Sunday, November 29, 2009

Hulkamania Let The Battle Begin at Acer Arena, Sydney, Australia - results - 28th November 2009

Estimated crowd size: 8000 people - 75% capacity

Pimp Fatha defeated Sean Morley

Nasty Boys Double VS Rock of Love - Count-out

Heidenreich defeated Nick Dinsmore (Eugen)

Black Pearl & Vampire Warrior defeated Brian Christopher & and Junior Fatu (Rikishi)

Nasty Boys (Brian Knobs and Jerry Sags) defeated Rock of Love

Bikini competition - Koa Marie Turner defeated Stephanie Pietz and Kiara Dillon

Spartan 3000 (Matt Cross) defeated Shannon Moore

Brutus "The Barber" Beefcake defeated Orlando Jordan

Uso (Umaga) defeated Ken Anderson (Mr. Kennedy)

Hulk Hogan defeated Ric Flair - No DQ match

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Saturday, November 28, 2009

Hulkamania Let The Battle Begin at Acer Arena, Sydney, Australia tonight - 28th November 2009

Hulkamania Let The Battle Begin featuring Hulk Hogan VS Ric Flair tonight at Acer Arena, Sydney, Australia.

This is almost certainly the last time Hulk Hogan and Ric Flair will wrestle in Australia.

The Hogan VS Flair feud is one of the most memorable in pro wrestling history, and both men are regarded as true living legends. Hogan and Flair have shaped the pro wrestling industry for over 3 decades.

Both long time and new professional wrestling fans can expect to see an exciting and impressive line up of matches. The wrestling card offers the best in both new and more established pro wrestling talent and also showcases world class production.

Tickets available at Ticketek.com.

Media Man will be reporting on the card as results come to hand.

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Tuesday, November 24, 2009

Hulk Hogan interview - 91.3 SportFM - Perth, Australia

Media Man advises this is one of the most interesting radio interviews, or interviews of any nature, that Hulk Hogan has ever done. Part work, part shoot, and what to expect in Australia and what's on the cards once he returns to the U.S where he has signed a business deal with TNA.

Part of the interview quoting Hulk Hogan:

"In TNA, I'm going to listen to those fans and give them what they want. I'm not going to keep shoving a bunch of terrible, horrible, stale programming down their throats," Hogan said, referring to WWE's writing. "(In TNA), I'm going to take the writers and tell them, 'go get another job. Sit in the back. If I need you to write a jingle for a commercial, maybe we'll use you for that."

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Saturday, November 21, 2009

Hulkamania Tour - Australia - 21st November 2009

Hulkamania Let The Battle Begin wrestling event starts at Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne, tonight

Eric Bischoff has secured a TV deal in Australia to broadcast the Saturday, November 28 show from Sydney on the One HD channel this December, reports Pro Wrestling Torch

Media Man tips off Rowdy Roddy Piper on Hulkamania happenings, after one on ones with Hogan, Flair and press conference happenings

Australian newspapers, media and public still buzzing, despite Hogan advising press conference happenings were part of the show

Australian journalists mixing pro wrestling happenings with political articles, following Hogan's Canberra appearance

Hogan VS Flair Star City Casino press conference highlights available on Media Man YouTube

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Wednesday, November 18, 2009

Hulk Hogan pro wrestling legend gets Roostermania - 18th November 2009

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 18

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Hulkamania Let The Battle Begin Star City Casino press conference gets out of control; Ric Flair attacks Hulk Hogan

Hulkamania Let The Battle Begin Star City Casino press conference gets out of control; Ric Flair attacks Hulk Hogan, by Greg Tingle - 18th November 2009

The press conference started friendly enough as most professional wrestling press conferences do.

Fans nor news media did not expect for things to get out of hand at Star City Casino, when Flair and Hogan got into a verbal fight that ended in physical violence and a bloodbath reminiscent of Mario Milano, Ron Miller, Mark Lewin, Abdullah The Butcher and The People's Army.

Numerous news media including Media Man captured the brawl with stills and video, and most Australian network news broadcasts will be running with the story tonight.

Even a professional photographer's camera flash was broken in the mayhem.

Hogan's head was a bloody crimson mess after Flair's punch and whipping with with his belt. Hogan landed hard on the floor and fellow wrestlers helped him to his feet after approximately 10 minutes of recovering. Many of the wrestlers present looked very concerned and helped Hogan get backstage for medical assistance.

Mr Flair and Mr Hogan have been engaged in a long running and heated feud, however this public exchange is understood to be the most violent to date.

Some wrestling insiders were overheard to have said; "Red turns to green" (blood turns to money), however numerous fans and media also noted that the attack was overdone and had "gone to far" and that "Flair shooted" on Hogan.

Hulk Hogan is still extremely excited to be touring and wrestling in Australia for the first time.

He advised the audience that other promoters in the past had billed him to tour Australia without his knowledge only to tell the fans that he could not make it.

Hogan is best known for his legdrop and "Hulkamanic's" while Flair's trademark's include Flair judo chops, figure four leglock, Flair flip and "Wooooo" taunt, something that Hogan is never likely to forget.

Hulkamania Let The Battle Begin officially starts at Sydney’s Acer Arena on the 28th of November.

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The Hulk, Hulk Hogan injured in bloody Sydney brawl with Ric Flair and media - News Limited - 18th November 2009

WRESTLER Hulk Hogan has been badly injured after a violent bloody brawl broke out at The Hulkamania promotional press conference at Star City today.

The press conference veered violently out of control today as Hulk Hogan and ring rival Ric Flair let their animosity break into a full scale bloody brawl.

Sydney Central’s photographer Phil Rogers has his flash broken when Ric Flair threw a table off the stage and into the press gathering before diving on photographers. See the photo of the Hulk.

Media were stunned as the Hulk’s head began bleeding profusely and confusion broke out when the veteran wrestling star was unable to get to his feet.

This reporter narrowly missed being struck with the table and photographers ducked and weaved as Ric Flair took off his trouser belt and began to whip anyone within range.

The press conference began well with the stars of the tour speaking professionally about their careers and the business.

Hulk Hogan was excited to be touring Australia for the first time.

He said promoters in the past had billed him to tour Australia without his knowledge only to tell the fans that he could not make it.

The Hulkamania tour hits Sydney’s Acer Arena on November 28. (Credit: News.com.au)

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The press conference started in a professional and friendly fashion. As the conference progressed Mr Hogan and Mr Flair started exchanging words and temperatures rose to an extent that Flair finally physically attacked Hogan, with Hogan and his table falling off the stage. A media frenzy followed with many fans shocked and starting chanting Hogan's name, and he was assisted to the back for medical attention. Both media and fans speculated with each other as to how much of the press conference may have been scripted, and how much really got out of hand. In any event, it was an entertaining and wild affair, and only adds to the Hulk Hogan VS Ric Flair series of matches in Australia being a "don't miss" attraction. Wooooo!

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Tuesday, November 17, 2009

Hulk Hogan and Ric Flair touch down at Sydney International Airport, by Greg Tingle - 17th November 2009

Professional wrestling living legends, Hulk Hogan and Ric Flair, touched down at Sydney Airport this morning at 6am.

Media Man, Icon Images and some other passionate fans and news media were there to welcome The Hulkster and The Nature Boy.

Also present were Eric Bischoff, Michael Condon (Condon Sports and Entertainment), some security and an attractive female that may have been Ric's new wife (unconfirmed).

Spin Communications had provided Media Man and a host of other news media with the airport arrival tip off the day prior.

The upcoming Hogan VS Flair matches in Australia as part of Hulkamania Let The Battle Begin tour will be the first and last time they meet in the ring on Australian soil.

Hogan is regarded as the most widely recognised professional wrestler of all time and put the wrestling business on the entertainment and Hollywood map in the mid 80's with the Rock N Wrestling connection involving Cindy Lauper and Mr T.

Fueled along by the WWF machine, Hogan took the business to new levels with feuds involving Rowdy Roddy Piper and the late, great, Andre The Giant.

Hogan's trademarks include "Watcha going to do when Hulkamania runs wild on you", the big boot to the face, the Hogan legdrop, and lariat (clothesline). Hogan is a MoVember supporter and has just released his updated autobiography "My Life Outside The Ring".

Flair is a favorite of serious wrestling fans around the globe and is regarded as one of the top five wrestlers of all time. Flair's most famous and celebrated wrestling feuds have been with Ricky "The Dragon" Steamboat, "Rowdy" Roddy Piper, and of course, Hulk Hogan. Flair's trademark moves include the Flair judo chop, figure four leglock and the Flair flip over the top rope, which actually helps make the opponent look good, and is spectacular to watch. Flair is also known for his "Woooo" taunts, which he delivered in style at Sydney airport earlier today.

Both gentlemen are highly respected by fans, media and their peers. They are known for their genuine passion and respect of the industry and its fans.

The Hulkamania Let The Battle Begin tour headlined by Hogan VS Flair promises to be a wrestling fans dream come true and a once in a lifetime opportunity for Australian wrestling fans to see the icons go at it down under.

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Friday, November 13, 2009

Wrestling gaming connection

Celebrate the iconic wrestlers, Hulk Hogan and Ric Flair, with their gaming and gaming offerings.

The campaign is on the way that will see wrestling living legends Hulk Hogan and Ric Flair wrestle in Australia this November.

Wrestling fans and gaming fans may be interested in this bit of history:

Hulk Hogan was once a bank teller and played guitar in a rock band. Once discovered he was trained in Japan by Hiro Matsuda, who broke his leg just to test his will. Hulk recovered from the injury, returned to training, and later found fame and fortune in the WWE (then World Wrestling Federation)

Starred opposite Sylvester Stallone in Rocky III as Thunderlips

Hulk Hogan's first WWE match was against Ted DiBiase where Hogan was billed "The Incredible Hulk Hogan". WWE and later Terry "The Hulk" Bollea came to terms with Marvel Comics (Marvel Entertainment) and purchased the rights to use the name "Hulk".

Hogan defeated the late Andre The Giant in front of 93,173 people at WrestleMania III

Ric Flair was born Richard Morgan Fliehr on February 25, 1949

Flair is a recognized 16-time World Heavyweight Champion

*other pro wrestlers with a gaming connection include Kevin "Big Sexy" Nash, once going under the stage name of Vinnie Vegas" and "Stone Cold" Steve Austin, who legend has it has frequented a well known land based casino in New Zealand. NextGen Gaming is rumoured to have developed an Andre The Giant themed online slot game.

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HULKAMANIA - Let the Battle Begin - Press Conference - Star City Casino, Sydney 11am, 18th November

“HULKAMANIA – LET THE BATTLE BEGIN”

PRESS CONFERENCE AT STAR CITY
11AM, 18 NOVEMBER

Hulk Hogan, Ric Flair, The Nasty Boys, Jimmy Hart and many more wrestlers to launch Hulkamania Oz Tour

Some of the biggest names in professional wrestling - Hulk Hogan, Ric Flair, The Nasty Boys, and Jimmy Hart - will be kicking off the start of the first ever “HULKAMANIA - Let the Battle Begin” Australian tour with a press conference at the Sports Theatre, Star City, on Wednesday 18th of November at 11am. The first 200 wrestling fans to arrive at Star City will be invited into the press conference (first 50 fans will also receive a free Hulk t-shirt) to see the wrestlers in action as they gear up for their Australian tour starting in Melbourne on Saturday 21st November.

Following Hulk Hogan and Ric Flair’s well documented feud, Ric Flair is coming out of retirement to wrestle Hulk Hogan in Australia for one last time. Expect to see tempers flare as the two meet face to face for the first time down under.

HULKAMANIA – LET THE BATTLE BEGIN will be held at arenas in Melbourne, Perth, Brisbane and Sydney from the 21st – 28th November 2009. This will be the only chance to see Hulk Hogan live in Australia.

For over two decades Hulk Hogan has been synonymous with sports entertainment and professional wrestling. Having set live attendance records all over the world including a live gate of more that 96,000 fans at the Pontiac Silverdome, Hulk Hogan has set his sights on Australia as his next frontier.

HULKAMANIA will feature some of the world’s top wrestling stars including Hulk’s nemesis Ric Flair, Brutus the ‘Barber’ Beefcake, The Nasty Boys, Jimmy Hart, The Count of California, Vampire Warrior, Lacey Von Eric and many more iconic wrestlers. This two and a half hour production includes 10 bouts and is set to be the ultimate wrestling spectacular. The arenas will feature giant screens allowing audiences to view each match in full detail as well as to see the wrestlers back stage in between matches. Billed as a night of family entertainment, each show will also include audience participation, a huge pyrotechnics display and much more.

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Thursday, November 12, 2009

Wrestling News Media - 12th November 2009

Hulkamania Let The Battle Begin major press announcement expected today, Spin Communications tie in

Hulkamania official YouTube account updated with Hogan - Flair video promo

WWE Raw to be hosted by Rowdy Roddy Piper at Madison Square Garden next Monday

WWE's Edge collaborates with Irwin family at Australia Zoo

Shane McMahon's business plans remain unknown, following his WWE departure

WWE Hulk Hogan DVD set "Unreleased Collectors Series" set to release

Media Man leak and tip offs to Wrestling Observer Newsletter re Australia, stay tuned for developments

TNA - mixed reports on Hogan sign up factor for buzz, ratings, media clout, game deals et al

Stone Cold Steve Austin rapt to be in Stallone's "The Expendables", Austin's "Damage" flick gets very mixed reports

CM Punt rise to the top continues

Linda McMahon political campaign looses some steam, but critics can't halt despite dirty tactics

WWE programing remains mega popular on Australian pay TV

WWE exploring own TV network, JR's blog comments

WWE Hall of Fame names being tossed around: Ted DiBiase, Randy Savage, Honky Tonk Man, Jake "The Snake" Roberts

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Sunday, November 08, 2009

Hulk Hogan a 'Mo' Mentor - 7th November 2009

Hulk Hogan, one of the biggest names in professional wrestling, has been appointed an official "Mo" Mentor for this year's Movember.

The moustache-growing charity event is held each November to raise funds for and awareness of men's health.

"To all my Hulkamaniacs, say your prayers, take your vitamins and grow a moustache for Movember this year," Hogan said.

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