By James Caldwell, Torch assistant editor

Hulk Hogan and Eric Bischoff claimed that WWE wrestlers on the back-end of their WWE contracts have put out feelers about working for TNA. Neither one would confirm names or say anything further than "yep, yeah," when asked by Bubba the Love Sponge if they've been contacted.

Later in the show and unrelated to that specific item, Bubba asked Hogan and Bischoff who their WWE wish list of wrestlers would be. They both agreed on wanting Randy Orton and John Cena, which would be complete fantasies.

Hogan then suggested Big Show, saying, "Show's never been used right." Bischoff said they would disagree over that pick and he cut a promo on Show for his work ethic.

"I don't think he's ever been committed. I have a problem with Show. He's always been lazy. Look at him," Bischoff said. "I like him as a person, but not doing business." Hogan then defended Show, saying he was "dialed in" when he was training for boxing.

Bishoff also said he wants to use Chris Jericho even though they didn't see him as "future World champion material" in WCW. "Apparently neither does Vince (McMahon)," Bischoff quipped.

Hogan added: "When I worked with him at the time, it was perfect. I would love to have Chris work with us here. In the back with the locker room, he fixes a lot of that s-- too."

Bischoff was also asked about his opinion of Vince McMahon. Bischoff repeated his quotes from the current Torch Talk with Torch editor Wade Keller about thinking McMahon is a great businessman, but not creative all.

Bischoff said they want to compete with WWE by aiming more for the 18-34 demographic partnering with Spike TV while WWE is appealing to kids with their family-friendly programming.

Hogan then said, "juice," a few times to suggest they want to deliver blood on the show. Bubba interjected that Spike was "built on juice" with the UFC programming they regularly air.

Bischoff said he would use Jericho. He said he wanted to keep Jericho in WCW. Didn't see him as World Title material. "Neither does Vince," Bischoff said. "He's a great talent." Bischoff - "Awesome as a person." Not sure if Jericho would say it makes sense from his business perspective. Hogan - "When I worked with him at the time, it was perfect. I would love to have Chris work with us here. In the back with the locker room, he fixes a lot of that shit too."

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