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  • Original Plans For Hogan vs. Sting, Bischoff’s TNA Status & More

    – After announcing that Hulk Hogan would be returning to the ring at Bound For Glory and wrestling his longtime rival Sting, there were plans for Ric Flair to be added to the match, making it a 3-way match. Considering Hulk Hogan’s lack of mobility and the history between all three men, TNA officials were hoping that adding Flair to the match would take pressure off Hogan and Sting and allow for more low-impact gimmick spots to be used in the match.

    When Flair got injured during his match with Sting on Impact several weeks ago, plans to include Flair in the Hogan-Sting match were dropped and the no-DQ stipulation was added to Hogan-Sting.

    – As reported here on the site yesterday, Hulk Hogan has signed a new deal with TNA just days before his previous deal was set to expire. A TNA source has confirmed to us that it’s virtually guaranteed Eric Bischoff will be renewing his deal as well.

    – Hogan is in Los Angeles this week filming new commercials for Rent-A-Center with NFL Legend Troy Aikman.

  • Hulk Hogan Renews Contract With TNA, Mexican America News

    — Hulk Hogan has renewed his contract with TNA Wrestling, the Pro Wrestling Torch has confirmed. Specifics of the agreement were not disclosed, though company officials wanted the deal finalized prior to his scheduled match at Bound for Glory.

    — Mexican America stars Hernandez and Rosita are advertised to appear at this Sunday’s Hispanic Day Parade in New York City on the Time Warner Cable float.

    — TNA Women’s Knockout Champion Winter has been added to The Big Event, which takes place November 11 and 12 at the Courtyard Marriott 9010 Ditmars Blvd. East Elmhurst, New York. Visit www.tmartpromotions.com for more information..

    source: Pro Wrestling Torch

  • Hulk Hogan Signs A New TNA Deal, Jeff Hardy Video

    – TNA sources have informed us that Hulk Hogan has signed a new deal with TNA Wrestling. Hogan and Eric Bischoff’s contracts were scheduled to expire next Monday, a week before Bound For Glory. It’s expected that Bischoff also signed a new deal as well.

    – Prior to entering jail earlier this week, TNA star Jeff Hardy was interviewed by Damien Nelson of the Pro Wrestling Report. Hardy discussed his infamous Victory Road match with Sting and more. Check it out here:

  • Video: Hulk Hogan Announces His Retirement On Impact

    Hulk Hogan’s “big announcement” on Thursday’s Impact Wrestling show is that he’s retiring from wrestling.

    To find out whether Hulk Hogan is really retiring or if this is just an angle, read what happens on next week’s Impact:

     

    Here’s a video clip of Hogan’s announcement:

  • Hulk Hogan Appears On Good Morning America (Video)

    TNA star Hulk Hogan was interviewed this morning on ABC’s “Good Morning America” to promote his new reality show, Micro Championship Wrestling.

    Hogan spoke about Micro Championship Wrestling and “bottoming out” in life when his marriage was falling apart.

    One thing Hogan didn’t mention was TNA Wrestling. Nothing about his big announcement tonight on Spike TV, his upcoming return to the ring at Bound For Glory .. Nothing.

    Here’s the video from ABC:

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  • Hogan Drops Mansion Asking Price Again, Angle vs. Roode Preview

    – TNA has posted a new Youtube video previewing the Kurt Angle vs. Bobby Roode TNA Championship match at Bound For Glory on October 16th from Philadelphia:

    – TBO.com is reporting that Hulk Hogan has once again dropped the asking price of his 17,000 square foot Florida mansion.

    After putting the home on the market back in 2005 for $25 million, Hogan later slashed the price nearly in half and listed it for $13.9 million. This past February, it was slashed again to $10.9 million.

    The property appraiser’s officer says the market value is $5.4 million.

    The house at 130 Willadel Drive has five bedrooms, eight bathrooms and three half-bathrooms, according to a listing by Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate.

    Check out this picture of the Mansion:

  • Several Top TNA Contracts Expiring, Hogan-Bischoff News

    – The season premiere of FOX’s animated The Cleveland Show featuring a special guest appearance by Ric Flair drew a 3.8 overnight cable rating.

    – TNA will be touring in Greenwood, MS on 11/18 and Vicksburg, MS on 11/19. Tickets go on sale via Ticketmaster on 10/7. (Thanks to Devin Cutting)

    – TNA Knockout Madison Rayne won the Dynamite Championship Wrestling Women’s Title over the weekend.

    – The TNA contracts of several top stars are set to expire later this year – including Samoa Joe and a yet-to-be-named TNA champion.

    In related news, Hulk Hogan and Eric Bischoff’s TNA contracts are currently schedule to expire next week right around Bound for Glory.

    (Partial Source: PWInsider.com)

  • Impact Wrestling Preview – Hogan To Make Major Announcement

    IMPACT WRESTLING Preview: Hulk Hogan’s Major Announcement

    Don’t miss Thursday’s huge IMPACT WRESTLING broadcast on SpikeTV at 9/8c, as the road to Bound For Glory on October 16 continues – with Hulk Hogan, Kurt Angle, Sting, Jeff Hardy, Bobby Roode and more! Can’t watch IMPACT WRESTLING on Thursday night? Make sure to set your DVR to record it so you don’t miss any of the action.

    Here is a preview of Thursday’s broadcast:

    – “The Immortal” Hulk Hogan will deliver a major announcement on Thursday’s huge IMPACT WRESTLING broadcast on SpikeTV at 9/8c! What does Hogan have planned just weeks before Bound For Glory? Don’t miss it, as Hogan promises to drop a bombshell!

    – Speaking of Hulk Hogan, his Bound For Glory opponent – “The Icon” Sting – has asked for time to get some things off his chest. In fact, rumor has it Sting wants to speak DIRECTLY to the members of Fortune! Don’t miss the start to the huge broadcast!

    – Also, Fortune members will battle this Thursday as Bobby Roode will battle “The Phenomenal” AJ Styles in a huge bout! Roode will fight for the World Heavyweight Championship at Bound For Glory, but first he has to make it past AJ Styles! Certainly, current World Champion Kurt Angle will be watching as he attempts to drive a wedge between the members of Fortune!

    – In high-flying X-Division action, there will be a Ladder Match this Thursday on SpikeTV to determine who gets the X Championship shot against Austin Aries at Bound For Glory: Jesse Sorensen vs. Kid Kash vs. Alex Shelley vs. Zema Ion vs. Brian Kendrick

    – The final “Queen’s Qualifier” takes place to determine the competitors in the Knockouts Championship match at Bound For Glory! This Thursday, Madison Rayne battles Tara, with the winner advancing to the Pay-Per-View!

    – Plus, Crimson makes his return to IMPACT WRESTLING following his injury at the hands of Samoa Joe, “The Charismatic Enigma” Jeff Hardy continues his quest for redemption and so much more!

    All this and much more on Thursday’s IMPACT WRESTLING on Spike at 9/8c! If you can’t watch it live, make sure to set your DVR!

  • *Spoiler* Update On Hulk Hogan’s Major Announcement

    TNA star Hulk Hogan has posted a message on Twitter that spoils a future TNA storyline.

    Hogan announced at last week’s Impact tapings from Orlando that he’s retiring and he’d give more information at TNA’s next Impact taping from Knoxville, Tennesse, which takes place tomorrow night.

    Hogan tweeted the following on Tuesday, revealing exactly what will be going down in Knoxville:

    “Pumped up for the IMPACT tapings in Knoxville tomorrow,the formal ending to my long career,thanks maniacs. HH”

    “Huge celebration in Knoxville tomorrow at Civic Collesium ,all full time maniacs are invited,time to thank everyone and say goodbye. HH”

    Hogan had been scheduled to wrestle Sting at Bound For Glory in a match that’s been planned for over a year. That match will no longer take place as a singles match, as it’s been discussed that at least one more person will be added to the match or it will be come a tag match.

    (Source: Twitter @HulkHogan)

  • Stipulation Added To Hogan vs. Sting, Knockouts Doing Customs

    — On last Thursday’s episode of Impact Wrestling, Sting defeated longtime rival Ric Flair to earn the right to face Hulk Hogan at Bound for Glory. The match will feature a stipulation as ImpactWrestling.com posted a graphic advertising the contest as a “Battle For Control Of The Company.”

    The graphic, however, was removed from the website Sunday.

    On the March 3 episode of Impact, Hogan regained storyline ownership of TNA after winning a court battle against Dixie Carter.

    — Angelina Love, Madison Rayne and Tara are offering custom professional photoshoots through TNA photographer Lee South. Those interested pick the theme and outfit style with an option to purchase the worn outfit after the shoot. Also included are professional prints and behind the scenes video from the photoshoot.

    Prices are set at $325.00 for Angelina, $300.00 for Madison, and $450.00 for Tara. The offer is available at shop.leesouth.com.

  • Karen Jarrett Upset With False Statements Made By Hulk Hogan

    Hulk Hogan discussed Kurt Angle’s recent arrest for driving under the influence during an interview with Busted Open and said ex-wife Karen told him Kurt’s a horrible driver and that she didn’t allow him to drive their children during their entire marriage. Hogan said:

    “The Kurt Angle thing, I don’t know what to think of it yet. They said he blew, you know, and he wasn’t drinking. I can’t even begin to go there, I’m not going to put Hulk Hogan’s opinion over what the legal system comes up with, because I don’t even know what we are talking about with Kurt. I don’t know what the facts yet, I don’t know what’s going on.”

    “You know I talked to his wife and she said he’s a horrible driver. The whole time they were married she wouldn’t even let him drive the kids. He texts when he drives, he’s great in the ring as far as focusing but his people skills are horrible. He’s got two left feet, and it translates into his driving. I’m not making any excuses for him, but I want to know what the facts are before I pass any judgement.”

    Karen, after reading Hogan’s remarks, wrote on Twitter,

    “People should never make false statements and say they had conversations with people they didn’t!!!!”

    She then requested an interview with another wrestling news site via their Twitter page, so she could “set the record straight on Hogan’s comments.”

    The Vice President of the Knockouts Division added:

    “One thing EVERYONE needs to know about myself…DON’T mess with my family!!!! If you do..GOD help you!!!!”

  • *Spoiler* Hulk Hogan’s Major Announcement Revealed

    TNA star Hulk Hogan announced on Twitter this week that he would be making a special announcement on the September 29th edition of TNA Impact Wrestling.

    Hogan’s announcement was that he would be wrestling his last match ever at TNA Bound For Glory. Hogan said his time in the spotlight has passed and it’s time for the younger generation of stars like Robert Roode and James Storm to take this industry to the next level. Hogan said he would give more information at TNA’s next Impact taping on September 21st from Knoxville, Tennesse – which will air on Spike TV on October 6th.

    Hogan is currently scheduled to wrestle Sting at Bound for Glory, but it’s been said that this match will almost certainly not take place as a singles match and at least one more competitor will be added to make this a triple threat match or a tag team match.

    At this time, there’s no confirmation as to whether Hogan is actually retiring at Bound For Glory or if this is just a work. Hogan and Eric Bischoff’s contracts with TNA are set to expire this fall and it will be interesting to see how things go after that. There’s a feeling backstage that Hogan has been looking to leave TNA for some time now to focus on other projects.

  • Hogan To Make Major Announcement, Xplosion Matches Taped

    — Hulk Hogan stated this morning on Twitter that he will be making a ‘huge’ announcement at tonight’s Impact Wrestling taping (airdate September 29).

    He wrote, “Got a huge announcement tonight at the IMPACT Tapings. HH.”

    — The following matches were taped last night in Orlando, Florida for upcoming episodes of TNA Xplosion:

    * Eric Young defends the TNA Television Championship against Doug Williams

    * Alex Shelley vs. Gunner

    — Mickie James has an autograph signing scheduled for Pro Championship Wrestling in Chicago, Illinois on Saturday, October 22. Visit www.pcwwrestling.net for more information.

    source: PWInsider.com

  • Lethal Says Hogan Wanted To Bring Savage To TNA Last Year

    Jay Lethal participated in an interview with WorldWrestlingInsanity.com. Highlights from the interview are as follows:

    As most fans know, Ring of Honor is embarking on a new chapter. Recently bought into by Sinclair Broadcasting, the company is set to make its TV debut with Sinclair on September 24th. Returning to the Ring after over six years, Lethal quickly captured their TV championship. As James Guttman points out, joining ROH during such an exciting time has to be great for any star. But for someone like Jay, who was there early on, the homecoming has to be sweeter. As Lethal explains to ClubWWI.com members, it is…

    “Now that I’ve been back, how has it changed? I can tell you, the only two things that have changed are a few faces because a couple of Ring of Honor guys are still there from when I was there and Sinclair backing them. I am very big on promoting the fact that Ring of Honor has always had one of the best wrestling products out there. It’s just their only flaw was that they were unable to get this product out to the masses. Now they actually have that opportunity with Sinclair Broadcasting Group having bought out the company and being the new engine in the car, so to speak.”

    James then mentions that Aaron Wood, a writer for WorldWrestlingInsanity.com, is flying into New York from Scotland this weekend and the top of his priority list was to attend the Ring of Honor Death Before Dishonor iPPV on Saturday. Guttman along with other site writers Matt Dawgs and Canadian Bulldog will be there too (https://www.rohwrestling.com/news/new-york-ny-sept-11th/). As such a pull factor for viewers – even from across the globe – Ring of Honor’s momentum seems to be going strong. It leads JG to ask a question he’s asked others. With all the talk of TNA challenging WWE, is the idea of ROH challenging TNA more believable? Is TNA’s race against ROH actually closer than the one they have with WWE? As someone who’s worked for both, Lethal tells ClubWWI listeners his thoughts and why…

    “Not only is that believable to me, but it’s very conceivable, I think, to many of the fans out there, especially Ring of Honor fans – although they may be a little bit biased. But so am I because I’ve worked for both companies. I was just recently let go by TNA and I’d hate to make it sound like I’m very bitter, but I wasn’t the only one let go. There were a handful of my friends. Not just friends, but also great wrestlers were let go and I just don’t understand the reasoning behind it… As a company, if you have anybody on your roster, you’d want to find what they do well and feature that one thing.

    “I think that’s one thing that TNA isn’t doing. That’s one flaw that they’re lacking for the bottom half of their show, anyway. Ring of Honor, from top to bottom, their whole product is about wrestling. We’re not trying to focus on storylines and talking and all the boring this and that. Our main focus, which is pretty cool – we’re going to get wrestling fans, because we’re about wrestling – but another aspect that we’re reaching for that WWE and TNA doesn’t seem to be reaching for is that UFC fan. UFC fans are driven by competition. Because that’s what UFC is. It’s real. It’s a competition. And that’s what we’re trying to center our Ring of Honor product on. I definitely think that we have a great chance in overtaking TNA, if they’re not careful.”

    Jay speaks about specific friends let go from TNA and his feelings overall about the company’s strengths and weaknesses. For him, though, his biggest strength in Total Nonstop Action wasn’t a creative decision as much as his own impression skills. As “Black Machismo”, Jay was known for his spot-on Randy Savage impersonation. But the question that James always wondered was whether Savage was ever approached to come in. It would make sense, right? Well, during the ClubWWI.com discussion, Jay says it wasn’t a consideration and seemed to be more along the lines of thinking that Randy wouldn’t do it if asked. That is, until Hulk Hogan arrived and had an idea that sounds like many other ideas credited to him…

    “Hogan came in and a couple of months from Hogan being there, he actually said he was talking with the Macho Man and working it with him to come in. Hogan actually sat me down and explained the whole thing he wanted to do too. He wanted to film vignettes of me going to Hogan, me getting Hogan pissed off, and Hogan yelling at me. Then the next time you see me, I’m at a bar and I’m talking to somebody and you can’t really see him because they’re in the shadows. But they have that Savage hat on.

    “Eventually you hear Savage say that we’re getting Hogan right where we want him. We’re getting under his skin. We got him, got him, got him. So it was going to be one of those things where I’m trying to get under Hogan’s skin because that’s what Savage has me doing. Then Savage comes in and it was going to be a big attack on Hogan. That was the original plan from what I was told. I don’t know if that was ever really going to happen, but that’s what Hogan told me personally.”

    James Guttman remarks that it’s funny how many of Hulk Hogan’s TV ideas usually involve people attacking Hulk Hogan. They laugh and go on to discuss Savage’s original TNA run in 2004 and more. Follow Jay on Twitter at @thelethaljay. And remember, Jay Lethal is just one of hundreds of stars available as soon as you sign up to ClubWWI.com. Over one hour with Jesse Ventura. Over two hours with Jerry Lawler. And over a thousand hours of audio – all ready to listen to right now.

  • Hogan On Angle & Hardys’ Problems, Returning To The Ring

    Hulk Hogan appeared on Busted Open, which airs every Monday and Wednesday on Sirius 92 and XM 207 from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. Highlights from the interview are as follows:

    On whether he feels pressured to get back in the ring: “You know what it is, brother, it’s not pressure, I want to help. But then when I see myself in the ring, and I see myself on a good day, and I say okay, passable. But when I see myself on a bad day, and I’m trying to swing a chair and my body hurts so bad I can’t even swing it I go man, you shouldn’t be in there. I don’t feel pressure, but I want to help. But I want to help without destroying the product, I want to help without going oh my God, Hogan really sucks. You know, I would really like to do something, you know I don’t know how to find that sweet spot because I do all my vitamins, and drink all the fish oil and do all the stuff that you do when your trying to stay as healthy as you can.

    “And then everything is fine and I feel great today, but tomorrow I can come in here and barely be able to get out of the chair and go well what did I do different? So I don’t know what’s going on, I guess its old age, I’m 58 years old, but that’s what’s got me. I can’t determine if I say okay today I’m like to get in the ring and hit you over the head with a baseball bat, or pull your leg, or hit you with a pair of knucks, you know. It’s a great thought, but I just don’t actually know until that moment how I’m gonna feel. It’s the weirdest feeling. So I want to help, I don’t feel pressured to get in the ring but sometimes I get a little sketchy thinking okay is this going to be a good day or a bad day.”

    On guys like Matt and Jeff Hardy screwing up: “To see these guys step outside the parameters of what is expected in and out of the ring and screw up, you know? I mean come on. This business is a lifeline for me and for Vince, and for Dixie, and for Eric and for everybody that love this business, and RVD and Cena and everybody. And all of a sudden, you’re in or you’re out. You’re either all the way in the business or your all the way out. And when you screw up and when you don’t care, to me it shows that you don’t have it in your blood. And that’s what kills me. Because the party’s over man, this is business. And for them to step outside the lines and hurt a small upstart company like this, that’s doing a great job, that’s got huge opportunities, that’s where the hair on the back of my neck raises, because it’s not cool.

    On the legal troubles of Jeff, Matt, and Kurt Angle: “You know the Jeff Hardy stuff, you know I kind of saw a little pattern and I’m kind of glad he is breaking the cycle. He’s saying he’s gonna break the cycle, and everything he said so far has been true to this point. You know the proof is in his actions in the long run. The Matt Hardy thing came out of nowhere because Matt Hardy, I don’t know him very well. Everytime I saw him and talked to him he was on point, we would talk about the show and what he was going to do in the ring, after the performance he would say did you watch? And everytime I talked to him, he was cool. I had no idea he was taking a walk on the wildside, he caught me way off guard.

    “The Kurt Angle thing, I don’t know what to think of it yet. They said he blew, you know, and he wasn’t drinking. I can’t even begin to go there, I’m not going to put Hulk Hogan’s opinion over what the legal system comes up with, because I don’t even know what we are talking about with Kurt. I don’t know what the facts yet, I don’t know what’s going on. You know I talked to his wife and she said he’s a horrible driver. The whole time they were married she wouldn’t even let him drive the kids. He texts when he drives, he’s great in the ring as far as focusing but his people skills are horrible. He’s got two left feet, and it translates into his driving. I’m not making any excuses for him, but I want to know what the facts are before I pass any judgement.”

  • SmackDown Diva Rants On A.J., WWE Highlights nWo Formation

    — Rosa Mendes, who has not appeared on WWE programming since SummerSlam, posted her first message on Twitter since August 20 by ranting about fellow SmackDown Diva A.J. The three-year veteran doesn’t feel the Union City native “looks like a WWE Diva.”

    She wrote, “But what one thing I don’t miss is looking at rookies that call themselves divas when they can’t get a hold of some proactive to clear their Awful skin up, and start dressing like actual Divas instead of shopping at consignment stores in the kid section. You want to be a Diva? Look like one AJ. You look like a cashier that works at my local grocery store.

    “Why you are on the roster boggles my mind!!!!!!!!”

    — The official WWE website has ranked Hulk Hogan turning his back on millions of Hulkamaniacs to join Scott Hall and Kevin Nash in forming one of the most infamous groups in history, the New World Order, as No. 1 in their “List This: Legends of the Fall.”

    Click here for WWE.com’s recollection of the event.

    — Former WWE talent Paul Heyman turns 46 years old today.

  • Sting vs. Ric Flair Official, BFG Series “Final Four” Set

    — It was announced last night on Impact Wrestling that Sting will face Ric Flair two weeks from now on the September 15 show. A stipulation is in place where Sting will receive a match against Hulk Hogan if he wins, but must leave wrestling if Flair wins.

    — The “Final Four” wrestlers of the Bound For Glory Series concluded Thursday night on Impact Wrestling with Bully Ray ranked No. 1 with 49 points. He is followed by Robert Roode (42 points), Gunner (42 points) and James Storm (40 points). Ray will face Storm in a semi-final match at No Surrender while Roode will square off against Gunner. The Bound For Glory Series Finals takes place the same night and the winner will automatically be ranked the No. 1 contender for the TNA World Heavyweight Championship.

    Crimson, who obtained 50 points during the series, was officially scratched Thursday afternoon due to injuries he suffered from Samoa Joe last week.

    — Doug Williams turned 39 years old on Thursday.

  • Match Preview For Tonight’s Impact, Sting Heading To Mexico

    — Tonight on Impact Wrestling, Sting battles Kurt Angle for the World Heavyweight Championship with Hulk Hogan serving as special enforcer.

    Matches slated to air include:

    * AJ Styles vs. Christopher Daniels

    * Mickie James vs. Winter for the Women’s Knockout Championship

    * Gunner vs. Rob Van Dam in a Bound For Glory Series Match

    * Austin Aries vs. Brian Kendrick vs. Jesse Sorensen

    — Asistencia Asesoría y Administración officials have confirmed that Sting will be appearing on their Heroes Immortales show on Oct. 9 in Monterrey, Mexico. He will be participating in the promotion’s TNA invasion angle.

    — Mickie James turned 32 years old Wednesday while Jeff Hardy turned 34.

  • Hulk Hogan Says TNA Isn’t About Skits Or Entertainment

    During a recent interview with Go Triad News, TNA star Hulk Hogan made a pretty baffling claim about TNA’s television product.

    Hogan, who is known for his over-the-top exaggerated tales (slamming 900 pound big nasty giants, etc.) – had this to say about what sets TNA apart from WWE:

    “We’ve got a lot of young guys who are pushing hard. And we’re trying to take our own course of destiny and make wrestling matter again.”

    “We’re not really focused on skits and entertainment and backstage antics. We’re more focused on keeping the action as much as we can in the ring.”

    DISCUSSION: Comment below and tell us whether you think Hulk is maybe kind of sort of out of touch with reality on this one.

  • Adult Film Clompany Releasing ‘Hogan Family’ Parody (Pic)

    This is totally screwed up, BROTHER!

    Oh boy.

    With all the Hogan family craziness – Hulk Hogan dating a woman that looks just like his daughter, Brooke denying she has an “inappropriate” relationship with Hulk and the shenanigans of Nasty Nick – this might take the cake.

    Adult film company Third Degree Films is releasing a parody based on the Hogan family titled “Official Hogan Knows Best Porn Parody.”

    Below is the description of the adult movie .. We can’t make this shit up.

    “In this pants-wettingly funny parody, Hulk Hogan has a lot more on his hands than just his wife and kids!

    Follow the nation’s favorite wrestling hero and his super-tanned reality TV family as they heat up their Florida mansion with moves you won’t see in the ring! After downing a bucket of steroids and Viagra, the Hulkster calls a hooker to calm him down, giving new meaning to the ‘choke hold’ and ‘piledriver!’

    Meanwhile Brooke catches hell for wearing a slutty shirt, which doesn’t seem to bother her boyfriend Bill, and Nick entertains Brooke’s horny friend Lexi, leaving his nerdy pal Linc to get it on with Linda!

    With this sex-crazed family all living under one roof, you’ll want to make sure you’ve got a ring-side seat!”

    Sounds like a winner ..

  • Sting To Put Career On The Line, James To Receive Title Shot

    — Ric Flair returned to television on Thursday’s episode of Impact Wrestling, challenging longtime rival Sting to a match. Sting agreed to put his career on the line if Flair promised to deliver him Hulk Hogan.

    — Mickie James will receive her TNA Women’s Knockouts Championship re-match against Winter on the September 1 episode. TNA Wrestling tapes the episode next Thursday in Huntsville, Alabama.

    — TNA World Heavyweight Champion Kurt Angle will face Crimson in a non-title match on next week’s episode of Impact Wrestling. The match was set up following an in-ring confrontation.

    — Zema Ion stated on Twitter that he is suffering from an injury.

    He wrote, “Off to the doctor to see wtf this chest pain ive been having for last 4 days is all about… bruised sternum. wonder how that happened?”

  • Hulk Hogan Responds To Ex-Wife Linda’s Latest Wild Claim

    Linda Hogan insinuated this week that Hulk Hogan carried on an intimate relationship with longtime friend Brutus Beefcake. The ex-wife of the TNA Wrestling star appeared on Matty P’s Radio Happy Hour to pitch her recently released memoir, Wrestling the Hulk: My Life Against the Ropes. One question e-mailed into the show asked: “Do you believe that Hulk and Brutus Beefcake ever had an intimate relationship?” She replied:

    “Wow, let me think about how to answer this so I don’t end up getting a lawsuit. A little bird told me, ‘Yes, they think they did.’”

    Hogan responded to Linda’s remarks via Twitter and said he feels sorry for her.

    “Feel sorry for Linda Hogan. I can’t believe how low a person will go, even to lie to hurt others just to stay in her perverted spotlight.”

    “She will have to answer to the power upstairs for her evil lifestyle, I can only pray for her, what a wasted life, God bless her.”

  • Bound For Glory PPV Poster, Velvet Sky Wants To Face Lita

    — TNA Wrestling has released the promotional poster for Bound For Glory, which takes place Sunday, October 16 at the Liacouras Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

    TNA Bound For Glory

    — On Twitter, Velvet Sky was asked to name which woman which she would like wrestle that she hasn’t before. She replied, “Lita!!!”

    The TNA Knockout has stated in the past that Lita inspired her to enter the world of professional wrestling.

    Sky also noted that she won’t be appearing on Impact Wrestling until next week’s show.

    — Madison Rayne has changed her Twitter handle to twitter.com/MRayneTNA.

  • Brooke Hogan Denies “Perverted Relationship” With Hulk

    Last week, a new PETA campaign was unveiled featuring Hulk Hogan’s daughter Brooke, who posed nude (and in a cage) for the animal rights group’s latest ad.

    The portrait was unveiled on Thursday night in Miami at Cafeina Lounge – and Brooke has gotten a lot of negative press after her father Hulk was photographed next to his daughter’s nude picture.

    Brooke is fed up with the tabloid gossip about her and her father Hulk having an inappropriate relationship and says Hulk was there simply to show parental support.

    Brooke tweeted over the weekend:

    “[I’m] SO sick of people saying me and my dad are in some perverted relationship! Go home and do your own thing! Stop picking on me!”

    During a recent interview with the Miami New Times, Brooke also explained why she is working with PETA for this controversial new campaign.

    “I’ve always had a love for animals, and I’ve seen abuse firsthand. It ignited my passion for saving them even more … The worst part is that they are voiceless in our world, so it’s our job to stand up for them.”

    In case you missed it from last week:

  • Hulk Hogan Regrets Passing On Endorsing Foreman Grill

    Hulk Hogan continues to claim that he missed out on a lucrative endorsement deal several years ago when he snubbed the idea of endorsing a grilling machine, instead opting for a meatball maker.

    The TNA Wrestling Superstar told Avatar star Sam Worthington about his great business regret when the two stars met at last month’s Comic-Con convention in San Diego, California.

    Worthington says, “He gave me some investment advice because his manager said to him, ‘You should get into these things, kitchen appliances, put your name on something’.

    “The Hulk said, ‘Well, what have you got?’ The manager said, ‘Well, I’ve got this meatball maker… It pounds the meatballs when you (clench arm muscles and press fists together). The Hulk went, ‘That’s fantastic, I want the Hulkamania Meatball Maker!’

    “The manager goes, ‘What about the other thing (investment opportunity)?’ He goes, ‘Ah, give that to your other client.’ The other client turned out to be George Foreman, it was the grill! So George Foreman’s made $300 billion and how many people own a Hulkamania Meatball Maker?”

    Hogan’s claim differs from the one he made years ago on Hogan Knows Best, where he said he was offered the contract for the grill first, but missed his agent’s phone call because he was “picking up the kids.”

    source: ContactMusic.com