More On 2 Big TNA Releases, Hulk Hogan Turning Heel?, Bischoff

Partial Source: The Wrestling Observer Newsletter

? There are conflicting stories on Melissa Anderson's (a/k/a Alissa Flash) recent departure from TNA Wrestling. It's being said that she frustrated with the company not using her on a regular basis. There are also multiple accounts on whether she asked for her release or if the organization made a decision to let her go. Furthermore, some feel her departure from TNA was related to Awesome Kong's dispute with the company, seeing how they are close. Anderson parted ways with the organization on Jan. 21, 2010.

? Regarding Scott Steiner's departure from TNA Wrestling, his contract expired and he wasn't offered a new contract. He is now accepting independent bookings through wrestling representative Bill Behrens and is also available for teaming with his brother, Rick Steiner, as the Steiner Brothers. Those interested in booking "Big Poppa Pump" can contact Behrens at showbis@aol.com.

? Hulk Hogan claimed this past week on The Bubba the Love Sponge Show that he would be turning heel soon. He also said he doesn't want daughter Brooke to become a wrestling character.

? Eric Bischoff was the one who came up with the idea of a ranking system for top title contenders in order to justify title shots.