Johnny Manziel Denies Abusing Girlfriend, Threatening Suicide

It was just over a year ago that Johnny Manziel entered rehab with the stated intention of “improving” himself.

Unfortunately, for Manziel, his fans, and the Cleveland Browns franchise, self-improvement remains elusive for the troubled quarterback.

Today, Manziel is speaking out for the first time following allegations that he recently assaulted his girlfriend, resulting in a melee so loud that neighbors called police out of concern for her safety.

Not surprisingly, Manziel claims he was never violent with longtime partner Colleen Crowley.

When asked about the incident by TMZ Sports, the man dubbed “Johnny Football” replied simply, “It didn’t happen.”

As for a claim in the police report that Manziel threatened to kill himself during his fight with Crowley, the 23-year-old Heisman Trophy winner insists it’s pure fabrication.

“I’m completely stable,” Manziel says. “I’m safe and secure.”

Of course, the allegations from Crowley are just the latest in a long line of line of troubles for Manziel, ranging from reports of drug use to violent brawls involving fans.

“I know I’ve been having fun but I just need to get my body right,” Manziel said in his statement to the website. “I’m 100% committed to playing football.”

The police investigation into the events of January 30 has concluded, and Manziel will not be charged with any crimes.

Axl Rotten Dies; Former WWE/ECW Star Was 44

Brian Knighton, a former WWE superstar who fought under the moniker “Axl Rotten,” has been found dead in Baltimore.

He was 44 years old.

Details are still coming in regarding the death, but PWInsider reports that Knighton was discovered by authorities in a McDonald’s in the vicinity of the motel he was staying in.

The ex-wrestler had just sent a message on Twitter 10 hours before his corpse was found.

Knighton was best known for his run in the original Extreme Championship Wrestling in the mid-1990s, establishing a feud at the time with his storyline brother and former tag team partner, Ian Rotten.

He was one of the first wrestlers to use barbed wire baseball bats inside the ring, turning that item into a common weapon of choice and helping to usher in an era of blood and violence.

“Thanks for letting me learn from you, but most of all thanks for being my brother,” Ian wrote in a Facebook tribute after learning of Brian’s death, linking to photos and videos from Knighton’s career.”

Ian said he saw this death coming:

“When Axl left my house Sunday night, I pretty much knew I would never see him again.

“He would always say to me that he had no idea why he was still here. That God must have been making him suffer. I told him that it was Gods plan for him to write his book, and maybe that book would change one person’s life.

“Unfortunately, now that book won’t be written. When he left my house, he told me he wrote this story and he knew how it ended.”

Knighton went on to appear in the WWE and that organization issued the following statement on his passing:

“WWE extends its condolences to Knighton’s family, friends and fans”

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Louis Tomlinson: Engaged to Danielle Campbell?!?

Those who watch The Originals online and/or on television have not seen Danielle Campbell on screen for a few weeks.

And now we may know why: she’s planning her wedding to Louis Tomlinson!

Possibly!

The One Direction singer, of course, recently underwent one significant life change, welcoming his first child into the world when ex-lover Briana Jungwirth gave birth to a boy named Freddie.

But Movie News Guide lists five reasons why Tomlinson may have also made another major decision of late, proposing to Campbell after just a few months of dating.

What makes the website light the fire under this rumor? Consider…

Tomlinson and Campbell walked hand in hand around Los Angeles last month, looking lovingly at each other.

Soon after Christmas, the singer and the actress were seen flirting and making out big time during a vacation at the French Alps.

Since the beginning of December, the famous couple has hinted that they are in a serious relationship. They have been spotted together bonding over ice cream in Chicago and also taking their dogs for a walk.

Fans captured Tomlinson giving Campbell a kiss after she dropped him off at the airport around the holidays late last year.

A video went viral that depicted the couple singing Happy Birthday to the cousin of Danielle.

So… yeah. That’s it.

Those are the reasons why some folks believe Louis Tomlinson is engaged to Danielle Cambell.

Go ahead and believe this rumor if you’d like.

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O.J. Simpson: Shocking Confession, Detailed Suicide Plan Revealed

Though the murders of Nicole Brown-Simpson and Ron Goldman took place over two decades ago, the FX miniseries The People v. O.J. Simpson has prompted a renewed interest in the case, as well as some surprising revelations from those who were closely involved.

Mike Gilbert is a friend and former agent of Simpson’s who stood by him during his infamous double murder trial.

Gilbert now claims he knows with certainty that Simpson is guilty of the murders, as he was witness to a tearful confession by the former NFL great.

“O.J. told me he did it,” Gilbert recently told Radar Online in a revealing interview.

Gilbert also revealed new details about O.J.’s planned suicide, which was teased in the first installment of the FX series:

“O.J. was going to kill himself on Nicole’s grave,” said Gilbert.

“But when he snuck out of the house with Al Cowlings and went to her grave, there were cops there guarding the grave site. So that’s when the infamous Bronco down the freeway chase happened.”

According to Gilbert, Simpson claimed that he actually attempted to end his life during the famous chase:

“He told me that while he was sitting in the car he was planning to kill himself. So he pulled the trigger on the gun but it didn’t go off,” he says, adding that Simpson didn’t respond when asked why he didn’t attempt to shoot himself a second time.

“O.J. seemed surprised by my question,” Gilbert said. “He told me I had no feelings for him.”

Simpson is currently serving a 33 year sentence on robbery and kidnapping charges unrelated to the 1994 murders of his wife and her friend.

He will be eligible for parole in October of 2017.

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