Major Backstage Hogan-TNA News: Debut Date?, Big Ego, Vince

Source: The Wrestling Observer Newsletter

? According to a source within TNA, Hulk Hogan was on a speakerphone/conference call talking to the roster during Dixie Carter's meeting several weeks ago. According to our source, it basically looked like Hogan was big-leaguing everyone because he wasn't there in person. There are lots of mixed feelings about this within TNA. Just about everyone has a differing opinion.

? There's no definitive word on when Hulk Hogan will show up in-person on TNA television.That there is talk that TNA will film something in a private studio to keep the details of his first appearance on iMPACT from leaking to the internet. For what it's worth, there's speculation that he may not make his first real appearance for the company until January.

? The decision to hold the Hulk Hogan press conference at Madison Square Garden was meant by the Hogan camp as a shot at Vince McMahon, due to the McMahon family's long history with the building. A source claims Hogan did not inform MSG management that he would announce anything related to TNA, and simply told them there would be a press conference with television cameras.