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Post by Michael Coello on Oct 15, 2013 18:33:08 GMT -5
You know what. That makes a lot more sense. I guess it was too much to think Hogan had lost that much stock, and would be insane to think an offer like that would occur. Seems you might have been confusing what he seems to be worth with what TNA estimated him to be worth, lol. If I think Hogan's work 125 thousands, maybe I need to be in Janice Carter's position. Forget the Budget Cutter, I'd deliver a Budget Burning Hammer. |
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Post by Glitch on Oct 15, 2013 18:38:20 GMT -5
From PWInsider: As a follow-up to my article on Hulk Hogan earlier today, PWInsider.com has confirmed with sources on both sides that no deal has been signed between TNA and Hulk Hogan. So, Hogan remains a free agent. Just when I thought my world was shattered, a new hope arrives. |
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Post by The Summer of Muskrat XVII on Oct 15, 2013 19:44:16 GMT -5
From PWInsider: As a follow-up to my article on Hulk Hogan earlier today, PWInsider.com has confirmed with sources on both sides that no deal has been signed between TNA and Hulk Hogan. So, Hogan remains a free agent. Aaaaand in one little paragraph, my time spent on that last post in rendered completely pointless. Damn, that was the most effort I've put into a post in months :-P |
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Post by The Heenan Family on Oct 15, 2013 19:44:30 GMT -5
From PWInsider: As a follow-up to my article on Hulk Hogan earlier today, PWInsider.com has confirmed with sources on both sides that no deal has been signed between TNA and Hulk Hogan. So, Hogan remains a free agent. Last night I said my prayers, ate my vitamins, and drank my milk. Now we learn he's still a free agent. I'm starting to believe, brother! |
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Post by khali on Oct 15, 2013 19:48:55 GMT -5
Just listened to a new interview Bryan Alvarez did with Christopher Daniels on the f4W site. Daniels said Hogan's status was an "ongoing situation" and that he might not be permanently gone.
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Post by Apricots And A Pear Tree on Oct 15, 2013 19:53:26 GMT -5
From PWInsider: As a follow-up to my article on Hulk Hogan earlier today, PWInsider.com has confirmed with sources on both sides that no deal has been signed between TNA and Hulk Hogan. So, Hogan remains a free agent. Aaaaand in one little paragraph, my time spent on that last post in rendered completely pointless. Damn, that was the most effort I've put into a post in months :-P That's why I never put effort into anything. |
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Post by Kevin Hamilton on Oct 15, 2013 20:00:39 GMT -5
There's nothing really for him in TNA besides the $. Woulda been nice to see him transition into an ambassador role with the 'E where he'll really always belong.
Don't really see the upside for TNA; if the last three years have proven anything, it's that he's not a draw really, certainly not for the cash.
Good on Hulk for getting money I guess.
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Post by Kevin Hamilton on Oct 15, 2013 20:04:06 GMT -5
Kinda weird that WWE would lowball him like that. I would think that they would have thrown him absurd amounts of money to get him back in time for Wrestlemania 30. Why though? He can't give you anything beyond a nostalgia appearance, he's too broken down to do anything more, so why would they throw even large sums of $ at him, much less absurd? Hulk's got no real bargaining chip with WWE anymore. |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 15, 2013 20:39:46 GMT -5
From PWInsider: As a follow-up to my article on Hulk Hogan earlier today, PWInsider.com has confirmed with sources on both sides that no deal has been signed between TNA and Hulk Hogan. So, Hogan remains a free agent. This is like the spot in an enhancement match where the star almost gets beat by a roll-up after dominating for 10 minutes, and makes that CAN'T BELIEVE IT! face. I expect Owen to hit the enzugiri and put the jobber in the Sharpshooter soon enough. |
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Post by The Dark Order Inferno on Oct 16, 2013 7:22:24 GMT -5
Kinda weird that WWE would lowball him like that. I would think that they would have thrown him absurd amounts of money to get him back in time for Wrestlemania 30. Why though? He can't give you anything beyond a nostalgia appearance, he's too broken down to do anything more, so why would they throw even large sums of $ at him, much less absurd? Hulk's got no real bargaining chip with WWE anymore. Not to mention the fact his past three stints have ended with him walking out on them so can't be trusted to see an angle through to completion rather than just leaving after they've restored some of his relevance and made him look good, TNA have kept him happy by giving him creative control and a contract clause that states he doesn't have to make anyone else look good. On top of that, he's working his backside off to devalue himself completely, his creepy obsession with his daughter is played out through social media, he's suing half the known galaxy so lawsuits are something else to be wary of and he's accepting demeaning roles that damage his image even further than it was seemingly because he wants to be seen as the next Hoff, which isn't a good thing. The money he could make by being the WWE's go-to Legend is greater than the money he'll be able to make after 5 years of self parody, the WWE won't want him, but at least there's pantomime.  Hulk Hogan, this is what awaits you. |
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Post by mcstoklasa on Oct 16, 2013 8:01:07 GMT -5
I would prefer Hogan not waste another year in TNA. The guy isn't getting any younger. The guy still looks like Hulk Hogan; big arms, good physique for 60, but of course his body is wrecked underneath. The longer he leaves it the less impressive he will look when he finally returns to the WWE and the less likely it will be he could ever do any kind of match again in the 'E.
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Post by Kevin Hamilton on Oct 16, 2013 8:19:36 GMT -5
He can't do a match again right now. He can barely hobble up the steps.
Hell, remember his last Mania apperance where he punched Hassan and threw him over the ropes? He couldn't legdrop or anything THEN, and that was years ago.
Why would anyone wanna see him in any sort of match when he can't physically do it anymore? Just for his own healths sake I never wanna see it again, let alone it being a farce of a match if he did.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 16, 2013 8:48:37 GMT -5
Spike should just scrap TNA and hire Bischoff and Hogan to provide them with "Hulk Hogan's Thursday Night Wrestling Slam"
The Nasty Boys could headline every week.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 16, 2013 9:08:25 GMT -5
From PWInsider: As a follow-up to my article on Hulk Hogan earlier today, PWInsider.com has confirmed with sources on both sides that no deal has been signed between TNA and Hulk Hogan. So, Hogan remains a free agent. Last night I said my prayers, ate my vitamins, and drank my milk. Now we learn he's still a free agent. I'm starting to believe, brother! I'm lactose intolerant, but I'll suffer through it if it means no Hogan in TNA. |
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Post by Ben Wyatt on Oct 16, 2013 9:26:50 GMT -5
Woulda been nice to see him transition into an ambassador role with the 'E where he'll really always belong. Yep. The WWF/E and Hulk Hogan belong together. Even in his WCW days, and especially now with TNA, it doesnt matter that he's somewhere else. The WWF/E is his home |
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Post by Push R Truth on Oct 16, 2013 9:40:00 GMT -5
It would be hilarious if Dixie thought she was resigning Hogan but didn't read that the contract said BROOKE instead of the Hulkster.
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Post by Bravo Echo November on Oct 16, 2013 9:42:01 GMT -5
I just want him to go back to 'E so we can get a documentary of his life and career, without the Hulk's exaggerations.
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Post by Push R Truth on Oct 16, 2013 9:47:46 GMT -5
I just want him to go back to 'E so we can get a documentary of his life and career, without the Hulk's exaggerations. You just gave me a great idea... The WWE needs to build a 2 DVD set on the Career of Hulkamania. The first disk is more or less the straight truth with some commentary that tries it's best to be straight forward. It will sing his praises and cry foul when it's deserved. The second disk is Hogan making up whatever batshit stories he wants to about anything. The guys that chime in on the commentary do it in complete kayfabe style. All the WWE would have to do is sit back and watch the money roll in. |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 16, 2013 10:59:49 GMT -5
Kinda weird that WWE would lowball him like that. I would think that they would have thrown him absurd amounts of money to get him back in time for Wrestlemania 30. Why though? He can't give you anything beyond a nostalgia appearance, he's too broken down to do anything more, so why would they throw even large sums of $ at him, much less absurd? Hulk's got no real bargaining chip with WWE anymore. I think that's why he is saying he has one more match in him, to increase his value. TNA, as much as people want to deny it, did see early returns in the ratings for Hogan's arrival. They were consistently drawing at or near 2 million viewers a week for Impact prior to the failed Monday move. Granted, that was 3+ years ago, and Hulk's been on TV practically every week since then, but the novelty of Hulk Hogan might still be there, especially in the WWE where the audience is much wider and the marketing is much better. If Hulk feels he can wrestle, even if it's in a tag team match where his involvement/bump taking is limited, and WWE feels they can make some money off that, then it is reasonable to think the WWE would value him. The problem is that no big star wants the "ambassador" role because when you reach the level that Hogan reached, that role would be castrating his career in a way (i.e. telling him it is the end of the road for him). Anyone with a big ego would have trouble accepting that, and that's not just limited to wrestling. If you told Michael Jordan to be the ambassador of the NBA for less pay, he'd probably feel he was too good for that role as well. Hulk should go back to the WWE, especially for WM 30. Internet smarks are not the majority. They are barely the minority when it comes to live crowds and PPV buys. The fans will eat up Hulk back in the WWE. It is just a matter of Hulk's ego being able to take the less pay, which I don't think he will, but I just want him back in the WWE to end his career. |
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Post by Kevin Hamilton on Oct 16, 2013 12:40:01 GMT -5
The jump in ratings was like 3 shows tops though. So he's really got no cache there. And I hope sane heads would prevail and not put a 60 yr old w 9 back surgeries in the ring.
As you say, he might not want to admit it's over, but it is. Father Time's Streak puts Taker's to shame.
I agree him coming back to WM DID for a nostalgic pop and a "YOU!" to some heel would be a great moment; but other than that, there's not much on-screen he can give ya.
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