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Hulk Hogan Talks About Helping TNA's Younger Wrestlers and More


Reported By marcm0484
10/30/2009


- During an interview with Time Magazine, Hulk Hogan states that he would prefer to help the younger generation of wrestlers in TNA and this is why he chose them over WWE. Below are some quotes:

"When I woke up and realized I should be my own man and be responsible for being happy, I realized I still have a lot to contribute to the wrestling business," Hogan said. "And jumping into TNA and being a part of that company is huge. I have a chance to give back and help these young wrestlers who don't understand the business and the art form."

Hogan explains how the business has changed dramatically since the 1980s. "The business moves so much faster now," he responded. "It used to be if Andre the Giant and I had a feud, it'd probably play out six or seven months later at a big event. Nowadays, if Andre the Giant and Hulk Hogan have a feud at 9 o'clock, it's usually over by 9:30. It's a story-telling art form to create emotion and drama and I just think a lot of that is lost."

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10/30/2009 12:10:00 PM
I've heard this all before with every other ex WWE wrestler who has joined TNA and I seriously doubt Hogan will be any different. I pray I'm wrong because Hogan can do wonders for TNA if he does it properly and a better TNA equals a better WWE so it's a win win situation for everyone especially the fans.
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10/30/2009 12:40:00 PM
what he said though was bang on the money.... too many feuds are done with in a 3 or 4 weeks period! and if there ever is a long lasting feud, then writers forget how to book and start throwing gimmck matches in left, right and center!
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10/30/2009 12:49:00 PM
The reason for feuds ending as quick is down to as many PPV'S as they are given time to build with the exception of a few feuds like Cena vs Orton for example. I doubt TNA will reduce the amount of PPV'S to solve this problem as they need the money more than the WWE.
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10/30/2009 2:28:00 PM
I just hope that Hogan will set his ego aside and actually step up to the plate and help the young guys.  With his love of the spotlight, I'm not sure that he will do that though.
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10/30/2009 3:01:00 PM
First and foremost Hulk Hogan wants to help Hulk Hogan...if someone else happens to benefit from that than so be it.
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10/30/2009 5:23:00 PM
Hulk Hogan is the biggest name that TNA has PERIOD. The only wrestlers even close to being in his league are angle, foley,and sting!!!  AJ styles couldnt wipe any of those guys asses on his best day.  Hogan and eazy E in TNA....THANK YOU GOD.
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10/30/2009 5:52:00 PM
i truly hope that hulk hogan is sincere... and not hiding an hidden agenda to get the money and power that he desires... and it is no secret there is a very long list of issues with hogan over stuff like this... we also know how much he likes the money along with the ego stroke...

there also seems to be some jealousy behind this... afterall, he and vince have tried for years to get another big payday/ match... all since summerslam 2006... and it hasnt come together for one reason or another... what better way to stick it to vince then sign with someone else... again... he is playing the good guy in this whole thing, but i am not so sure...

as for he and tna... he has his work cut out for him... if he is serious about helping, then we should see more effort in character development, ring psychology, and mic work... all of which are very weak... lets let this play out and see where it goes... lets see what hulk has to offer other people...
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10/30/2009 6:13:00 PM
YOU!!!... better make me look good and u job to me... brother....

mmmm u can almost smell the 1st TNA Wrestle Crap induction cant you....
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10/30/2009 7:31:00 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Hulkamania82
Hulk Hogan is the biggest name that TNA has PERIOD. The only wrestlers even close to being in his league are angle, foley,and sting!!!  AJ styles couldnt wipe any of those guys asses on his best day.  Hogan and eazy E in TNA....THANK YOU GOD.

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10/31/2009 1:00:00 AM
I can't tell you guys how excited for pro wrestling I am about this..... but I thought Hogan should've put the company over more in the interviews he's had.... he barely mentioned TNA on Larry King..... but clearly that was booked long in advance to the deal being announced!

Interesting non the less don't you think?
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10/31/2009 12:13:00 PM
uuummm... stone cold... wrestlecrap basically is 90% tna... hogan would be another in a long line of wrestlecrap inductions... check it out for yourself...
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10/31/2009 8:13:00 PM
If I see Hogan win the TNA belt, Im boycotting the show. The only way Hogan should be in a ring is if he puts over new talent, which he rarely does. A lot of veterans have said the same thing and they turned out to be liers as far as TNA goes
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