Below are a couple of top WWE news stories of the day, featuring SmackDown and Hulk Hogan.
• According to Cory Hays of PWN, Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes will kick off tonight’s post-SummerSlam episode of SmackDown.
The American Nightmare will address his victory over Solo Sikoa and shift focus toward the next PLE, Bash At Berlin.
The closing segment of the show will feature the return of Roman Reigns to the blue brand. The Tribal Chief will address losing the WWE Championship at WrestleMania and the state of The Bloodline.
Below is the complete spoiler line-up for SmackDown:
– Cody Rhodes segment
– Street Profits vs. A-Town Down Under
– Jade Cargill vs. WWE Women’s Tag Team Champion Alba Fyre
– LA Knight will hold a United States Title celebration
– Andrade vs. Santos Escobar in a U.S. Title No. 1 Contender’s Match
– #DIY vs. Pretty Deadly in a WWE Tag Team Title No. 1 Contender’s Match
– Roman Reigns / Bloodline segment
• 2-Time WWE Hall of Famer Hulk Hogan’s significant influence on professional wrestling is about to be explored in a new way with the announcement of a biopic titled “Killing Gawker,” which will dramatize Hogan’s infamous legal battle with the media company Gawker. However, the film has already sparked controversy, with reports suggesting that Hogan might consider legal action against the producers, Ben Affleck and Matt Damon, if the film crosses certain boundaries.
Hogan sued Gawker for publishing excerpts of a private tape. The case, which lasted three years, targeted not only Gawker but also its employees and affiliates. Ultimately, the jury ruled in Hogan’s favor, awarding him over $140 million in damages, which resulted in Gawker’s bankruptcy.
Acclaimed director Gus Van Sant, known for films like “Good Will Hunting” and “Milk,” has been chosen to direct “Killing Gawker.” The biopic will focus on the details of Hogan’s lawsuit and its aftermath. In an interesting casting choice, Ben Affleck will portray Hulk Hogan, while Matt Damon will play Peter Thiel, the tech billionaire who financially backed Hogan’s lawsuit against Gawker.
According to TMZ, Hogan is reportedly “indifferent” about the film at this point, as he has no involvement in the project. However, sources connected to Hogan have indicated that if the movie delves into areas that a jury has already determined were protected by his right to privacy, he won’t hesitate to take legal action.
TMZ’s sources also mention that Hogan “is in a really good place in his life right now,” with a new wife, a renewed spiritual outlook, and an exciting business opportunity with his Real American Beer. He’s also engaged in charitable work, supporting a homeless shelter in Tampa by providing financial assistance to improve the residents’ quality of life.
As of now, Hogan has had no communication with Matt Damon or Ben Affleck regarding the project, so it’s a waiting game to see how the movie develops. However, if anything crosses the line, Hogan is ready to take action.
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