Yesterday was a sad reminder that my buddy Nappin’ Ass Nate is no longer on this Earth. Because if he were still with us, I’d surely have received the following text: “HOLY SHIT!!!!! JOHN CENA TURNED HEEL!!!”
Biggest double-cross in professional wrestling since Hulk Hogan 29 years ago. For the first time in almost 5 years, The Bloodline ISN’T the biggest storyline in WWE.
Damn Cena’s bald spot is getting big though. Maybe he’ll soon start rocking the chrome dome like his new master.
Memphis Tigers men’s basketball at UAB, 3:00 this afternoon, ESPN. It’s the third-to-last game of the regular season: Memphis plays at UTSA Tuesday (6 PM, ESPN+) and at home vs. South Florida Friday (Senior Night, 8 PM, ESPN2).
Dancing with the Stars comes to the Orpheum Thursday.
Soul & Spirits will have a Fat Tuesday party this Tuesday in its taproom. Revelator Dopplebock will return and the Smoke and Toast food truck will be onsite with Cajun food.
Silky’s will host a Mardi Gras party and crawfish boil Tuesday. Crawfish served 3-til they run out plus other Cajun favorites. No cover, door prizes, live music.
Keep an eye on the Tuesday weather though… the weather stations are predicting thunderstorms and wind approximately 11 AM-6 PM that day.
Meet your farmer Fridays 3-6 PM as you shop for fresh food at Roxie’s Grocery, 520 N. Third. This Friday Riley Family Farms will offer one-day-only discounts of up to 50% on select cuts of chicken.
It’s Sunday Fun Day with Sexual Chocolate and the Reese’s Puffs today 3-7 PM at 507 Lux Lounge, 150 Monroe.
Back tomorrow with more news.
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