What does Kenny Powers say?

But sometimes when you bring the thunder, you get lost in the storm. And a true champion, face to face with his darkest hour, will do whatever it takes to rise above. A man fights and fights, and then fights some more. Because surrender is death, and death is for pussies.

What song does Kenny play at Shane’s funeral?

Walk Like an Egyptian Kenny looking through Shane’s playlist.

Who is Shane in Eastbound and Down?

Shane K. Gerald was a catcher and teamate of Kenny Powers on the Myrtle Beach Mermen. He is Kenny’s best friend during Season 3 and is played by the SNL actor, Jason Sudeikis. He is a sloppy, inappropriate drunkard, and has a personality very similar to Kenny’s.

Is Eastbound and Down based on John Rocker?

While not based on the life of former Major League Baseball relief pitcher John Rocker, the show’s creators do cite Rocker’s attitude as an inspiration.

Where is Kenny Powers from?

Shelby, North Carolina
Lost for direction, he goes back to his hometown of Shelby, North Carolina to accept a job as a substitute physical education teacher at his former school, Jefferson Davis Middle School.

Who is the real life Kenny Powers?

John Rocker
The Real Kenny Powers From ‘Eastbound and Down’? At the height of his career, John Rocker was one of the best closers in professional baseball, and also one of the most disliked people in the game.

What does John Rocker do now?

Rocker has dabbled in acting with minor parts through the years. In 2014, he appeared on the reality television show Survivor; he finished in a disappointing 16th place. Since 2012, he is a writer for WorldNetDaily.

Is Kenny Powers based on a real person?

VICE America recently caught up with a dude called John Rocker, a former professional baseball player who served as inspiration for Kenny Powers, Danny McBride’s lovable burnout from Eastbound & Down.