October 27, 2009: Hulk Hogan Joins TNA Wrestling; New Book Released

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Hulk Hogan Autobiography: My Life Outside the Ring Hulk Hogan, who has just released his new book, My Life Outside the Ring has announced that he has signed with Total Nonstop Action (TNA Wrestling).

“Hulkamania” is back! The biggest name in professional wrestling history, Hulk Hogan, is joining Total Nonstop Action Wrestling, the fastest rising wrestling organization in the world and home to one of cable television’s highest rated shows for young men, TNA iMPACT! The announcement was made today by TNA Wrestling in conjunction with Spike TV at a press conference held in New York City.

“Hulk Hogan is one of the world’s top pop culture icons and the biggest superstar in the history of professional wrestling. We are truly excited to welcome him into the TNA family,” said Dixie Carter, President of TNA Wrestling. “Our goal is to become the world’s biggest professional wrestling company. Hulk defines professional wrestling and we look forward to partnering with him in a variety of ways as we continue to grow TNA globally.”

“I’m thrilled to be jumping back into the world of professional wrestling,” said Hogan. “My fans have been asking me to return to the business for many years on a full time basis, but the timing or the opportunity has never been right until now. TNA Wrestling is a great company with an already excellent fan base, business and broadcast partner. I firmly believe now is the time for some change at TNA as they are positioned to jump to the next level in their development and I’m here to work with Dixie to help make that a reality.”

Through Hogan’s partnership with Bischoff Hervey Entertainment Television, the deal with TNA was negotiated by longtime Hogan colleague Eric Bischoff. Additionally, BHE TV has inked a first-look deal with TNA and will be working with the organization to develop new programming extensions of the TNA brand.

“Hulk Hogan adds yet another level of star power that positions TNA iMPACT as Spike TV’s version of ‘Must-See TV’ on Thursday nights,” said Kevin Kay, president of Spike.

Hulk Hogan is currently on a book signing tour for his second autobiography. Here are the dates remaining in the tour:

* Tuesday, October 27th at Barnes & Noble in New York City, NY on Fifth Avenue in the afternoon
* Tuesday, October 27th at Barnes & Noble in Lake Grove, NY (Long Island) in the evening
* Thursday, October 29th at Borders Books in Chicago, IL on Michigan Avenue
* Friday, October 30th at Barnes & Noble in the Mall of America in Bloomington, MN
* Thursday, November 5th at Barnes & Noble Farmers Market in Los Angeles, CA

You can order My Life Outside the Ring for only $17.15 at Amazon.com.