Ultimate Schmoedown Singles Tournament: Ben Bateman vs Paul Preston - Movie Trivia Schmoedown

[@Molson-xg9hs]

I thought Paul was just a goofy guy when he first showed up. He’s a real player. And, more importantly, he’s a genuine person. Strength to Paul and his wife.

[@jbearclowater]

"Smells like a barn in here with all these Horsemen." More Paul, please.

[@joseaniceto4962]

This is my first time seeing this. What is this gem I found

[@TheMovieTriviaSchmoedown]

How did you find us? Welcome!

[@gnomesaiyan1680]

Welcome!

[@ashleyhagl2617]

Welcome! One of us! One of us!

[@traupman84]

Welcome to your new obsession

[@tiagocruz10]

Welcome to a wonderful new world my friend.

[@patrickharden9917]

This was a particularly good episode. Not just the match, but the whole thing was quality.

[@jeremymac23]

From Jen making me cry to Mara making me laugh, this was a great video! All the love to Paul and his wife!

[@iluvyummywaffles]

Loved both the interviews at the end. Choked up from Paul and laughter from The Kid "I think you stole my wallet once but you're a great manager". Much love to Paul and his wife, keep fighting!!

[@nwredneckturner1508]

"I'll see you at home later." "What?............" LMAO!!!

[@bsbgirl85]

I'm loving Mara in these skits lmao! Still need to hurry up and get her back in some matches though.

[@larryparr2799]

I think the challenge was not fair. The answere was between 1954 and 1956 and Ben said 59. If he had said one of those two I would agree, it I don’t think giving Ben a new question was right.

[@commando552]

Yeah, they should have just not given Preston the point. It isn't like the date is hard to work out either, it was nominated in the 1957 Oscars which means it was released in 1956. I can't actually find anything that says it was released in the US in 1954, the only thing that does is the Google infobox which is notoriously unreliable as they are auto generated.

[@ShivaKumar-gs7nb]

I second that. The judges wouldn't have done that if it was the other way around though. A clear push for Bateman. They had already given him an easier bracket with rookies.

[@ScrubNigel]

@@commando552 19 November 1956 to be specific, according to IMDb. Can't find anything to suggest otherwise, but I think it's stupid to ask a question about when such an old movie was released in the U.S, when it was released 2 years earlier originally. The movie release date category is about knowing when a movie was first released. Should avoid movies that were released later in the U.S.

[@sivad1025]

I see it both ways. Technically, you're completely correct in saying he didn't get the right answer. But j also feel like it's unfair to give an ambiguous question in the first place because it can throw off the player.

[@dantedark714]

I think he should of been given a different question with multiple choice though

[@JPasdfjkl]

All of Paul's quips this entire show had me lol'ing... and then he had me crying. He's easily grown to be one of my faves.

[@eshna2012]

Looks like the team has better cameras filming the opening segments now - nice job guys!

[@TheClitCommander530]

Wow! What an incredible performance by both competitors. Paul's post match interview really got me in the feels. My heart is with you.

[@christianjacobs1535]

Mara killed that scene

[@masa7296]

Paul in the post game interview talking about his wife made me cry :( Hope eveything turns okey

[@helenledwith7016]

Loved Mara's post scene. She is hysterical. I want her and Dagnino to join forces. I feel their comedic timing would mesh together well.

[@y2jsmiley828]

much respect to both players the whole movie trivia shmowedown......not just the characters....it makes you realize that yes this is a game but there are bigger battles being fought

[@stevencollins8348]

Wow, that post match interview... Wish you and your family well

[@MinecraFake]

This match was the perfect exemple of why I love the tournament: 2 strong competitors that I like and would have wanted to see move on to the next round fighting in an intense match. Great use of the challenge by Ben and Tom, that was the decinding factor in this match. I also want to wish good luck to Paul and his wife in their fight

[@royalewithcheese9291]

Going into this I knew it was going to be close but dam 1 point between them. This is what you hope every Schmoedown is like: great pre/post match scenes, a barn burner of a match and some fun interplay setting up the next round. And best wishes to Paul and his wife.

[@Just_Ben_]

I don’t know how I feel about that challenge. Firstly, I kind of think challenges should have to come from the players. Ben challenges without even knowing what he was challenging. In the past, Kristian has always demanded that players tell him exactly what they’re challenging and hasn’t allowed the manager to talk to the player during the round. This kind of changes the dynamic of what a challenge is in my opinion. On top of that, Ben was wrong either way. He guessed 1959. After the challenge, they found that some sources claim 1954 while some claim as late as 1956. Either way, that’s not Ben’s guess of 1959. Ben was definitively wrong. I think it’s fair to challenge that Paul may not have been correct, but giving Ben a new question gives him a chance at points which there’s no conceivable way he could have gotten.

[@01tshepo]

Exactly, so now just anyone in the audience can challenge a question? That is absolutely unfair and you right he got the answer wrong either way awarding him another 2 pt question is just wrong no matter which way you look at it

[@sivad1025]

I'm really split on the new question. On one hand, I think it's unfair because he did get it wrong. On the other, I think it's unfair because the questions are timed and he probably used his time wondering which release they were talking about. It's the same thing with Mike vs. Sneider. I was mad when Sneider challenged Mike mid question because Mike could have potentially asked for a repeat. Whenever something interferes with their time, I think it's fair to award a new question.

[@jturbo47]

I agree they should have just given Paul another multiple choice question. Ben should not of had another chance for two points.

[@FinalLevelBoss]

The rules for the challenges can quickly turn vague just like their spelling rules. Please refresh my memory, I don't remember which match Kristian stopped a manager from talking to his or her player in anything. Whether it was during the wheel spin, picking numbers or even during a challenger. Kristian only tells them to stop if it disrupts the game, interferes with the opponent or possibly cheat. He does give countdowns if the manager is taking too long. If I remember correctly there's been several matches including one where Andreyko issued a challenge and was not playing, is not a manager and no one stopped it. Fans and players in the league often say managers don't do anything but just stand there and share the glory. Well this is an example of where a manager did something and something helpful at that. Now if it would've been Murrell or Rocha who stepped in then maybe it should be dismissed. If Paul had Roxy, Fyffe or even Kaiser in his corner they could've stepped in for Paul and possibly come to an agreement on how to go about the challenge. Since Ben picked an answer that wasn't in the challenge maybe don't give him a 2-point question, however I don't think Paul gets a -point question either. I'd say give Paul 1 point with no multiple choice if he get it wrong throw it back to Ben.

[@LAnimeMaster]

I'm so torn. I've grown to really like Preston, and Bateman is also someone I really like. Well, hopefully it's just a great match.

[@bloodsox88]

Paul is a good addition to the league. Real solid match today. Good luck to Paul and his wife. We all hope for the best!

[@matthewepperly7964]

Would've loved to see Paul pull this out but what an effort. Stay strong my man.

[@adamcollins4215]

We love you, Paul!

[@NateCage]

This is one of the best schmoedown vids ever! Both the competitors and announcers (plus Dagnino) are the best to watch on screen and they were all in top form!

[@rainersummer5616]

Paul Preston is just awesome! Stay strong Powder Keg!

[@kalenzypie]

Paul is so darn entertaining i cant help but look at him when hes on screen

[@luke34]

Very impressive match. Looking forward to the next time both will be back on screen. On to the next round!

[@bigjsquare1988]

10 FOR 10!!!! MY BRACKET IS STILL...LET ME REPEAT THAT, STILL PERFECT!!!!

[@joshuageraldbutler8037]

All the power and strength to Paul; what a guy to come into the match, considering everything he and his wife is going through.

[@DVouts11]

Love both Ben and Paul and my thoughts go out to Paul and his family. Glad Ben pulled out the win. He's much better than his record suggests. Very excited for the upcoming tournament matches!

[@bruceleroy2113]

We need more Paul Preston!

[@RealCarlosPerez]

Damn Paul was already one of my favorites. Now he might be even high on my list. He’s amazing.

[@helenledwith7016]

Great match. Sorry Paul did not win but so happy he came to the Schmoedown this year. My heart breaks for what his family is going through. Karen is in my prayers.

[@graymyers]

I had trouble finding any reliable place that said Seven Samurai was released any other year besides 1956 in the US.. but yknow.. whatever google says

[@joshgofton]

The kid is so nice at crashing interviews sorry "polite interruption"

[@drsoccer72]

I am a little confused on the challenge because even if it is between 1954 and 1956 shouldn't Paul just not get the points and the question be over because Ben guessed 1959.Just a weird ruling to me because technically if two websites report different the earlier release would be the documented earliest release as I think 1956 was wide release which wasn't the question.

[@Theisenturkeys]

I'm not sure but i assumed it is because the answer is incorrect so it nullifies the question. I believe that is one of the more recent rules for this season is if it can be proven that the answer the question writer say is the answer that the player gets a new question .

[@wendyflores1092]

The kid is a Schmoedown treasure 😂😂😂😂😂😂👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@jacobanderson2285]

We love you Paul, good job man! give em hell in your next match who ever it is.

[@bsbgirl85]

"Masterbateman" lol. Good match, better than I thought it would be. Very evenly matched the entire time. Now Preston IS an underrated competitor. He is amazing in these matches, he just seems to come up short by missing the last question or losing by one point. He was also screwed over by that ridiculous challenge result SMH. He might end up becoming like McWeeny and Lon, a great competitor who's record doesn't do him justice or reflect the great competitor he is. I hope not, I love watching him and want to see him win more. We love you Preston! You and your wife will beat this *hugs* Always rooting for Brendan, he just makes me happy. What a sweetheart. God I love me some Mara. I've been dying for her to get back in and get a match. I guess their waiting for Innergeekdom. I'm still aching from losing Rachel, so Mara is my only hope. I'm also loving her new quirky, funny, dry humored personality. "I'll see you at home later!" Lmao, huh? She's funny as hell.

[@kamshafty]

That Possession Sam Neill questions is more like a FIFTEEN pointer! Does Hayley or Clarke or Perri know that answer?! Geez!

[@ScrubNigel]

Indeed, a really tough one. French/German movie from 1981, that didn't get any Oscar nominations, with an actor that's only really widely known as "that ALAN(!!) guy from Jurassic Park" for most people.

[@adamwitt6296]

Also, and maybe I’m still stewing about the Seven Samurai question, Possession is a foreign film not released in the US until 1983

[@omarcadoffee]

God bless you, Karen and Paul! ....Great match. Don't remember seeing 2 competitors hit all 8 + bonus before.

[@joshelkins9139]

Looooooooove these two competitors! Been looking forward to this match-up since the bracket came out. Lets Schmoedown!

[@FoolsGil]

We got a fun intro by Preston! This is gonna be a good match.

[@Canadianfreedomfighter]

Paul we will keep you and your wife in our prayers! Paul and Karen fight and don't give up!

[@ajl9772]

Late to the Party, Dale the Dude, Hadleigh and Zipper, Jeanine, Liz and now Paul Preston. Ben just beats rookies. Let's see if Brendan can break the curse.

[@bsbgirl85]

Bateman is another overrated player that isn't that good (just like Stacy but he's technically a little better) I can see Brendan beating him but if not, we all know Bateman isn't winning this tournament. He will crack and choke like he always does, same for the team tournament. Especially with his rusty partner Reilly. Bibbiani and Ethan will EASILY destroy him if he has to face one of them.

[@ajl9772]

​@@bsbgirl85 LOL hater. I think Bateman is properly rated by most fans. Average fan isn't calling him elite, but he's well above average. His only losses in the entirety of the schmoedown have been to champions. Pretty sure he has higher round 1 accuracy than Samm Levine now. Brendan is no slouch and is someone I could see winning the whole tournament. The only thing about Brendan is we haven't really seen him beat anyone close to elite yet.

[@Mekisto]

It’s time. It’s time. it’s POWDER KEG TIME. Support Paul and Karen schmoedown fans.

[@jbearclowater]

Where can we donate to help Paul and his wife? I went to the Schmoedown Twitter but could not find anything specific about it, unless I missed it somehow?

[@BuanCluil]

Looks like the FB fundraiser (facebook.com/donate/407495423242926/10220281129162850/) is closed, but this sportslocker.chipply.com/Karensarmy/store.aspx?eid=16967 support merch site is still open.

[@soulwarrior]

I'm suggesting a 30 - 60 min live Q & A with Paul Preston with superchat enabled where half or all proceeds go to his wife's cancer fund. This could be a win-win for us fans AND them. :-) (I'm really sorry for leaving this comment everywhere.)

[@MagmAlex]

Wow, what a fantastic match!

[@scamrasc]

Great match. Sorry to Paul and his wife To see Dagnino's wardrobe in full would be a trip. I love Mara's new creepy slant on her character. Sleeping in a dumpster reminds me of Scoops McGee and Im here for that!

[@aviellevenstien4517]

Woah! Awesome match, heartbreaking interviews and a INSANE post credit scene! I dunno if Mara can reclaim her IG belt but she deserves a special award for her scenes! Hat's off to Paul & Ben for fighting through in such a tough time.

[@christophermoreno1615]

They did my boy Rocha dirty with the blue screen action in the beginning lol. Excited to finally see this match.

[@iluvenisp]

Much love to Paul and his wife!!!!!

[@calebhansen3791]

What a great match! And video in general!

[@markrowell173]

Great match, loved everyone involved. Happy with outcome, agree with the challenge.

[@navtektv]

27:00 that is some mind palace shit. You can see Ben walking the Rooms as well! First Mike now Ben.

[@BrynjarReynisson]

That challenge changed the match

[@andreas1218]

That was a terrible verdict to the challenge. 1954 or 1956, he was wrong either way. I think they should've just asked Preston a different 1 point question..

[@kamshafty]

I admire Ben & Paul so much Thrilled for Ben!

[@ralphroshia9247]

Great match and I think its about time that Harrison Ford is put on the wheel

[@NotSoSvenn]

That was a really hard final question!

[@ashleyhagl2617]

I LOVE Mara!!! So so happy to see her weird self!

[@brucecooley70]

Hope the best for Paul and his wife Karen. Glad to see the Schmoedown family and community come together and help out.

[@RatedRKO269]

That challenge ruling was one of the stupidest things I've ever seen. Even if the release date is debated being between 1954 and 1956, Bateman chose 1959. He got the question wrong. The film was released in 1954 and is recognized as such by any film source. If they really want to argue it, then they should've taken the point away from Preston, not given Bateman an entirely new question.

[@adamwitt6296]

Michael Filosa You are correct, he was offered both contested dates, chose neither and then got to pick the date of Frankenstein for twice the points. Un-Fun fact: Possession is a foreign film released in Europe in 1981, and America in 1983. Two dates.

[@Abhishek-pb6rv]

I agree. I mean his 2nd round questions were a joke. Top Gun, Shutter Island, Frankenstein?? Actually he should have got the Seven Samurai one after hearing the choices. Paul's 2nd round questions were actually tougher. And the Possession question was bonkers. Its frustrating when a great competitor loses due to bad decisions.

[@adamwitt6296]

A B But, of course, that’s the beauty of Schmoedown, here we are, arguing like Bears Fans on a blown call. It takes one match to light the fuse on the Powder Keg. Nobody beats him twice.

[@Abhishek-pb6rv]

I hope so. It's just frustrating when great players go out on a bad decision clearly instigated by an external influence.

[@vspecmaster]

I like the camera work in this opening promo

[@rafaelespinal4055]

Great match! Let’s help Preston out.

[@KansasViking]

Two of my favorite competitors this year, why do I have to choose???😥

[@antrikshaade5458]

We are with you Paul. Thoughts and prayers are with you

[@brenlauf]

@Ken, I really like the further depth your character has shown as you've moved from player to manager!

[@Mike12131984]

Can you put up the site to donate?

[@Bigreno77]

That was a big challenge

[@Cool70sfreak]

Bateman was right to challenge. The film was originally released in Japan in 1954, but for AMERICA it didn't hit till 1956, and it received Oscar nods in 1957, further supporting that 1956 is, in fact, the correct date (although it's listed as The Magnificent Seven on the Oscar Site even though that film didn't come out until 1960, so hell if I know what that's about, I mean I know it's inspired by Seven Samurai but that's a pretty big error). Come on, Skalicky, do some homework. Anyway, I'm really excited to see Brendan vs Ben! But I feel a bit torn...I have newfound respect for Ben after last season, but Brendan is just so much fun and he keeps impressing me a lot....it's gonna be tough to pick a favorite in that Round 3 match haha.

[@rboltin82]

But Bateman should never have gotten another question For the simple fact he still said 1959 which is still wrong because they said between 54 and 56 so therefore Paul should have challenged the challenge

[@Cool70sfreak]

@@rboltin82 That doesn't change the fact that Paul was also wrong in saying 1954, so your logic is highly flawed. Granted, apparently they couldn't be bothered to do the necessary research to figure out he was straight up wrong so...

[@tiagocruz10]

Awesome match. My heart was torn during it but in the end I'm more glad for Bateman with the Horseman getting another win and moving forward. And it looks like it will be the same with the next match so there's that haha.

[@iNaiFz]

great match.

[@duncanlupercalholmes]

The question that was challenged the follow up should have went straight to multiple choice. Ben didn't know the answer. So that was unfair

[@RPilgrim]

great match

[@rafaelandrade7627]

I said it before, no one can use a challenge like Dagnino. It was one of the patriots greatest strenghts

[@2uentin66]

Great Competitors, Great Match... that Challenge though🙄

[@ThisIsTheRoad]

Did they just ask a Żuławski question on the Shmoedown? This is finally getting legit! :D

[@DarthFuego86]

Great match! Much luck to Paul's wife!!!

[@JKissoon1]

It's still weird seeing Ben Bateman and Tom alongside Rocha. And did anyone else notice Rocha's invisible torso under his button down during the promos?

[@Drake4849]

I love Paul Preston. Stay strong.

[@derrickdixon2604]

Is David b the one doing these instrumentals during the trash talking portions? Cuz this one was fire

[@mikeacidecw1]

Paul is awesome! Also, Mark Ellis and Ken Napzok is always a good time.

[@SpyderWebbedHawk]

What a close game!

[@hectorserrato3446]

Does anyone know the Intro song of The Boss Ben Bateman?

[@crini413]

The fundraiser for Paul's wife is closed 😔 make another one!

[@stevencollins8348]

Straight up yes. I am laid off right now but hell even if I can just give enough to cover coffee for a day I want to. Shmoes Bros!

[@panamared72]

Wall Chicken maybe they reached their goal

[@adamwitt6296]

Karen named her new Go Fund Me after a Ghostbusters song, that’s worth $1 right there www.gofundme.com/f/SavinTheDay

[@jeremybevacqua9262]

The Seven Samurai question makes me think we need a foreign movie category slice on the wheel!

[@jacobanderson2285]

Mara's a weirdo.....SHE"S PERFECT!

[@Sergesauce]

Great match, cant wait to see Ben vs the kid

[@seanred7681]

Great match.

[@NitrixGuy]

wat theme is ben using?

[@robbiemoore5608]

I think everyone has overlooked the fact that Ben had a 100% perfect game.

[@ralphroimallare3845]

He didn't. He missed a question in the 2nd round.

[@sivad1025]

@@ralphroimallare3845 The challenged was in his favor though so it was taken off the board. He went perfect in the rest of the round.

[@TheMovieGuys]

Hello all - Paul here. For those of you looking for the GoFundMe to help my wife, it was slow to launch, but is now LIVE! Thanks for the kind words: www.gofundme.com/SavinTheDay

[@chronos5385]

Yessssss hell of a win

[@brucecooley70]

It's good they went with the challenge, because the integrity of the game is important and the answers should be definite, but it seems unfair to me to have someone with access to the internet to tell you to challenge. Ben never would have without that knowledge.

[@sivad1025]

I think there should be a way for the competitor to ask their manager for advice. If Dagnino told Ben to challenge, I would agree with you. That's not fair. The players should know that it's challenge-able. But they should be able to consult if they think there's a problem.

[@brucecooley70]

Yeah if Ben was curious about it being wrong, asking Dagnino if he should go for a challenge would make sense, but it came across like Dagnino went to the desk saying they wanted to challenge after he was informed by someone else that looked it up or he did himself.

[@sivad1025]

@@brucecooley70 Yeah, that's definitely not ok. It makes the knowledge of the player irrelevant.

[@rebels5785]

Paul is the man. Probably my favorite player right now. Pulling for you and your wife Paul! That ruling was shit by the way. Ben didnt answer 54 or 56 so he shouldnt have gotten a new question.

[@barbararowley6077]

May I agree with Mark? Top Secret is a gem and it’s a shame more people haven’t seen it.

[@Codex-Ast]

The question 4 ruling was botched, but even if we allow for it, it should've been worth a point since Bateman had already gone to multiple choice previously. They did this for the Oyama and Schneider match.

[@sivad1025]

But it's not the same thing. Sneider went to MC so Oyama had to take the MC option. Ben's question was wacky from the start since it's not an American film. If he had a different question, he may not have gone to MC, as we saw.

[@brandonvangieson8087]

Man I guess I'm wrong, particularly since Napzok didn't say anything. But I could of swore the line Vader delivered about "altering the deal" was to Boba Fett