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Post by brettappedout (BLM) on Oct 29, 2009 14:47:56 GMT -5
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The internal WWE reaction to Hulk Hogan signing with TNA was that it was a major mistake on TNA's part and that Hogan and Eric Bischoff would be out for themselves, not the promotion. There was no major sense of shock among those backstage at the Smackdown taping when the news came out. We'll see if that turns out to be the case.
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Post by Dub H on Oct 29, 2009 15:00:21 GMT -5
I tought it woud be something like this:  |
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Post by I Like Your Poetry on Oct 29, 2009 15:16:30 GMT -5
Wait...in regard to the reaction last Tuesday they say "we'll see if that's the case?"
How can you say that about an event that already transpired? What incredibly terrible journalism.
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Post by Prince Petty on Oct 29, 2009 15:16:55 GMT -5
PWinsider.com The internal WWE reaction to Hulk Hogan signing with TNA was that it was a major mistake on TNA's part and that Hogan and Eric Bischoff would be out for themselves, not the promotion. There was no major sense of shock among those backstage at the Smackdown taping when the news came out. We'll see if that turns out to be the case. I am truly shocked and stunned that anyone would level such outrageous accusations against these two paragons of self sacrifice and teamwork. |
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Post by I Like Your Poetry on Oct 29, 2009 15:18:52 GMT -5
PWinsider.com The internal WWE reaction to Hulk Hogan signing with TNA was that it was a major mistake on TNA's part and that Hogan and Eric Bischoff would be out for themselves, not the promotion. There was no major sense of shock among those backstage at the Smackdown taping when the news came out. We'll see if that turns out to be the case. I am truly shocked and stunned that anyone would level such outrageous accusations against these two paragons of self sacrifice and teamwork. Seriously, the esteemed Mr. Bischoff and Brother Theresa only know what's best for the business. Brother. |
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Post by parder on Oct 29, 2009 15:20:19 GMT -5
Wait...in regard to the reaction last Tuesday they say "we'll see if that's the case?" How can you say that about an event that already transpired? What incredibly terrible journalism. I think that last sentence refers to whether those in WWE turn out to be right about Hogan and Bischoff's intentions in signing with TNA, and whether it was a mistake for TNA. |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 29, 2009 15:31:24 GMT -5
WWE's reaction sounds like the sane way to look at it. Hogan is Hogan, and Bischoff honestly wouldn't be working with them if it wasn't for himself - he has no reason to other than that.
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Post by ultimatekennedy on Oct 29, 2009 15:34:32 GMT -5
Can WWE be that surprised since after his Celebrity Wrestling show, WWE said that anyone in that show would never be on WWE again? (Yeah I know they always say that but it was only a year or so ago wasn't it?). Hulk tried going there once before but backed out cause his knee was hurting right?
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Post by Mayonnaise on Oct 29, 2009 15:44:34 GMT -5
Can WWE be that surprised since after his Celebrity Wrestling show, WWE said that anyone in that show would never be on WWE again? (Yeah I know they always say that but it was only a year or so ago wasn't it?). Hulk tried going there once before but backed out cause his knee was hurting right? Well, Hogan was set to face Cena at Mania this year before he had to have back surgery and, RVD was on the show and at the Rumble so it appears they were just bluffing to try and hurt CCW. As for Hogan/TNA in the past, yes Hogan was schedule to join TNA in 04 or 05 but, claimed a knee injury after shooting the angle and did not return. He showed up a few months later in WWE. |
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Post by Ragnal on Oct 29, 2009 15:49:08 GMT -5
PWinsider.com The internal WWE reaction to Hulk Hogan signing with TNA was that it was a major mistake on TNA's part and that Hogan and Eric Bischoff would be out for themselves, not the promotion. There was no major sense of shock among those backstage at the Smackdown taping when the news came out. We'll see if that turns out to be the case. Either PWI just wants to put the internet's minds at ease and let them know it's a general consensus everywhere, or this is legitimately WWE's feelings on the event. Either way, it wouldn't surprise me if it really was the latter. |
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Post by AriadosMan on Oct 29, 2009 15:50:26 GMT -5
I wonder if some people in the WWE were breathing a sigh of relief that they wouldn't have to work with him?
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Post by playoldgames on Oct 29, 2009 17:14:00 GMT -5
I tought it woud be something like this: IMMA CHARGIN MAH LASER... SHOOP DA WOOP! Anyhow... I can only see WWE higher ups shaking their heads in a slightly sad fashion and saying 'oh dear'. I think they're past vitriolic outbursts over Hogan and Bischoff at this point. And I'd imagine the WWE locker room just feels a bit sorry for any friends they have in TNA's locker room. |
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Post by Bubble Lead on Oct 29, 2009 17:26:42 GMT -5
PWinsider.com The internal WWE reaction to Hulk Hogan signing with TNA was that it was a major mistake on TNA's part and that Hogan and Eric Bischoff would be out for themselves, not the promotion. There was no major sense of shock among those backstage at the Smackdown taping when the news came out. We'll see if that turns out to be the case. Why did WWE ever employ either of them post 2001, then? Seems pretty silly to say TNA signing Hogan is a major mistake when Vince keeps trying to get Hogan back for another Mania match. As far as Hogan being out for himself, maybe Vince should have just grown some balls the past two times and told him he was going to job to HBK and Orton. Assuming he feels that way, maybe he doesn't and other WWE brass do, I dunno. Either way I think it is silly of WWE to think that if true, considering they employed both of them and promoted some of their outside ventures post employment. |
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Post by Ragnal on Oct 29, 2009 17:28:31 GMT -5
PWinsider.com The internal WWE reaction to Hulk Hogan signing with TNA was that it was a major mistake on TNA's part and that Hogan and Eric Bischoff would be out for themselves, not the promotion. There was no major sense of shock among those backstage at the Smackdown taping when the news came out. We'll see if that turns out to be the case. Why did WWE ever employ either of them post 2001, then? Seems pretty silly to say TNA signing Hogan is a major mistake when Vince keeps trying to get Hogan back for another Mania match. As far as Hogan being out for himself, maybe Vince should have just grown some balls the past two times and told him he was going to job to HBK and Orton. Assuming he feels that way, maybe he doesn't and other WWE brass do, I dunno. Either way I think it is silly of WWE to think that if true, considering they employed both of them and promoted some of their outside ventures post employment. Well, I know the first time around in 2002 Hogan wasn't allowed creative control. Outside of that, I can't say. |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 29, 2009 17:30:20 GMT -5
PWinsider.com The internal WWE reaction to Hulk Hogan signing with TNA was that it was a major mistake on TNA's part and that Hogan and Eric Bischoff would be out for themselves, not the promotion. There was no major sense of shock among those backstage at the Smackdown taping when the news came out. We'll see if that turns out to be the case. Why did WWE ever employ either of them post 2001, then? Seems pretty silly to say TNA signing Hogan is a major mistake when Vince keeps trying to get Hogan back for another Mania match. As far as Hogan being out for himself, maybe Vince should have just grown some balls the past two times and told him he was going to job to HBK and Orton. Assuming he feels that way, maybe he doesn't and other WWE brass do, I dunno. Either way I think it is silly of WWE to think that if true, considering they employed both of them and promoted some of their outside ventures post employment. WWE's a company where it'd be harder for either of them to gain a foothold in the creative process. TNA's pretty fast and loose with things and has been known for inmates running the asylum, while heavy politics aside WWE's control still rests firmly with the McMahons - any and all things Hogan and Bischoff may have tried they would have failed at. Of course, Hogan did pull that kind of thing in guest shots with Orton and Michaels, but he had more bargaining power then as he wasn't under contract. When he worked for them on a fulltime basis Hogan basically had to do what Vince would let him get away with. |
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Post by Bub (BLM) on Oct 29, 2009 17:54:12 GMT -5
PWinsider.com The internal WWE reaction to Hulk Hogan signing with TNA was that it was a major mistake Right, but bringing Hogan to SummerSlam 2006 and jobbing Randy Orton out to him was a great idea!!!  |
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Post by Ryushinku on Oct 29, 2009 18:05:17 GMT -5
Perhaps its seen as a mistake in 2009 because of past experience like how the Orton 2006 deal went down?
Hogan in '02 was pretty much model citizen for them. Put Rock over at WM, had a brief title run thanks to huge crowd support, clean jobs also to guys like Angle and Brock. The HBK and Orton bouts, hmmm, not nearly so much.
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Post by Hurbster on Oct 29, 2009 18:08:05 GMT -5
PWinsider.com The internal WWE reaction to Hulk Hogan signing with TNA was that it was a major mistake Right, but bringing Hogan to SummerSlam 2006 and jobbing Randy Orton out to him was a great idea!!! Yeah, really ruined Randy's career, that did. |
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Post by Michael Coello on Oct 29, 2009 18:10:01 GMT -5
Right, but bringing Hogan to SummerSlam 2006 and jobbing Randy Orton out to him was a great idea!!! Yeah, really ruined Randy's career, that did. Hey, it did some damage to him. Now he hears voices in his head! |
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Post by Pgarodactyl on Oct 29, 2009 18:11:20 GMT -5
BUT THE VOICES TALK TO HIM AND UNDERSTAND!!!
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