Rumor: Brooke Hogan To Wrestle At BFG

[Jack-Hammer]

According to F4WOnline.com, TNA officials are considering a match between Madison Rayne and Brooke Hogan for this year's Bound for Glory ppv.

According to the site, the idea behind the match would entail Brooke Hogan courting mainstream media the week of the show, giving interviews and what-not, in order to promote her very first wrestling match, thereby giving TNA publicity for the event.

With what happened last week on IW between the two, it looks as though TNA has started down the road towards the match. I can't exactly say that I'm overly optimistic about this because, somehow, I have a feeling that Brooke won't exactly be training to put on an actual wrestling match. If the report is indeed legit, I don't know if I'm buying into TNA's stance on Brooke Hogan garnering mainstream media buzz. Let's be honest, Brooke Hogan isn't exactly an A list celebrity. At this point, I don't even think she qualifies as a C list celebrity as virtually all fame garnered from her time on reality television has come and gone. I just have a feeling Hulk Hogan himself is pushing for this in order to give his little girl time in the spotlight at TNA's biggest show of the year and that the courting of mainstream media is little more than a smokescreen.

If the match does happen, the odds of Madison going over Brooke are extremely slim and that makes the whole thing even more tragic. Madison Rayne's worked hard in her time in TNA. She's come a long way from simply being the third wheel connected to The Beautiful People. She's won the KO title several times, she's often been among the most featured of the Knockouts and I think she did defy a lot of people's expectations to some degree.

Again it this is legit, TNA might surprise me by doing the right thing & having Rayne go over Brooke in a mercifully short match. Personally, however, I highly doubt it.

 

[ABMorales787]

Odd. This report shows up AFTER Brooke and Madison have one issue on Impact. You'd think they just made it up by connecting the dots. If the match happens, they were right. If it doesn't happen, then it was scrapped as it was just "speculation". I.E. We took a wild guess.

I don't have much love for these reports. They come out when stuff is already happening. But back to Brooke Hogan, I don't really care. If a match does happen, it'll be short and filler.

 

[Rayne]

You know, there are times when I think that TNA/IW is getting serious about what they do. When they ease Eric Bischoff and Hulk Hogan off camera so they can work on developing the talent that they have, when they throw down the money to go live every week. I say to myself, "maybe this whole TNA/IW might get some long-term legs after all, and not sputter in the same place for years."

Then we get talk about Brooke Hogan wrestling a match. Don't tell me "oh, you haven't seen her wrestle yet", that's exactly the point. If she knew how, they'd have done it by now. Should this happen, we're going to see a woman who's practiced a couple of somersaults and landing on her back in a gym. We'll get a cheap bump or two to pop the crowd, because any idiot can fall through a table.

I really hope this is the kind of idea that someone floats out there to see if there would be any interest. The "let's pass it as rumor to the public, see what they think" type deal. The last female reality star to wrestle a match in TNA/IW was Jenna Morasca. 'Nuff said. And she was probably more famous then than Brooke Hogan is today. Brooke Hogan could expose herself- bottomless- on cable TV in the lead-up to this, and it wouldn't get 'mainstream media' attention.

If you think there is any way, shape, or form that this would be good television, if you would pay money to watch this, I have a bridge to sell you. Slightly used.

 

[ct_redneck]

Oh this will be awesome hopefully the Hulkster will teach her his whole move set i mean the body slam the headlock the irish whip the big boot and the leg drop and if we are lucky maybe he will even teach her how to sell that be so cool that will totally put tna inline to compete with the wwe maybe even then buy them then brooke caught that epic showdown with kelly kelly in the main event at msg what a joke just shows hoe desperate tna is getting but i hope it works out go tna go!!!!

 

[thesquaredcircle]

I wouldn't be surprised if this was just another "report". If this did happen though, I would enjoy brooke getting completely destroy for about 4 minutes but then we wouldhave to endure a terrible looking rollup that gets brooke the win. But don't count on this being the truth.

 

[WWEIsLife2]

See this is why I can't take TNA seriously most of the time because they insist on doing stupid crap like putting Brooke freaking Hogan in the Ring at their Wrestlemania. I can imagine the Backstage Meetings Dixe & Co have.

Creative:Ok Dixie what are we doing for BFG?

Dixie:Lets put Brooke Hogan in the Ring.

Creative:Seriously? You want to take up a spot on the Card for someone who has no experience?

Dixie:Yes its just the mainstream attention we have been looking for.

Creative:But she's a D-List Celebirty at best.

Dixie:I don't care make it happen. Wrestling Fans will accept it and buy the PPV because of her.

 

[Chrome]

"Wow, I really want to see Brooke Hogan more often on my TV! If she could get in the ring too, that'd be perfect!" said nobody ever!!

o.0
Brooke Hogan can barely walk without falling over and they expect her to wrestle?

This sounds boring as hell! Bland, Bland, Bland... and I don't believe she actualy knows how to wrestle! Then you have her with Madison Rayne?? Why not someone that can carry her to a half way decent match?

This has fail written all over it. DO NOT APPROVE

 

[klunderbunker]

Brooke Hogan is not famous. Her father is famous, but Brooke Hogan is a chick who got a spinoff reality series that her father got in the first place. She had a few songs that no one remembers and she has some very nice big fake boobs. Other than that, she's Hulk Hogan's daughter and that's it.

She's in TNA because she's Hulk Hogan's daughter and doesn't have enough talent to be famous anywhere else. As for her wrestling, why would this surprise anyone? The day she showed up in TNA, someone said "and your next Knockouts Champion......" Would that surprise you if it happened? I'm not saying it will, but would it surprise you if it did? Bischoff's kid got a huge undeserved push so why not Hogan's? I'm not annoyed about it, but this makes me roll my eyes. Chicks like Mickie James, Winter, Velvet Sky and Tara can't get on TV, but Brooke can almost every week. It's nepotism again, but this shouldn't surprise anyone. She'll have a five minute match, do one or two things badly and the announcers will talk about how talented she is. It'll be treated as a big moment and about four people will care, then it'll be over.

Assuming this happens of course.

 

[George Steele's Barber]

Probably the best move TNA could make if they want to have a KO match on the show. While it won't bring in mainstream press it gives Hulk something interesting to talk about when he talks to ESPN or other media outlets. If it is any other KO it means nothing for buys or interest so this makes total sense. I know from a wrestling standpoint it is probably a letdown for a lot of fans but for someone like me that has little interest in women's wrestling right now I have more interest in seeing what Brooke might do (trainwreck or not) than Gail Kim, Tessmacher, Tara or Micky James.

You guys can bitch and moan as much as you like but I've read your thoughts on women's wrestling in the past and the passion is not there enough for me to respect that this should really matter to you. The only passion I have seen is for Velvet's ass.

 

[The Dragon Saga]

See this is why I can't take TNA seriously most of the time because they insist on doing stupid crap like putting Brooke freaking Hogan in the Ring at their Wrestlemania. I can imagine the Backstage Meetings Dixe & Co have.

Creative:Ok Dixie what are we doing for BFG?

Dixie:Lets put Brooke Hogan in the Ring.

Creative:Seriously? You want to take up a spot on the Card for someone who has no experience?

Dixie:Yes its just the mainstream attention we have been looking for.

Creative:But she's a D-List Celebirty at best.

Dixie:I don't care make it happen. Wrestling Fans will accept it and buy the PPV because of her.

Yeah, TNA should put Snooki or Maria Menonous in a match instead, cause at least they have wrestling lineage; oh, wait that was already done at two consecutive Wrestlemania's, right?

Day she signed everyone knew at some stage they'd have her wrestle, if you're young and are in any fit stage to compete sometime down the line you'll have a match, at the least she has a father who, whether he was a fantastic in-ring performer or not, was successful, and most within the wrestling business respect him; unless you're Scott Steiner or Bruno Sammartino or someone else irrelevant.

If the match goes down and doesn't interest you, then go make a sandwich or take a piss or something while it's happening. Worst case scenario it's as poor as we'd assume, best case is she puts some effort into training and actually performs a couple accurate moves. Everyone saw this coming when she signed, and whether the report is true or not, she'll end up in the ring sometime down the line.

 

[TheNickster]

If this is true, then IMO it is nothing too special and sort of a waste of time. Brooke isn't much of an athlete, and honestly I hope that she doesn't pull up the (more predictable than unpredictable) upset victory over somebody who has a good degree of talent like Rayne, who has accomplished quite a bit in her career.

If they think they will be getting any publicity for this, then they're wrong.

"And also, Brooke Hogan, the daughter of Hulk Hogan and also a former reality star will make her "in ring debut" in a match against Madison Rayne!"

You just can't see a CBS news anchor saying any of this like with what they do when an actor or somebody famous is on WWE television, because she isn't (as the OP states) an A List or really a C List celebrity!

If this happens, I'd expect this to be Madison dominating and Brooke winning via rollup (which seems some-what likely). But hey, there's always the small positive chance where it could be a pretty decent match. I guess I'll just have to see it for myself.

 

[ヒュー　G.　レックション]

I do not see this happening personally. if Brooke was a heel then I guess so since Brooke as a non wrestler could use heel tactics and shit.

IF this does happen then no way will Brooke win. This is different to the "celebrity Wrestlemania" scenario because Brooke will not win and then fuck off like them. If she gets a win over Madison, your face women's GM who is on TV every week has beaten a 4(?) time women's champion. That would've be like Teddy Long beating Drew McIntyre when they had that little feud a while back.

So yeah I don't think this will happen. If it does and Brooke wins that would be terrible. Good thing I really don't care for women's wrestling though

 

[Evenflow DDT]

Time to put my Devils Advocate hat on.

Who's to say she hadn't been training with the likes of Tara and Mickie? Everyone just assumes that she can't wrestle because of who her father is. Shane McMahon proved that just because you are the bosses kid doesn't mean you can't put on an entertaining match with the proper training.

And even if I'm wrong, who cares if Brooke wrestles or if it's Madison who she wrestles? At the end of the day people are only watching BFG for TWO reasons and Madison isn't one of them. They are watching for the TNA World Title match and the payoff to Aces & Eights. The rest of the show is just filler. Madison vs Tara or Mickie isn't being to make BFG any better. Let her have her match, it will be over in 5-7 minutes, go take a piss or get something to eat, and then you can all go on with your lives.

 

[Evenflow DDT]

BTW I find it funny that people are making remarks to Brooke being an C/D level celebrity, but aren't most wrestlers at that level if not lower, with the.exception of The Rock? Guys like Cena, Hogan, Austin, Flair, and Punk may be highly thought of by us marks, but not in the real world.

 

[It's Damn Real!]

People made a huge stink over the idea of Hogan/Sting wrestling at Bound For Glory last year, and guess what? It stole the show, despite it being a match between two "dinosaurs" and guys who "shouldn't be wrestling", etc. etc. etc.

Frankly, the same goes for Brooke Hogan. Yeah, she probably "sucks" in the ring, yeah the match isn't likely to be the best on the card, but what can it hurt? It's TNA's WrestleMania. It's supposed to attach itself to as many markets as possible as a means to bring in the biggest possible draw. If they think Brooke Hogan can add to that, then by all means, Brooke Hogan it up.

There's a lot of uninformed, irrelevant opinion being thrown around here as fact, likely by the same folks I mentioned earlier in this thread. Not everyone learns from past mistakes, I see...

 

[Lowdown]

Let's assume that this story is true. It's not something that I want to see. Wasn't a fan of Brooke's to begin with, and I really don't think that she should be an in ring competitor. But that's just one fan's opinion, I can't speak for everyone. For all we know Brooke has probably been training in OVW or something. For me, if I wanna see the KO's go at it, I'd rather see Madison go up against Tara or Mickie, he'll maybe even Winter.

 

[shattered dreams]

I have to side with GSB. I actually like women's wrestling some and think the KOs can be some of the best but no matter how much of a build they have had, or how good of workers the girls are, at the big shows their matches have been failing to interest the crowd. Why not try and promote something a little different? Also, call me crazy but I doubt she is starting from scratch in the ring.

 

[TheHitMark-SirJoseOle]

I seriously doubt this match will close out the show at Bound For Glory, if it even happens in the first place. Yeah, it's a crap shoot and could potentially be nauseating (because I really don't want to see a VKM-Stephanie McMahon rehash with Brooke and Hulkster, but who knows what is really going on here) even me as a Hulkamaniac could care less about Brooke Hogan being an on air character and getting a match on a pay per view.

But you know what? Seeing Stephanie McMahon as the WWF Woman's Champion back in 2000 was no better. I've never been a big follower of women's wrestling to begin with, but considering they had women on the roster like Ivory, Lita, Jacqueline, Tori (Not Wilson, hence the different spelling.) who actually were true athletes and I know for a fact could beat the bejesus out of me and most of the whiners on this thread. Putting Stephane in there was just nauseating, yes I get the whole McMahon-Helmsley era spiel but still, just completely dull to me. When you consider how great of athletes those aforementioned women's wrestlers are (sorry folks, not gong to use the term Divas to describe these TRUE athletes). Like the ones complaining about TNA's women wrestlers taking a back seat now, think of what those seasoned female wrestlers had in the WWF had to relegate themselves to when the "Billion Dollar Princess" was the Women's Champ. There was no need for Steph to ever hold the Women's title, despite her "growing up in the business". This was no different than her father beating her now-husband for the WWF title back in 1999.

On top of everything else, this is in the rumor stage and not anything official. I'm always of a wait and see mentality, and this circumstance is no different. I'm indifferent to this possible matchup, but if it does happen it can be no worse than the Women's title victory I just mentioned that Steph had in 2000. Then let's not waste anytime in mentioning some of those train wreck angles like Maria Menonous and Snooki interjecting themselves in WrestleMania matches. And do keep in mind it was Snooki who got the pinfall for her team in the SECOND to last match on the show. And this was a move being made by the "top dog" of the wrestling world, WWE. Considering that The Rock was guest hosting and making his FIRST major WrestleMania appearance in almost a decade, that alone I think was enough to sell the event, you didn't need Snooki. Especially when it turns out that she is going to be put right before the LAST match of the show. Yes I know that Taker vs HHH was a tough act to follow but so be it, putting Snooki so high on the card was nonsense. At least that's in my humblest of opinions.

Back to the meat of the matter here, to the TNA devoted, I always give my props to you guys sticking to your guns on the product and being loyal to it through the thick and thin. Especially when you have posters like It's Damn Real who are very impartial and open minded about constructive criticisms to TNA's product, but he will also debate his points very well without having to resort to WWE bashing. Therefore, I'm not going to piss all over the parade of people that are fans to this degree in regards to Brooke's potential TNA match because most people are only bashing this for the sake of either bashing on TNA or continuing their close-minded dislike of someone like Hulk Hogan. After all, that's usually what these types of diatribes against TNA's practices the past couple of years comes back to. Like anything else this could have its pay off and it could be well-done. Time will tell.

All wrestling organizations have made some what we fans perceive as questionable booking decisions. That won't change and we can't all be pleased. At the end of the day, let's just be grateful that there's a product of some kind to follow in regards to wrestling and that there are alternatives like TNA (which mind you is still a growing product) that didn't have the same luxury that WCW did of being owned by a multi-billionaire. One I might add who did not mind spending the extra money, as well as being an official division of established entities such as Jim Crockett Promotions and the NWA (when they were still a wrestling powerhouse). That last part is meant to resonate with the mindless TNA bashers who can never stop to nitpick about matters like this one.

In closing, it ain't official 'til it's official...'til then save the pissing and moaning. which in all likelihood is still going to be pointless anyway.

 

[Hollywood Naitch]

I am pretty much sure we will see Brooke in the ring sooner rather than later. Pretty much every on screen talent on a wrestling show gets in the ring at some point, and knowing the Hogan family's addiction to the spotlight, I fully expect this to happen, and Brooke will become the Knockouts Champion.

And noone will care.

I don't mind having her as an on-screen character, I don't pay attention to what she says, I just stare at her tits....which is exactly what I would do if she has a match at BFG. I would just feel sorry for the KO's like Mickie, Tara and Gail that she would be stealing TV time from, women who actually have talent.

 

[WWEIsLife2]

Yeah, TNA should put Snooki or Maria Menonous in a match instead, cause at least they have wrestling lineage; oh, wait that was already done at two consecutive Wrestlemania's, right?

Day she signed everyone knew at some stage they'd have her wrestle, if you're young and are in any fit stage to compete sometime down the line you'll have a match, at the least she has a father who, whether he was a fantastic in-ring performer or not, was successful, and most within the wrestling business respect him; unless you're Scott Steiner or Bruno Sammartino or someone else irrelevant.

If the match goes down and doesn't interest you, then go make a sandwich or take a piss or something while it's happening. Worst case scenario it's as poor as we'd assume, best case is she puts some effort into training and actually performs a couple accurate moves. Everyone saw this coming when she signed, and whether the report is true or not, she'll end up in the ring sometime down the line.

Yeah and the difference between them is Snooki nor Maria Menonous weren't at the forefront of the Divas Division now were they? If the Match does happen maybe i'll take a nap while its happening.

 

[Dilligaf]

WOW Brooke's gonna wrestle at BFG.

WHOOPDY FUCKING DO!!!!!

Hows she really gonna bring an epic type draw to IW or BFG, who do TNA think she is? Angelina Jolie or somat?

Do IW think because BH might wrestle that it'll bring a WM28 type buy draw, because BFG is IW's Wrestlemania?

They change Tessmacher's name from Brooke back to Miss because BH only wanted one BROOKE on the roster & now this?????

Im calling it now, FFS!!!!! Nick Hogan to be in charge of the X Division after the new year.

Whats next?

HH comes back after the new year and winnig the IW title, then on the same PPV BH wins the knockout title, after that NH wins the X title.

Whats IW coming to? Dixie changes IW to HCW, (Hogan Championship Wrestling)?

 

[ABMorales787]

WOW Brooke's gonna wrestle at BFG.

WHOOPDY FUCKING DO!!!!!

Hows she really gonna bring an epic type draw to IW or BFG, who do TNA think she is? Angelina Jolie or somat?

Do IW think because BH might wrestle that it'll bring a WM28 type buy draw, because BFG is IW's Wrestlemania?

They change Tessmacher's name from Brooke back to Miss because BH only wanted one BROOKE on the roster & now this?????

Im calling it now, FFS!!!!! Nick Hogan to be in charge of the X Division after the new year.

Whats next?

HH comes back after the new year and winnig the IW title, then on the same PPV BH wins the knockout title, after that NH wins the X title.

Whats IW coming to? Dixie changes IW to HCW, (Hogan Championship Wrestling)?

How stupid do people have to be to believe Brooke Hogan would wrestling at BFG as celebrity appeal? She's already working for the company. It beats the "mystique" of having a celeb on a major show because that "celeb" is already on that show weekly. It's an angle involving an authority figure and a heel. It's classic shit. It just happens to involve a wrestlers daughter. Oh gasp, because that's certainly never happened before. Right Steph?

 

[TheHitMark-SirJoseOle]

Yeah and the difference between them is Snooki nor Maria Menonous weren't at the forefront of the Divas Division now were they? If the Match does happen maybe i'll take a nap while its happening.

​

Oh my, your retort to Dragon Saga was so rich, it's fattening and oh too sweet of me to resist chomping at. So, this is my spin on things.

Snooki and Maria Menonous were put into matches where they actually were booked to get the winning pinfalls for their team. And say what you will about Michelle McCool, but she was still a full time roster member at the time and to see Snooki get such hype at an event that was already going to be a hit anyway with The Rock coming back, that oompa loompa's presence is a reminder of why with the exception of The Undertaker's streak, the "Showcase of The Immortals" is more or less a shell of what it once was.

Then you fast forward a year later to WrestleMania XXVIII, and that tabloid tv reporter Maria Menounos gets a pinfall on arguably the most impressive female wreslter Beth Phoenix? Again with The Rock and Cena, the event already sold itself. There was no need for filler matches of this kind. I mean that's not to say I am eager for Brooke Hogan to wrestle either but seriously now, it can't be any sillier than what WWE has done with these two examples I just mentioned.

Also, I'm glad to hear you're such a proud member of the "WWE Universe" since 1990. Funny thing is that back then we called it the WWF or the World Wrestling Federation, that term "WWE Universe" is enough to make me gag, and it only proves how this once great promotion isn't what it used to be. Bottom line, before you go and openly criticize TNA's modus operandi, you better be prepared to have a better argument to defend some of WWE's silly moments.

 

[TheHitMark-SirJoseOle]

WOW Brooke's gonna wrestle at BFG.

WHOOPDY FUCKING DO!!!!!

​

That's still in the rumor phrase, wait and see as the old saying goes.

Hows she really gonna bring an epic type draw to IW or BFG, who do TNA think she is? Angelina Jolie or somat??

I hate sounding like a grammar nazi, because I am by no means a master of the English language, but for Christ's sake, are the complexities of a spellcheck too hard for you to utilize?

Do IW think because BH might wrestle that it'll bring a WM28 type buy draw, because BFG is IW's Wrestlemania?

I seriously doubt that, but considering how authority figure vs active competitor matches have been then norm, Impact Wrestling is looking to just continue this trope, despite how much I personally hate such a concept.

They change Tessmacher's name from Brooke back to Miss because BH only wanted one BROOKE on the roster & now this?????

Shane Helms became Gregory Helms, and Lord Steven Regal became William Regal when they went to the WWF, however the latter was starting his second stint, during his first he was still billed as Steven Regal. However name changes were still mandated for the two and if I recall right, the guy that owned the then-WWF you know Vince McMahon, his first born's name is Shane right? Yeah, that's what I thought, so it's not like there was a precedent set when Tessmacher had to change her first name.

Im calling it now, FFS!!!!! Nick Hogan to be in charge of the X Division after the new year.

Anything can happen, but this roughshod nepotism from Hogan and Bischoff has yet to yield any sutainable pushes or title reigns for their spawn. The champions roll call of Impact Wrestling will confirm that.

Whats next?

HH comes back after the new year and winnig the IW title, then on the same PPV BH wins the knockout title, after that NH wins the X title.?

Again, Hogan has had so many opportunities to become the company's champion, before all the back surgeries became a necessity, however he has not done so. and contrary to popular belief, he doesn't show up at every pay per view nor does he show up on Impact as often as he used to.

In fact his friends like The Nasty Boys didn't even last in TNA, therefore this godly control that Hogan has over the promotion to me seems blown out of proportion and exaggerated. But morons like you will get on a soapbox and just gobble up all the dirt sheet rhetoric that you can manage to get your hands on. F'n spare me.

Whats IW coming to? Dixie changes IW to HCW, (Hogan Championship Wrestling)?

Give me a break, Hogan's had three years to do that, and he hasn't. Get your head out of your rear end, you glorified troll.

 

[WWEIsLife2]

​

Oh my, your retort to Dragon Saga was so rich, it's fattening and oh too sweet of me to resist chomping at. So, this is my spin on things.

Snooki and Maria Menonous were put into matches where they actually were booked to get the winning pinfalls for their team. And say what you will about Michelle McCool, but she was still a full time roster member at the time and to see Snooki get such hype at an event that was already going to be a hit anyway with The Rock coming back, that oompa loompa's presence is a reminder of why with the exception of The Undertaker's streak, the "Showcase of The Immortals" is more or less a shell of what it once was.

Then you fast forward a year later to WrestleMania XXVIII, and that tabloid tv reporter Maria Menounos gets a pinfall on arguably the most impressive female wreslter Beth Phoenix? Again with The Rock and Cena, the event already sold itself. There was no need for filler matches of this kind. I mean that's not to say I am eager for Brooke Hogan to wrestle either but seriously now, it can't be any sillier than what WWE has done with these two examples I just mentioned.

Also, I'm glad to hear you're such a proud member of the "WWE Universe" since 1990. Funny thing is that back then we called it the WWF or the World Wrestling Federation, that term "WWE Universe" is enough to make me gag, and it only proves how this once great promotion isn't what it used to be. Bottom line, before you go and openly criticize TNA's modus operandi, you better be prepared to have a better argument to defend some of WWE's silly moments.

WOW you must feel really proud to make fun of how long ive been a Fan don't you? I know it was WWF before the name change in 2002 which is why I choose to put it the way I did. Sorry that bothers you so much and I really feel sorry for you.

Bottom line is Maria or Snooki weren't the "figure head" of the Divas Division like TNA has made Brooke Hogan as. Her falling down last week was probably the best part of Impact.