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''Hulk Hogan's Celebrity Championship Wrestling'' is an American
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series that aired on CMT from October 18 to December 6, 2008. In Australia, it premiered in July 2009 on the FOX8 channel. It was also shown in the UK on
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and Viva. It was co-produced by
Hulk Hogan Terry Gene Bollea (; born August 11, 1953), better known by his ring name Hulk Hogan, is an American retired Professional wrestling, professional wrestler. He is signed to WWE as a brand ambassador. Known for his flamboyance and massive physiq ...
and Bischoff-Hervey Entertainment. It featured
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being trained to become
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. The finale aired on December 6, when
Dennis Rodman Dennis Keith Rodman (born May 13, 1961) is an American former professional basketball player. Renowned for his defensive and rebounding abilities, his biography on the official NBA website states that he is "arguably the best rebounding forw ...
was declared the winner.


Cast


Judges

*
Hulk Hogan Terry Gene Bollea (; born August 11, 1953), better known by his ring name Hulk Hogan, is an American retired Professional wrestling, professional wrestler. He is signed to WWE as a brand ambassador. Known for his flamboyance and massive physiq ...
– Hogan held multiple championships in his career during his tenures in the WWF/WWE and WCW, and was inducted into the
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in 2005. Additionally is known for his acting outside of the wrestling area and serves as the host, creator and executive producer (the latter two duties credit him as "Terry Bollea") of the series. He is the main judge and dismisses the eliminated contenders in the competition by declaring "You're a jabroni, get out of my ring!". *
Eric Bischoff Eric Aaron Bischoff (born May 27, 1955) is an American television producer, Glossary of professional wrestling terms#Booker, professional wrestling booker, promoter, and performer. He is best known for serving as Executive Producer and later Sen ...
– Known for being the Executive Producer and later President of WCW and an occasional on-air personality during his tenures with both the original WCW and WWF/E. He appeared as an announcer, a member of Hogan's nWo faction in WCW and as the
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of the
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. Bischoff is also credited as creator and executive producer of the series alongside business partner
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and Hogan. *
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– In-ring manager who worked for several different promotions including WWF/E, WCW,
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, and others. Best known to fans as the "Mouth of the South" with his signature megaphone, he accompanied several wrestling stars like Hulk Hogan to the ring as manager.


Other

The trainers included Brutus "The Barber" Beefcake,
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(who are best friends of Hogan), and Tom Howard. Bubba the Love Sponge was the special commentator. Former professional wrestlers also made special appearances in the series.
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, a film actor and former WCW World Heavyweight Champion and WWE World Heavyweight Champion, guest starred in the sixth episode.
Rob Van Dam Robert Szatkowski (born December 18, 1970) better known by his ring name Rob Van Dam (frequently abbreviated to RVD) is an American professional wrestler. Known for his unique ring style—which includes his variety of kicks, acrobatic movemen ...
, a former
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and
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, guest starred in the fifth episode.


Contestants

Bonaduce was originally eliminated in week 5 because of an injury, but he was brought back in week 6. He was later eliminated in week 7.


Episode recaps


Week 1

The moves learned were the forearm smash, clothesline, and a kick to the midsection. Team Nasty won the match.


Week 2

In week two, the moves learned by the celebrities included the headlock take down, schoolboy pin, and shoulder tackle. Originally, Dennis Rodman was going to wrestle for Team Nasty, with Stallone managing. During practice, however, Rodman injured his arm attempting a flying clothesline on Coach Nasty. Team Beefcake won the match.


Week 3

The basic tie up, as well as the techniques for working the arm and working the ropes, were the moves of the week. The challenge in week three was for the individual celebrities to create for themselves a
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, which is a character or persona. Team Beefcake won the match.


Week 4

The moves learned included the hip toss, taking the turnbuckle, and the elbow smash. The two teams tied for best match.


Week 5

In week five, the celebrities learned the "Over the Top" and "Duck and Boost" techniques. They also created their own finishing moves. "Dangerous" Danny Bonaduce was going to be in the match, but he had to withdraw due to an injury he sustained during practice. The two teams merged into one team, Team Hogan.


Week 6

The celebrities learned how to hit the head, back, and gut of their opponents with weapons (Trash cans, chairs, etc.) in week six. Danny Bonaduce returned because his injury was not as bad as originally thought. Because he was not eliminated face-to-face, Hogan allowed him to return.


Week 7

The last three professional wrestling moves were taught to the celebrities in week seven. The three moves of the week were the arm drag, basic chop, and
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.


Week 8

In week eight, there were four remaining contestants. Diamond and Butterbean were eliminated after the tag team event. Bridges was eliminated in the final episode after the final
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. Dennis Rodman was declared the winner and the first CCW Champion.


References


External links


Official Site
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