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Hulk Hogan’s Agent Comments On Hogan’s Involvement In WWE 2K14 Video Game

TNA Impact Wrestling star Hulk Hogan continues to deny signing a new agreement to be a part of the new WWE 2K14 video game.

Hogan’s longtime agent, Peter Young, recently told ProWrestling.net that neither he nor Hogan signed off on Hogan’s appearance in the new game. Instead, Young is claiming that he struck a deal with THQ in 2008 for Hogan to appear in a WWE video game. Young claims 2K Sports had a renewal option on Hogan’s old contract, which they acquired when THQ filed for bankruptcy.

WWE 2K14 creative director Cory Ledesma noted in a recent interview that they had to overcome the “hurdle” of getting Hogan involved in the project, or the “30 Years Of WrestleMania” mode would have been impossible.

REPORT: Hulk Hogan Leaving TNA For WWE Return In 2014 [READ MORE >>]

WWE 2K14 Video Game Draws A “Teen” Rating For Violence, Sexuality

The following is the rating information from the Entertainment Software Rating Board for the new WWE 2K14 video game:

RATING INFORMATION

WWE 2K14

Platform: PlayStation 3, Xbox 360

Rating Category: Teen Rating Symbol

Content Descriptors: Blood, Language, Suggestive Themes, Use of Alcohol, Violence

Other: Includes online features that may expose players to unrated user-generated content (Xbox 360, PlayStation 3)

Rating Summary: This is a wrestling simulation game in which players can select real-world competitors from the WWE roster, compete in matches, and progress through multiple storylines. Players perform a variety of wrestling moves (e.g., grapples, holds, throws), as well as punching and kicking attacks. Sledgehammers, chairs, and tables can also be used to strike opponents; blood sometimes appears on wrestlers’ faces. Some women are depicted in outfits that expose large amounts of cleavage; female wrestlers occasionally make provocative gestures (e.g., pelvic thrusts, wiggling their buttocks in front of opponents’ faces as a taunt). During the course of the game, a handful of sequences depict/reference alcohol: a wrestler wearing a “Drink Beer” shirt and spraying his opponents with a “beer truck” hose; a wrestler drinking from beer cans. One video clip briefly depicts the word “sh*t” on a fan’s sign, and a wrestler can be seen sticking out his middle fingers.

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Details On Backstage Heat In TNA On Hulk Hogan For His WWE Video Game Deal

According to recent reports, there is said to be some heat backstage in TNA Impact Wrestling on Hulk Hogan over his 2K Sports deal. While many within TNA seem to be fine with Hogan’s 2K Sports deal, there are also a large amount of people who see Hogan working a deal to appear in a new WWE video game as a slap in the face to the company.

Speaking of Hogan, his contract is set to expire with TNA in the next couple of months. He was not at the last set of Impact Wrestling television tapings as a cost-cutting measure. He will, however, return live at this Thursday’s Impact Wrestling show in Cleveland, Ohio.

REPORT: Hulk Hogan Leaving TNA In 2014 To Appear At WrestleMania XXX

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Ric Flair Addresses WWE 2K14 Symposium Controversy, Rey Mysterio Note, More

-As noted recently, part one of the Ric Flair interview on the “Steve Austin Show” is available online. The following is a quote from the interview, where Flair addresses the controversy stemming from his behavior at the recent WWE 2K14 symposium.

Flair said, ” don’t know what happened last night. They told me to entertain ’em and I did. But apparently it wasn’t received the way it was supposed to be. The people who are running the game loved it but the problem is corporate WWE gets mad at me, number one, which upsets me because I love the company and respect them so much. I guess we just drifted and told stories and they wanted the focus of the evening to be about the game.”

Check out part one of the interview online at PodcastOne.com.

-WWE Superstar Rey Mysterio will be making a personal appearance at the Sports Arena Home Depot in San Diego on August 24th from 1-3pm. The first 300 fans to show up will get to meet Mysterio and receive a custom mask and autograph.

UPDATE: What Is Ric Flair’s Future With WWE? [FIND OUT HERE >>]

Jim Ross Q&A: Austin vs. Punk In WWE, Owen Hart In WWE HOF?, Politics In WWE

The following are highlights from a recent Q&A with WWE Hall Of Famer Jim Ross:

On rumors that he was drunk at the WWE 2K14 symposium: “I wasn’t but thanks for asking.”

On Daniel Bryan not holding the WWE Championship for any real length of time: “I think Bryan is more popular today than he ever has been. I’ll enjoy the chase.”

On whether or not Bill Watts ever owned a part of Georgia Championship Wrestling, and talent-sharing in those days: “WATTS at one time owned a piece of Georgia. Talent trades were not unusual in those days either way. JYD & others wrestled in Atlanta.”

On what The Undertaker’s reaction was following the infamous Hell In A Cell match at King Of The Ring 1998: “That was 15 years ago. I really don’t recall. He was likely spent.”

On chances of a Steve Austin vs. CM Punk match in WWE: “Seems like that ship has sailed but I’m merely guessing. I’d love to see it.”

On politics in WWE: “I think politics are overrated and discussed usually on hearsay & by disgruntled individuals. Cream always rises to the top w/ few exceptions.”

On the subject of wrestling newsletters back in the day: “Newsletters weren’t a big topic of open discussion back in the day. Most guys tried to distance themselves from wrestling while traveling.”

On who will replace John Cena as the face of WWE and if a “streak” storyline would work: “I’d say Daniel Bryan is next man up. Don’t see Streak launching a new face of WWE.”

On if Owen Hart will ever be inducted into the WWE Hall Of Fame: “Likely so. Don’t know when.”

On the career of “Rugged” Ronnie Garvin: “Ronnie was a tough, highly skilled, intelligent in ring talent. Also a pilot. I thought the sharpshooter was a Japanese submission.”

On past WWE Divas in the new WWE 2K14 video game: “I’m not aware of the Diva involvement. Sorry.”

Check out more of JR’s Q&A online at JRsBarBQ.com.

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Mysterio Returning This Saturday?, JR Hypes NXT Taping, WWE Stars Talk 2K14 Game

-WWE Superstar Rey Mysterio has been added to the advertising for the upcoming WWE live event in Fresno, California. The event, which is scheduled for Saturday, August 24th, may be a simple appearance for Mysterio, as he recently noted that he plans on returning to the ring for WWE this September.

-The official WWE website has posted a new video that features WWE Superstars “Stone Cold” Steve Austin, Dolph Ziggler and Paul Heyman talking about the authenticity of the new WWE 2K14 video game. You can watch that video online at WWE.com.

-WWE Hall Of Fame announcer Jim Ross recently tweeted about this Thursday’s WWE NXT television taping. JR wrote:

“In route to Orlando for @WWENXT @FullSail Thurs night. Future of @WWE on display. Lv Friday on flight to London & drive 2 Cardiff. #busy”

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More Coverage Of Ric Flair/WWE 2K14 Symposium, Ryback Bully Victims

-As noted yesterday, the man who got the Ryback “bully treatment” on Monday’s RAW was independent wrestler Christian Cole. The man who suffered the wrath of WWE’s lead bully on SmackDown this past Friday night was former CZW Champion Drake Younger.

-TechnologyTell.com recently published an article regarding the already infamous WWE 2K14 symposium, which featured an intoxicated “Nature Boy” Ric Flair hijacking the proceedings. As noted, Flair is in extremely hot water with WWE management, specifically for burying Daniel Bryan, mentioning TNA at a WWE event and talking far too much about wrestlers drinking alcohol.

Check out the article online at TechnologyTell.com.

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Update On Ric Flair/WWE Situation, New Steve Austin Show, Total Divas Rating

-Apparently the specific reasons Ric Flair had heat with WWE management stemming from the already infamous WWE2K14 symposium is because he blatantly buried Daniel Bryan, talked about wrestlers drinking too much and brought up TNA at a WWE event.

-Episode 39 of the “Steve Austin Show” podcast has been posted online. Fans can listen to the latest edition of the show, which features TNA Impact Wrestling star Samoa Joe, at PodcastOne.com.

-Episode four of WWE Total Divas, which aired at the same time the WWE SummerSlam pay-per-view was going on, drew 1.35 million viewers. The figure marks a drop of 19 percent from the previous week, and the first time the numbers for the show have dipped since its’ premiere.

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Update On Ric Flair/WWE2K14 Ordeal, Mick Foley’s In-Ring Future & More

-As we reported earlier today, WWE was said to be furious at the Ric Flair ordeal during the WWE2K14 press conference on Saturday. Despite the fact the WWE side is not happy with Flair for his conduct during the presser, apparently the 2K Sports representatives weren’t upset at all about it.

For more information about the Ric Flair situation, and in-depth backstage details on WWE’s reaction to everything that went down, read the following exclusive article at 24Wrestling.com.

-Another note coming out of the presser, although it shouldn’t come as a surprise to anyone reading this, is that Mick Foley went on record guaranteeing the fans that he can never wrestle again, even if he wanted to.

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WWE 2K14 “30 Years Of WrestleMania Mode” Roster Revealed

Earlier today, the official IGN UK website posted the full list of wrestlers that will be available in the “30 Years Of WrestleMania” mode set for the upcoming WWE 2K14 video game release. Shortly thereafter, IGN pulled the article from the website, however we have a copied-and-pasted list that appeared on the site prior to the story being removed.

The following is the full list, which will officially be unveiled by WWE later tonight at SummerSlam Axxess in Los Angeles, California.

(Note: The following list is only for the “30 Years Of WrestleMania” mode, and is not the actual full list of wrestlers who will be available on the game.)

This is how the list and article was worded on the IGN UK website prior to the removal of the article.

WWE 2K14 Roster Revealed

A true showcase of the immortals.
by Richard George
August 17, 2013

2K has revealed its superstar roster for WWE 2K14. This year’s collection of wrestlers clearly builds on the legacy of Wrestlemania, which is also the focal point for the game’s single-player mode.
Alberto Del Rio
Andre the Giant
Batista
Big Show
Big Show (Retro)
Bret Hart
Brock Lesnar
Brock Lesnar (Retro)
Chris Jericho
Chris Jericho (Retro)
CM Punk
Diesel
Edge
Goldberg
Hulk Hogan
‘Hollywood’ Hulk Hogan
JBL
John Cena
John Cena (Retro)
Kane (Retro)
King Kong Bundy
Mick Foley
Randy Orton
‘Macho Man’ Randy Savage
Razor Ramon
Ric Flair
Ric Flair (Retro)
Ricky Steamboat
Sergeant Slaughter
Shawn Michaels
Shawn Michaels (Retro)
‘Stone Cold’ Steve Austin
Ted DiBiase
The Miz
The Rock
The Rock (Retro)
Triple H
Triple H (Retro)
Ultimate Warrior
Undertaker
Undertaker (Retro)
Yokozuna

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Stephanie McMahon On Being In WWE 2K14, The Rock Posts New “Hercules” Clip

-WWE Superstar Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson recently tweeted a new video clip from the set of his upcoming movie, “Hercules.” Johnson tweeted:

Shot this vid a few hours ago from set. Don’t let this beast grab you.. #UBecomeMyLunch #HERCULESMovie http://instagram.com/p/dFphUzIh3l/

-Currently “#WWE2K14” is trending number one overall worldwide on Twitter.

-Speaking of the WWE 2K14 video game, WWE executive and on-air character Stephanie McMahon confirmed she will be available as a playable character in the game during an interview at the SummerSlam Kickoff Party in Los Angeles, California on Thursday. You can watch the Stephanie McMahon interview below:

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