TNA Gets Highest Rating? Gerald Brisco Suffers Stroke, WWE Bails Tomko? HBK/Bret DVD Preview
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- Official numbers are not yet out but Dixie Carter and Eric Bischoff are claiming yesterday’s Impact Wrestling, where James Storm won the Heavyweight title, was the highest rating to date.
Carter wrote on Twitter:
“Two million viewers on Thursday’s IMPACT WRESTLING on SpikeTV – our most watched episode ever!!! THANK YOU ALL SO MUCH!!!”
Eric Bischoff sniped:
“Ever notice how the shows that the dirt sites put over get the lowest ratings and the ones they bury get the highest? hmmmm.”
- From Jim Ross’ Twitter:
“Spoke to Jerry Brisco today. He’s still hospitalized in Tampa after suffering ‘mild’ stroke on Wednesday. He’s feeling better & is a fighter.”
- It’s believed WWE may have posted bail for Tyson Tomko after he was incarcerated for several days unable to pay. According to his attorney he will also be entering a WWE sponsored rehab program:
“He’s very grateful for all the support he’s received from his friends, family and fans around the world. Mr. Tomko realizes he is struggling with an addiction and with the support of his family and the WWE, he is voluntarily checking himself into an undisclosed treatment facility to receive the help he needs for a successful recovery.”
Tomko was arrested after stealing Oxycodone from a pharmacy and shooting up in a Chili’s restaurant toilet.
- WWE have released some preview videos from the upcoming Greatest Rivalries: Shawn Michaels vs. Bret Hart DVD release.
Note: The videos will not play outside of North America.
Hogan’s Latest Gig, Announces Retirement, Vince’s WWE Stock, Wes Brisco Released
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- Press Release:
WRESTLING GIANT, TERRY BOLLEA, AKA HULK HOGAN INKS DEAL WITH SPORTS NUTRITIONAL INNOVATIONS, INC.
DELRAY BEACH, FL – Hulk Hogan, known worldwide as one of the greatest professional wrestlers of all time, has teamed up with Sports Nutritional Innovations, Inc. to bring consumers a new online nutrition store “HoganNutrition.com.”
The site will feature thousands of products and top major brands, making it a one-stop shop where “Hulkamaniacs” can fulfill all their nutritional needs.
With the venture, Hogan has partnered with Mitch Gould, CEO of Sports Nutritional Innovations Inc. (SNI).“HoganNutrition.com will offer the best nutritional supplements in the world at affordable prices,” said Gould.
“I am extremely excited to partner with SNI to help people get the nutritional products and supplements they need to get in shape and build muscle,” Hogan said. “It will not only help people take their vitamins everyday, but give them an easy and affordable way to do so.”
- Speaking of Hogan, here is the video from last night’s Impact Wrestling where he announces his retirement:
- Vince McMahon currently has $400 million in WWE stock. This means he can’t do another Battle of the Billionaires any time soon.
- Wes Brisco, the son of WWE Hall of Famer Gerald Brisco, has been released from his FCW developmental contract. No particular reason has been given.
