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Perth Now
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
Hulk Hogan's Real American Freestyle league events to be streamed by Fox Nation
Hulk Hogan has seen the rights to stream Real American Freestyle league events snapped up by Fox Nation. The 71-year-old wrestling veteran, born Terry Bollea, started the group with co-founders Eric Bischoff, 69, and 38-year-old Chad Bronstein, and subscription platform Fox Nation will stream the league's inaugural event, RAF01, on 30 August from the Wolstein Center in Cleveland. The streaming deal also includes the league's second event, scheduled to take place later in the year. Chad, who is CEO of Real American Freestyle, said in a statement: 'This partnership with Fox Nation will create a platform the athletes deserve and bring freestyle wrestling to our fans at home.' Fox Nation described the events as an 'exhilarating experience, packed with action and an immersive show atmosphere'. RAF's commentary team will include Olympic gold medallist Kurt Angle, 55, former UFC fighter Chael Sonnen, 47, and 35-year-old freestyle world champion Bubba Jenkins. The RAF01 match card includes Bo Nickal, 28, vs Jacob Cardenas, 24, Yianni Diakomihalis, 25, vs Bajrang Punia, 30, Darrion Caldwell, 36, vs Real Woods, 24, Austin Gomez, 27, vs Lance Palmer, 35, Kennedy Blades, 21, vs Alejandra Rivera, 26, and Sarah Hildebrandt, 31, vs 23-year-old Zeltzin Hernandez. It comes after Hulk underwent neck surgery in May. The brawler, who has openly discussed his extensive history of surgeries, recently told WWE star Logan Paul he has undergone at least 25 operations between 2014 and 2024. On Jake's podcast 'Impaulsive,' he said: ''I've had 10 back surgeries. Both knees and both hips replaced, shoulders – everything.' Hulk began his wrestling career in 1977 and achieved global fame in the 1980s with the World Wrestling Federation. He won the WWF Championship six times, with his longest reign lasting a record 1,474 days. Hulk also secured the WCW World Heavyweight Championship six times, holding the title for a cumulative 1,177 days, the longest in WCW history. His match against André the Giant at WrestleMania III in 1987 is iconic, where he famously body-slammed the 520-pound Giant before a crowd of over 90,000 fans. The wrestler played a pivotal role in the formation of the New World Order (nWo) in WCW, revolutionising wrestling storylines. Hulk was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame twice – first as an individual in 2005 and later as a member of the nWo in 2020.
USA Today
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- USA Today
Eric Bana reveals what he almost took from Netflix's 'Untamed' set, talks Marvel future
NEW YORK - Eric Bana thought about taking something from the set of Netflix's "Untamed" back home to Australia: the horse he rides in the new limited series about an agent investigating a death at Yosemite National Park. "It was expensive," Bana, 56, says of the cost to transport a horse from British Columbia, where the show was filmed. "I'm not even sure if he was for sale, but I looked into it. I was going to smuggle him." Bana jokes that his wife Rebecca would have had no issue with the addition to the household, "so long as it was (my) responsibility." The actor has two pets, a poodle and a Burmese cat, and confirms that both "live in harmony" together. Bana tackles demons and a murder case in 'Untamed' "Untamed" is set in Yosemite National Park. Bana stars as Kyle Turner, the special agent investigating the death of a woman in the park. As the case unfolds, so does Turner's past, which includes the death of his son, a struggle with alcohol abuse and a divorce. "There's a shared trauma between the two of them," Bana says of the relationship between Turner and his ex-wife Jill (Rosemary DeWitt)." Their son's death "affects him, as it would any human. It's a very spiritual connection that he has with the park as a result and with nature. And we really try and tap into that." Bana says he received the script of the pilot episode as early as 2018, but the COVID-19 pandemic and the Hollywood strikes delayed production. He also signed on as an executive producer, something he does, "when I really feel like I want to be extremely supportive of the original vision and not have it diluted at all. There's a version of this show that you could sell to someone and (the studio says), 'Yeah, we'll make this show. Do you really need to go to that location? Do you really need that much time in the forest?'" he says. "Luckily, in this case, we were all moving in the same direction." Bana's succinct response to a Marvel return Bana played the title character in the 2003 film "Hulk," but he wasn't asked to return to the Marvel Cinematic Universe. (Edward Norton also made a single appearance as the superhero, in 2008's "The Incredible Hulk.") Would he ever consider it, as fans speculate he might for "Avengers: Secret Wars," due in 2027? The actor offers a firm "no." "It was a one'er for me," he adds of the MCU experience. "I love doing what I'm doing (now)."
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
VIDEO: Hulk can still smash! Ex-Brazil & Porto star scores TWO incredible free-kicks for Atletico Mineiro in Serie A thriller against Palmeiras
Famed for his fearsome left foot Boasts impressive strike rate at 38 Intends to play on into his 40s Follow GOAL on WhatsApp! 🟢📱 WHAT HAPPENED? At 38 years of age, the powerful forward is showing no sign of slowing down in his homeland. The former Porto and Zenit frontman is maintaining an impressive strike rate that has seen him net 14 times through 18 appearances this season. WATCH THE CLIP THE BIGGER PICTURE A brace was bagged in his latest appearance, with Hulk doing all he could to try and salvage something for Atletico Mineiro in a dramatic encounter with Club World Cup quarter-finalists Palmeiras. DID YOU KNOW? His efforts ultimately proved to be in vain, as Palmeiras prevailed 3-2 in a five-goal thriller. Hulk did, however, score late in each half to keep the game interesting. He curled his first free-kick into the top corner from 25 yards, before slamming a second into the back of the net from the edge of the box. WHAT NEXT FOR HULK? Hulk has been back in Brazil since 2021, when he ended a lucrative spell in China, and has stated a desire to extend his career for as long as possible - with the plan being to emulate Portuguese GOAT Cristiano Ronaldo by playing into his 40s.
The Advertiser
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Advertiser
Eric Bana prefers it when his characters are killed off
Eric Bana thinks it's more "interesting" when his characters are killed off in movies. The Time Traveller's Wife star, whose career spans Hollywood blockbusters and independent dramas, opened up about how he would rather die in his films than be a leading man until the finale, in a chat with The Independent. "I'm very happy to die, you know? I'm happy to be killed off in something. I'm happy to support (other actors) – it's just more interesting," he said. "I don't want the audience to see me and think he's going to be the main guy until the end credits roll." Australian Bana, best known for roles in Troy, Munich, and Ang Lee's Hulk, was born and raised in Melbourne, and made a name for himself as a comedian before transitioning into acting. He has cultivated a reputation for playing anti-heroes and supporting roles that bring depth and nuance to his projects. Married to his wife Rebecca since 1997 and a father of two, Bana also prefers staying grounded in Melbourne despite his international success, The Independent's profile on the actor revealed. His latest project, the Netflix series Untamed, exemplifies this approach. Set in Yosemite National Park, Eric plays Kyle Turner, a taciturn park ranger investigating the murder of a young woman. "It's not often that your lead character is allowed to get away with being so uncharming," he said. "'And we got to lean into the gruffness, the darkness and the uncomfortable (areas)." His co-star Sam Neill, who plays a senior park ranger and the only person to crack his character Kyle's tough exterior, was someone Bana had never met before filming. "I really felt like I knew Sam, and Sam felt like he knew me," Bana said. "But we'd not only never met, we'd never even been at the same function together – just nothing." Bana attributes his discerning approach to scripts partly to his background in comedy. "When you're writing, if an idea doesn't fly in the room with other writers and we're not laughing, you can't expect the audience to make the joke better. "So you have to be forensic about it – working in comedy always felt like being an X-ray machine, you know?" Eric Bana thinks it's more "interesting" when his characters are killed off in movies. The Time Traveller's Wife star, whose career spans Hollywood blockbusters and independent dramas, opened up about how he would rather die in his films than be a leading man until the finale, in a chat with The Independent. "I'm very happy to die, you know? I'm happy to be killed off in something. I'm happy to support (other actors) – it's just more interesting," he said. "I don't want the audience to see me and think he's going to be the main guy until the end credits roll." Australian Bana, best known for roles in Troy, Munich, and Ang Lee's Hulk, was born and raised in Melbourne, and made a name for himself as a comedian before transitioning into acting. He has cultivated a reputation for playing anti-heroes and supporting roles that bring depth and nuance to his projects. Married to his wife Rebecca since 1997 and a father of two, Bana also prefers staying grounded in Melbourne despite his international success, The Independent's profile on the actor revealed. His latest project, the Netflix series Untamed, exemplifies this approach. Set in Yosemite National Park, Eric plays Kyle Turner, a taciturn park ranger investigating the murder of a young woman. "It's not often that your lead character is allowed to get away with being so uncharming," he said. "'And we got to lean into the gruffness, the darkness and the uncomfortable (areas)." His co-star Sam Neill, who plays a senior park ranger and the only person to crack his character Kyle's tough exterior, was someone Bana had never met before filming. "I really felt like I knew Sam, and Sam felt like he knew me," Bana said. "But we'd not only never met, we'd never even been at the same function together – just nothing." Bana attributes his discerning approach to scripts partly to his background in comedy. "When you're writing, if an idea doesn't fly in the room with other writers and we're not laughing, you can't expect the audience to make the joke better. "So you have to be forensic about it – working in comedy always felt like being an X-ray machine, you know?" Eric Bana thinks it's more "interesting" when his characters are killed off in movies. The Time Traveller's Wife star, whose career spans Hollywood blockbusters and independent dramas, opened up about how he would rather die in his films than be a leading man until the finale, in a chat with The Independent. "I'm very happy to die, you know? I'm happy to be killed off in something. I'm happy to support (other actors) – it's just more interesting," he said. "I don't want the audience to see me and think he's going to be the main guy until the end credits roll." Australian Bana, best known for roles in Troy, Munich, and Ang Lee's Hulk, was born and raised in Melbourne, and made a name for himself as a comedian before transitioning into acting. He has cultivated a reputation for playing anti-heroes and supporting roles that bring depth and nuance to his projects. Married to his wife Rebecca since 1997 and a father of two, Bana also prefers staying grounded in Melbourne despite his international success, The Independent's profile on the actor revealed. His latest project, the Netflix series Untamed, exemplifies this approach. Set in Yosemite National Park, Eric plays Kyle Turner, a taciturn park ranger investigating the murder of a young woman. "It's not often that your lead character is allowed to get away with being so uncharming," he said. "'And we got to lean into the gruffness, the darkness and the uncomfortable (areas)." His co-star Sam Neill, who plays a senior park ranger and the only person to crack his character Kyle's tough exterior, was someone Bana had never met before filming. "I really felt like I knew Sam, and Sam felt like he knew me," Bana said. "But we'd not only never met, we'd never even been at the same function together – just nothing." Bana attributes his discerning approach to scripts partly to his background in comedy. "When you're writing, if an idea doesn't fly in the room with other writers and we're not laughing, you can't expect the audience to make the joke better. "So you have to be forensic about it – working in comedy always felt like being an X-ray machine, you know?"
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
Vitor Roque steps up as Palmeiras beat Atlético-MG, Hulk scores a screamer
At Allianz Parque, Palmeiras defeated Atlético-MG 3-2 on Sunday (20), in the 15th round of the 2025 Brasileirão. Best moments coming soon - stay tuned Before the game started, Richard Ríos went onto the field to bid farewell to the Verdão fans. The Colombian midfielder is transferring to Benfica. After spending some time on the bench, Ríos returned to the locker room. When the ball rolled, Palmeiras was better in the game and controlled the actions. And, after coach Cuca substituted Gabriel Menino - ex-Verdão - and he went straight to the locker room - with 30 minutes of play, Piquerez took a corner kick on the first post, and Lucas Evangelista anticipated the marking to head the ball into Everson's foot and open the scoring for Palmeiras. However, still in the final stretch of the first half, Hulk took a perfect free kick from the edge of the box and tied the game. But, after the interval, Vitor Roque - taking 50kg off his back - completed the cross from the left in the area, the ball hit Junior Alonso and died in the back of Galo's goal. Tigrinho was also decisive in the third goal, when he stole the ball from Rômulo and served Facundo Torres in the area, who rolled it to the middle for Maurício to score the third. In stoppage time, Hulk scored another goal from a free kick for Galo and set the game on fire.🚦 How it stands With the victory, breaking a negative sequence of three rounds without wins, Palmeiras reached 26 points and rose to fourth place. Atlético-MG, which suffered its second consecutive defeat in the championship, remained with 20 points and in ninth place. Verdão returns to the field next Wednesday (23), when they visit Fluminense, at Maracanã, for the 16th round of the Brasileirão. Meanwhile, Galo hosts Atlético Bucaramanga, at Arena MRV, on Thursday (24), for the second leg of the Conmebol Sudamericana playoffs. Atlético-MG's next game will be only next Sunday (27), when they visit Flamengo, at Maracanã, for the 17th round. This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇧🇷 here. 📸 Ricardo Moreira - 2025 Getty Images
