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The Weirdo Hero
The Weirdo Hero is a 2015 Canadian independent theatrically released short film about a professional wrestler dealing with depression. The film uses animation together with live-action. The film stars professional wrestler Theo Francon in the lead role as "Fabulous" Frankie Myers, a play on his real life ring name "Ravenous" Randy Myers. The film was partially based on Francon's own life and experiences with depression. Plot After winning the main championship of his promotion professional wrestler "Fabulous" Frankie Myers struggles with depression as his real life responsibilities come crashing down around him. Fighting with undiagnosed depression and treading water financially his efforts are made harder by a cartoon version of his subconscious terrorizing him with doubts of his capabilities until he finds himself on the edge of a breakdown. Cast * Theo Francon as "Fabulous" Frankie Myers * Hayley Gray as Gina * Brady Roberts as Gary * Jason Cecchini as Riley Zucchini * Ty Olss ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Randy Myers (wrestler)
Randall Kirk Myers (born September 19, 1962) is an American former professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the New York Mets, Cincinnati Reds, San Diego Padres, Chicago Cubs, Baltimore Orioles, and Toronto Blue Jays, between and . He batted and threw left-handed. Early life Randy Myers grew up in Vancouver, Washington. His father was an auto mechanic and a machinist. He is a graduate of Evergreen High School and Clark College. Myers was drafted in the first round (ninth overall) of the 1982 amateur draft. Professional career Myers began his Major League career with the New York Mets in 1985 under the management of Davey Johnson, and was a member of the Mets 1986 World Series-winning team (although he did not appear on the Mets' postseason roster, he was given a World Series ring nine years later, in 1995). Myers became a closer in 1988 as he platooned with Roger McDowell after Jesse Orosco left for the Los Angeles Dodgers. Myers was traded ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |