Rayne in ESPN show "Playmakers" on Showcase

Irish wing Fabian Rayne stars (well, stands in as the body double for star Omar Gooding) in “The Playmakers” ESPN’s controversial production of life behind the scenes in the NFL, starting this Saturday night at 10 on Showcase (also available on DVD).

The show, which depicts NFL players as jacked-up, crack snorting, wife beaters (who knew?), was cancelled after one season; rumour had it that the NFL ordered the show to be whacked or they would deny ESPN their game broadcast rights; an obviously fantastic claim!

Rayne portrays the star running back in all the on-field scenes.  Word is that he nailed the fumble scene first take.

No hockey and porn feed cut off?  Watch “The Playmakers” Saturday night!

Fab will be signing autographs at the first core strength training session on Tuesday.