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Spike TV's advertising for tonight's edition of TNA Impact is focused on Sting reappearing on TV for the first time since the Bound for Glory PPV in October to talk about Hulk Hogan joining TNA. ...
ABC News in Australia is continuing to cover the Hulk Hogan and Ric Flair brawl with the tone that a real fight broke out and Hogan was legitimately injured one day after news from the press conference grabbed headlines across Australia. ...
Hulk Hogan is scheduled to meet this week with the Prime Minister of Australia, which is the highest government position in the country, as part of his promotional work for the Hulkamania Tour. ...
WWE wrestler Chris Jericho says he hopes Hulk Hogan helps TNA become a bigger company to give WWE competition in the marketplace. Jericho says a stronger TNA would help WWE become better. ...
Hulk Hogan reportedly admitted to reporters in Australia that his "fight" with Ric Flair that left Hogan's face covered in blood was staged for publicity. Hogan made the admission at Sydney Football Stadium when he showed up "looking fit and healthy" for the press conference. ...
TMZ's coverage of the Hulk Hogan and Ric Flair press conference brawl centered on...whether the blood on Hogan's face was real. TMZ even posed a poll question to readers straight from 1984 on whether Hogan had "BS blood." ...
The news of Hulk Hogan and Ric Flair staging a bloody brawl in Australia earlier today has reached mainstream news outlets in the U.S. The tone of the reports has been mockery toward the wrestlers and fingers being pointed at the Australian press for buying into the fight as being legitimate. ...
A photo of Hulk Hogan covered in blood at today's Hulkamania Tour press conference is currently the top overall story on the leading news website in Australia. ...
Hulk Hogan bleeding profusely after a Ric Flair attack during a Hulkamania Tour press conference today was covered by numerous media outlets in Australia, including major newspapers, Australian TV stations, and MTV Australia. ...
WWE Hall of Famers Hulk Hogan and Ric Flair worked an angle at a press conference in Australia to promote their series of matches in Australia this month. ...
So coming off the heels of a dominant performance by the growing legend of Manny Pacqauio on Saturday night and TNA's return to great in-ring work at their PPVs (unlike previous efforts, which consisted of lame storyline developments like "Will Sting retire for the 137th time? Tune into...
The Silverdome in Pontiac, Mich. sold to a Canadian buyer for only $583,000 after a lengthy auction process. The building cost $55.7 million to build in 1975. ...
Seriously, $34.95 for a TNA PPV now? Goodness, it's like WWE having the audacity to think their PPV offerings are worth five extra dollars. Both companies should be giving five bucks back to their customers, not asking for five more dollars. Anyways, the TNA PPV opened with a video package on...
Bruce Mitchell Audio Show Part 1 - Torch columnist Bruce Mitchell and Torch asst. editor James Caldwell talk TNA in Part 1 of this week's audio. The TNA discussion focuses on Kurt Angle talking up Hulk Hogan, Dixie Carter, and Vince McMahon in one promo, Angle's Legal Week and his health, Hog...
WWE Unified tag champion "Big Show" Paul Wight is taking a view that Hulk Hogan and Ric Flair are getting back in the ring in Australia later this month because they have a passion for wrestling and want to get back in the ring. ...
During last night's edition of TNA Impact, Kurt Angle was shown in a pre-recorded video hyping Hulk Hogan's addition to TNA as being the "biggest thing in wrestling" since the late 1990s. ...
TNA wrestler Samoa Joe says he's heard through "mutual acquaintances" that Hulk Hogan is a fan of his hard-hitting in-ring style. ...
The Silverdome in Pontiac, Mich., the site of Hulk Hogan vs. Andre the Giant at WrestleMania III, is up for bids now that the stadium has limited use in the Detroit area. ...
Ross said he's scheduled for more medical tests on Thursday to follow-up on previous tests trying to expedite his recovery from the Bell's Palsy attack last month. Ross is still "day-to-day" without a recovery timetable. ...
During tonight's edition of ECW TV on Syfy, WWE promoted the release of the Hulk Hogan Collection DVD that is due out next Tuesday. ...
A new video has been posted by the Hulkamania Tour organizers with Ric Flair and Hulk Hogan cutting a basic promo on each other from "the studio" while both were dressed in their traditional ring gear. ...
But it's okay, since Hulk Hogan and TNA will sign Ric Flair, Stone Cold, The Rock, The Ultimate Warrior, The Nasty Boys, The Sultan, The Yeti, and The Ding Dongs. And don't forget Max Moon 3000. Ola lay! ...
Hulk Hogan said on the "Bubba the Love Sponge" radio show today that he wants to bring in WWE Hall of Famer Steve Austin and Randy Savage to TNA now that he's "running the show." ...
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 claimed in an interview promoting his new book that he taught WWE CEO Vince McMahon the wrestling business when McMahon "didn't really understand the business" after buying then-WWWF from his father, Vince McMahon, Sr. ...
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? ...
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. ...
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. ...
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. ...
n this episode of the Bruce Mitchell Audio Show with host Wade Keller, they focus for more than an hour on a single topic - the breaking news of Hulk Hogan and Eric Bischoff striking a deal with TNA. This is tackled from nearly every angle possible including, but not limited to: What could Hoga...
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...
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. ...
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 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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