Who would have thought this was a possibility a few years ago? According to a report, Hulk will be starring in the new kids live-action game show "Hogan's Court" from indie producers Skywriter Media and Entertainment Group, Positive Productions and Lenz Entertainment. The show, created by Christopher Greaves, Asher Lenz and Jason Armstrong, will feature Hogan presiding over sibling disputes.
In a statement about the show, Hogan said "I am really looking forward to developing such an entertaining series with great production partners," He added "We want this to be one of those rare shows that kids and their families can watch together, and all find something to laugh about."
The series co-producers plan 26 half-hour episodes for the first season, targeted at an 8-12 age demo.
Skywriter will start shopping Hogans Court for pre-sales at MIPCOM.
Thursday's episode of TNA Impact drew a 0.87 rating, with 1,052,000 viewers.
The rating trend had been slowly going up since the move back to Thursday, but last week's episode ran into game 1 of the NBA Finals. The Finals game was the most watched since 2004, and TNA's rating took a hit because of it. Unfortunately for TNA, the next two Impact ratings may be effected by the NBA Finals.
Chris Klucsaritis, who is better known by his wrestling name Chris Kanyon, has died of an overdose of pills. He was 40. The death is believed to be a suicide. Klucsaritis was very open about suffering from bipolar disorder, and had talked about and threatened suicide many times in the past.
We here at Blogamania would like to extend our condolences to Chris' loved ones. May he rest in peace.
Bonus - perhaps the only or one of the few times Kanyon shared the ring with Hulk.
TNA Impact did a .56 rating on Monday (off hours of .53 and .60). The show's 18-34 viewers were down a stunning 53.5% from last week while total viewers were down 30%.
You have to wonder if the TNA brass are starting to feel like they were in over their heads. Or...do they feel like they just have a slow burner on their hands.
Impact did a .84 rating off hours of .88 and .80 and averaged 1.1 million viewers, an overall decrease of 21.4% in viewership from last week. Impact opened with a .84. In a very troubling sign for TNA, the AJ Styles vs. Jeff Hardy main event was the lowest rated segment of the entire show with a .72 with the overrun doing a .74.
It may be worth noting that this week's episode was taped and going against a strong Raw, headlined by Stone Cold Steve Austin guest hosting. Still, it couldn't have been fun for TNA to hear that number.
Last night's edition of TNA Impact scored a 1.0 cable rating. Rounded up from 0.98.
This is generally being considered a disappointing number, seeing as how they pumped the in-ring return of Hogan and Flair. Spike Officials have come out and put their spin on it - focusing on the demographics. Next week, TNA features a taped show running against a Steve Austin hosted Raw. The news could be getting worse for TNA.
- The opening match of Hulk Hogan and Abyss vs. AJ Styles and Ric Flair ended in a no contest after Sting made his return and shocked the world by attacking Hogan and Abyss! Hogan promised Flair and Styles that the match would be restarted later, under NO DQ rules.
- Later, cameras found Sting backstage, who was confronted by TNA President Dixie Carter. Sting shoved Carter out of the way and told her he didn't owe her anything!
- Backstage, a very serious TNA President Dixie Carter announced that Sting would be competing on the broadcast against an opponent of her choosing!
- Sting came out for his match...and his opponent was the debuting ROB VAN DAM!! Van Dam surprised Sting by coming in through the crowd and hitting The Icon with a dropkick off the top followed by his rolling thunder for the quick pin and win! After the bout, an irate Sting battered RVD with his black bat until a bloodied Hulk Hogan came out to confront his longtime nemesis! Hulk was held back by Bubba The Love Sponge and TNA security. However, Sting went after Hogan and nailed him with the bat on the stage before leaving the arena! Complete chaos! RVD won his surprise TNA debut, but Sting cut short the celebration with the attack.
- The main event was the restart of Hulk Hogan and Abyss vs. Ric Flair and AJ Styles! While a bloodied Hogan and Flair went after each other, Styles and Abyss faced off! After some major brawling, Hogan sent Styles into Abyss, who hit the Black Hole Slam for the win!
- After the bout, Desmond Wolfe hit the ring and attacked Hogan and Abyss with a steel chair, allowing Flair and Styles to restart their attack. However, in a huge surprise, "The Charismatic Enigma" Jeff Hardy made his TNA return to save Hogan and Abyss as "iMPACT!" went off the air! What an amazing night!
Same number as last week, but the total viewers were down to the lowest point of the Hogan/Bischoff era. They've seem to have lost steam - this Monday show can be a make or break situation for them.
About two minutes in, Hogan makes a gesture that would make one assume that RVD will be in Orlando on Monday.
RVD posted a blog regarding the matter saying that TNA talks have heated up, but that he hasn't signed anything. To tell the truth, it seemed like he was trying to create some last minute doubt more than he was denying it.
TNA is said to be irate that this information was "retweeted" on Twitter by SpikeTV. Although, one would have to think this will only benefit them on Monday.
- Hulk Hogan will be a guest on the Imus in The Morning show Thursday morning to promote Monday's live Impact. The show is carried on the Fox Business Channel, WABC in NYC and other markets around the country.
David Crosby, 31, who works at a Snap Fitness gym in the wrestling-rich Minneapolis suburb of Robbinsdale, boarded a Greyhound bus late Thursday night for the 14-hour journey to St. Louis. A lifelong Hulk Hogan fan, he didn't hesitate to spend $190 on the bus ticket for a chance to see the pop icon in person and compete in the inaugural Hogan Fu-Fest, held Friday, Feb. 26, at Shannon's Steaks & Seafood in downtown St. Louis.
Crosby, though, didn't just compete - he won the grand prize (ringside seats to Lockdown 2010 on April 18 at the Family Arena in St. Charles, Mo.). "I'm still on cloud nine," Crosby said about an hour after winning the title and after taking more than 200 photos with TNA fans at the event.
More than 400 attended the record-setting afternoon extravaganza. (TNA Wrestling has forwarded documentation from Hogan Fu-Fest to officials overseas at the worldwide headquarters of Guinness World Records to verify the event as the new record for Largest Gathering of Mustached People.)
"I never expected to win; it's actually a bonus," Crosby said. "I found out about Hogan Fu-Fest last Wednesday and there was no doubt that I was going (to attend.) I booked the (bus) ticket right away; I just knew it was one of those things that I was supposed to do."
Crosby said his "heart dropped" when Hogan formally announced the event's grand-prize winner.
TNA Wrestling personalities Jimmy Hart and Jeremy Borash also attended.
According to Pwinsider.com, Hulk Hogan and Eric Bischoff made a visit to the Knokx Pro wrestling school in Burbank, CA yesterday. Rikishi, Orlando Jordan, Gangrel and Black Pearl operate the school, and the students had the chance to work out in front of Hogan and Bischoff while they were there.
I gotta say, I paid a visit to their site, and Knokx looks shitty.
A match was set up between these four individuals after Flair, Styles, and Desmond Wolfe attacked Hulk Hogan on this past Thursday's edition of TNA Impact. It will mark the first time Ric Flair has wrestled on TV since Wrestlemania XXV, which featured a retirement angle.
Ratings continue to trend downward as TNA did their lowest rating of the Hogan/Bischoff era. The show did a 1.14 with 1.5 million viewers. Of course, they're running against the Olympics again, which has reportedly been doing strong ratings. The move to Monday can't seem to come soon enough.
Rent-A-Center (NASDAQ:RCII), the world's largest rent-to-own company, announced today that Hulk Hogan is the latest "power personality" to join the lead spokesperson, Troy Aikman, the Pro Football Hall of Fame Quarterback and Fox Sports broadcaster, in the company's latest marketing efforts. "The Hulkster," twelve-time world heavyweight wrestling champion and WWE Hall of Famer, joins Aikman to explain the benefits of rent-to-own in a fun and engaging way. The work is scheduled to break late February.
Hogan, with his legions of loyal "Hulkamaniacs", enjoys broad popular appeal across multiple consumer segments. "Hulk has been a consistent presence on TV, in movies and in arenas across the U.S. for more than 30 years. He's stayed relevant because people like and respect what he stands for. That's the affiliation we are leveraging for our current customers and target prospects," explains Ann Davids, Rent-A-Center Senior Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer.
David Wilgus, principal and creative director at Dallas-based Launch Agency, adds, "Hulk is the ultimate showman. His outsized personality and high-energy performance style is tailor-made for TV, and to this campaign, in particular. He and Troy make a dynamic comedic duo."
The integrated campaign, created by Rent-A-Center Marketing Alliance partners RAZOR, Launch Agency, and Hispanic specialist Co. Jones, will include radio in addition to television, print, interactive and in-store marketing. OMD plans and purchases the broadcast media.
Rent-A-Center operates more than 3,000 company-owned rent-to-own stores in 50 states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and Canada.
Hulk and Nick Hogan have settled the lawsuit filed against them on behalf of John Graziano -- the U.S. Marine who was seriously injured in Nick's 2007 car crash.
Though the terms are confidential, a source tells TMZ Hulk settled to avoid a media circus at trial and to make it "as painless as possible" for both the Hogan and Graziano families.
The Hogans' attorney, David R. Houston, tells TMZ they are "pleased as this was in the best interest of John."
As we previously reported, Linda Hogan -- who was also sued over the crash -- reached a settlement with the family last month.
If this is true, as long as the cost isn't crippling, this has to be a great day for Hulk, Nick, and the entire Hogan family. Things look to be moving forward again for Hulk. This comes a night after he delivered his best promos in years on TNA Impact.
Fanhouse.com interviewed Hulk Hogan after Monday's press conference, discussing his role with TNA, transitioning to that role, expectations that come with moving to Monday night and more.
HULK HOGAN AND TNA WRESTLING ANNOUNCE “HOGAN FU-FEST”
THE WORLD’S MOST FAMOUS FU-MANCHU MEETS THE WORLD’S LARGEST FU-MANCHU
St. Louis, Missouri (February 12, 2010) –Total Nonstop Action (TNA) Wrestling’s Hulk Hogan brings his blonde locks and fabled fu to St. Louis, home of the Gateway Arch, for the inaugural “Hogan Fu-Fest”, set for Friday, February 26. The “Hogan Fu-Fest” will be a gathering of Fu’s from around the world as TNA Wrestling and Hogan attempt to set a world record for most Fu Manchu’s in one location at one time.
“Hogan Fu-Fest” will take place at Mike Shannon’s Steak and Seafood (620 Market Street) and is sponsored by Doc’s Harley Davidson of St. Louis. “Hogan Fu-Fest” will unite fu fans from around the world for one fu-nky afternoon. The spectacle starts at 2 p.m. CT.
“TNA iMPACT!” ON SPIKE TV MOVES TO MONDAY NIGHTS BEGINNING MARCH 8
Total Nonstop Action Wrestling’s Flagship Series Will Air Live Every Other Week From Universal Studios In Orlando, Fl.
New York, NY, February 16, 2010 – “TNA iMPACT!,” Spike TV’s highly-rated two-hour weekly series, is moving from Thursday nights to Monday nights beginning Monday, March 8 (9:00-11:00pm ET/PT), it was announced today by TNA President Dixie Carter and legendary pop culture icon Hulk Hogan at a press conference at the “TNA iMPACT! Zone” at Universal Studios in Orlando, Florida.
“TNA iMPACT!” will air live on March 8, with subsequent telecasts live every other week. The series features many of the biggest names in wrestling including Hogan, Ric Flair, Mick Foley and Olympic Gold Medalist Kurt Angle, as well as the hottest young talent in the industry: TNA World Heavyweight Champion “The Phenomenal” AJ Styles, “The Samoan Submission Machine” Samoa Joe and “The Blueprint” Matt Morgan.
The first ever Monday live “TNA iMPACT” broadcast on Spike TV, ran as a three-hour special head-to-head against WWE RAW on Monday, January 4, 2010, and drew a franchise-record 2.2 million viewers. Two wrestling companies have not broadcast head-to-head weekly since the “Monday Night Wars” in the late 1990’s between WWE and WCW.
“On January 4 wrestling fans showed us they’re ready for a new professional wrestling alternative on Monday nights, and we’re answering that call. Bringing ‘iMPACT!’ to Mondays is our most exciting move yet in a year that’s already been filled with huge milestones for TNA” said Carter.
"Monday nights are now officially the best night of the week to be a fan of professional wrestling," Hogan said. "My mantra has been 'change is coming' since partnering with Dixie Carter and TNA Wrestling. This change is great for the business and all fans of professional wrestling will benefit because of it."
"TNA iMPACT! has emerged as one of cable's top performers with young men, said Spike TV President Kevin Kay. "With NFL Football off the television schedule and with "TNA iMPACT’s" expanding roster of top wrestling talent, we see this as an opportunity to tap into the millions of wrestling fans on Monday nights."
Since its founding in 2002, Total Nonstop Action (TNA) Wrestling has become the world’s fastest growing professional wrestling company, currently airing in over 120 countries worldwide.
TNA made the following statement on their website:
TNA WRESTLING PRESIDENT DIXIE CARTER AND HULK HOGAN TO MAKE MAJOR ANNOUNCEMENT THIS MONDAY
TNA Wrestling President Dixie Carter and pop culture icon Hulk Hogan are scheduled to make a major announcement at the “TNA iMPACT! Zone” at Sound Stage 21 located as Universal Studios Florida this Monday, February 15
The press conference will take place at 2:30 Eastern Time on Monday
Fans can watch the press conference live online by logging on to www.tnawrestlinglive.com'
It's being reported that on a recent edition of The Bubba The Love Sponge Show, Hulk Hogan claimed that he will be turning heel soon. Additionally, he said that he does not want his daughter Brooke to become an on-air performer in TNA.
It's being reported that there was some eye rolling in the TNA locker room when Hulk Hogan and The Nasty Boys had a laugh at the expense of X Division star Jay Lethal.
Jerry Sags openly questioned how long TNA will keep him employed and laughed at the audacity of his "Black Machismo" character.
Apparently in a tongue in cheek tone, Hogan later cracked during an appearance on The Bubba The Love Sponge Show that TNA should bring in Randy Savage to manage Lethal.
For some reason, media outlets are picking up on Hulk Hogan's Super Bowl pick. Also, for some reason, I'm reporting that back to you. His pick? The Saints.
PWInsider.com is reporting that TNA did a 1.2 rating (rounded up from 1.18), drawing 1,559,000 viewers. This would have to be viewed as disappointing, seeing as how they did a record Thursday number last week. The show featured a very weak Kevin Nash/Mick Foley main event, though the quarter hour breakdowns aren't available yet to see what drew what.
According to the Observer, Hulk is telling his friends that he's frustrated working for TNA.
- Despite the positive spin he’s putting on TNA in media interviews, Hulk Hogan has been complaining to friends that he’s frustrated with several things in TNA. Hogan feels pressure to push people he does not believe in – namely, some of the TNA originals. Word is that Dixie Carter doesn’t want the TNA originals to be buried by Hogan’s buddies, but there are some TNA originals that Hogan sees nothing in and wants to get rid of. Hogan is said to be a big fan of Abyss as well as Tomko, saying at least both men look like wrestlers.
One thing I have to say is, the dirtsheets have never given Hogan a break. Since coming to TNA, there's various new Hogan tidbits on seemingly daily basis, and 99% of them are negative. I choose to not invest a lot into dirtsheet rumors these days. They're not to be trusted. Otherwise, Hogan would have just signed the Honky Tonk Man to a deal that they've negotiation for two months. Riiiiiight.
What the hell happened to January? Every Friday I say “I can’t believe it’s Friday already” and time is showing no signs of slowing down. Speaking of Fridays, I love Jimmy Kimmel’s Unnecessary Censorships!
My house has been just like every kid would imagine lately. In the last couple weeks Sandman, Fonzie, Sabu, Booker T, Brett Hart, and Shelly Martinez have all come by. It’s like I have my own RVD’s Rock and Wrestling cartoon!
If you missed this week’s RVD RADIO episode, you missed a GIGANTIC surprise!
While I was hosting the show I got a phone call from Hulk Hogan, who agreed to talk to me on the air. Hulkster stayed on the show for a long time, telling me how much he’d love to have me in TNA! Hogan coming on MY show to tell me that he wants me in TNA was a pretty good stroke for my ego. Callers got to ask him some questions and so did I. His message was full of optimism and he didn’t duck anything that was thrown at him.
Our topic was FEAR, which everyone can relate to. Well, everyone but Fonzie, apparently. It was super cool to have Hulk Hogan on my show and we’ll all know very soon, if anything comes from the conversation about RVD and TNA.
You can still check out this week’s show by going to RVD RADIO, and next time catch us live-because you never know who’s going to be on the show!
John Cena recently took part in a WWE.com chat, where he discussed The Rock and Hulk Hogan…
Comment From Alex: Hey cena, who would u like to face at wrestlemania this year?
John Cena: I'd like to face The Rock.
Comment From Cody: Would you like to wrestle Hulk Hogan?
John Cena: Yes. I just don't think that's going to happen right now. He's too busy wasting his time.
Comment From Craig: John would you rather wrestle The Rock or star in a movie with him?
John Cena: I would rather wrestle him.
Funny, considering Hogan has always put John Cena over as a star, professional, and good guy. Cena did show respect by saying he wanted to wrestle him, but felt obligated to deliver some kind of cheap shot to fulfill his company stooge comment quota.
