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Hulk Hogan Content Returns To The WWE Network, Trish Stratus vs. Lita Kicks Off ‘WWE Rivalries’

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– Content featuring Hulk Hogan has returned to the WWE Network after the organization removed references to the legendary wrestler from its various platforms when he was fired and blacklisted on July 24, 2015.

Hulk Hogan Unreleased from 2009, the WWE Rivalries episode on his feud with Roddy Piper and episodes of WrestleMania Rivalry (Hogan vs. Andre the Giant, Hogan vs. The Rock and The Mega Powers Explode) are available to watch again. Episodes of the animated series Hulk Hogan’s Rock ‘n’ Wrestling were not added back though.

– The second season of WWE Rivalries premieres tomorrow at 5:00 p.m. with an episode centered on the storied rivalry between Trish Stratus and Lita.

The synopsis for the episode reads, “Two women revolutionize sports entertainment and raise the bar for WWE’s growing Diva’s Division en route to Hall of Fame careers.”

Stratus commented on the episode on her official website, TrishStratus.com.

“Amy and I have always felt our rivalry was special,” she said. “It was something we felt in our chemistry in the ring — there was an intangible feeling from the crowd whenever we faced off. I can’t wait to see our story unfold on the Network.”

WWE Changes Plans For Hell In A Cell Divas Title Match, Teaser For RAW

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Originally, WWE’s plan for the October 25th WWE Hell In A Cell pay-per-view was to have Charlotte defend the WWE Divas Championship against Paige and Nikki Bella in a triple-threat match.

There has been speculation as of late, however, that Banks may be added in with Paige and Bella, making Charlotte’s defense a fatal four way.

It looks like the angle may play out on tonight’s WWE RAW. WWE posted the following teaser for tonight’s show:

Paige’s streak of stealing the spotlight ceased at Madison Square Garden on Saturday when Charlotte and Becky Lynch turned the tables on her by abandoning her during their match against Team Bella. However, while that situation continues to develop, the members of Team B.A.D. are stealthily positioning themselves as a serious threat to Charlotte’s Divas Championship reign. In SmackDown’s Six-Diva Tag Team Match, Team B.A.D. defeated Team Bella when Sasha Banks made Nikki Bella — the longest-reigning Divas Champion of all time — tap out to the Bank Statement.

As the Divas division continues to implode, will Team B.A.D. continue to capitalize on the chaos this week?

Ric Flair: Austin Will Boycott WrestleMania If Michael Hayes Doesn’t Get HOF Induction

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On a recent edition of Ric Flair’s podcast with Michael “PS” Hayes, Flair had this to say about Steve Austin potentially boycotting WrestleMania 32 if Hayes is not inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame that weekend:

“If he’s [Hayes] not inducted this year into the Hall of Fame, as a single, which he should have been in 2011 [at WrestleMania 27 from the Georgia Dome in Atlanta], but in Dallas [Texas], with so much that be brought to the Von Erich family with the Freebirds, Steve Austin quoted, I’m quoting Steve Austin, will not attend WrestleMania.”

Hayes is rumored to be inducted in to the Hall of Fame as a member of The Freebirds during WrestleMania 32 weekend. WM 32 takes place April 3rd, 2016 at AT&T Stadium in Dallas, TX.

Related: WrestleMania 32 Ticket Sale Info Released

WWE Announces WrestleMania 32 Travel Package Details, NXT Show, Dude Ranch Experience & More

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WWE sent us the following press release today regarding WrestleMania 32 travel packages:

Get WrestleMania 32 Travel Packages on Tuesday, Oct. 13

Take part in the biggest week in WWE history by getting a WrestleMania 32 Travel Package! Travel Packages will be available starting Tuesday, Oct. 13, at 12 noon ET on WWE.com.

The Showcase of the Immortals takes over AT&T Stadium in Dallas, Texas, on April 3, 2016, and there is no better way to enjoy all the activities of WrestleMania Week than by scoring an official WrestleMania Travel Package. Don’t miss out on the ultimate WWE fan experience!

TEXAS STAR PACKAGE: $5,875 – $6,625

WrestleMania 32 Ticket

* AT&T Stadium
* Seating – Ringside Rows 1-4 (Section, Row and Seat assigned on a first-come, first-served basis by Travel Package Tier. Section and Row will be provided within one business day from purchase.)
* Collectible Chair
* Sunday, April 3, 2016

WrestleMania Axxess Tickets

* Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center Dallas
* Attend One Premium VIP and One VIP Session
* Friday, April 1, 2016 – Sunday, April 3, 2016 (Sessions selected in January 2016)

NXT Ticket

* Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center Arena Dallas
* Seating – Ringside Rows 1-3 (Section, Row and Seat assigned on a first-come, first-served basis by Travel Package Tier)
* Friday, April 1, 2016

Exclusive Reception with WWE Superstars

* Reception prior to WWE Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
* Saturday, April 2, 2016

WWE Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony Ticket

* American Airlines Center
* Seating – Floor (Section, Row and Seat assigned on a first-come, first-served basis by Travel Package Tier)
* Saturday, April 2, 2016

Monday Night RAW

* American Airlines Center
* Seating – Ringside Rows 1-3 (Section, Row and Seat assigned on a first-come, first-served basis by Travel Package Tier)
* Monday, April 4, 2016

Dude Ranch Experience

* Join WWE Legends during a fun-filled day at a Dallas ranch! Fans will get the opportunity to horseback ride, take roping lessons and receive line dancing lessons. This experience includes lunch and transportation
* Monday, April 4, 2016

Round-Trip Coach Transportation from downtown Dallas hotel to WrestleMania 32

* Sunday, April 3, 2016

Downtown Dallas Hotel

* 4-Night Hotel Accommodations
* Check-in Friday, April 1, 2016
* Check-out Tuesday, April 5, 2016
* Each person in this group will share one standard room

*Accessible seating is available for all WrestleMania 32 Travel Packages. Be sure to denote accessible seating requests when making your purchase.

VIP PACKAGE: $3,775 – $4,700

WrestleMania 32 Ticket

* AT&T Stadium
* Seating – Rows 5-8 (Section, Row and Seat assigned on a first-come, first-served basis by Travel Package Tier)
* Collectible Chair
* Sunday, April 3, 2016

WrestleMania Axxess Tickets

* Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center Dallas
* Attend Two VIP Sessions
* Friday, April 1, 2016 – Sunday, April 3, 2016 (Sessions selected in January 2016)

NXT Ticket

* Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center Arena Dallas
* Seating – Premium 100 Level (Section, Row and Seat assigned on a first-come, first-served basis by Travel Package Tier)
* Friday, April 1, 2016

WWE Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony Ticket

* American Airlines Center
* Seating – Premium 100 Level (Section, Row and Seat assigned on a first-come, first-served basis by Travel Package Tier)
Saturday, April 2, 2016

Monday Night RAW**

* American Airlines Center
* Seating – Premium 100 Level (Section, Row and Seat assigned on a first-come, first-served basis by Travel Package Tier)
* Monday, April 4, 2016

Round-Trip Coach Transportation from downtown Dallas hotel to WrestleMania 32

* Sunday, April 3, 2016

Downtown Dallas Hotel

3-Night Hotel Accommodations
* Check-in Friday, April 1, 2016
* Check-out Monday, April 4, 2016
4-Night Hotel Accommodations
* Check-in Friday, April 1, 2016
* Check-out Tuesday, April 5, 2016
* Each person in this group will share one standard room

*Accessible seating is available for all WrestleMania 32 Travel Packages. Be sure to denote accessible seating requests when making your purchase.

**Only included with 4-night hotel accomodations.

PLATINUM PACKAGE: $1,950 – $2,875

WrestleMania 32 Ticket

* AT&T Stadium
* Seating – Premium Central Risers or Entrance Ramp (Section, Row and Seat assigned on a first-come, first-served basis by Travel Package Tier)
* Collectible Chair
* Sunday, April 3, 2016

WrestleMania Axxess Tickets

* Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center Dallas
* Attend Two General Admission Sessions
* Friday, April 1, 2016 – Sunday, April 3, 2016 (Sessions selected in January 2016)

NXT Ticket

* Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center Arena Dallas
* Seating – Premium 100 Level (Section, Row and Seat assigned on a first-come, first-served basis by Travel Package Tier)
* Friday, April 1, 2016

WWE Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony Ticket

* American Airlines Center
* Seating – Premium 100 Level (Section, Row and Seat assigned on a first-come, first-served basis by Travel Package Tier)
* Saturday, April 2, 2016

Monday Night RAW**

* American Airlines Center
* Seating – Premium 100 Level (Section, Row and Seat assigned on a first-come, first-served basis by Travel Package Tier)
* Monday, April 4, 2016

Round-Trip Coach Transportation from downtown Dallas hotel to WrestleMania 32

* Sunday, April 3, 2016

Downtown Dallas Hotel

3-Night Hotel Accommodations
* Check-in Friday, April 1, 2016
* Check-out Monday, April 4, 2016
4-Night Hotel Accommodations
* Check-in Friday, April 1, 2016
* Check-out Tuesday, April 5, 2016
* Each person in this group will share one standard room

*Accessible seating is available for all WrestleMania 32 Travel Packages. Be sure to denote accessible seating requests when making your purchase.

**Only included with 4-night hotel accomodations.

GOLD PACKAGE: $1,225 – $2,350

WrestleMania 32 Ticket

* AT&T Stadium
* Seating – Central Risers (Section, Row and Seat assigned on a first-come, first-served basis by Travel Package Tier)
* Sunday, April 3, 2016

WrestleMania Axxess Tickets

* Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center Dallas
* Attend Two General Admission Sessions
* Friday, April 1, 2016 – Sunday, April 3, 2016 (Sessions selected in January 2016)

NXT Ticket

* Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center Arena Dallas
* Seating – 100 Level End Zone (Section, Row and Seat assigned on a first-come, first-served basis by Travel Package Tier)
* Friday, April 1, 2016

WWE Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony Ticket

* American Airlines Center
* Seating – 100 Level (Section, Row and Seat assigned on a first-come, first-served basis by Travel Package Tier)
* Saturday, April 2, 2016

Monday Night RAW**

* American Airlines Center
* Seating – 100 Level (Section, Row and Seat assigned on a first-come, first-served basis by Travel Package Tier)
* Monday, April 4, 2016

Round-Trip Coach Transportation from downtown Dallas hotel to WrestleMania 32

* Sunday, April 3, 2016

Downtown Dallas Hotel

3-Night Hotel Accommodations
* Check-in Friday, April 1, 2016
* Check-out Monday, April 4, 2016
4-Night Hotel Accommodations
* Check-in Friday, April 1, 2016
* Check-out Tuesday, April 5, 2016
* Each person in this group will share one standard room

*Accessible seating is available for all WrestleMania 32 Travel Packages. Be sure to denote accessible seating requests when making your purchase.

**Only included with 4-night hotel accomodations.

SILVER PACKAGE: $1,075 – $1,975

WrestleMania 32 Ticket

* AT&T Stadium
* Seating – 100 Level (Section, Row and Seat assigned on a first-come, first-served basis by Travel Package Tier)
* Sunday, April 3, 2016

WrestleMania Axxess Tickets

* Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center Dallas
* Attend Two General Admission Sessions
* Friday, April 1, 2016 – Sunday, April 3, 2016 (Sessions selected in January 2016)

NXT Ticket

* Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center Arena Dallas
* Seating – 100 Level End Zone (Section, Row and Seat assigned on a first-come, first-served basis by Travel Package Tier)
* Friday, April 1, 2016

WWE Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony Ticket

* American Airlines Center
* Seating – 100 Level (Section, Row and Seat assigned on a first-come, first-served basis by Travel Package Tier)
* Saturday, April 2, 2016

Monday Night RAW**

* American Airlines Center
* Seating – 100 Level (Section, Row and Seat assigned on a first-come, first-served basis by Travel Package Tier)
* Monday, April 4, 2016

Round-Trip Coach Transportation from downtown Dallas hotel to WrestleMania 32

* Sunday, April 3, 2016

Downtown Dallas Hotel

3-Night Hotel Accommodations
* Check-in Friday, April 1, 2016
* Check-out Monday, April 4, 2016
4-Night Hotel Accommodations
* Check-in Friday, April 1, 2016
* Check-out Tuesday, April 5, 2016
* Each person in this group will share one standard room

*Accessible seating is available for all WrestleMania 32 Travel Packages. Be sure to denote accessible seating requests when making your purchase.

*.*Only included with 4-night hotel accomodations.

BRONZE PACKAGE: $575 – $1,125

WrestleMania 32 Ticket

* AT&T Stadium
* Seating – 400 Level Loge (Section, Row and Seat assigned on a first-come, first-served basis by Travel Package Tier)
* Sunday, April 3, 2016

WrestleMania Axxess Ticket

* Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center Dallas
* Attend One General Admission Session
* Friday, April 1, 2016 – Sunday, April 3, 2016 (Session selected in January 2016)

NXT Ticket

* Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center Arena Dallas
* Seating – 100 Level End Zone (Section, Row and Seat assigned on a first-come, first-served basis by Travel Package Tier)
* Friday, April 1, 2016

Round-Trip Coach Transportation from downtown Dallas hotel to WrestleMania 32

* Sunday, April 3, 2016

Downtown Dallas Hotel

3-Night Hotel Accommodations
* Check-in Friday, April 1, 2016
* Check-out Monday, April 4, 2016
* Each person in this group will share one standard room

*Accessible seating is available for all WrestleMania 32 Travel Packages. Be sure to denote accessible seating requests when making your purchase.

Hulk Hogan Appearing On Ric Flair’s Podcast

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WWE Hall of Famer Hulk Hogan revealed on Monday that he will be appearing on an upcoming episode of Ric Flair’s WOOOOO! Nation Podcast.

No word yet if the episode will air this week, but Flair’s podcast drops on Tuesdays, so we’ll know soon enough.

WWE WrestleMania 32 Ticket Details Officially Announced

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WWE announced the sale date for WrestleMania 32 tickets in the following press release. ‘Mania 32 goes down on April 3, 2016 at AT&T Stadium in Dallas, TX.

WrestleMania 32 tickets on sale Friday, Nov. 6

STAMFORD, Conn. — WWE announced today that tickets to the pop-culture extravaganza, WrestleMania 32,will go on sale Friday, Nov. 6 at 10 a.m. ET/9 a.m. CT. WrestleMania 32 will take place Sunday, April 3, 2016, at AT&T Stadium in Dallas and will be broadcast live around the world on WWE Network.

Ticket prices range from $18-$1,180 (taxes included). There will also be a limited number of “Gold Circle” VIP Packages available for $2,360 (taxes included). The Gold Circle packages include seating in the first eight rows ringside, a Gold Circle VIP Stadium Entrance, and a commemorative WrestleMania 32 take-home folding chair. Tickets can be purchased through all Ticketmaster outlets, ticketmaster.com, by calling 1-800-745-3000, or at the AT&T Stadium Ticket Office. All tickets are subject to service charges and facility fees.

Over the past seven years, WrestleMania has generated more than half a billion dollars in cumulative economic impact for the cities that have hosted the event. WrestleMania is more than just a one-day event; it is a week-long celebration as WWE will take over the Dallas region during WrestleMania Week. In addition to WrestleMania 32, other activities will include: WrestleMania Axxess – WWE’s four-day, interactive fan festival at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center; WWE NXT at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center Arena; the 2016 WWE Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony at American Airlines Center; Monday Night Raw at American Airlines Center; and more than a dozen activities designed to give back to the host community, including Be a STAR anti-bullying rallies, hospital visits and Make-A-Wish events. Additional information on these events will be announced in the future at wrestlemania.com.

Related: WWE’s Plans For The Rock At WrestleMania 32

SEScoops will have full coverage of WrestleMania 32 including backstage news leading up to, and after the event on our website and app.

Dixie Carter’s Major Announcement Is A Media Tour Of India

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As advertised, TNA President Dixie Carter revealed her latest “announcement” on Monday, and while everything seems pleasant, it’s certainly not the announcement anyone has been anticipating.

As seen in the video above, Carter announced that Ethan Carter III, Mahabali Shera and Rebel will be traveling to India this month for a TNA media tour and talent search.

Below are the official details:

TNA Wrestling and Sony Six Announce Extensive India Media Tour and Talent Search

Mumbai (Monday October 5, 2015): TNA Wrestling, in partnership with Sony SIX, are delighted to announce that India’s own Mahabali Shera, along with fellow TNA Stars EC3 and Rebel, will travel to India later this month for an extensive international media tour – during which they will make a key announcement about TNA in the region.

The trio will be accompanied by TNA’s Executive Vice President of Television and Talent Relations John Gaburick, who is using to the trip to search for Indian talent to join Shera on the TNA roster.

This expansive week-long promotional tour will span four major cities. It kicks off in Mumbai on October 19, before heading to Ahmedabad, Hyderabad and Bangalore.

TNA fans in India can look forward to meeting and interacting with their favorite wrestlers at a series of promotional events in each city. They will also get a close-up view of the TNA Stars soaking up the diverse local cultural experiences in each location.

This year’s promotional tour, follows 2014’s momentous unveiling of TNA’s first ever Indian wrestler, Shera – after a year-long search led by TNA Hall of Famer and Olympic Gold Medallist Kurt Angle.

During his visit to India, Kurt selected and mentored Shera, welcoming him into the elite faction of the TNA global talent roster and further growing the popularity of professional wrestling in India.

TNA President Dixie Carter said: “It’s been amazing to watch the growth of TNA in India, and our incredible partnership with Sony SIX has provided the foundation for this success.

“The addition of Mahabali Shera to our roster has won us even more new fans, thanks to his ring presence and signature Shera Shuffle dance that continues to catch fire.

“We are proud to send Shera back for a hero’s welcome in India, along with EC3 and Rebel, for this expansive multi-city media tour and I can’t wait to see the reaction to the announcement they are going to make. I’m also hopeful that John will discover another future Indian star to join Shera on our diverse and incomparable roster.”

Catering to the sustained demand for TNA on Sony SIX, this announcement marks a significant investment, cultivating the growth of professional wrestling entertainment viewership across the Indian market.

Matt Hardy’s First TNA Title Defenses To Take Place On “Haunted Halloween” Tour

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TNA has updated their line-ups for this month’s “Haunted Halloween” tour. Here are the official cards they’re promoting as of press time:

10/29 in Thibodaux, LA at the Harang Auditorium:

-TNA champion Matt Hardy vs. EC3 in a Steel Cage Match.
-TNA King of the Mountain champion Bobby Roode vs. Eric Young.
-Kurt Angle vs. Tyrus
-TNA Knockouts champion Gail Kim vs. Awesome Kong
-TNA Tag Team champions The Wolves vs. Abyss and Crazzy Steve
-Street fight: Robbie E vs. Jessie Godderz
-Jeff Hardy will appear.

10/30 TNA One Night Only: Battle of New Orleans in New Orleans, LA at the UNO Lakefront Arena:

-Steel Cage Match: Kurt Angle vs Eric Young
-Steel Cage Match: Gail Kim vs Awesome Kong
-TNA Tag Team champions The Wolves vs. EC3 & Tyrus
-TNA King of The Mountain champion Bobby Roode vs Matt Hardy
-Monster’s Ball: Abyss vs Robbie E
-Jeff Hardy and Sergeant Chris Melendez will also appear.

10/31 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana at the Baton Rouge River Center:

-TNA champion Matt Hardy vs. EC3 in a Steel Cage Match.
-Eric Young vs. Abyss in a Steel Cage Match.
-TNA Tag Team champions The Wolves vs. Kurt Angle and Bobby Roode
-TNA Knockouts champion Gail Kim vs. Awesome Kong
-No DQ: Robbie E vs. Jessie Godderz
-Crazzy Steve vs. Tyrus
-Jeff Hardy to appear

11/1 in Biloxi, Mississippi at the Mississippi Coast Convention Center:

-Steel Cage Match: Kurt Angle and TNA champion Matt Hardy vs. EC3 and Tyrus
-Steel Cage Match: Gail Kim vs. Awesome Kong
-TNA King of the Mountain champion Bobby Roode vs. Davey Richards
-Eric Young vs. Eddie Edwards
-Robbie E vs. Jessie Godderz in a Falls Count Anywhere Match.
-Abyss vs Crazzy Steve: Monster’s Ball.
-Also appearing will be Jeff Hardy.

Bob Backlund: Hulk Hogan Took Drugs To Succeed & Embarrassed Us

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Bob Backlund recently explained that he and Bruno Sammartino were embarrassed by Hulk Hogan’s success & how he attained it. Backlund, a WWE Hall of Famer, talked to Inquisitr.com to promote his new book and dished out a little more bad PR for The Hulkster along the way.

“Hulk Hogan told your children not to take drugs and cocaine and eat your vitamins and minerals. He talked the talk, but he didn’t walk the walk,” said Backlund. “It was very embarrassing for me and Bruno Sammartino to have a man like that to replace us because we believed doing the right was a very important element of a champion.”

“We don’t hate Hulk Hogan, we didn’t like what he did, what he did to improve. He cheated in life and took drugs to get ahead, and it’s not that you hate a person you just don’t like the things he did.”

This is more bad press for Hogan, who is currently going through a sex tape-related lawsuit, which also lead to him being fired from WWE for using the N-word on the tape.

Backlund did however have some kind things to say about another multi-time World Champion, Triple H.

“He’s done everything he said he would with me since I met him,” said Backlund. “I can’t say he’s Vince McMahon Sr, but you can’t judge somebody in a years time span. You gotta do business with them for quite a while before you could really know that he is that person you’re hoping that he is. So far, I believe he’s a very good person and I know he’s a good family man.”

Check out the full story where he speaks on John Cena, Vince McMahon, and more at Inquisitr.com.

Gunner Talks More About His Goal To Sign With WWE

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Former TNA star Gunner (Chad Lail) recently spoke with Scott Fishman of Channel Guide Magazine to promote his role in the film “Navy SEALS vs. Zombies.” Below are some of the highlights from the interview.

On his interest in WWE: “Wrestling is my number one love since I was a kid. It’s what I always wanted to do. Ever since I was five I dreamed for that WrestleMania moment or wrestling some of the top guys on Monday nights. I definitely want to pursue WWE. There are some talks going on. I hope it comes to pass, so we’ll see. When it comes to the independent scene, it’s been awesome. That is where I came from.”

On his first “feature film”: “It’s a tremendous opportunity for me. In pro wrestling, you kind of go from wrestling in front of a hundred people in an armory to 8,000 people on TV and being thrown into the fire where it was sink or swim. Everyone on set was super awesome. Wrestling is a little different than acting because in wrestling you are in front of a bigger audience … Everyone was really cool. It was an awesome set to be on. Everyone was helpful. I think I did pretty decent for my first role. So we’ll see how it looks.”

Check out the complete interview at ChannelGuideMagBlog.com.

Hogan vs. Gawker Update: Sex Tape Will Be Shown In It’s Entirety

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Here’s the latest on Hulk Hogan’s lawsuit against Gawker.com over the public release of his sex tape.

— On Thursday, Judge Pamela Campbell sealed fifteen separate documents in order to protect Hogan’s privacy. The documents will stay sealed, but the documents are described as being back-and-forth discussions between Hogan and Gawker, between May 2014 and August 2015.

Gawker’s lawyer Seth Berlin has responded to the sealing of the documents saying the development is unfortunate. Arguing that it’s the media’s right for the legal process to be made public. Some of the news outlets who have requested that the documents be made public include First Look Media, The Tampa Bay Times and The Associated Press.

— RadarOnline.com says they’ve confirmed that Florida Circuit Court Judge Campbell will show the full sex tape in court. The Judge has determined, “the jury, the parties, their trial counsel and court personnel,” will be shown the video.

The Judge wrote in her ruling, “When the video is played for the jury at trial, the monitors shall be turned in such a way so that only the jury, the parties, their trial counsel and court personnel may see the video. The public press shall not be excluded from the courtroom when the video is played and the pooled camera shall not be turned off during such time.”

Related: Hogan Sex Tape Lawsuit Could Cost Gawker $100 Million

— This case stems from Gawker.com posting clips of a stolen sex tape featuring Hogan in October of 2012. He has since blamed their coverage of the sex tape for exposing his racial rant and getting him fired from WWE.

WWE RAW Preview: Brock Lesnar, Road To HIAC Continues

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WWE rolls into Boston, MA tonight for a live RAW taping from the TD Garden. Here’s a preview for tonight:

– Brock Lesnar will be in the house to hype his upcoming Hell in a Cell match against The Undertaker.

– The latest from Kane and Seth Rollins.

– WWE has been teasing that Sasha Banks will get involved in the Divas Championship picture.

Other top names advertised to appear include John Cena, The Authority, Roman Reigns, Randy Orton, Dean Ambrose Big Show, Bray Wyatt and more.

The dark match main event will see John Cena, Roman Reigns and Dean Ambrose vs. Seth Rollins, Bray Wyatt and Luke Harper in a six-man tag match.

Join us here tonight at 7:30pm EST for our weekly Live Coverage of WWE RAW.

Zahra Schreiber Resurfaces At Indie Show (Video)

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Former WWE developmental wrestler Zahra Schreiber resurfaced on Saturday for Dreamwave Wrestling in LaSalle, IL. She made a surprise appearance as the new manager for Donovan Danhausen, Ruff Crossing, Brubaker and Arik Cannon. Schreiber has ties to the group through the House of Truth Wrestling School, where they all trained.

Vince Russo Talks About TNA’s Future, How To Handle Upcoming Tapings

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Former WWE & TNA writer Vince Russo has launched a new podcast called Nuclear Heat, which you can listen to here (.MP3). On the show’s premiere episode, Russo talked about the future of TNA and the uncertainty of their TV deal with Destination America. Russo argues that without an extension on their deal beyond the end of the year, it does not make sense for the company to do spend more money on tapings.

“Destination America has given TNA to the end of the year. That’s what we’re hearing. That’s the rumor. Nobody from TNA, nobody from Destination America, has come forward to say differently, so you have to believe there is some truth to that.”

Russo continued, “So put yourself in TNA’s position. If I know I’m done at the end of the year, with Destination America, and I don’t have another [television] network to go to, why on Earth am I going to invest the money to produce television for October, November, and December when no matter how good that television is, it doesn’t matter.”

Russo expects TNA to go back and splice together a bunch of matches from previous tapings to create ‘new’ episodes of Impact, which would help keep the show on the air for several more weeks without holding additional tapings:

“I believe that those last 12 weeks of TNA programming will probably be random matches that they do have in the can that we have not seen before here in the United States. And with that, they aren’t going to involve storylines. They are just basically going to be straight wrestling matches to fill time. That would be my guess based on what I know.”

Comment below and tell us what you think.

Jim Ross Blogs About TNA Bound For Glory

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WWE Hall of Famer Jim Ross has updated his blog at JRsBarBQ.com with his thoughts on Sunday night’s TNA Bound For Glory PPV: Here are some highlights of what he said about:

Bobby Roode vs. Bobby Lashley:

Bobby Roode and Bobby Lashley had a damn good match. So did the Wolves tag title bout. Enjoyed two of my favorites in Gail KIm andAwesome Kong but thought the finish could have been better strategized.

Eric Young vs. Kurt Angle:

Impressed with Eric Young’s skill set a heel and Kurt Angle is still a badass and effective if not over exposed. Angle at Wrestlemania Texas vs. Brock Lesnar would be a massive hit but it seems that the decision makers in WWE don’t share my optimism but I might be wrong.

The Main Event:

Never book two fan favorites versus one villain in a triple threat match. It won’t work as a rule and did not work as it could have or should have. No issues with Matt Hardy winning the TNA Title by pinning Drew Galloway  while EC3 remained undefeated but he lost his title. The champion losing his title without being pinned or submitted is as lame as being able to win a cage match by escaping the cage.

His Overall Grade For The Show:

“Gave the show a C+ grade as it had some good moments including the talent working hard but some of the booking was suspect IMO.”

Bound For Glory News: Backstage Drama, Injured Wrestler

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— Dixie Carter confirmed that Tigre Uno suffered a shoulder injury during his match at Bound For Glory last night. We should have info soon on how much time he’ll miss.

— There was some privacy-related backstage drama at TNA’s Bound For Glory PPV. PWInsider reports it all stemmed from fans being allowed to eat at the catering area alongside with the wrestlers. It sounds like VIP ticket holders were all over the place backstage and it didn’t allow the wrestlers privacy to discuss things like what would happen on last night’s PPV.

Related: TNA Bound For Glory 2015 Results

Matt Hardy Captures The TNA World Heavyweight Title

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Matt Hardy became the new TNA World Heavyweight champion at Sunday night’s Bound For Glory pay-per-view.

Jeff Hardy served as the guest referee and was directly involved in the match finish. Ethan Carter III started arguing with Jeff for not counting his pinfalls on Galloway and  Matt. EC3 low blowed Galloway and dared Jeff to disqualify him, but it was a no DQ match. EC3 brought a chair in the ring and was about to use it on Matt, but Jeff grabbed the chair and hit Carter with it.

Jeff then hit EC3 with the twist of fate. Matt Hardy hit a twist of fate of his own and Jeff counted the pin to make Matt the new TNA Champion.

Afterwards, Matt celebrated with his wife, son, father and Jeff.

John Cena Taking Time Off Soon For Personal Reasons

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WWE United States Champion John Cena will be taking extended time off soon. The hiatus, which begins after Hell in a Cell later this month, is due to ‘personal reasons,’ according to f4wonline.com.

Cena is no longer advertised for the post-Hell In a Cell RAW from San Diego (10/26), that weekend’s WWE live events or the following week’s RAW from Denver (11/2).

The latest update is that John Cena has pulled from WWE’s 10-day Europe tour in early November.

He also won’t be at WWE’s RAW tapings on November 16th or November 23rd.

Forbes Calls Lesnar’s MSG Win Over Big Show A “Meaningful Triumph”

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Alfred Konuwa of Forbes.com has an article looking at Brock Lesnar’s win over Big Show at the WWE MSG Network special last night, and the author calls the victory a “meaningful triumph.”

“WWE’s strong short-term booking of veteran talents has proven successful in the past,” he wrote. “The aforementioned Mark Henry was thought to have been finished in 2013. So much so, he delivered a convincing retirement speech before mauling John Cena, which led to a WWE Championship match at WWE Money in the Bank. That match helped the pay-per-view amass 199,000 buys, up from the figure of 188,000 from the year prior.

Related: WWE MSG Live Special Results – October 3, 2015

“Despite wrestling Big Show several times in the past, and Big Show being past his prime, the Lesnar-Big-Show tilt at Madison Square Garden still carried value. In a spot-on backstage interview prior to the match, Heyman hailed the match as special. With Lesanr set to appear on Raw multiple times in October, including tomorrow night in Boston, WWE should see a healthy rebound from record-low ratings last week.”

You can read the full article at Forbes.com.

TNA Bound For Glory PPV Results – October 4, 2015

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TNA Bound For Glory 2015

Updates to begin momentarily. Make sure to refresh this page often, as the show is scheduled to begin soon, and we will be providing detailed updates from the show from start-to-finish.

TNA X-Division Championship
Ultimate X
– DJ Z vs. Tigre Uno vs. Manik vs. Andrew Everett

After the lengthy video package intro, the TNA Bound For Glory 2015 pay-per-view kicks off with classic X-Division action, as the popular Ultimate X starts off the TNA Bound For Glory 2015 pay-per-view from Charlotte, North Carolina.

Out comes the competitors for the opening Ultimate X contest, including DJ Z, Tigre Uno, Manik and the newcomer in this mix, Andrew Everett.

Straight from the word “go,” all of these guys are flipping and flying all over the place, to the delight of the fans here in Charlotte, North Carolina.

There are more high spots and near falls than any human being would ever dare try and keep track, however when all was said and done, Uno managed to retain his X-title in what was a very typical, but very awesome TNA pay-per-view opening bout.

Winner and NEW TNA X-Division Champion: Tigre Uno

After The Match: A familiar face returns!

After what was an action-packed, exciting opening bout for TNA Bound For Glory, out of nowhere, Gregory Helms (Shane Helms, The Hurricane) comes out to the ring. Uno, still the TNA X-Division Champion, remains in the ring. Helms eventually makes it to the ring and he stares down Uno. Finally, he grabs Uno’s arm and raises it in the air, giving the TNA X-Champ his veteran stamp of approval.

Ethan Carter III Hypes Tonight’s Main Event

TNA World Heavyweight Champion Ethan Carter III makes his way to the top of the stage. He cuts a promo and hypes tonight’s TNA title main event for Bound For Glory 2015. He says that Drew Galloway and Matt Hardy’s title aspirations die tonight in Charlotte, North Carolina. EC3 lets out a Ric Flair style “Woooo!” after reminding everyone that he debuted at Bound For Glory two years ago, and how B.F.G. is in his blood.

Bound For Gold Gauntlet Match:
Mr. Anderson vs. Jessie Godderz vs. Eli Drake vs. Al Snow vs. Aiden O’Shea vs. Robbie E vs. Mahabali Shera vs. Tyrus vs. Chris Melendez vs. Tommy Dreamer vs. Abyss vs. The Pope

After EC3’s on stage promo, we head back to the ring for our second match of the evening, which is another multiple person bout, as our Bound For Glory Gauntlet Match is up next.

The bell rings and all four guys immediately go at it. Our fans here in Charlotte, North Carolina are loving every minute of it!! We’re ten minutes into the match now, there have been so many entrances and eliminations, it’s hard to keep track of, however anyone who spent any amount of time in this contest officially — is listed in the bold header directly above. The action, however, is non-stop and we’ve even had some suprise entrants in the match.

The match comes down to the final two opponents, Tyrus and Mr. Anderson and the two stare each other down and immediately go at it. The two brawl for about three minutes where Tyrus hits the big splash for the 1, 2, 3.

Tyrus wins the Bound For Gold Gauntlet match, which leads to TNA champ EC3 coming down to the ring. He puts over Tyrus for his win and says that’s why he hired him, to watch his back. EC3 says with the win, Tyrus can challange any champ he wants, but it won’t be him because they are going to team up and go after the tag team championship.

After talking for a few seconds, Tyrus finally reveals that he’s not interested in tag titles and will in fact go after EC3 for the title, EC3 looks shocked, music plays and that ends this segment.

Winner of the TNA Bound For Gold Gauntlet 2015: Tyrus

Jim Ross On The Women’s Title Returning, WWE Clearing Daniel Bryan To Boost Ratings

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WWE Hall of Famer Jim Ross has updated the Q&A section of JRsBarBQ.com. Here are some highlights from this latest batch of responses:

WWE Bringing Back The Women’s Championship:

JR: Chances are better now than they seemingly ever have been. It all depends on the storylines and how well the women improve their in ring presentations and their overall game.”

What Is The Point of WWE SmackDown?

JR: Smackdown airs because the company gets a huge rights fee for it and WWE is about making money as any sound business should be. I have no idea of the creative process in WWE except it seems that they aren’t providing many of the audience what they want to see.

Should WWE Medically Clear Daniel Bryan So They Can Boost Ratings?

JR: One should have nothing to do with the the other whatsoever. When WWE finds something hot that their TV viewers like then the ratings will return to more acceptable levels. Daniel Bryan’s health is more important than any thing else.

Dolph Ziggler and Charlotte Recreate “Mean Girls” (Video), NXT/KMart, More

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– Divas Champion Charlotte and WWE Superstar Dolph Ziggler were seen recreating a very popular scene from the movie “Mean Girls” last night, which WWE posted:

– Here’s the latest Ringside Or Riot with Noelle Foley:

– During Ringside Fest in New York City yesterday Mattel revealed several action figures including Umaga, Kevin Owens, Sasha Banks, and Bayley. On the WWE website you can currently see an in-depth photo gallery at this link

– The KMart in Louisville, Kentucky was an interesting scene for any shoppers on Saturday as the WWE NXT crew went in the store to purchase boots for the mud that was taking over the “Louder Than Life” festival. As you will notice in the photo below, tweeted by NXT host Greg Hamilton, the WWE NXT crew took a camera crew in with them:

https://twitter.com/GregHamiltonWWE/status/650359845342834688/photo/1?ref_src=twsrc^tfw

TNA Giving Away Free Bound For Glory Tickets, Roode On Defending KOTM Title Against Lashley

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– TNA is giving away vouchers, or free tickets, for tonight’s Bound For Glory pay-per-view event at the Cabarrus Arena in Concord, North Carolina.

– In this video, Bobby Roode offers his thoughts on defending the King of the Mountain Championship against Lashley tonight at Bound For Glory.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C-oNO1DFDUk

Where Was Naomi On Saturday Night?, WWE Network Issues, HHH’s Busy Weekend

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– There is currently no word on where Naomi was on Saturday night, as the WWE Diva and Total Divas star didn’t work the WWE Network special in Madison Square Garden or the WWE live event in Bangor, Maine last night. Team B.A.D. members Sasha Banks and Tamina Snuka worked the live event in Bangor without Naomi, and Jimmy Uso, Naomi’s husband, noted via social media that the two spent the weekend with Uso’s daughter in Niagra Falls.

– There were a lot of issues with the WWE Network stream lagging on Saturday night, as well as some technical problems with full screen playback during the special in Madison Square Garden in New York.

– NXT will be running more matches as part of their “Louder Than Life” festival in Louisville, Kentucky. Both Triple H and Matt Bloom oversaw the matches on Saturday night. As seen below, Triple H then flew from Louisville to New York City for the MSG special last night.

Strowman Hurts Swagger In Bangor?, Owens Mocks Chris Jericho & Kyle Edwards

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– There has been some speculation going around that new Wyatt Family member Braun Strowman may have injured Jack Swagger at the WWE live event in Bangor, Maine on Saturday night. The match ended last night with Strowman picking up the win via choke, however past that, not a lot of specifics are available. We hope to have an update for you in the near future.

– In the following backstage video interview from Saturday’s WWE MSG live special in New York, WWE Intercontinental Champion Kevin Owens talks about retaining his title over Chris Jericho, taking shots at Kyle Edwards’ hair and Jericho’s milestone in the process.

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