VIDEO: Bully Ray Teases A Return To WWE & More

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Here is Bully Ray speaking with Bill Apter about his future in the business. Bully said that he listens to the fans when they say that he could have a successful singles run in WWE. When asked who he would want to work with in the company, he said it’s up to the fans. Apter mentioned Brock Lesnar and Bully seemed open to that or John Cena:

Should Hulk Hogan Return to the Ring Against Bully Ray?

Hulk Hogan is arguably the biggest icon in professional wrestling history. It can also be argued that Hogan is and will forever be the biggest attendance draw in the history of sports entertainment. Despite reaching the top of the mountain many times throughout his historic career, Hogan may not just yet be ready to call it quits inside the ring.

Instead, the 59-year-old may bring the magic of "Hulkamania" back to TNA one last time.

With TNA's biggest pay-per-view of the year arriving in October, Hogan could find himself in another match at Bound for Glory against current World Heavyweight champion Bully Ray. The biggest question heading into Bound for Glory remains unclear.

Should TNA allow Hogan to step back inside the four-sided ring and compete against Ray?

This could certainly stir up a massive debate, as both sides of the argument could develop very good answers on whether Hogan should wrestle once more. Currently, Hogan is at the tail end of his career. While you shouldn't expect the biggest name in professional wrestling to wander into the sunset so quickly, it is quite clear that Hogan's body may not be able to take one more match.

However, a return to the ring by Hogan could generate more buzz about TNA, both good and bad. It would create excitement among wrestling fans who want "Hulkamania" to battle it out one more time. A return inside the ring could also disgust those who are tired of seeing Hogan in the spotlight.

In hindsight, Hogan should stay away from the ring and continue his role as the general manager of Impact! Wrestling. Despite the fact that his last match resulted in a loss to Sting last year at Bound for Glory, Hogan could certainly see another day to battle inside the ring. Hogan's top priorities should be his health and helping grow TNA to the next step as a premiere company professional wrestling.

Yet for Hogan, time may be quickly running out for one last chance at a final run competing in the ring, as his age progression and health may be a deciding factor in the future.

For TNA, the decision to put Hogan back in the ring is a difficult one. Despite all the attention the company may receive, it would only be a short-term situation before fan interest wanders after Hogan's potential final match. Meanwhile, for Hogan, should he really put himself in the spotlight, or save a final match for more meaningful occasion? It is a decision that wrestling fans await.

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Sting vs. Kurt Angle could be one of the best PPV match of all times

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Now that a battle line has been drawn in the center of the ring, can the fans of Impact Wrestling and the IWC now concentrate not only on Hardcore Justice on August 8, but also on the featured match between Kurt Angle and the world heavyweight champion, Sting?

Not only is TNA moving forward again with what appears to be a great list of competitors on the card, the creative team has put together a match of iconic proportions that could rival any match on a PPV since the creation of Hulkamania.

I know, take a breath and gather yourselves on that one. It is a stretch, but it has the makings of being something for the ages. Even the Undertaker in his many matches at WrestleMania would have a hard time topping this one.

Think of this as a better version of Ric Flair vs. Shawn Michaels (yes, I said that).

For Sting, it is another way to continue his legacy as “The Icon,” no matter how bizarre he has become with his “Joker” persona and his creative, yet insane, antics in the ring. Sting is still fighting the good fight for in trying to gain control of TNA for Dixie Carter. Eric Bischoff, Hulk Hogan and Immortal have something to say about that. But right now, it is Sting who is in control, having beat Mr. Anderson July 14.

Ironically, it was Angle who helped make that happen. The former world title holder and Olympic champion told Sting he helped him win the title because, “It was the right thing to do and I am all about doing the right thing.”

The two “faces” may have teamed against Bully Ray and Mr. Anderson last week on Impact and were victories, but things were not rosy in the ring, as Angle has made his feelings well known about Sting, his new act, and the fight to rid TNA of the “cancer” that is Hogan and Bischoff. All Angle cares about is winning the title and looking toward the Olympics.

Sting “appears” to be focused on his opponent, the man who has never beaten him, and the fact he may catch more heat from Immortal before Hardcore Justice. He also knows he may not have Angle watching his back when things get hot in the ring.

The assembly of clowns during the July 14 Midsummer’s Nightmare event was brilliant, with members of Fortune helping Sting take out members of Immortal. This was compounded by the final clown in the act being Angle who got into the ring and took down Bully Ray before Anderson was pinned.

There are 15 days until the PPV, which means two more live shows on Thursday night before the PPV. A lot can happen in that time; most notably, conflict from Immortal and more confrontation between the two. This also could have an impact on the brand like a Daniels vs. A.J. Styles would have in the X-Division or within Fortune.

And there is no telling what will happen.

If TNA wants this match to continue to help build the reputation of the company, and it needs to, then they need to be aware of the outside surroundings that may not be related to TNA.

WWE is riding a new wave. The changes there are meant to create buzz and a new style. We may see a new “Attitude” up north. TNA must play on its current progress and success. PPV events have been solid. Television shows have been outstanding. And a match between two icons with over 25 world titles between them could be and should be EPIC!

If not, then the concept TNA has been working toward slips down a drain quicker than Jeff Hardy’s last title match.

Source : bleacherreport.com