The Rock’s Moana Character Causing Controversy Among Polynesian Groups, PWS Summer Showdown Details, Top 10 Raw Moments (Video)

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The Rock 

People is reporting there’s been an online debate about the appearance of The Rock’s character, Maui, in the upcoming Disney film Moana, with some groups saying the demigod is promoting stereotypes about Polynesians and their weight.

The article features quotes from some Polynesian groups, including a member of New Zealand Parliament, who feel the character misrepresents a strong Maui by having him appear overweight. Click here to read the full article, including comments in defense of the character from several artists; the film is scheduled to be released on November 23.

Related: Five Films The Rock Totally Should Not Remake (Video)

Pro Wrestling Syndicate 

The following details are for Pro Wrestling Syndicate’s “Summer Showdown” 2016, including appearances by Insane Clown Posse, Crime Time, MVP and more: 

Pro Wrestling Syndicate returns to Starland Ballroom in Sayreville, NJ on Saturday night August 27th with Summer Showdown 2016. 

Returning to action for the first time in over a decade, Shaggy 2 Dope & Violent J collectively known as The Insane Clown Posse will team with “The Juggalo Homie” 2 Tuff Tony to battle former WWE stars Crime Time and their partner MVP.

The start of The PWS Heavyweight Title Tournament begins with round one matches:  
Teddy Hart vs Shynron,   “Bulldozer” Matt Tremont vs “Notorious” Devon Moore, and Homicide vs Sabu.

Legends collide as Tito Santana battles Greg Valentine in a Special Attraction Match.  Heidi Lovelace defends The Bombshells Majestic Title against challenger Kelly Klein,  The Handicapped Heroes battle The Urban Legends, and more including high flying six way action between Starman, David Starr, Grim Reefer, Facade, Brett Gakiya, and CJ Esparza.  Appearances include Sandman, 911, and PWS Commissioner Necro Butcher, with more to be announced. Tickets & info – www.ProWrestlingSyndicate.com

Top Ten WWE RAW Moments 

The following video features this week’s top ten WWE RAW moments, including Vince McMahon’s RAW and Smackdown commissioner announcements, the crowning of a new number one contender to the Intercontinental Championship, and much more: 

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