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TNA News: Complete quotes from Hulk Hogan and Dixie Carter at MSG press conference - Hogan dodges question on wrestling Kurt Angle

Oct 28, 2009 - 1:47:57 PM
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By James Caldwell, Torch assistant editor

At yesterday's TNA and Spike TV press conference to announce Hulk Hogan's signing with TNA, Hogan talked in vague terms about what his role will be with the company. (Watch VIDEO of the press conference.)

The best example is that Hogan dodged a direct question on whether he will step into the ring against Kurt Angle and said TNA has "a lot of things going for them" without mentioning anything specific.

"Brother, I don't know what I'm going to be doing. I'm not planning anything right now. I'm just walking into this situation with Dixie Carter and Spike as my partners. My focus is to make this the #1 sports entertainment company in this business," Hogan said.

"There are so many things that they have going for them. There are so many positives that they have. I just think they needed a liiiitle momentum shift from Hulk Hogan to make a statement just like the last time I decided to switch gears. Dixie Carter has her act together. Couldn't have a better partner with Spike TV. I don't know what's going to happen."

At the beginning of the press conference, Hogan introduced TNA president Dixie Carter.

"It's so nice to be back in New York City - in the house that Hulk Hogan built," he said. "First thing I need to do before I let you know about climbing back into the ring in the United States is introduce you to my new business partner, Dixie Carter."

Dixie's remarks were as follows: "There is no single name that defines an industry more than Hulk Hogan. He is a pop icon. I can you tell today on behalf of everybody today in TNA Wrestling, we are so thrilled to have you join our company. Here we are today at Madison Square Garden announcing the biggest acquisition you could possibly have.

"In my opinion, I believe we have the best talent in the business - the best men and women who wrestle for TNA every week. To have this man join us will be an incredible thing for us."

Spike TV president Kevin Kay read some prepared comments, then Hogan returned to the podium to answer questions.

"I'm not exactly sure in what capacity I'm going to participate," he said. "We're going to ease into this thing and make sure everything we do is calculated."

Asked why he would join TNA, Hogan said, "I knew this is where I wanted to be. This is the company that is going to lead the way in the future. I guarantee that."

Hogan was asked if he was concerned whether his fans would follow him to TNA. "The last time I left, it was called WWF. I went down to WCW and everybody who was loyal came with me," he said. "The way I look at it now: every single person who was a Hulkamaniac in the past and present will be coming with me. I'm not really worried. I'm worried about getting back in the wrestling business to make a difference and help this company get to being #1."


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