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Date: 02/04	8:30 PM
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In case you missed Wednesday's news it's HERE. Don't forget to check out our WWE Superstars Recap tonight at 8 PM EST and the Thursday Night AMP at 11 PM EST featuring GG and Killa Kev to talk boxing, UFC 109 and football! With those cheap plugs out of the way here's the latest pro wrestling news starting with the official Impact preview from TNAWrestling.com.

On Thursday, TNA Wrestling returns to SpikeTV for two hours of Total Nonstop Action as the road to the February 14 "Against All Odds" Pay-Per-View continues!

Here is a preview of Thursday's broadcast on Spike:

Will Mick Foley fall in line to keep his job?

Kurt Angle wants to know if Hulk Hogan is in control of "The Band"

The 8 Card Stud Tournament Continues: Tomko vs. Kurt Angle & Brutus Magnus vs. Mr. Anderson

Plus, Angelina Love vs. TNA Knockout Women's Champion Tara

All this and much more on Thursday night, plus Hulk Hogan, Eric Bischoff, Jeff Jarrett, Ric Flair, Mick Foley, Team 3D, the high-flying superstars of the X Division, the sexy TNA Knockouts and so much more!

TNA has also announced new house show dates. (TNA)

* March 25th: Ozark Civic Center in Ozark, Alabama
* March 26th: Columbus Civic Center in Columbus, Georgia
* April 8th: Eastern Kentucky Expo Center in Pikeville, Kentucky
* April 10th: Big Sandy Superstore Arena in Huntington, West Virginia

The name of John Cena's next film has been changed from Brother's Keeper to Legendary. (PWI) Speaking of Cena, he recently took part in a WWE chat where he named some interesting choices for WrestleMania opponent.

    Comment From Alex:
    Hey cena, who would u like to face at wrestlemania this year?

    John Cena:
    I'd like to face The Rock.

    Comment From cody:
    Would you like to wrestle Hulk Hogan?

    John Cena:
    Yes. I just don't think that's going to happen right now. He's too busy wasting his time.

You can read the rest of the chat HERE.

Slam! Wrestling interviewed WWE star John Morrison about his upcoming DVD HERE.

WWE legend 'Hacksaw' Jim Duggan will be signing autographs on Saturday at the Wrestling Universe store in Flushing, New York from 1 to 3 PM EST. (PWI)

Hulk Hogan called into RVD Radio on blogtalkradio.com last night and claimed he accidentally ended up on the air. The Hulkster went on to say he was just talking with Jeff Hardy, who wanted RVD to come to the company. Rob said that they needed to discuss it off the air, while Hogan said that TNA was moving to Monday's "sooner, rather than later". Check out www.robvandam.com to listen to the entire show.

Pre-sale code for March 20th WWE house show in Tucscon, Arizona at the Tucson Arena is WWETUCSON. Pre-sale begins today at 10 AM MST. Also - WWE wll hold Smackdown tapings on April 20th at the Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut. Tickets go on sale February 27th at 10 AM. (PWI) I also got this notice in e-mail today: pre-sale for Raw at the iWireless Center in Moline begins tomorrow at 10 AM CST with a password of RAWWWE. The pre-sale expires at 10 PM EST and there's a limit of 10 tickets per customer.

Honky Tonk Man posted a message on his website requesting that Bubba the Human Garbage give him a complete recording of the appearance made by Hulk Hogan and Eric Bischoff. Honky is considering legal action for defamation of character based on statements Hogan and Bischoff made during the "State of TNA" address. You can read all about it HERE.

FCW sent out this presser about Edge's appearance for them.

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** Royal Rumble Winner Edge Headed to Melbourne for Meet and Greet at FCW Wrestling**

Melbourne, Fl – January 2, 2010

Florida Championship Wrestling makes its Melbourne debut Friday February 12, 2010 when the ‘Broken Hearts Tour' hits the Melbourne Auditorium.

The highlight of the show will be a rare meet and greet autograph session with WWE Superstar EDGE from 5:30 – 8:30 pm. The Rated-R Superstar from Smackdown is coming off his impressive win at the Royal Rumble this past Sunday on PPV and is headed to Wrestlemania XXVI for a Heavyweight Title Match.

As president of FCW Wrestling it is an honor to have Edge, the winner of the Royal Rumble at our live event in Melbourne, Fl," says Steve Keirn. "Also knowing that he is going to be the main event in Wrestlemania XXVI makes it that much more special. This is definitely a once in a lifetime opportunity for Wrestling fans in Melbourne to get up close to one of the biggest Superstars in WWE history," added Keirn.

The action packed wrestling card will feature a Florida Heavyweight Title Match, a Florida Tag Team Title match, the FCW Divas in action and much more. Scheduled to appear are Superstars from FCW, RAW, Smackdown and ECW.

Doors open at 5:30pm with bell time at 7:30pm. Tickets in advance, are $10 for Kids and $20 for Adults. A limited number of Gold Circle Ringside tickets are available for $30 and include, reserved ringside seat in rows 1-3, VIP reception with WWE Superstar EDGE and a free personalized picture. The VIP reception in the Gold Room runs from 5:30 – 6:30 pm.

Tickets are now available online at www.fcwwrestling.com and will also be available at Buddy's Home Furnishings in West Melbourne 3034 New Haven Ave (321) 369-9000, in Cocoa at 801 Dixon Blvd. (321) 635-1960, and Titusville at 710 Cheney Ave. (321) 383-2492.

The first 500 fans receive a free pack of FCW trading cards,

FCW is the only Official Developmental territory of World Wrestling Entertainment.

TELEVISION: Florida Championship Wrestling airs every Sunday on Brighthouse channel 47 from 6-7 p.m.

ABOUT FCW: For nearly half a century, Florida Championship Wrestling has been the Sunshine State's primary wrestling promotion. Now officially sanctioned and recently reorganized by WWE, FCW has also become the training ground for future WWE Superstars.

Under the tutelage and leadership of Florida wrestling legend Steve Keirn, FCW's goal for the fans is simple: To give them a glimpse at the potential Superstars of tomorrow, while providing exciting ring action that leaves the entire family with smiles on their faces.

The key objective within Florida Championship Wrestling is to train the next generation of WWE Superstars. FCW takes enormous pride in its live events all over the southeast, and in promoting tryouts at the organization's Tampa location to showcase young men and women interested in a career as a sports-entertainer.

Current WWE Superstars that have come from the FCW include WWE Champion Sheamus, Inter Continental Champion Drew McIntyre, Jack Swagger, Dolph Ziggler, Kofi Kingston Ted DiBiase, Primo Colon, DH Smith, Tyson Kidd, Ezekiel Jackson, The Bella Twins Gabriel, Evan Bourne, Tiffany, Tyler Reks, Abraham Washington, Alicia Fox, Eric Escobar, Vance Archer, Trent Berretta, Caylen Croft, Savannah, Courtney Taylor, Rosa Mendes, Yoshi-Tatsu and many more.

WWE is sending Triple H to the International Toy Fair in New York next week to promote their new Mattel line. Don't bother going to get autographs though - the event is closed to the general public. (PWI)

Jim Ross has posted a brand new Q&A on his blog HERE.

Abyss has updated his (in character) TNA blog HERE.

TNA sent out this presser about Lockdown in St. Louis.

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TOTAL NONSTOP ACTION (TNA) WRESTLING RETURNS TO ST. LOUIS AREA FOR "TNA LOCKDOWN 2010"

TNA WORLD HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPION AJ STYLES, HULK HOGAN, RIC FLAIR, KURT ANGLE AND MORE HEADLINE THE MOST DANGEROUS PAY-PER-VIEW IN PROFESSIONAL WRESTLING!

Total Nonstop Action (TNA) Wrestling returns to St. Louis, one of America's most famous wrestling cities for Lockdown 2010. The annual pay-per-view extravaganza is scheduled for Sunday night, April 18, at the Family Arena in suburban St. Charles

The reigning TNA World Heavyweight Champion, "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles, leads the invasion of TNA stars including Hulk Hogan and Ric Flair along with Olympic Gold Medalist Kurt Angle, Jeff Jarrett, Kevin Nash, Mick Foley, Samoa Joe, Team 3D and more.

"St. Louis is one of America's top cities for professional wrestling, with its tradition of classic wrestling at The Chase and the Kiel Auditorium dating back 50 years. So it's no surprise that we're returning there for Lockdown 2010," said TNA President Dixie Carter.

"TNA Lockdown 2010" will be TNA's second pay-per-view to originate from this venue. "TNA Lockdown 2007" was also held at the Family Arena in St. Charles.

TNA will also be holding "TNA Fan InterAction" on Saturday, April 17, where fans will get a chance to meet many of the TNA Superstars for autographs, photos and more. In addition, TNA will be offering a limited number of travel packages for the Lockdown weekend. (Further details on "TNA Fan InterAction" and travel packages will be announced in the coming weeks.)

Tickets for "TNA Lockdown" go on sale Friday, February 26, at www.MetroTix.com, the Family Arena box office or charge by phone at 314-534-1111

Lockdown's main event will feature the TNA World Champion against the winner of the Against All Odds tournament. (PWI)

Here's a presser for Jesse Ventura's new book due March 8th entitled "American Conspiracies: Lies, Lies, and More Dirty Lies that the Government Tells Us."

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    Jesse Ventura tells it like it is, and this time he tackles our government's biggest secrets. In this explosive account of wrongful acts and on-going cover-ups, Jesse Ventura takes a systematic look at the wide gap between what the American government knows and what it reveals to the American people. For too long, we the people have sat by and let politicians and bureaucrats from both parties obfuscate and lie. And according to this former Navy SEAL, former pro wrestler, and former Minnesota governor, the media is complicit in these acts of deception.

    For too long, the mainstream press has refused to consider alternate possibilities and to ask the tough questions. Here, Ventura looks closely at the theories that have been presented over the years and separates the fact from the fiction.

    In Ventura's eyes, the murder of Abraham Lincoln and the assassinations of the Kennedys and Martin Luther King, all need to be re-examined. Was Watergate presented honestly, or was the CIA involved? Did the Republican Party set out to purposefully steal two elections on behalf of George W. Bush? Has all the evidence been presented about the 9/11 attacks or is there another angle that the media is afraid to explore? And finally, is the collapse of today's financial order and the bailout plan by the Federal Reserve the widest-reaching conspiracy ever perpetrated?

    "If you're talking outspoken, unconventional, and no-holds-barred, you're talking Jesse Ventura."—Larry King

The Tampa Tribune is reporting that the Graziano family filed new motions in court yesterday seeking punitive damages from both Nick and Hulk Hogan resulting from John Graziano's injuries sustained in Nick's car crash. You can read all about it HERE.

Cryme Tyme has a new interview with FWIX in Memphis HERE.

WWE is selling a new Santino Marella t-shirt HERE.

"Road Warrior Animal" Joe Laurinaitis has changed his autobiography to focus on the life and legacy of the Road Warriors as a team. The book will now be called "The Road Warriors: Danger, Death, And The Rush Of Wrestling!" Long time manager Paul Ellering will be writing the foreword. (PWI)

Jim Ross is back blogging again and this time he's talking about the original ECW.

Speaking of hardcore, extreme, etc I will always have great respect for the Original ECW because of the passion and work ethic of all involved. Paul Heyman had great vision for what he wanted to create and his talents bought into that vision. I bring this up because the letters "ECW" will leave weekly TV in 3 weeks and will be replaced with a new, WWE produced program. Anxious to see what they come up with for SyFy.

He's also got some thoughts on the new Hart Family DVD.

Anxious to see the new DVD coming out in April entitled "Hart and Soul: The Hart Family Anthology" as many member of the Hart family are outspoken and learned about the biz and obviously of the life and times of the iconic family. I think Dr. Phil would have blast with this complex and entertaining family. I can't wit to get my advance copy of this DVD.

You can read the rest of his blog HERE.

Unless it gets pulled, there's a Match Game clip on YouTube of Linda Hogan in her younger days HERE.

Last but not least USA won the latest cable ratings breakdown, finishing number #1 with a 2.6 prime time average, beating out the 2.2 for ESPN. Spike was #15 spot at 0.9, helped largely by their free UFC 107 replay. (WO)