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WWE News – Tonight’s A&E WWE Programming Block, Hulk Hogan/Gawker

Saptarshi Sinha - May 14, 2023

Tonight’s WWE programming block on A&E features a new episode of Stone Cold Takes On America and more. The weekly Sunday night block features the...

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Hulk Hogan Says He’ll Only Get $31 Million From The Gawker Lawsuit, Discusses A WWE Return

Ryan Clark - April 2, 2017

In an interview with Good Morning America at the opening of his Hogan’s Beach Shop store in Orlando, Hulk Hogan revealed how much he...

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Update On Brock Lesnar “Shooting” On RAW – Was He Punished?, Hulk Hogan/Gawker

Ryan Clark - August 19, 2016

Despite going off script durinng Monday's WWE RAW broadcast when he said he didn’t “give a s**t” about Heath Slater’s kids, Brock Lesnar was...

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Gawker.com Announces They Will Be Officially Shutting Down Next Week, Hulk Hogan Comments

Ryan Clark - August 19, 2016

Gawker officially announced on Thursday that it will shut down next week. This comes after an auction took place on Tuesday to sell Gawker...

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Gawker Ceases Operations After Filing for Bankrupty Following Hulk Hogan Trial

Anthony Mango - August 18, 2016

Although there will assuredly be more news stories to come of this in the following months, it appears as though the lawsuit of Bollea...

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Judge Denies Gawker’s Motion For A New Hulk Hogan Trial, Who’s Funding Hogan’s Legal Defense?

Ryan Clark - May 25, 2016

The Associated Press is reporting that Judge Pamela Campbell denied Gawker Media’s request for a new trial in the Hulk Hogan sex tape lawsuit....

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Hulk Hogan & Gawker Return To Court Today, Dana Warrior Posts A New Blog & More

Ryan Clark - May 25, 2016

At the closing bell on Tuesday, WWE stock was at $17.12. That is up $0.48 (2.88%) from the opening price.Dana Warrior recently posted a...

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Update – Hulk Hogan Files A Second Lawsuit Against Gawker Media Over Sex Tape Footage

Ryan Clark - May 2, 2016

The New York Post reports that Hulk Hogan has filed another lawsuit against Gawker Media after the $140 million legal victory he received in...

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Gawker Begins The Appeal Process For The Hulk Hogan Lawsuit

Ryan Clark - April 6, 2016

Gawker Media has started the appeal process following their loss to Hulk Hogan over a sex tape. The Wall Street Journal is reporting...

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Sasha Banks’ WM32 Video Diary, Brooke Hogan Reacts To The Hogan vs. Gawker Trial – Videos

Ryan Clark - April 2, 2016

Here is the latest edition of Sasha Banks' WWE WrestleMania 32 video diary:WWE released the following video featuring Roman Reigns discussing his WWE WresrtleMania...

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Linda McMahon Says She Followed The Hulk Hogan vs. Gawker Trial, Talks Donald Trump – Video

Ryan Clark - March 31, 2016

During a recent interview with "Yahoo! News Live" to promote Sunday's WWE WrestleMania 32 pay-per-view event, Linda McMahon discussed a variety of topics including...

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Gawker CEO Nick Denton Discusses The Hulk Hogan Trial, What He Plans To Do & Lots More

Ryan Clark - March 24, 2016

Gawker CEO Nick Denton appeared on "The View" earlier this morning and discussed his website losing a $140 civil trial lawsuit to Hulk Hogan...

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The Funny Or Die Website Posts A Video Taking Aim At Hulk Hogan’s Penis Size – Video

Ryan Clark - March 24, 2016

The Funny or Die website posted a new parody video of Hulk Hogan following the Gawker Media trial and the talk regarding his penis...

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Hulk Hogan Continues To Say He Wants To Return To WWE – A Video Interview With ‘TMZ Sports’

Ryan Clark - March 24, 2016

Hulk Hogan continues to say he's looking to eventually return to WWE following his big lawsuit win over Gawker Media. Here is a recent...

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A Juror In The Hulk Hogan vs. Gawker Lawsuit Says Viewing The Sex Tape Was A Game Changer

Ryan Clark - March 24, 2016

Following the Hulk Hogan vs. Gawker Media lawsuit, the jurors for the case are now able to speak out and several of them have...

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WWE Adds An ECW Section To Their Website, Gawker Founder Posts Reaction To The Hogan Lawsuit

Ryan Clark - March 23, 2016

Wrestling DVD Network is reporting that WWE's upcoming "The History of the Hardcore Championship: 24/7 will be released in September and will look at...

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Wyatt & Strowman React To Last Night’s Post-RAW Dark Match, Hogan ‘Leg Drops’ Gawker (Photo)

Ryan Clark - March 23, 2016

Bray Wyatt and Braun Strowman tweeted the following after last night's pretty wild post-WWE RAW dark match:You insult me in my home your forgiven...

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Report – Hulk Hogan Hoping To Get His WWE Job Back After Gawker Lawsuit Win

Ryan Clark - March 21, 2016

Consider the source with this news but Hollywood Life is reporting that Hulk Hogan is hoping he can get his WWE job back after...

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Joey Ryan Gets Some New Gear From YouPorn, Jim Duggan Reacts To Hogan’s Gawker Lawsuit Win

Ryan Clark - March 20, 2016

“Hacksaw” Jim Duggan said the following regarding Hulk Hogan's huge win in his lawsuit against Gawker Media:“Hogan is one of my buddies for over...

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Backstage Report – Hulk Hogan May Get Over $400 Million From The Gawker Judgment

Ryan Clark - March 20, 2016

As reported yesterday here on eWrestlingNews.com, Hulk Hogan won a $115 million judgment after suing Gawker Media after they published a clip from a...

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BREAKING NEWS: Hulk Hogan Wins A $115 Million Lawsuit Against Gawker Media Over Sex Tape

Ryan Clark - March 18, 2016

UPDATE: In a HUGE victory for Hulk Hogan, Variety is reporting that the jury in the Hulk Hogan vs. Gawker Media lawsuit after the...

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The Hulk Hogan vs. Gawker Media Lawsuit Wrapping Up Shortly – Details

Ryan Clark - March 18, 2016

The Hulk Hogan vs. Gawker Media lawsuit regarding the website posting clips from a sex tape appears to be coming to an end as...

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Linda Hogan Disagrees With Hulk’s Recent Testimony Against Gawker Media

Ryan Clark - March 11, 2016

Linda Hogan, the former wife of Hulk Hogan, recently spoke with Radar Online regarding Hulk Hogan's ongoing testimony in his lawsuit against Gawker Media....

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Bret Hart Admits He’s “Not A Big Hulk Hogan Fan”, Talks Vince/Shane McMahon Real-Life Drama

Ryan Clark - March 10, 2016

WWE Hall of Famer Bret "The Hitman" Hart recently appeared on The Sharpshooter Show and discussed the Hulk Hogan vs. Gawker lawsuit, the Vince...

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LIVE VIDEO STREAM: Hulk Hogan vs. Gawker Media Testimony – Hogan “Telling All” Now

Ryan Clark - March 8, 2016

The Hulk Hogan vs. Gawker civil suit is currently in progress with Hulk Hogan providing testimony. Hulk Hogan is currently being cross-examined and you...

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The Hulk Hogan vs. Gawker Trial Set To Begin This Month, Jury Selection Begins Today

Ryan Clark - March 2, 2016

The trial for Hulk Hogan’s $100 million lawsuit against Gawker.com will begin later month. Jury selection started today in Tampa, Florida.Hogan is suing the...

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Judge Suggests That Hulk Hogan & Gawker Media Go To Mediation Before They Head To A Trial

Ryan Clark - January 23, 2016

According to an article by The Tampa Bay Times, a Pinellas County circuit judge has suggested that Hulk Hogan and Gawker Media seek mediation...

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Report – Hulk Hogan’s Gawker Media Lawsuit To Remain Sealed For Now – Details Inside

Ryan Clark - October 2, 2015

Hulk Hogan’s lawsuit with Gawker will remain sealed after all. WFLA reports that during a hearing yesterday on a request by media outlets to...

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More On Hulk Hogan’s Gawker Lawsuit – Could It Still Be Unsealed?, The FBI Involved, & More

Ryan Clark - September 30, 2015

Hulk Hogan may have to see the details of his Gawker lawsuit be made public after all. A report hit over the weekend, per...

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Judge Denies A Request To Unseal Hulk Hogan’s Lawsuit Against Gawker Media – Details

Ryan Clark - September 27, 2015

As previously reported, several media outlets requested that the judge in Hulk Hogan’s lawsuit against Gawker media to unseal the records in the case....

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Updates & Lots Of Notes From Thursday’s Court Hearing Between Hulk Hogan & Gawker Media

Ryan Clark - July 31, 2015

As previously reported, a court hearing was held on Thursday in St. Petersburg, Florida where Judge Pamela Campbell of the Sixth Judicial Circuit of...

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The Trial Date For The Hulk Hogan vs. Gawker Lawsuit Set, Hogan’s Lawyer Claims His Career Is Over

Ryan Clark - July 31, 2015

Hulk Hogan’s lawyer is blaming The National Enquirer and RadarOnline for ruining his career, according to TampaBay.com reporter Anna Phillips.Judge Pamela Campbell ruled that...

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Hulk Hogan Thinks Gawker Leaked The Racist Rant Story To Other Media Outlets, Gawker Responds

Ryan Clark - July 29, 2015

UPDATE: Gawker’s President and general counsel Heather Dietrick stated the following to TMZ…“Hulk Hogan has only one person to blame for what he said...

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Report – Hulk Hogan’s Lawyer Thinks Gawker Leaked Racist Tirade, Much More To Come?, Details

Ryan Clark - July 26, 2015

In light of the fallout surrounding Hulk Hogan's racist comments that leaked online on Friday and made headlines worldwide, Hogan’s lawyer David Houston spoke...

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Highlights From The Hulk Hogan vs. Gawker Deposition – Honestly, Telling The Truth & More

Ryan Clark - July 19, 2015

Buzzfeed recently published an article regarding the ongoing sex tape lawsuit between WWE Hall of Famer Hulk Hogan and Gawker. The article contained some...