Hulk Hogan v Gawker Update
Two big developments in the Hulk Hogan vs. Gawker case today, one of which has little to do with the ongoing trial. When the lunch break ended, Hogan, his legal team, and Judge Pamela Campbell all looked shellshocked. Why? An appellate court overturned Campbell’s ruling keeping a large number of documents filed in the case sealed. This includes a number of pleadings and exhibits, but most significantly everything having to do with the FBI, U.S. Attorney’s Office, and grand jury investigations into Hogan being extorted with the sex videos.
There’s been a lot of speculation as to what’s in there that Hogan doesn’t want out, as all of the damaging information on the sex tapes themselves have gone public. Obviously, the most damaging thing would be proof that Hogan knew he was being recorded, but otherwise it’s really hard to put your finger on what he’s hiding.
It continued to be a bad day for Hogan when Gawker played the video of Heather Cole’s deposition. While she did lie either here or to the Tampa Police about if she knew she was being recorded (something not brought up at trial as of yet), she came off completely devastated by whatever happened in her marriage to Bubba Clem and the whole sex tape ordeal. It reflected badly on both Bubba and Hogan in a number of ways, to the point she may have been Gawker’s best testimony so far, but she also still maintained Hogan didn’t know he was being filmed.
F4W MANIA~!
Click here for the complete run down.
Please join and like the Facebook Event page to stay up to date with the most current details.
If you’ve ever wanted to WATCH our radio shows here on the site, check out our new Youtube page! No full video shows, but lots of video clips, full free audio shows that you can tell your friends about, and much more to come! Make sure you subscribe today!
Figure Four Weekly 2/22/2016: All the latest on the Hulk Hogan Lawsuit
All the latest details on the Hulk Hogan/Gawker lawsuit.
Wrestling Observer Newsletter
SUBSCRIBERS READ IT HERE: March 14, 2016 Wrestling Observer Newsletter: Diaz defeats McGregor, Hayabusa passes away
Nate Diaz’s win over Conor McGregor and Miesha Tate’s UFC women’s bantamweight title win over Holly Holm literally changed the direction of UFC.
Going into UFC 196 on 3/5 in Las Vegas, McGregor was the company’s money machine, expected to headline UFC 200 against Robbie Lawler for the welterweight title, or perhaps even Georges St-Pierre. The latter, which would have been the biggest fight in UFC history, was heavily rumored and talked about. It was given credence when St-Pierre showed up at ringside during the show and was coy about why he was there. After McGregor lost, Dana White denied any talk of GSP vs. McGregor, but at that point, with that fight really out the window, it does UFC no good for the story to be that the biggest fight in history got screwed up by an upset. There are those who believe St-Pierre will never return due his having no money issues and concern of the long-term effects of brain trauma from fighting. There were also rumors flying about GSP vs. Lawler for the welterweight title, which would also be a major fight. But right now there is still nothing officially said past rumors that GSP is going to fight again.
Current subscribers click here to continue reading.
PLUS MUCH MORE! CLICK HERE FOR A FULL WRESTLING OBSERVER PREVIEW
You can also order the print Observer right now and get it delivered to your door via mail, by sending your name, address, Visa or Master Card number and an expiration date to Dave Meltzer
You can also order print issues at www.paypal.com directing funds to [email protected].
Rates are:
For the United States, it is $13 for 4 issues, $32 for 12, $61 for 24, $101 for 40 and $131 for 52. In Canada and Mexico, rates are $14.50 for 4, $35 for 12, $67 for 24, $111 for 40 and $144 or 52. In Europe, you can get the fastest delivery and best rates by sending to [email protected] For the rest of the world, rates are $16.50 for 4, $44 for 12, $85 for 24, $141 for 40 issues and $183 for 52.
If you order by mail with a check, cash or money order (P.O. Box 1228, Campbell, CA 95009-1228), you can get $1 off in every price range.
If you are a new subscriber ordering 24 or more issues, you can get one free classic issue of your choice sent to you today. With a 40 issue subscription, you can get two free classic issues sent to you today.
Click here for the most requested Wrestling Observer back issues.
Check out the latest Online Wrestling Observer BACK ISSUE: February 8, 1999 Wrestling Observer Newsletter: Giant Baba passes away
A look at the life and times of Giant Baba, details on the Mankind vs. Rock empty arena match at WWF Halftime Heat, plus tons of news.
If you are into Japan history, or wrestling history for that matter, this a good issue for you!
WEDNESDAY NEWS UPDATE
WWE & Pro Wrestling
In case you missed it, Paul Heyman’s Heyman Hustle has signed a digital distribution deal with Yahoo’s Turnstile blog/site that kicks off March 28th. Yahoo Studios is also going to produce a feature on Heyman’s role with Brock Lesnar in WWE in contrast with his work for the Looking For Larry agency.
The Ring of Honor television episode that airs tonight at midnight eastern on Comet TV is also available to watch free online via the Comet livestream.
Ex-WWE wrestler Chris Nowinski was on Prime Time Sports, the highest rated sports show in Canada, talking CTE and concussions.
Capital City Championship Combat runs this Saturday at the Vanier Columbus Club in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada with 2 Cold Scorpio and more.
Mick Foley will be doing an appearance at Wrestling Night in Collingwood 5 at the Collingwood Curling Club in Collingwood, Ontario on May 14th. The show is a benefit for the local Special Olympics.
As a promo for the Nine Legends movie, here’s a retrospective on the Dynamite Kid who is featured in the film.
John Cena Sr.’s BostonWrestling.com has a limited amount of tickets to the WWE Hall of Fame ceremony available in quantities of two and four that come with a free t-shirt and autographed Godfather photo. The promotion also is selling a Wrestlemania I shoot interview with Iron Shiek, Paul Orndorff, and Bob Orton hosted by Cena Sr.
In case you missed it, Shawn Michaels is the latest feature in Paul Fontaine’s top 10 Wrestlemania performer series, calculated by a points system.
Correction on the date for the Bret Hart appearance: Bret Hart will make his first post-cancer surgery appearance for Dreamwave Wrestling on April 9th in LaSalle, IL. Johnny Gargano, DJ Zema Ion, Heidi Lovelace, and more will be on the show.
Our Alan Boon’s look back at a raucous week in British wrestling is up here.
The latest episode of the Fire Pro Podcast runs down the New Japan Cup tournament and previews Invasion Attack 2016 here.
Did you know NXT head trainer Matt Bloom is starring in a movie called “The Dog Wedding”? The indie film is holding its own, even in limited release. Here’s the trailer in case you haven’t seen it yet. They are looking to extend their footprint at theatres in New York as well as Beverly Hills, CA.
2015 Tough Enough contestant Chelsea Green talked with VocNation about playing Megan Miller with Daniel Bryan, being trained by Sir Lance Storm, TNA, Japan, and more.
The Minneapolis Star Tribune referenced wrestling when talking about the NFL’s Vikings.
UFC & MMA
After opening on Bovada as a 10-1 shot to win Dancing With the Stars, UFC strawweight Paige VanZant’s odds dropped to 5-1 by Tuesday afternoon and as of this morning, she was the favorite at 2-1. NFL vets Antonio Brown (4-1) and Von Miller (7-1) are the next biggest favorites on the cast.
Holly Holm’s striking coach still thinks the outcome of her fighting Ronda Rousey would be the same.
Rizin announced two new fights for its April show in Nagoya. Former Pride and K-1 star Kazuyuki Fujita returns to MMA at 45 to fight Jiri Prochazka, who finished runner-up in the Grand Prix tournament on New Year’s Eve. DEEP flyweight champion Allen Nascimento goes up against Yuki Motoya in the other fight announced today.
The Kickboxer:Vengeance reboot is scheduled for release in theatres and on-demand later this year with a new U.S. rightsholder: RLJ Entertainment. If you remember, the movie will feature Jean Claude Van Damme, Dave Bautista, former UFC heavyweight champion Cain Velasquez, former UFC welterweight champion Georges St. Pierre, and former Strikeforce women’s champion Gina Carano. Release date is still TBD.
WSOF lightweight champion Justin Gaethje’s indefinite suspension, announced yesterday by the Colorado State Boxing Commission, was rescinded today. The announced suspension was meant as a more severe warning for violating the same rule about jumping the cage post-fight that he had previously received a written warning for, according to commission director Josef Mason.
Here’s the latest on the health situation for former UFC fighter Mikey Burnett, shot during an armed robbery attempt
Daily Pro Wrestling History: Dean Malenko wins WCW United States Title
Please send any and all feedback about the Daily Update or anything else to [email protected]
Recent Comments