TNA News: Hulk Hogan Says He Will Book TNA, Ultimate X To The UK, D'Angelo Dinero Speaks, More
Posted by Larry Csonka on 11.06.2009
Plus video of Dixie Carter’s speech to the TNA roster…
- Hulk Hogan was on Bubba the Love Sponge today, and stated that he will be booking TNA and that he will oversee changes in the company. He also said that his contract says nothing about wrestling, and that he will be running the show. Hogan also said that he could fire Vince Russo if he wanted but will be giving him another chance for now. He also added that TNA is spending big money now. [Credit: Pwinsider.com]
- Later today at Book Soup in Los Angeles, Hulk Hogan will sign copies of his new autobiography. [Credit: Pwinsider.com]
- TNA will be running an Ultimate X Match on the January 30th Wembley Arena show. This is the first time that Ultimate X will be used at a non-televised event. [Credit: Pwinsider.com]
- The 2009 TNA Bound For Glory DVD will be a 2 DVD set.
- TNA's No Surrender PPV will be released on DVD November 10th.
- D'Angelo Dinero wrote about his absence from TNA Wrestling on his website, which you can read here. Here is an excerpt:
"Pope would also like to send a very special thanks to his TNA family; from the locker room, to the seamstress, all the way down to the janitor. TNA is truly a family atmosphere and a great company to be apart of. I dunno, maybe...just maybe YOUR Pope may decide to stick around for another 5-10 years! And then there's Dixie Carter, one of the most personal and compassionate bosses that Pope has EVER worked for in this lifetime. It's such a rarity to work for a boss who genuinely care for his/her employees (ESPECIALLY in this business) the way Dixie does."
- Here is the video of Dixie Carter's speech to the TNA roster:
Posted By: Lino C. (Guest) on November 06, 2009 at 04:25 PM
that dixie vid was crazy.... shes got fire, shes gonna do some good things
Posted By: Guest#0458 (Guest) on November 06, 2009 at 04:29 PM
Even if this is kayfabe, this shows an unbound ego. I wonder if his talk more than his actual signing is what made it necessary for Dixie to have a meeting with the roster.
Posted By: Guest#6680 (Guest) on November 06, 2009 at 04:30 PM
and here we go....
Posted By: dogpound7382 (Guest) on November 06, 2009 at 04:32 PM
And now, the end is here, and so they face, the final curtain
Posted By: Sinatra (Guest) on November 06, 2009 at 04:38 PM
End of TNA
Posted By: Guest#2851 (Guest) on November 06, 2009 at 04:43 PM
I think Hogan is going to surprise a lot of people here. He knows WCW died and why it did. He knows the whole world has their eyes on him. TNA can't be much worse than it is now and WWE hasn't exactly been lighting things up. Give Hogan a chance. Gotta give it to Dixie, she knows that in order to break through she needs press and buzz and there is no better way to get that than Hulk Hogan. With Hogan booking TNA and Cornette adding his input to ROH, we could be heading towards some interesting wrestling soon and that helps everyone.
Posted By: Undertrader (Guest) on November 06, 2009 at 04:44 PM
I can honestly say that Dixie had me fired up lol.
Lets hope the talent responds and that creative allows them to.
Posted By: Greatest Man That Ever Lived (Guest) on November 06, 2009 at 04:46 PM
This is the end, beautiful friend, the end
Posted By: Jim Morrison (Guest) on November 06, 2009 at 04:46 PM
I'd rather have Hulk book than Russo any day!
Posted By: Chris (Guest) on November 06, 2009 at 04:49 PM
Dixie Carter has a great rack. I'd hit it.
Posted By: chippa (Guest) on November 06, 2009 at 04:51 PM
wow pope thats a lovely shade of light brown on ur nose...
Posted By: rez_perez (Guest) on November 06, 2009 at 04:54 PM
Hogan and Russo booking TNA: Yappapi Strap on a Pole match.
Posted By: jeff (Guest) on November 06, 2009 at 05:06 PM
Monday Nite Wars Redux
Posted By: CCW II (Guest) on November 06, 2009 at 05:07 PM
You guys saing "this is the end" are retarded. A monkey can do a better job than Vince Russo, Krusty the Klown told me so.
Posted By: Guest#9898 (Guest) on November 06, 2009 at 05:08 PM
TNA can't be much worse than it is now and WWE hasn't exactly been lighting things up.
Posted By: Undertrader (Guest) on November 06, 2009 at 04:44 PM
Kofi Kingston going wild on Ortons car? Younger talents overall pushing their way up on the PPVs? Their recent economy shows that is getting better and the expect an even bigger raise next year?.... do I need to say more?
Posted By: Guest#5714 (Guest) on November 06, 2009 at 05:13 PM
Hogan is lying out of his orange, leathery ass. He's stirring up controversy and nothing more. He could fire Russo but he's giving him another chance? Bullshit.
Posted By: neverAcquiesce (Guest) on November 06, 2009 at 05:16 PM
Damn she told all the young guys that your going to job and like it or leave.
Posted By: Guest#8518 (Guest) on November 06, 2009 at 05:16 PM
As his last act (because we'll all know the final nail has been hammered) Hogan will have the entire X Division guys dress up in leaderhosen (I'm sure spelt wrong) and sing the Good Night Song" from The Sound of Music. And just to spite Macho, Jay Lethal will be the little girl who falls asleep.
Posted By: Lord Keedik (Guest) on November 06, 2009 at 05:20 PM
I already met him yesterday! Book signing at the Grove in Hollywood. There was a decent turnout but
it took about an hour to get through the line. They didn't allow any
signings of memorabilia, so the dude in front of me with 5 action
figures and 2 title belts was disappointed. They also didn't allow
any "posing pictures" so everything had to be an action shot. But
besides that, Hogan was really cool dude, and he was there with Jimmy
Hart. I didn't see Knobbs or Beefcake around though. When it was my
turn I suddenly got really nervous and just barely got out "You were
my childhood hero." He seemed a little taken a back by that and said
"Well that's awesome to hear that brother." Then he gestured to Hart
and said "Say hello to my father too." LOL maybe I made him feel
old. I've met Flair, Sting, and Hogan now, I heard that Bret will be
in town next...
Posted By: rafiki (Guest) on November 06, 2009 at 05:21 PM
IT was a nice ride TNA. Even though i like you for being another option besides WWE. Even though i like alot of the wrestlers there and hope they get work. I don't see this going very good. I love the beautiful people. I love Tarna. I love AJ Styles. I hope this company makes it for people like them.
Posted By: Guest#9490 (Guest) on November 06, 2009 at 05:23 PM
TNA is doing Wembley Arena? I would imagine thats a big deal for them
Posted By: tazz (Guest) on November 06, 2009 at 05:26 PM
You are not allowed to question her. That makes her a bitch in my book. Also, what does TNA need to change? It's been getting better since they took the belt from Foley. What are they going to change now?
Posted By: kolop1 (Guest) on November 06, 2009 at 05:26 PM
Scott D'Amore cameltoe = Ratings
Posted By: JD (Guest) on November 06, 2009 at 05:27 PM
It looks like that all of the good young talent that has contracts in TNA will not be getting the push that they deserve, if Hogan has his way.
Posted By: dtab316 (Guest) on November 06, 2009 at 05:28 PM
TNA is spending big money? If that doesn't mean Flair then I may be a little bit excited.
Posted By: Parxy (Guest) on November 06, 2009 at 05:33 PM
I can't believe we're glossing over the news that Hogan is acknowledging Russo and actually willing to work with him, even a little bit. That's pretty shocking to me.
Posted By: poffo316 (Guest) on November 06, 2009 at 05:39 PM
I wouldn't work anywhere that I couldn't question the decisions of those above me. That seems pretty unreasonable given those men and women are also putting THEIR reputations on the line. Russo tells me to put on a skirt and wrestle? Uh uh, that's going to be questioned.
Good thing I own my comany I guess.
Posted By: Guest#8493 (Guest) on November 06, 2009 at 05:42 PM
"And now, the end is here, and so they face, the final curtain
Posted By: Sinatra (Guest)"
Very nicely done.
Fuck you Jim Morrison! You drunken buffoon, posing as a poet. No class.
Posted By: The REAL MP (Guest) on November 06, 2009 at 05:45 PM
"And now, the end is here, and so they face, the final curtain
Posted By: Sinatra (Guest) on November 06, 2009 at 04:38 PM
This is the end, beautiful friend, the end
Posted By: Jim Morrison (Guest) on November 06, 2009 at 04:46 PM"
LMAO. So true. The demise of TNA begins here. With song!
Posted By: Bob (Guest) on November 06, 2009 at 05:54 PM
If Hogan isn't wrestling, and can adapt old school to what is going on now, then I think it has a chance. Squash matches are definitely missing these days. We don't need another John Cena Hulk Hogan champ.
Posted By: Guest#6805 (Guest) on November 06, 2009 at 06:00 PM
If you cannot get behind me crashing this company harder than Nick Hogan can, the you can leave!
Posted By: Dixie (Guest) on November 06, 2009 at 06:02 PM
Hogan will run TNA........
........into the fucking ground
Posted By: Guest#9911 (Guest) on November 06, 2009 at 06:12 PM
This is the End of Everything
You are the End of Everything
Posted By: Ojj (Guest) on November 06, 2009 at 06:13 PM
Not gonna lie. Towards the end of the video Dixie made me feel like this was gonna be change for the better.
I was hoping one of the wrestlers would have started a "TNA!" chant after that.
Posted By: ToxicMischief (Guest) on November 06, 2009 at 06:19 PM
You are not allowed to question her. That makes her a bitch in my book. Also, what does TNA need to change? It's been getting better since they took the belt from Foley. What are they going to change now?
Posted By: kolop1 (Guest) on November 06, 2009 at 05:26 PM
So does that make Vince McMahon a bitch too?
Posted By: JD (Guest) on November 06, 2009 at 06:35 PM
"TNA is doing Wembley Arena? I would imagine thats a big deal for them
Posted By: tazz (Guest) on November 06, 2009 at 05:26 PM"
this is actually tna's second stadium tour of britain, they came here january as well
Posted By: DaJ (Guest) on November 06, 2009 at 06:37 PM
PLEASE Hulk don't wait! Fire Russo NOW!!!
Posted By: Ron (Guest) on November 06, 2009 at 06:41 PM
dixie so reminds me of my boss...acts...talks...even looks like her (add 30 pounds on my boss lady tho)
And thats the reason i cant stand dixie!
Posted By: Guest#6266 (Guest) on November 06, 2009 at 06:42 PM
If you question the direction TNA is going, you're questioning me, and I cannot allow that to happen.
Translation. Don't tell me I'm wrong about anything. Don't ask why you've become a jobber when you were getting a push before. Don't ask why you are no longer main-eventing even though the fans love you. If you do, you will be fired. I'm not wrong. I'm the boss. It's impossible for me to be wrong about anything.
Posted By: Chico (Guest) on November 06, 2009 at 06:56 PM
Um, yeah, Larry, thanks for the advance notice heads up about Hogan being in LA today. Some of us who live close to LA could've called in "sick" to work today and went up to there to meet him.
Great.
Posted By: Chico (Guest) on November 06, 2009 at 07:00 PM
I hope JJ comes back or Bischoff buys half the company.Cant stand this fucking twat.
Her and Steph been fucking up the business.
Posted By: MacDollarz (Guest) on November 06, 2009 at 07:17 PM
At least he's not wrestling.
Posted By: saiyahog84 (Guest) on November 06, 2009 at 07:18 PM
Russo needs to die already.Last time Russo had a second chance ..he put the final nail in the coffin in WCW.
HE SUCCKKSS..
Rather have Nash over him,D'Amore over him,Bischoff over him,Taylor over him.
Practically anyone.To me only Dusty Rhodes and Kevin Sullivan are worse bookers.
They might not have put the belt on actors or non wrestlers but they are garbage bookers none the less..
Posted By: MacDollarz. (Guest) on November 06, 2009 at 07:22 PM
Was that a direct shot at Nash? Is Big Sexy gone?
Also, everybody step it up?????? has she paid attention to these guys, those guys bust their ass when they are in the ring. It's not their fault if they have to wrestle a 2 minute match that ends in a DQ.
Posted By: DC (Guest) on November 06, 2009 at 07:27 PM
I don't know, this kinda makes me want to watch TNA, there is real drama there, underneath the bad storylines and old wrestlers that clouds our judgement. I believe people when they say TNA is like a family. I feel like everyone is out for the company, and not just out for themeselves, if the one's you think wouldn't be.
Posted By: Joel Yeomans (Guest) on November 06, 2009 at 07:31 PM
R.I.P TNA
Posted By: me (Guest) on November 06, 2009 at 07:49 PM
Practically anyone.To me only Dusty Rhodes and Kevin Sullivan are worse bookers.They might not have put the belt on actors or non wrestlers but they are garbage bookers none the less.. Posted By: MacDollarz. (Guest) on November 06, 2009 at 07:22 PM wow son you need to go and watch something before 97 when you were probly born Rhodes and Sully are considered two of the best ever.
Posted By: hateman (Guest) on November 06, 2009 at 07:50 PM
Wow. Dixie has obviously drank a lot of the kool aid that Hogan has given her.
Posted By: Kool Aid Man (Guest) on November 06, 2009 at 08:10 PM
That "Thud" noise was the sound of Nigel McGuinness kicking himself in the ass for signing with TNA
Posted By: Krystof the Tattoo Artist (Guest) on November 06, 2009 at 08:34 PM
"Hogan was really cool dude, and he was there with Jimmy Hart. I didn't see Knobbs or Beefcake around though."
They were under the table where they usually position themselves with the Hulkster.
Posted By: cabronte (Guest) on November 06, 2009 at 08:35 PM
"Hogan also said that he could fire Vince Russo if he wanted but will be giving him another chance for now. He also added that TNA is spending big money now."
Oh God that made me laugh. I was right to think that once you get drunk with power, you can never change in this industry >_
Posted By: The_Mystical_Ninja (Guest) on November 06, 2009 at 08:48 PM
that's a damn sweet milf right there with delicious rack, shit CEO but awesome milf nonetheless
Posted By: milfhunter (Guest) on November 06, 2009 at 10:04 PM
If Hulk is serious about booking, and doesn't put himself into the ring as a wrestler it could actually work. It is all a matter of if Hogan learns from his mistakes or just raises his determination and makes them again. On paper at least he has the experience of both the ring and the boardroom as well as the clout to be influential with people outside of TNA (to get further talent, open up new locations to perform, broker TV deals, get advertising and funing all that stuff). While TNA has a good mix of veterans that are good draws and up and coming talent, along with a reasonable starting following. On paper it seems like an excellent idea.
But then we all go "But it's Hogan" and start trying to guess how he's going to mess it up.
As I see, either it'll work or it'll be amusing in how it fails. I couldn't see TNA catching WWE before; If they wanted to go for broke and try it rather then just settle for being the simply the biggest small company in the US then something drastic had to happen. This is certainly something drastic. I can understand TNA Smarks getting worried though. But what they need to understand is complaining about it won't help, it IS happening, so either get behind it or give it up. Pretty much what Dixie said to the roster.
Posted By: Fenris (Guest) on November 06, 2009 at 10:06 PM
I have to question showing this on Impact.We all seem to be forgetting the number one rule in wrestling:"If it's on television it's a work" might this be?Regardless of how legit it might seem.
Posted By: guest666 (Guest) on November 06, 2009 at 10:34 PM
Dinero needs to come back and put an end to Suicidy.
Posted By: TROOF (Guest) on November 06, 2009 at 10:35 PM
Hogan booking? How soon before Jim Duggan joins TNA and wins the X-Division Title?
Posted By: ThatDonGuy (Registered) on November 06, 2009 at 10:37 PM
Dixie Carter's interview with the TNA roster sure made a lot of sense. TNA is the only wrestling promotion that has had the brass to tell it like it is.
It seems like the expectations were shocking to the roster of wrestlers, but I think they understand the goals of TNA (Dixie Carter).
This isn't any different than any other company who employs people. Something similiar happened in one job I once had wich reminded me of that interview.
It's all about goals, and the direction that a company is swaying too. So many people are afraid of changes, but sometimes change is important to make a company grow.
Hell ya. Dixie means business and sometimes one must make oneself known just in case someone steps out of line. All of the interview made sense.
I commend Mrs. Carter on that. She was professional and it seems like she cares about the business otherwise she would not have made the statement (s) she did.
I have never seen this before in the wrestling business, but scripted in another organization I do not care to mention.
These are my thoughts.
Come to California more. We need some Impact in this state.
Posted By: Billy Jack (Guest) on November 06, 2009 at 11:18 PM
Hey, wait a cotten pickin minute. For the person who said Dixie was a bitch.
Dixie is a compassionate person. That's the reason why she told her roster the statements and comments. She did not say she would not hear anybody out. Although she made a similiar comment. You would need to meet with her in her office to see if she did not have a heart.
Who was the Bozo who said that. That's what I mean. Whenever someone gives good comments regarding TNA some idiot fan cusses, could it be an official from the WWE.. Dixie Carter is not a bitch. She is a person who cares about the business.
For shame buddy. Learn to love it buddy because it's the hottest thing in "Sports Entertainment".
Posted By: Billy Jack (Guest) on November 06, 2009 at 11:28 PM
Hell ya.
Where is the nearest flower shop.
I need to get my foot in the door.
I need to send Dixie Carter a buquet of Flowers....
You just made an Bigger Impact...
Posted By: Billy Jack (Guest) on November 06, 2009 at 11:32 PM
I'd like to see Dixie Carter NEKKID!
Posted By: The Truth (Guest) on November 06, 2009 at 11:37 PM
So Dixie it's either fall in line or work somewhere else! Give it 3 months and half the roster is gone!!!!!!
Posted By: DJM (Guest) on November 07, 2009 at 12:30 AM
Billy Jack had to post three comments in a row, and not a one of them makes me think he is anything but a douche bag. I will sit by and laugh as TNA is run directly into hell by Hogan. It really blows for me as a fan to see this happening. I actually drove two and a half hours to Nashville on Wednesday nights to see the Pay-Per-Views at the Asylum live. The company is fucked for good now, just as Russo was finally showing some promise. Goodbye TNA...it was a hell of a blast while it lasted, but Hogan is a cancer.
Posted By: Guest#4239 (Guest) on November 07, 2009 at 12:35 AM
in few weeks ... hulk hogan defeats aj styles for the tna world heavyweight championship
Posted By: Guest#3956 (Guest) on November 07, 2009 at 12:48 AM
"He's stirring up controversy and nothing more."
Posted By: neverAcquiesce (Guest) on November 06, 2009 at 05:16 PM
Yet people are falling for it.
Posted By: cj (Guest) on November 07, 2009 at 01:00 AM
You're missing the obvious here, guys...
And the NEW TNA Knockouts Champion -- Layla Ali!
Posted By: Trueindeed (Guest) on November 07, 2009 at 01:33 AM
If Hogan fires Russo and brings in Heyman, he'll get much love from me
Posted By: Guest#1198 (Guest) on November 07, 2009 at 02:20 AM
She sounded like Dan Synder does with the Redskins.
Hopefully, I'm wrong. Hopefully, this is a storyline that can actually give the company what it needs.
Posted By: fg76 (Guest) on November 07, 2009 at 02:52 AM
She didn't exactly rally the troops, did she? If the owner of the company I work for gave a speech like that, I would be bummed out and nervous about the company's future.
Posted By: Todd Parker (Guest) on November 07, 2009 at 08:53 AM
"He's stirring up controversy and nothing more."
Posted By: neverAcquiesce (Guest) on November 06, 2009 at 05:16 PM
Yet people are falling for it.
Posted By: cj (Guest) on November 07, 2009 at 01:00 AM
Because you can't spell "smark" without "mark."
All of this has happened before, and all of this will happen again. So say we all.
Posted By: neverAcquiesce (Guest) on November 07, 2009 at 10:02 AM
You're missing the obvious here, guys...
And the NEW TNA Knockouts Champion -- Layla Ali!
Posted By: Trueindeed (Guest) on November 07, 2009 at 01:33 AM
WRONG! The new TNA Knockouts champ will be BROOKE HOGAN!
Posted By: Terry Bollea (Guest) on November 07, 2009 at 10:49 AM
Dixie Carter vs. Stephanie McMahon in a cross-promotion mud wrestling match!
BONER CITY!!!
Posted By: Zingy (Guest) on November 07, 2009 at 11:01 AM
If TNA is copying WWE then can we have Dixie Carter in a bra and panties match?
Posted By: JAK (Guest) on November 07, 2009 at 11:35 AM
Sullivan created Goldberg. The IWC might be a little butt-hurt, still, over the Benwah incident, but Sully has that old school attitude that could help in the world of McWWE monopoly. (yes, I hate Vince McMahon and his lame product, he has had 7 good years in his time of running the company, he should consider himself lucky to have ever stumbled upon Austin's character and pushing the Rock, other than that and Hulkstermania, he has done little and nothing for the business)oh yeah, unless you count burying every single talent that came from WCW. Remember Jericho's "debut"? Yeah, the Rock buried him before he could even speak. Then he moved on to feud with Chyna. Big step up from WCW and those nWo assholes Jericho. At least in WCW he had the capability of putting on a match against a man.
Posted By: DHX (Registered) on November 07, 2009 at 01:42 PM
Hogan is letting Russo stay so he can finally book a match with him then tell him he's useless, he killed a multimillion dollar company, and no one likes his booking style. All on Pay Per View of course.
Posted By: Guest#7023 (Guest) on November 07, 2009 at 02:20 PM
To all:
I think that this is a giant step in the right direction. Consider this -
Hulk Hogan the brand is unmatched in the history of "Pro wrestling/Sports Entertainment".
Vince gave him an opportunity and he made it work for himself and an entire company.
Say what you will but without Hogan taking the WWF to where he did you would never have had the fan base to sit through the garbage of the early 90's to get to the "attitude era". And Vince Russo, believe it or not, was the man most responsible for that (next to say Heyman, whom they stole the concept from and took it mainstream).
Hogan has learned a lot in the last few years and has seen his life dramatically changed. It is possible he wants to reinvent himself and actually help TNA. Honestly, Hogan never needs to win the title, and probably will not. But as an attraction for a few PPV's and overseas tours, Hogan will draw fans.
WCW was mismanaged by people higher up that Eric Bischoff and I for one would have loved to see what he could have done if he had pulled off buying WCW before Vince stepped in.
Dixie Carter has proven herself and needs not worry about anything anyone has said in a negative light. She saw potential in TNA and she has worked hard to finally see TNA start to make a profit and grow their fan base. I would even submit that she has done what the original ECW could never do in getting a great network that believes in the product and taking TNA global.
Remember, they are still in the process of becoming what they will eventually will.
There have been some really great moments in TNA and yes, some bad ones, but that is all part of growth.
I am excited about the future of TNA and glad that Hogan has taken the challenge and not the easy paydays the E would offer.
So can we, the greatest of fans, reserve judgment and try to remember why we love wrestling?
So what if it's Hogan? He has a good a chance as anyone to lead TNA to higher places and he has the name recognition that NO ONE else in wrestling can offer. He is a household name and can only bring more exposure to TNA. The other wrestlers have to deliver and the writers must build things properly. A giant task? YES. An easy one? Hardly.
The future is brighter than ever for TNA and they need not compare themselves to anyone else and strive to be the best at what they do.
Posted By: Real Fan (Guest) on November 08, 2009 at 02:09 AM
dixie needs a stiff cock in the ass and from what i have seen bobby lashley has she needs to shut the fuck up and let hulk run things. And all you morons who say bischoff was so great he is nothing more than hulks puppet
Posted By: bob (Guest) on November 12, 2009 at 04:47 AM
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