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Old 15-07-2015, 17:16
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Are people in 2015 really arguing for more Hulk Hogan on their television?
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Old 15-07-2015, 17:20
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General Manager would be better.
Each to their own, I have no desire to see that myself. As a brand ambassador, he does his job. He goes and promotes WWE and gets to do a few of his soundbites. But as for being on screen, a couple of times a years is more than enough for me.

It's just a shame he wouldn't do the promotion for Dixie Carter that he will do for Vince McMahon.
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Old 15-07-2015, 17:40
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Are people in 2015 really arguing for more Hulk Hogan on their television?
I'm not even sure if Hogan would argue for that at this point.
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Old 15-07-2015, 19:02
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I thought even before he signed back with WWE they were both open about what he would do TV appreances 2 maybe 3 times a year but mostly PA work
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Old 15-07-2015, 21:17
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Are people in 2015 really arguing for more Hulk Hogan on their television?
Ive always wanted more Hogan on TV which is probably why I hardly watch any current stuff apart from the PPVs and just watch some custom wwe tv sets from 85 - 88
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Old 15-07-2015, 21:25
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I'm not even sure if Hogan would argue for that at this point.
Oh I'm sure he would. I imagine the first thing at the top of Vince's daily to do list is "DODGE HOGAN!!!!!!!!!"
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Old 15-07-2015, 23:20
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I'm not even sure if Hogan would argue for that at this point.
I'm sure he'd give it a good go.

I thought even before he signed back with WWE they were both open about what he would do TV appreances 2 maybe 3 times a year but mostly PA work
Presumably because that's what WWE wanted rather than what Hogan wanted.
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Old 16-07-2015, 01:26
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More problems for TNA

POTENTIAL LEGAL ISSUE LEADS TO TNA DROPPING WRESTLER & CAUSES MASSIVE CHANGES TO IMPACT WRESTLING TV SERIES
By Mike Johnson on 2015-07-15 18:28:19

An issue between TNA and Lucha Underground has led to a number of planned TNA TV segments being pulled from upcoming episodes of Impact Wrestling, storylines being dropped and one recent TNA signing being dropped from the company, PWInsider.com has learned

At the center of the controversy with Shawn Hernandez, who recently returned to TNA and became part of the Beatdown Clan after appearing on the first season of Lucha Underground on The El Rey Network.

TNA sources indicate that Hernandez was signed to a deal by the company after informing TNA that contractually, he was free and clear to do so. After Hernandez made a number of appearances at TNA TV tapings, Lucha Underground approached TNA and informed them that contractually, Hernandez was still their contracted talent, that he was not released from his obligations to their promotion an that he could not legally appear on TNA broadcasts.

As you might imagine, this put TNA into a legally actionable position and with Impact Wrestling already pre-filmed well in advance, to boot. I am told that TNA management attempted to work out an agreement with Lucha Underground that would allow the existing footage to be used, including offering to pay Underground for Hernandez' appearances, but Underground turned down all those attempts. Given that the producers of the series come from a film and TV background, I was not surprised to hear that.

Since TNA cannot use the footage, the decision was made to pull anything involving the BDC and all of their current storylines are completed and done. TNA will be replacing those matches and vignettes with existing material, including some matches from the TNA Slammiversary PPV from a few weeks ago. TNA also intends to film material at their TV Tapings later this month that they can drop into the segments that are no longer available to be used. The matches that were filmed are, for now, completely scrapped and TNA will have to re-edit all of their TV.

Hernandez, obviously, is gone from TNA and until Lucha Underground begins filming additional material, is now in a position where he's losing work as TNA wanted to use him and cannot.

As far as the rest of the BDC, MVP, Kenny King, etc. will effectively be off those TV episodes until TNA can get new material with those talents so a number of talents who worked those tapings are now off television for the next several weeks as well.
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Old 16-07-2015, 08:00
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Be kinda funny if EC has one of those guys.
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Old 16-07-2015, 09:28
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lol tna wtf

shame as bdc were looking good.
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Old 16-07-2015, 10:32
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lol tna wtf

shame as bdc were looking good.
Aw man that's bad.

I'd consider either suing Hernandez or sacking my legal department.
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Old 16-07-2015, 10:40
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Re Hogan, I'm not suggesting he be on TV more, just that he be given a character and reason to exist beyond bland corporate ambassador.

Surely the greatest name of all time in wrestling should have something to say about current wrestlers and feuds from time to time? There have been loads of moments over the last few years where Hogan's music hitting unexpectedly during a segment and him coming out to say something relevant to what was going on would have worked better than just wheeling him out at the start of the show to say "buy this".

And that's even before you start considering doing something more creative with him and actually trying to use his character's incredible wealth of history to create a new 2015 (non-wrestling obv) take on Hogan. Beyond WWE's writers I guess.
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Old 16-07-2015, 12:41
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Well they have used him for those 'Legends Panel' segments where he, Shawn and Flair said who they thought would win Brock vs Cena and the Royal Rumble. If I recall correctly, neither went down that well. But Hogan in 2015 is the ultimate case of diminishing returns I think. He would be overexposed pretty quickly if he were to appear as a proper character.
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Old 16-07-2015, 15:33
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I'd quite like to see something radically different done with him. Terry Bollea, in a suit, hobbling to the ring to berate fans for demanding wrestlers break their bodies for their entertainment. Showing his scars on his back, crying that he's in constant pain. "Thanks a lot 'WWE Universe'. You should all be ashamed!"

Remember when genuinely shocking things happened in wrestling?
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Old 16-07-2015, 16:14
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those days are gone.
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Old 16-07-2015, 16:27
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I'd quite like to see something radically different done with him. Terry Bollea, in a suit, hobbling to the ring to berate fans for demanding wrestlers break their bodies for their entertainment. Showing his scars on his back, crying that he's in constant pain. "Thanks a lot 'WWE Universe'. You should all be ashamed!"

Remember when genuinely shocking things happened in wrestling?
To what end? What would be the point of this happening?
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Old 16-07-2015, 17:15
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To what end? What would be the point of this happening?
Well, first of all, it's an idea of the top of my head on a Thursday afternoon.

But I suppose it's the same reason you had Jake Roberts get an actual no-fooling snake to actually no-fooling bite Randy Savage. It's so you'd go "what the actual hell am I watching here?".
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Old 16-07-2015, 17:27
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Angles just been rushed to hospital last night due to his operation last week. He had trouble breathing.
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Old 16-07-2015, 17:42
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This man needs to never get into a wrestling ring ever again.
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Old 16-07-2015, 18:40
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Re Hogan, I'm not suggesting he be on TV more, just that he be given a character and reason to exist beyond bland corporate ambassador.

Surely the greatest name of all time in wrestling should have something to say about current wrestlers and feuds from time to time? There have been loads of moments over the last few years where Hogan's music hitting unexpectedly during a segment and him coming out to say something relevant to what was going on would have worked better than just wheeling him out at the start of the show to say "buy this".

And that's even before you start considering doing something more creative with him and actually trying to use his character's incredible wealth of history to create a new 2015 (non-wrestling obv) take on Hogan. Beyond WWE's writers I guess.
I don't understand what feud Hogan adds to in 2015. How does his opinion really matter? Why should I listen to what Hogan is saying about a feud?

His role in 2015 I think is no more than it is now, corporate ambassador. To help sell brand WWE, that is his job and I don't see why involving Hogan in any kind of storyline to give his opinion, or really anything other than media work, is necessary.

And I don't feel like I need a new take on Hogan in 2015, I don't want or need to see an evolution of Hogan's character. He's a legend, a legend I don't like, but a legend all the same. I think that is his character now, the legend. I'd prefer to see Hogan in a role as brand ambassador than see his legacy tarnished any further (Flair I'm also looking at you) by trying to make Hogan relevant in 2015. He's of a time, an era, why does he need to be of this era?
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Old 17-07-2015, 03:34
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"Finalizing plans for #BoundForGlory announcement next week including an incredible new fan experience."

I hope they have a kickstarter or somethin'.
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Old 17-07-2015, 10:48
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A proven liar promising big things, A company that constantly teases big things and don't deliver

I won't hold my breath
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Old 17-07-2015, 11:41
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"Finalizing plans for #BoundForGlory announcement next week including an incredible new fan experience."

I hope they have a kickstarter or somethin'.
As they can't afford to pay the crew anymore.

"TNA offers you the chance to set up a real life wrestling ring.

To sell merchandice.

To use a camera a film a match.

Maybe even have a match"
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Old 17-07-2015, 11:50
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"Finalizing plans for #BoundForGlory announcement next week including an incredible new fan experience."

I hope they have a kickstarter or somethin'.
They are going to have to pay to get in
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Old 17-07-2015, 12:34
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I don't understand what feud Hogan adds to in 2015. How does his opinion really matter? Why should I listen to what Hogan is saying about a feud?

His role in 2015 I think is no more than it is now, corporate ambassador. To help sell brand WWE, that is his job and I don't see why involving Hogan in any kind of storyline to give his opinion, or really anything other than media work, is necessary.

And I don't feel like I need a new take on Hogan in 2015, I don't want or need to see an evolution of Hogan's character. He's a legend, a legend I don't like, but a legend all the same. I think that is his character now, the legend. I'd prefer to see Hogan in a role as brand ambassador than see his legacy tarnished any further (Flair I'm also looking at you) by trying to make Hogan relevant in 2015. He's of a time, an era, why does he need to be of this era?
Theres always the envitible match at a Wrestlemania against John Cena.
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