Author Topic: 75% of TNA's problems are now SOLVED! (Read 2525 times)

Zandrax · « **on:** May 17, 2012, 06:24:02 PM »

...at least according to Hulk Hogan. He tweeted a while back that Impact going live would solve 75% of their problems.

Well, announced almost at the same time as Reaw's permanent three hour expansion? Impact is live every week for the summer starting May 31st.

http://www.impactwrestling.com/news/item/3524-TNA-IMPACT-WRESTLING-Celebrates-Summer-2012-By-Going-LIVE

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TNA’S IMPACT WRESTLING CELEBRATES SUMMER 2012 BY GOING LIVE!

SPIKE TV TAKES HIGHLY RATED SHOW LIVE AND TO 8:00PM/ET BEGINNING THURSDAY, MAY 31st

NASHVILLE, TN - (May 17, 2012) -- TNA IMPACT WRESTLING President Dixie Carter and SPIKE TV President Kevin Kay announce today that the highly-rated “IMPACT WRESTLING” will be going Live! from Universal Studios beginning May 31st and continue through the summer. This announcement coincides with the recently announced new, one-hour earlier time slot change of 8:00-10:00pm/ET every Thursday night beginning May 31st.

“We are excited to take IMPACT WRESTLING Live! all summer long, and have our first Live! summer show launch our new 8:00pm/ET time slot,” says TNA President Dixie Carter. “Summer of 2012 is going to be remembered as the most momentous time in our company's history-to-date. Stay tuned."

KoppoKick · « **Reply #1 on:** May 17, 2012, 07:23:51 PM »

*ahem*

http://www.impactwrestling.com/news/item/3525-BROOKE-HOGAN-TO-JOIN-TNA%E2%80%99S-%E2%80%9CIMPACT-WRESTLING%E2%80%9D-ON-SPIKE-TV

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BROOKE HOGAN TO JOIN TNA’S “IMPACT WRESTLING” ON SPIKE TV STARTING THURSDAY, MAY 31
New York, NY, May 17, 2012 – Television personality and recording artist Brooke Hogan is joining the cast of the highly-rated weekly wrestling program, TNA’s “IMPACT WRESTLING” starting Thursday, May 31 on Spike TV. Brooke’s role will be as the Executive in Charge of the female wrestling division, The Knockouts. Brooke will join a star-studded cast of the biggest names in professional wrestling, including her father, wrestling legend Hulk Hogan. TNA’s flagship series, “IMPACT WRESTLING,” telecasts on Spike TV and is one of the network’s top-rated series on Thursday nights with young men and currently ranks among the top shows on cable in its timeslot with Men 18-34.

In addition to overseeing the traditional duties of the Knockouts Division, Brooke will bring a new energy and direction to the role working with the girls in a variety of capacities.

"I have really gotten to know Brooke by working with her on her music career this past year and a half," said Dixie Carter, President of TNA Wrestling. "When we did talk wrestling, I not only loved her passion and knowledge of it, but the fresh, creative ideas she would come up with. She is very savvy. I asked if she would consider teaming up with me in this capacity while she also worked on her music, and I was thrilled when she said ‘yes.’ A big personality runs in her genes, obviously, and I know she is going to take an already exciting division of Impact Wrestling to another level."
Brooke is heading to New York next week for a media tour to promote her addition to the IMPACT WRESTLING team. Brooke will also promote “IMPACT WRESTLING’s” move to 8 PM and that the series will telecast LIVE for the summer starting Thursday, May 31. TNA's 10th anniversary SLAMMIVERSARY pay-per-view-event is set for June 10th in Dallas, Texas.

The TNA roster features many of the top names in wrestling including the aforementioned Hulk Hogan, Jeff Hardy, Kurt Angle, Bobby Roode, Sting, James Storm, Rob Van Dam, and the lovely and lethal Knockouts.
Brooke Hogan, a native of Tampa, Fl, is a successful television personality, singer and songwriter. Brooke starred in two acclaimed non-scripted shows on Spike’s sister network, VH1, including “Hogan Knows Best” and the spinoff, “Brooke Knows Best.” Both were #1 rated shows for the network. Brooke has also released two albums, “Undiscovered” in 2006 which peaked at #28 on the Billboard Hot 100, and “The Redemption” in 2009. Her song, "Everything To Me," peaked at #1 twice on Billboard’s Top Single Chart. Hogan’s film credits include “Little Hercules in 3D,” “Sand Sharks,” and “Devour.”

About Spike TV:
Spike TV is available in 98.7 million homes and is a division of Viacom Media Networks. A unit of Viacom (NASDAQ: VIA, VIAB), Viacom Media Networks is one of the world's leading creators of programming and content across all media platforms. Spike TV's Internet address is www.spike.com and for up-to-the-minute and archival press information and photographs, visit Spike TV's press site at http://www.spike.com/press. Follow us on Twitter @spiketvpr for the latest in breaking news updates, behind-the-scenes information and photos.

About TNA Entertainment:
TNA Entertainment, LLC is a privately held sports entertainment company based in Nashville, Tennessee that specializes in events, products, numerous TV properties, merchandise and music, as well as, the management and promotion of professional wrestlers. In addition, TNA produces monthly PPV events and over 100 live shows a year. The product is the world’s most innovative experience in professional wrestling and is broadcast in over 120 countries. For more information, please visit www.impactwrestling.com.

Linus · « **Reply #2 on:** May 17, 2012, 07:24:15 PM »

You could solve 100% of their problems by locking the gates of the studio and burning everyone and everything inside alive.

Edit: based on the preceding press release, hold off with the petrol until Brooke gets inside.

y4j1981 · « **Reply #3 on:** May 17, 2012, 07:28:30 PM »

FreebirdSTF · « **Reply #4 on:** May 17, 2012, 07:39:55 PM »

Here's how the other 25% get solved.

SAW: Brooke Hogan signs with TNA which includes a somewhat related Tweet from Scott Steiner!

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Brooke-amania is going to be running wild in TNA, but not in front of the cameras or in the squared circle.

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TNA President Dixie Carter tells TMZ...Brooke is NOT going to be a wrestler...but rather an executive who will be tasked to develop female talent.
Considering she isn't a wrestler you may wonder exactly how she is to do that, well TMZ adds...

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We're told Brooke's duties will help up and coming she-wrestlers develop their characters, help with backstage promos and even consult on entrance music.
It is an interesting move. Now I am not by any stretch claiming that she will excel in this role, but Brooke has been around the business forever. We know her singing career never took off so maybe following in her dad's footsteps will be what brings her professional success.

Just for fun, let's see what Hogan fan, Scott Steiner (@scottsteiner) thinks about Brooke:
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And maybe that P.R. firm can help your daughter too! Bcuz she admitted she could be a great Whore,when she tweeted that she could make more money on her back than I did in my wrestling career
I should be better than this, but when I saw that Tweet shortly after I posted this story I had no choice but to add it.

Zandrax · « **Reply #5 on:** May 17, 2012, 07:49:23 PM »

Definite "ugh!" on Brooke. Brings nothing to the table, and now we'll have Son Of Bischoff and Daughter Of Hogan running wild.

Torgo · « **Reply #6 on:** May 17, 2012, 07:52:06 PM »

OMG THIS IS GONNA BE AWESOME!

SupTool · « **Reply #7 on:** May 17, 2012, 07:59:22 PM »

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8vzKgD89oOE

Zandrax · « **Reply #8 on:** May 17, 2012, 09:28:25 PM »

Chus-Kay · « **Reply #9 on:** May 17, 2012, 09:29:29 PM »

story lines are much more logical when they're on live tv.

young guys win more matches over ex-wwe/wcw/ecw guys when they're on live tv.

FreebirdSTF · « **Reply #10 on:** May 17, 2012, 09:29:34 PM »

This goes back to the baffling issue of the promotion's name, but notice there's not a TNA logo on that picture.

Zandrax · « **Reply #11 on:** May 17, 2012, 09:32:57 PM »

I honestly don't care whether they're live or not. A believable reality feel can be made without a live atmosphere, and probably on a smaller budget.

Chus-Kay · « **Reply #12 on:** May 17, 2012, 09:38:52 PM »

Quote from: FreebirdSTF on May 17, 2012, 09:29:34 PM

This goes back to the baffling issue of the promotion's name, but notice there's not a TNA logo on that picture.

right. it's in the article on their website though: "TNA’S IMPACT WRESTLING CELEBRATES SUMMER 2012 BY GOING LIVE! "

FreebirdSTF · « **Reply #13 on:** May 17, 2012, 09:42:37 PM »

I know, my point is that it's odd they wouldn't then slap their promotions logo on that pic as well. That's why I bring it up, they've been all over the place with their "name change."

FreebirdSTF · « **Reply #14 on:** May 17, 2012, 09:44:30 PM »

I did a quick Google and it goes back to May of 2011. Hogan said the company was changing it's name, Jarrett then said they were just dropping TNA from the show's name, TNA Impact Wrestling.

Zandrax · « **Reply #15 on:** May 17, 2012, 09:48:10 PM »

Quote from: FreebirdSTF on May 17, 2012, 09:44:30 PM

I did a quick Google and it goes back to May of 2011. Hogan said the company was changing it's name, Jarrett then said they were just dropping TNA from the show's name, TNA Impact Wrestling.

I remember a tweet saying "No TNA, just Impact".

but of course, that's Hogan talking...

Chus-Kay · « **Reply #16 on:** May 17, 2012, 09:49:12 PM »

Quote from: FreebirdSTF on May 17, 2012, 09:44:30 PM

I did a quick Google and it goes back to May of 2011. Hogan said the company was changing it's name, Jarrett then said they were just dropping TNA from the show's name, TNA Impact Wrestling.

but if you go to www.tnawrestling.com it routes to www.impactwrestling.com so it's more than that. i mean, if the company is still tna and the show is impact wrestling, then there should still be a site for tna.

for example, ufc's website is ufc.com not theultimatefighter.com or ultimatefightnight.com.

and their title is still the tna championship.

it's weird.

FreebirdSTF · « **Reply #17 on:** May 17, 2012, 09:51:02 PM »

Yeah, I meant to mention the redirect of the webpage. Also, they got rid of most of the TNA logos (on the front page at least) at one point, but they seem to be creeping back in. Weird is probably the right word.

Zandrax · « **Reply #18 on:** May 17, 2012, 10:32:57 PM »

Taz on commentary tonight in the Knockouts match "Gail taking the bullette by the horns"

Ummm, a female bull is a cow.

Chus-Kay · « **Reply #19 on:** May 17, 2012, 10:35:39 PM »

meh.

i thought it was more interesting when they were talking about guys qualifying for a championship match next week on open fight night was a great concept invented by hulk hogan.

Handsome Padje · « **Reply #20 on:** May 18, 2012, 03:41:31 AM »

Quote from: Zandrax on May 17, 2012, 06:24:02 PM

...at least according to Hulk Hogan. He tweeted a while back that Impact going live would solve 75% of their problems.

I guess Bischoff and Hogan can't make the live shows.

FATSEXY · « **Reply #21 on:** May 18, 2012, 11:05:31 AM »

Just think of how much TNA will suck (snicker, like it'll be around by then!) when Brooke and Bischoff's kid have a child together!! Wrestling apocalypse, brother!!!

I hope that the end result of this show going live is that a wrestler (or a couple of wrestlers, or maybe the whole fucking locker room) piles into the ring during a Hogan/Bischoff segment, and just shoot beats the dog fuck out of both of them.

y4j1981 · « **Reply #22 on:** May 18, 2012, 12:27:10 PM »

I heard they were gonna put Nick Hogan in charge of the TNA website but it kept crashing

EDGECRUSHER · « **Reply #23 on:** May 18, 2012, 12:47:47 PM »

Remember when Taz came in as Samoa Joe's badass trainer and then he was on commentary within 2 weeks? Good times.

FATSEXY · « **Reply #24 on:** May 18, 2012, 06:10:33 PM »

Quote from: y4j1981 on May 18, 2012, 12:27:10 PM

I heard they were gonna put Nick Hogan in charge of the TNA website but it kept crashing

Amazing.

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