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Look who's back: Pro wrestling spotlight again falls on Hogan
Posted:  11/18/2009 3:48 AM

Here's three words not many saw coming. "Hulkamania is back." And not only is the Hulkster back, he's thrown down the proverbial gauntlet, and he did it in Vince McMahon's backyard. Hulk Hogan, 56, one of the most recognizable figures in the history of professional wrestling, drew a line in the sand Tuesday when he announced that he was signing with Total Nonstop Action at a press conference at Madison Square Garden, smack dab in the center of the wrestling universe. "It's so nice to be back in New York City -- in the house that Hulk Hogan built," he said at the conference. "There is no single name that defines an industry more than Hulk Hogan. He is a pop icon," said TNA president Dixie Carter. "I can tell you today, on behalf of everybody in TNA Wrestling, we are so thrilled to have (Hogan) join our company. Here we are today at Madison Square Garden announcing the biggest acquisition you could possibly have.