the Museum of Sex and summoned her inner strength to pose in a bikini.

Kate has officially graduated to the big time, puckering plump red lips for Maxim in shorts that Miley Cyrus would like and a skimpy top that screams, "Don't look at me." The 22-year-old doesn't just give good attitude; girlfriend also gives good quote.

This is one of our favorites: "Before I had even signed a contract with a modeling agency, I did a test shoot to see if I could photograph well, and the first outfit they put me in was a bathing suit! I have to admit it was a little intimidating, but now I enjoy doing it."

What an amazing trajectory, right? From intimidation to joy!

Also, Kate confirms what we have all long suspected: Fresh fruits and vegetables help keep you firm and fit. "There are definitely a lot of Amish women who have great bodies, because they work hard," she says. "They also eat really healthy, since they grow their own food. That’s one big thing I miss about home, being able to garden and take care of plants."

"One thing." Hmm. It's looking more and more like ripe radishes might be the one and only thing Kate misses about life on the farm.

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By Brittany Galla | Celebrity News | June 30, 2013

Brooke knows best! Brooke Hogan, daughter of pro wrestler Hulk Hogan, got engaged to Dallas Cowboy player Phil Costa on Saturday, June 29 in Las Vegas, Nev.

PHOTOS: Stars' engagement rings

The former VHI reality star, 25, posted a photo of the proposal on her Instagram page. In the pic, Costa, 25, is seen on one knee, presenting a ring to a shocked-looking Brooke, who has her hand covering her mouth. The Paris Hotel's mock Eiffel Towel glows behind them, so it seems the engagement happened on a balcony at the Bellagio. 

"Happiest moment of my LIFE," the singer, actress, and model wrote. "I am marrying my best friend. I wouldn't choose anyone else. I am so lucky and so grateful."

PHOTOS: Famous star families

In another blurry picture of Costa putting the ring on Brooke's left hand, she added, "I look scary but this is the face of total SHOCK." 

While dad Hulk, 59, hasn't tweeted anything yet, her brother Nick, 22, shared his excitement for the couple on June 29, writing, "MY SISTER IS GETTING MARRIED!!!!! CONGRATULATIONS BROOKEY!!!!!" 

Mom Linda Hogan (who Brooke shared a sometimes hot-and-cold relationship with following her parents' marital problems), tweeted, "My Brooke is getting married!! Phil proposed to her last night!" She later added a pic of the pair looking at the Vegas Eiffel Tower, writing, "The future Mr. and Mrs. Costa!"

PHOTOS: 2013 celeb weddings

Brooke appeared with her family on VHI's Hogan Knows Best from 2005 to 2007, before getting her own spin-off show, Brooke Knows Best, which aired from 2008 to 2009. In November 2007, Linda filed for divorce from Hulk after 24 years of marriage. 

Costa, a New Jersey native, is entering his fourth NFL season with the Dallas Cowboys. Brooke currently works for TNA wrestling.

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When the video of Casey Johnstone talking about being the only Los Angeles Dodgers fan at his Bay Area school published to YouTube, the goal wasn't to make the 10-year-old into a viral video star.

Young Dodger fan pledges to give money from viral video to injured Giants fan Bryan Stow. http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/mlb-big-league-stew/young-dodger-fan-pledges-money-viral-video-injured-234614077.html

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If you didn't believe animals have the capability to grieve like people do, you might now change your mind. In this heart-wrenching video posted on Youtube Sunday, a dog buries a dead puppy. Using its nose, the dog slowly covers the body with dirt in what appears to be an act of mourning.

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Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson works out for 'Hercules: The Thracian Wars' (Photo: Dwayne Johnson/Twitter)

By Bryan Enk | Movie Talk

 Is it us or is The Rock even bigger lately? Is that even possible?

Dwayne Douglas Johnson has always been a sizable fella, though his physical appearance from his days as a 17-time WWE champion is positively wimpish compared to the way he looks in his several big-screen roles this year. 

We first noticed Johnson's superhuman physique as Roadblock, the heavy machine gunner who just wants to be a chef, in "G.I. Joe: Retaliation" (March 29). And just a month later he could've passed for the Hulk in Michael Bay's "Pain & Gain" (April 26), in which Johnson plays a generally sweet-natured though hopelessly drug-addicted, born-again Christian bodybuilder caught up in an increasingly absurd kidnapping plan.

The 42-year-old appeared equally-yoked a month after that in "Fast & Furious 6" (May 24), in which he reprized his "Fast Five" role as Luke Hobbs, a Diplomatic Security Services agent who isn't beyond picking up a suspect and slamming him into the ceiling if it'll get some answers. Johnson's workout regimen for that film might have very well involved picking up grown men and throwing them across the room, as he barely seemed to be straining at all ... nor did it seem like he was receiving too much of a special effects assist.

Now, Dwayne Johnson looks to be taking his astonishing physique even further as he takes on another crazy diet and workout regimen for his upcoming role as ... well, the son of a god. Johnson will be playing the title role in "Hercules: The Thracian Wars," a fantastical action-adventure directed by Brett Ratner ("X-Men: The Last Stand") based on the Greek myth of the mighty muscle man born of the immortal Zeus and the mortal Alcmene.

A series of photos that Johnson himself providedvia Twitter show him hard at work to become Hercules. One pic shows him grimacing (we're sure it's just for show) as he pulls down weighted cables to work his upper arm muscles. The medium shot reveals that Johnson will be just as muscular than he was in "Pain & Gain" though perhaps not as, well, wide — his stomach and chest appear to be more toned than they were in Bay's film, giving him more of an athlete's physique than a hardcore bodybuilder's. It's just as well, too —Hercules will no doubt be involved in a lot more actual fight scenes than the hapless Paul Doyle.

The man's arms are still ridiculous, though. Another pic features a close-up of Johnson's deltoid, complete with fake scars as he's transformed into Hercules in the makeup room. It's about the size of Texas. This pic is also interesting as it gives a glimpse of the long-haired wig that Johnson will be wearing in the film — after all, you've got to get those dramatic shots of hair blowing in the wind, asBrad Pitt recently showed us in "World War Z."

Another pic takes us back to the gym and shows off Johnson's leg, which appears like it could kick a football to the moon (interestingly enough, the legs are Johnson's personal favorite body part, according to AllStarWorkouts.com). Really, how do the other gym members feel whenever The Rock is around? Do they wonder why they even bother?

It's not all about hitting the exercise equipment, though. You've got to eat a lot to get that big, and by "a lot" we mean at least seven meals a day. That's right — the rest of us barely eat three, andDwayne Johnson eats seven. He even took a pic of the inside of his refrigerator, which reveals a series of seven pre-packaged meals on each shelf.

Believe it or not, Johnson would probably be eating seven meals a day even if he weren't preparing to play Hercules. According to AllStarWorkouts.com, eating seven times is just another part of his everyday workout: "The Rock eats seven times a day. His crazy diet is about getting enough protein to aid lean muscle growth. The key to the Rock Diet is that he consumes a lot of protein, fibrous carbs, and starchy vegetables. Nutrition is everything. The reason The Rock eats this way, is because it helps him lose weight and gain muscle." Diet AND exercise, people.

Taken in the hair and makeup trailer for 'Hercules: The Thracian Wars' (Photo: Dwayne Johnson/Twitter)

And here's an idea of what might be in six of those seven containers in the fridge:

Meal 1: 10 scrambled egg whites, 3 servings cream of rice or 1 cup oatmeal, 3 rice cakes, 24oz water

Meal 2: 6oz skinless grilled chicken breast, 1 cup grits, 6oz yams, 1 cup of steamed asparagus, 24oz water

Meal 3: 6oz tuna, 1 cup brown rice, 1 sliced cucumber, 24oz water

Meal 4: 6oz perch fillet, 1 cup barley, 6oz baked potato, 1 cup steamed green beans, 24oz water

Meal 5: 6oz pork tenderloin, 1 cup brown rice, 6oz sweet potato, 1 cup peas, 24oz water

Meal 6: 10 scrambled egg whites, 3 servings cream of rice or 1 cup oatmeal, 24oz water

And the seventh? Apparently that's between The Rock and his stomach.

[Related: 'Pain & Gain' 5 Film Facts: The Rock & Mark Wahlberg Combine for 17 Meals a Day]

You might also be wondering about that bottle of fish oil. According to Wiki Answers, fish oil contains Omega 3, an essential fatty acid that your normal American diet is almost devoid of. It supports heart health, joint health and brain health, including promoting memory retention, cognitive skills and supporting good moods! In addition fish oil helps to promote immune health and supports healthy eyes, skin and hair.

All essential elements in becoming the son of Zeus.

"Hercules: The Thracian Wars" will commence with walking amongst us puny mortals in theaters on July 25, 2014.

http://movies.yahoo.com/blogs/movie-talk/dwayne-johnson-works-demi-god-hercules-role-205123613.html

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