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This is how they should book things in TNA. Stop getting guys who didn't sell in WWE and go after quality talent. First, Eric Bischoff and Hulk Hogan should "take over" TNA from Dixie Carter, who is now the evil boss lady. Second, change the show visually. Remember, the biggest reason a lot of peo...
VIP-exclusive Bruce Mitchell Audio Show 11/6: Torch asst. editor James Caldwell fills in for Torch editor Wade Keller hosting the Bruce Mitchell Audio Show with a discussion of the WWE financials announced this week, including Vince McMahon's comments that WWE isn't a family business....
This issue opens with Wade Keller's expanded "Cover Story" on the Hulk Hogan and Eric Bischoff partnership with TNA. Keller's "BBL" editorial presents a scenario for how to best utilize Hogan. "Page 2 Buzz" with Jason Powell features his insight into the Hogan-Bischoff-TNA situation, p...
Hulk Hogan was shown needing help onto the set of FOX's Good Day LA in Los Angeles today to talk about his new book. Hogan recently had back surgery and is scheduled to wrestle in Australia later this month. ...
Hulk Hogan's new book, "My Life Outside the Ring," landed in the Top 15 of Publishers Weekly's Best-seller List for Hardcover Nonfiction books. This was Hogan's first week on the list after the book came out last Tuesday. ...
Former WWE and ECW champion Rob Van Dam says he's considering joining TNA after Hulk Hogan and Eric Bischoff signed up with TNA to help build the company's visibility. RVD isn't sure Hogan should be booking storylines or making matches, however. ...
Spike TV's entire preview for tonight's edition of TNA Impact centers on Hulk Hogan joining TNA last week despite Hogan not being live at the Impact taping that took place on Monday for tonight's show. ...
This installment of the Wade Keller Hotline features a look at the latest news including the dropping ECW ratings, Jim Ross's comments on watching WWE TV from a distance, and the latest on the Hulk Hogan/Eric Bischoff-TNA situation, where there remain more questions than answers...
The following is part four of the exclusive five-hour "Torch Talk" with former WCW President Eric Bischoff, who took it to WWE in the late-'90s during the Monday Night War. He later became an on-air WWE G.M. This fourth installment, recorded Sept. 14, picks up in the midst of a discussion about...
Hulk Hogan was not at the TNA Impact tapings last night, nor will be at today's Impact tapings for the final show leading to the No Surrender PPV. Hogan was already scheduled to take his new book around the country on a book-signing tour. ...
I don't play close attention every week, but the opening WWE montage with clips dating back to Bruno Sammartino and Pat Patterson now features John Morrison among the all-time contemporary stars such as Undertaker, Steve Austin, The Rock, Triple H, and John Cena. Hulk Hogan and Mick Fole...
Hulk Hogan said during a mainstream TV interview this morning that he will be "running" TNA after signing a deal with the "new" promotion. ...
Hulk Hogan is not expected to be at this week's TNA Impact tapings today and tomorrow in Orlando, Fla., as Hogan is out promoting his new book. TNA is simply advertising that Hogan will "influence" the Nov. 15 Turning Point PPV on this week's Impact, which will be taped today. ...
TNA has faced tougher competition in the fall compared to earlier in the year, but the Hogan Impact didn't crack the Top Ten of this year's most-watched episodes. The following is a list of the most-watched episode of Impact this year to see where Hulk Hogan's debut fits in the mix. ...
The October 29 edition of TNA Impact featuring Hulk Hogan's press conference signing averaged a 1.24 rating, which was up 12.1 percent from the previous week's 1.10 rating. Going back to the Super Impact leading to the Bound for Glory PPV from two weeks ago, Hogan Impact was up 27.0 percent. ...
Hulk Hogan says he needs money, but that's not the main reason why he's coming to TNA. He laid down the gauntlet in an interview with the Chicago Tribune that he wants to see who is the better wrestling promoter, himself or WWE CEO Vince McMahon. ...
WWE Hall of Famer Hulk Hogan knocked his WWE Hall of Fame ring in an interview with the Chicago Tribune talking about his decision to sign with TNA. ...
He was not somebody who was out there doing a million moves. Did Ric Flair have that special something that you talked about even if he did it in different ways as mostly a heel? ...
WWE Hall of Famer Ric Flair cut his first promo for the Hulkamania Tour of Australia where he is scheduled to face Hulk Hogan this month. ...
The memories are crystal clear. The first WrestleMania I had ever seen was the second edition. The event aired from three different locations and the main event featured Hulk Hogan and King Kong Bundy in a steel cage. To a young boy experiencing the grand spectacle for the first time, the aura...
In this episode of the Bruce Mitchell Audio Show with host Wade Keller, they introduce live callers for the first time ever. It was announced on short notice via our PWTorch VIP Twitter feed and in the Bruce Mitchell VIP Forum. We plan to do more live caller editions in the future, something we...
Hulk Hogan says he's not sure if he'll wrestle for TNA, but he'll find out after he returns to the ring in Australia next month. In an interview with the New York Times, Hogan addressed speculation that he'll wrestle again after mainstream reporters ran with TNA and Spike TV's press release...
WWE Hall of Famer Hulk Hogan told TIME Magazine that he chose to work for TNA instead of WWE because he wants to be his own man in the wrestling business. He also said he wants to give back to young wrestlers "who don't understand" the art form of pro wrestling. ...
It will be interesting to see if Hogan's presence on a hit TV show will convince any lost fans to possibly check out pro wrestling again. It will also be interesting to see if that backfires for WWE with old viewers tuning into TNA instead to see their once-beloved childhood hero run wild...or at...
TNA Impact will debut on Virgin 1 tonight for their first episode featuring Hulk Hogan. It will be the first time pro wrestling has aired on free TV in the U.K. since the 1990s. ...
In a tag team match between the Motor City Machineguns and Team 3D, Sabin landed on his damn head by a move by Ray. I felt something drop in my stomach as I saw knocked out Sabin meekly make a tag to his partner. He then lay in the ring not moving. ...
TNA is vaguely advertising that Hulk Hogan will be on next week's Impact in an authoritarian role. TNA's preview says "the era of Hulkamania begins in TNA Wrestling" with Hogan's involvement on the show affecting the Turning Point PPV on November 15. ...
Did you watch tonight's edition of TNA Impact featuring Hulk Hogan's signing and Kurt Angle vs. Nigel McGuinness (Desmond Wolfe)? We're looking for your feedback on the show. Send a brief review, 0-10 score, and Best/Worst Match of the show to pwtorch@gmail.com. ...
Tonight's edition of TNA Impact will focus on the breaking news story this week of Hulk Hogan signing with TNA to be the new face of the promotion. Tonight's show was taped in front of the studio audience in Orlando, Fla. last week prior to Hogan signing with the promotion, so TNA will have a sep...
This installment of the Wade Keller Hotline features the latest on the breaking news of the changes in TNA with Hulk Hogan signing, what he's saying, what's known about where all the major players stand including Eric Bischoff, Kevin Nash, and Vince Russo and speculation about Kevin Sul...
The Pro Wrestling Torch Newsletter has been published since 1987 with first-hand, insider behind-the-scenes news on the top stories and biggest names in the wrestling industry. The following news items are from 2003 and 2004 editions of the Pro Wrestling Torch Newsletter covering Hul...
In November 2002, PWTorch editor Wade Keller interviewed former WWE and WCW World Hvt. champion Hulk Hogan, one of the biggest names and stars in the pro wrestling industry. ...
Hogan ended his time cutting a few promos saying "Whatcha gonna do when Hulk Hogan, Team Mancow... (comedic pause) and Jimmy Hart too" run wild. He also said he's joining TNA to take over the business again, and how he'll put afternoon host Roe Conn in a leglock if he's not with Team Mancow. There w...
Hulk Hogan claimed on Jimmy Fallon's show that he is providing a choice for wrestlers by hitching his wagon to TNA. Hogan is positioning himself to take the credit for helping create a second alternative if TNA's ratings and business dramatically increase with him aligned with the compan...
Hulk Hogan briefly mentioned his return to pro wrestling with TNA during an appearance on Jimmy Fallon's late night show on NBC last night (early this morning). Hogan said he's not committed to wrestling for TNA, but he hinted he will take an "agent" role behind-the-scenes while also bein...
Over the past 36 hours, several significant news stories have developed along with the major news of Hulk Hogan signing with TNA. In case you missed some of the big news on Tuesday and today, here's a Top Six look at the big news heading into the end of the week. ...
WWE announcer Jim Ross offered some dry humor and witty remarks in response to Hulk Hogan's big day on Tuesday launching a new book, signing with TNA, and appearing on Larry King's CNN show. ...
At yesterday's TNA and Spike TV press conference to announce Hulk Hogan's signing with TNA, Hogan talked in vague terms about what his role will be with the company. ...
Hulk Hogan talked mainly about his personal life and a little about WWE and TNA wrestling on this morning's Howard Stern show, similar to his interview on Larry King Live last night on CNN. ...
WWE Hall of Famer Hulk Hogan claims WWE CEO Vince McMahon wanted him to be the guest host for the upcoming Raw from Madison Square Garden in New York City on November 16. ...
There's talk about Hulk Hogan bringing TNA into the national spotlight. There's talk about Eric Bischoff along with the Hulkster having a hand in the creative direction of TNA. There's talk of Ric Flair joining TNA. There's talk of "Monday Nights War II." ...
The video below is Hulk Hogan's TNA & Spike TV press conference from Madison Square Garden in New York City yesterday afternoon. I'll have a transcript of the quotes from Hogan and TNA president Dixie Carter in a follow-up story. ...
Hulk Hogan said during an interview on Larry King Live that he would like to host a new reality show trying to find "the next Hulk Hogan." ...
I'll be covering Hulk Hogan's interview on CNN's Larry King Live show throughout the hour leading up to ECW TV tonight. Refresh often for Hogan's quotes and any announcements on his new working relationship with TNA. ...
Hulk Hogan and Eric Bischoff sign with TNA. Multiple sources say more major news is yet to come, news that could be construed as bigger than Hogan and Bischoff. There are only two possibilities...
This installment of the Wade Keller Hotline features in-depth analysis on the breaking news of Hulk Hogan and Eric Bischoff signing with TNA. What do we know? How might Ric Flair factor in? How does it affect Vince Russo? Where could this lead? Could a head-to-head new Monday Night War begi...
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With Hulk Hogan joining TNA today, we are running a series of columns from pro wrestling's hands-down best writer over the last 20 years, Pro Wrestling Torch's own Bruce Mitchell. He has followed Hulk Hogan's career as closely as anyone and has written about every twist and turn in his care...
Even with the famous Hulk Hogan ego at work, "Hollywood Hulk Hogan," the auto-biography, is an interesting look into the mind of the biggest name in pro wrestling of the last twenty years. Hogan has clearly spent some time thinking about his legacy and how he wants it to be perceived, but ult...
It started to become clear on, of all places, the holiday 4th of July Raw show. Usually when Raw or Smackdown lands on these days WWE books a no-news feel-good show. Ratings are lower than usual on holidays since a good part of the consistent regular audience is out shooting off fireworks or ea...
Is Ric Flair the next major name to sign with TNA? He's working with Hogan on an upcoming Australian tour. He's patched up past differences with Hogan. He's had a falling out with WWE and has felt disrespected by how he's been treated since his retirement. To put the Hogan-Flair relationship i...
What pro wrestling used to have and has lost in recent years is a sense that fairness and "law and order" was the standard, and that heels were heels because they broke from that standard. If heels cheat, but the G.M. or authority figure is a heel, then there's no sense that the heel cheated. The h...
News of Hulk Hogan signing with TNA led to sudden interest in TNA Wrestling, including the term "TNA" becoming a Trending Topic on Twitter. ...
Hulk Hogan is joining TNA in a role to be determined. We know he will be appearing on TV in some capacity, but we don't know what his role will be behind-the-scenes or on TV just yet. ...
Yes, TNA Wrestling announced today that they have signed Hulk Hogan and Eric Bischoff. With that in mind, let's answer all the spoken (and unspoken) questions about the big event...
TNA and Spike TV issued a press release today announcing that the company will be working with Eric Bischoff's production company to expand TNA's weekly TV offerings as part of the new partnership between TNA and Hulk Hogan. ...
Hulk Hogan's role in TNA will be "announced in the near future," but Hulk Hogan said at a press conference today in New York City that he hopes he can help TNA jump "to the next level" in the pro wrestling industry. ...
The following is a timeline of quotes from Hulk Hogan and his business partner, Eric Bischoff, this year directly addressing the possibility of working for TNA. Both men have questioned TNA's direction, management, and use of top stars. However, key changes have been made to TNA's creati...
WWE Hall of Famer Hulk Hogan has reportedly struck a deal with TNA to work for the company in some capacity, reports Jason Powell of Prowrestling.net. ...
WWE Hall of Famer Hulk Hogan appeared on NBC's "Today Show" this morning to discuss in raw detail his near-suicide in December 2007 to promote his new book. ...
MSNBC printed an excerpt from Hulk Hogan's new book, "My Life Outside the Ring," that focuses on Hogan's alleged suicidal thoughts in December 2007 when he says he contemplated ending his life for two days. ...
WWE Hall of Famer Hulk Hogan will be making the media rounds next week promoting his new book, "My Life Outside the Ring," which is due out on Tuesday. ...
ou got a sense of newness in TNA from this broadcast, much like years ago in WCW when Booker T became champion after the famous Vince Russo fires Hulk Hogan speech. It seems like you need a scorecard now to determine the heels and faces. Kurt Angle is now a face? Are Samoa Joe and Kevin Nash still h...
WWE Hall of Famer Hulk Hogan will host a press conference on Tuesday, October 27 in New York City to answer questions about his new book, "My Life Outside the Ring" that is being released the same day. ...
An upcoming issue of Men's Fitness magazine will have excerpts from Hulk Hogan's new book, including Hogan talking about thoughts of suicide, steroid use in the wrestling business, and his history of injuries. ...
WWE Hall of Famer Bret Hart reportedly cut a "pretty severe promo" on Hulk Hogan during his radio appearance on 98.5 The Sports Hub this morning. However, the promo apparently did not make air and has been edited off the podcast posted on the Hub's website. ...
WWE Hall of Famer Hulk Hogan says WWE wanted to keep him out of the promotion by burying Hulkamania in the grave, which is why he's starting his own promotion to bring Hulkamania to wrestling fans. ...
Linda Bollea, the ex-wife of WWE Hall of Famer Hulk Hogan, filed a lawsuit in Florida on Tuesday claiming Hulk owes her $225,000 and possession of a Harley Davidson motorcycle as part of the terms of their recent divorce settlement. ...
ABC's "Good Morning America" featured a segment on the Hulk Hogan vs. Linda Bollea divorce settlement. ABC's story included an interview with Linda that promoted a one-sided view of what led to the divorce. ...
The divorce proceedings between Hulk Hogan and Linda Bollea are near completion, according to TMZ. They cited an unnamed source that said negotiations on a settlement are close to completion. Details could be announced as early as next week. ...
Missed out on the top stories over the weekend? Following is our recap of the top stories you might have missed during a non-PPV weekend. ... (1) Brock Lesnar pounds Frank Mir. Former WWE wrestler Brock Lesnar pounded Frank Mir into a second round victory at UFC 100. Lesnar was criticized for "act...
Hulk Hogan says his back is in rough shape after two recent back surgeries to where he has to sit on a chair to brush his teeth and needs to lie down on the floor to rest while shaving his face. ...
Hulk Hogan says "every day gets better" physically after two recent back surgeries that were the result of 30 years of wrestling taking a toll on his body. Hogan says he pushed himself hard during the Hulkamania era of the 1980s and he's paying the price now. ...
Hulk Hogan took a shot at former WWE stars Steve Austin and The Rock when reflecting on his 30 years of being a top name in the wrestling business compared to the "short runs" Austin and Rock had during the Attitude era. ...
Hulk Hogan says he's trying "to figure out" his wrestling future after having two recent back surgeries. He says he won't be able to perform the leg drop again, but he would like to get back in the ring if his body lets him. ...
This issue opens with Wade Keller's cover story on the departure of Mr. Kennedy from WWE and insight into his future... In this week's "Ask the Editor," Keller looks at the possibilities of the WWF in 1985 and on without Hulk Hogan, but instead with either Kerry Von Erich, Ric Flair, or Jimmy Snu...
Wrestlemania, a term coined by long time WWE employee Howard Finkel, was started out of part vision and part desperation by Vince McMahon Jr. McMahon had purchased the then WWWF from his father and partners; the old Capitol Sports promotion, in 1983 and began his ambitious national expan...
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