Another TNA Wrestler Removed From TNAWrestling.com
In addition to Sojournor Bolt, Jethro Holiday has been removed from TNAWrestling.com.
Hulk Hogan’s Wishlist For TNA
The New York Daily News has published comments that Hulk Hogan made to a fan at a recent book signing regarding his vision for TNA Wrestling. Hogan said that he hopes to bring in Steve Austin, Randy Savage, Rob Van Dam, and the Nasty Boys tag team to TNA. He also wants to start a new Monday Night War against WWE.
"I wish to talk to Rob Van Dam, who is considering returning to the ring, and convince him to join TNA," Hogan said. "Plus I'm also wishing to contact ex-Nasty Boy Brian Knobbs, Stone Cold Steve Austin and Macho Man Randy Savage."
The newspaper reports that Hogan is pushing for TNA programming on Monday nights, which was one rumored around the time it was announced Hogan and Eric Bischoff are partnering with TNA.
Hogan says he "considered for months" guest-hosting Monday's Raw from Madison Square Garden before he "sealed the deal" with TNA.
Frank Mir Determined to End Brock Lesnar’s MMA Career
In a new article up on the Fighters Only website, former UFC Heavyweight Champion Frank Mir reveals that the main goal left in his MMA career to achieve before he retires is "to end Brock Lesnar's career." Mir went on to say, "Really, it's what I think about all the time. Brock Lesnar exploited a huge weakness in my game and no matter who I crush after this, I have to crush him to show I've improved that weakness. It's nothing about how he talked to me in my last fight, I could care less about it. If I took it that personal there are other ways to handle situation like that outside of a cage, but honestly I just want to fix what was exploited."
Mir goes on, "If you're a true martial artist you don't do it for money or titles, just to be the best human being possible, and if someone exploits a weakness, who better to see if you've fixed it than the guy who exploited it. Getting the title back, it's a nice novel idea, but even being the heavyweight champ or the interim champ, I got to be honest, I didn't really feel that different walking around… Some people think that with the belt, that you made it. Nah, you didn't make shit. You won a fight, just the fight happened to have more ribbon and bells and whistles on it. Bottom line, [its about] testing yourself!"
Mir is currently set to face Cheick Kongo at UFC 107. Mir's comments are from a six-page interview that will be published in this month's Fighters Only magazine.
Jim Ross Blog
Jim Ross posted a new blog over on jrsbarbq.com. Here are some of the highlights:
- The gentleman who wrote and displayed the "J.R. is Overrated" sign that was shown on Raw Monday night emailed our Q&A section of the site and I responded to him. You can check out the email and my response in their entirety in the Q&A section. He's from the UK, says he has a Masters Degree, and seemed to be protesting the "Michael Cole backlash" as he put it. I did not know that there was a "Michael Cole backlash" but that may be another case of "there you are" as my Dad used to say.
- For the record, I don't have a burning desire right now, while addressing my present health issues, to get back on weekly TV whatsoever. I am much more focused on the medical tests that I will undergo tomorrow which are the results of previous tests done a week or so ago. Yes sir, I'm ready for this little journey to end and to be 100% ready to rock....and that will happen.
- The WWE Hall of Fame class for 2010 seems to be garnering more interest as our email flow gets stronger. Lots of speculation that the "Ultimate Warrior" will be inducted this year. I have no clue but the fact that "Warrior" lives in Phoenix, the site of WM26, being a significant reason as to why makes zero sense to me. Either the man deserves to be introduced or he doesn't no matter his zip code. I personally feel the former Blade Runner is deserving and just because the guy is considered "controversial" should not exclude him from any accolade. Warrior's accomplishments and contributions to the business are what counts and hearing Warrior's acceptance speech live and in person would be classic and likely a "Wrestlemania Moment."
- Rowdy Roddy Piper will no doubt be at the top of his game Monday night in Madison Square Garden when he hosts Monday Night Raw. I know that Hot Rod considers "The Garden" hallowed ground, as most of us veterans do, and who knows how many more times the WWE Hall of Famer will be in such a key role in this arena? I expect all sort of Survivor Series oriented fireworks in NYC Monday evening.
WWE’s Reaction to Dixie Carter’s Speech
A number of people from WWE watched Dixie Carter's speech on iMPACT last week on YouTube, with many laughing at it. One person within WWE made the following statement to the Figure Four Newsletter regarding the TNA President's speech:
"After investing the previous two hours of Impact on hyping how Hulk Hogan and TNA are ushering in this new era of euphoria with this huge game changer move and perhaps making their fan base feel like this is finally the place to be right here and right now, they kick off this week's show with THAT video. A video that comes across totally out of context even if it's not a 'shoot, brutha', where a sea of sleepy, droopy-faced and indifferent talent sit in bleachers and are lectured to by a woman that has about 2% conviction in the speech she's giving.
For the talent, it's a big old 'F*** you, it's my way or the highway'. For the viewer it comes across as 'Hey, you know that whole big Hulk Hogan hype we sold you on last week? Yeah, buyer beware - it's not as cool or as euphorically kick ass as we kind of suggested it was last week.' I don't think it served any purpose other than to further amp up Dixie's ego. It was like a bad public speaking class."
Why WWE Moved The Hurricane vs. Paul Burchill To Next Week
The reason for moving the planned Hurricane vs. Paul Burchill match with the Mask vs. ECW Career stipulation to next week's ECW show is because WWE wanted it to take place in the United States.
Update on Don Caras Jr.
Dos Caras Jr. is back under his original name and using the mask again in WWE developmental. It looks like he will be getting pushed.
Vladimir Koslov Inspired By Fedor Emelianenko
Vladimir Kozlov was a member of Fedor Emelianenko's M-1 Global entourage at the Strikeforce fight on CBS last Saturday night. It's said that Kozlov's gimmick upon entering WWE was inspired by Fedor.
Kurt Angle’s New Movie
- Kurt Angle's next movie is called Deadman's Gold and will be released on DVD by Lionsgate. The movie also stars Luke Perry of 90210 fame. The movie is on an $850,000 budget and is being done by a good friend of Paul Heyman's. Heyman at one point was rumored to have a behind-the-scenes role with the film. The movie will be filmed in December. The producers originally wanted Brock Lesnar to star in the movie but there was no interest on his side.
- On a related note, actor Luke Perry's son is now doing independent pro wrestling.
Daffney Returns To The Ring
Daffney had her first match since the nasty bump at TNA's Bound For Glory pay-per-view on November 7th at a Shimmer show in Illinois. She should be returning to the ring for TNA soon.
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