Here's just some of the star-studded line-up of wrestlers* that Hulk Hogan has personally chosen to accompany him to Australia for  HULKAMANIA: LET THE BATTLE BEGIN! 

PLUS we can now let you know that Todd Keneley will join the Announce Team, fresh from Hulk Hogan's Celebrity Championship Wrestling.

AND Referee Anthony Rosas will have the task of maintaining order in battles featuring many of pro wrestling’s most fierce competitors and combustible personalities.

 

 

 

 

 

 

*WRESTLERS SUBJECT TO CHANGE

Height: 6 foot 1
Weight: 243 pounds
From: Charlotte, NC
Signature Move: Figure-Four Leglock
Career Highlights: 16 time World Heavyweight Champion; WCW World Heavyweight Champion; WWE Champion; United States Champion; Intercontinental Champion; WCW World Tag Team Champion; WWE Tag Team Champion
WWE Debut: 1991
Trained By: Verne Gagne


Also known as "The Nature Boy™," Flair is among the most well known wrestlers in the world, and has been one of wrestling's biggest stars since the late 1970s. Flair was often popular with the crowd due to his in-ring antics, including rule breaking (earning him the distinction of being "the dirtiest player in the game"), his cocky interview style, strutting and his shouting of "Woooooo!" The "Woooooo!" yell has since become a tribute to Flair, and is often shouted by the crowd whenever they see Ric or when another a wrestler performs one of Flair's signature moves.

Ric Flair has always known who he is – “a kiss-stealing, wheeling, dealing, jet-flying, limousine-riding son-of-a-gun”.
Yet incredibly, he almost didn’t become the most celebrated champion in sports-entertainment history. On October 4, 1975, he was among five passengers injured after an improperly fueled Cessna 310Q twin-engine plane suffered mechanical failure and crashed down in Wilmington, North Carolina. Doctors insisted that Flair, who had broken his back in three places, would never wrestle again. So he did the only thing he could do: Ignore the doctors, rehab, and become a ring legend with a “flair” for championship gold. “I wish I could say that the plane crash humbled me,” he says, “but I just started living the life of the ‘Nature Boy’ and didn’t look back. I took my insurance settlement and bought my first new Cadillac.”

Flair made his name on wrestling hour-long marathon matches. Taking part in two influential and historical factions, The Four Horsemen and Evolution; “Slick Ric” maintains that the party he started four decades ago is far from over. Flair has never strayed from being “The Man” who most young sports-entertainers – WWE Superstars included – idolize. Even those unfamiliar with his career, the “styling and profiling” in custom-tailored sequined ring robes, or his “Nature Boy” strut, know one thing when they hear “Woooooo!” shouted at a WWE live event, a craps table in a Las Vegas casino, or on the scoreboard at the RBC Center, home of the NHL’s Carolina Hurricanes: They’re in “Ric Flair Country.”

Flair is recognized by World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) and Pro Wrestling Illustrated (PWI) as a 17-time World (WCW), he also had two stints as a Heavyweight Champion, although his actual tally of World Championship reigns varies by source - some totaling as high as 21. Flair also won the 1992 Royal Rumble and the WWE Intercontinental Championship.

On March 30, 2008, one night after he became the only active wrestler to be inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame, Flair ended his 36-year career at WrestleMania XXIV.

NOW Ric Flair enters the squared circle once again to face the immortal Hulk Hogan and determine once and for all, who is the greatest wrestler of all!

Height: 6’1”
Weight: 425 lbs.
Hometown: Las Vegas, Nevada
Finishing Moves: Rump Shaker, Stink Face, Kishi Driver
Trained by: The Wild Samoans

Jnr Fatu is one of the most popular and charismatic stars in the history of professional wrestling. Fans love it, and opponents fear it when big Jnr Fatu backs that thing up! Jnr Fatu has traveled the globe entertaining fans in the U.S., Japan, Mexico, Spain, Italy, South Africa and virtually all points in between. He has performed for major promotions including WWE, WCW, TNA, WCCW and many others. Throughout his historic career, Jnr Fatu has won many championships. He is a 3-time WWE Tag Team Champion and a former Intercontinental Champion who has feuded with the likes of “Stone Cold Steve Austin,” “The Rock” and “Kurt Angle.” The veteran has now made California based KNOKXPRO Entertainment his home where he helps train the stars of tomorrow. Youngsters in the audience in Australia better have their dancing shoes on, because if Solofa is victorious, they just might be asked to take part in his signature post-match dance party!

 

THE HULKAMANIA TOUR OF AUSTRALIA 2009 IS NOT SPONSORED, APPROVED BY OR AFFILIATED WITH WORLD WRESTLING ENTERTAINMENT INC.

Height: 6’4”
Weight: 350 lbs.
Hometown: Samoa
Finishing Moves: Samoan Spike, Samoan Splash
Trained by: Afa Anoa’i

The “Samoan Bulldozer” is prepared to run over the competition in Australia. This seemingly uncontrollable savage loves to inflict pain on his opponents, and has left a large wake of destruction behind him thanks to his devastating and debilitating Samoan Spike. At one point, Edward Fatu had an impressive streak in which he was undefeated by pinfall or submission in WWE competition in 34 consecutive televised matches. The monster is a 2-time Intercontinental Champion who has also won Championships in Japan and Hawaii. He has battled and brutalized the likes of “John Cena,” “Triple H,” “Jeff Hardy” and “Batista.” Edward was hand selected to represent Vince McMahon in the high profile “Battle of The Billionaires” at Wrestlemania 23, locking horns with “Bobby Lashley” who was competing on Donald Trump’s behalf. The locker room better be on notice, because no one is safe from his path of rage!

THE HULKAMANIA TOUR OF AUSTRALIA 2009 IS NOT SPONSORED, APPROVED BY OR AFFILIATED WITH WORLD WRESTLING ENTERTAINMENT INC.

Height: 6’3”
Weight: 264 lbs.
Hometown: The Other Side Of Darkness
Finishing Move: Impaler DDT
Trained by: Boris Malenko, Rusty Brooks, Hart Family, The Wild Samoans

Darkness will spread in the arenas of Australia when Vampire Warrior’s sinister presence is made. The fanged one gets into his opponent’s head before the opening bell with his ritual of drinking blood from his goblet and spitting it into the air creating a macabre mist. Once the action starts, things get even worse for his opponents as Vampire Warrior’s in-ring skills are tough to compete with. This comes as a result of training under many of wrestling’s greats including “Boris Malenko,” “The Wild Samoans” and in the infamous “Hart Family Dungeon.” In WWE, Vampire Warrior (known then as Gangrel) formed a faction known as “The Brood” along with “Edge” and “Christian.” The trio eventually became part of “The Ministry Of Darkness” under the rule of “The Undertaker.” Vampire Warrior later managed “Matt and Jeff Hardy” as “The New Brood”. The 22 year veteran has now made California based KNOKXPRO Entertainment his home where he helps train the stars of tomorrow. He claims that wrestling and Fangin N Bangin is not just an attitude, but a lifestyle 24/7.

Height: 6’2”
Weight: 243 lbs.
Hometown: Green Bay Wisconsin
Finishing Moves: The Mic Check, Kenton Bomb, Green Bay Plunge
Trained by: Eric Hammers, Mike “Mercury” Krause

The ultra confident Mr. Ken Anderson can certainly talk the talk, but with a wide array of offensive moves including “The Mic Check,” “Kenton Bomb” and “Green Bay Plunge,” he can back up his words. Anderson is known for performing his own ring announcement, and fans worldwide love to take part in the fun. Known as “Mr. Kennedy” during his time in WWE, Anderson competed on Raw and Smackdown. He is a former United States Champion who won the title by defeating “Finlay” and “Bobby Lashley” in a Triple Threat Match. Anderson had notable battles with “The Undertaker,” “Shawn Michaels,” “Batista,” “Jeff Hardy” and others. At Wrestlemania 23, Anderson won the “Money In The Bank Ladder Match.” He has also used his charisma outside of the ring starring in the motion picture “Behind Enemy Lines: Colombia” Mr. Ken Anderson will no doubt have the Australian fans fired up as part of “Hulkamania Let The Battle Begin.”

Hometown: Tampa Florida

Finishing Moves: Apocalypse, Running High Knee Strike, Sleeper Hold

In 1976 Brutus broke into the wrestling business as a tag team with Hulk Hogan as the Boulder Brothers. Brutus Beefcake went on to become Brutus THE BARBER Beefcake and tagged up as Hulks partner in 2 dozen pay per views and wrestle manias. In 1990 he worked as Hulk's stunt double in "Suburban Commando" and went on to appear in 18 episodes of Hulks TV series "Thunder In Paradise" and 2 TV movies for TNT network called "Shadow Warriors" starring Hulk Hogan, Carl weathers and Shannon Tweed. Other Movies include "Mr. Nanny" and "The Ultimate Weapon."
Most recent project Reality TV series,” Hulk Hogan’s Celebrity Championship Wrestling” with Brian Knobbs the Nasty Boy training 10 celebrities until the final match that was won by pro basketball player Dennis Rodman.
Brutus is currently living In Boston Mass with his wife of 15 years and 13 year old daughter and spending most of his time training hard everyday at the gym !! When The Barber enters the ring in Australia, the battle will really begin!

Height: 6’3”
Weight: 260 lbs.
Hometown: Las Vegas, Nevada
Finishing Move: The Money Shot
Trained by: The Missing Link, Jason Robertson, Dory Funk Jr., Tom Prichard

Sean is no doubt excited to be coming to the land down under. The veteran competitor loves the ladies and the ladies love him. Sean has performed for promotions worldwide including the U.S., Japan, Mexico and Puerto Rico. Hailing from Sin City, Sean is no stranger to controversial antics; he is also not a stranger to championship gold. Sean is a former WWE World Tag Team Champion, European Champion and 2-time Intercontinental Champion. He had a memorable Intercontinental title defense against fellow “Hulkamania Let The Battle Begin” roster member Solofa Fatu Jnr inside of a steel cage. Sean Morley is another example of how the greatest stars in wrestling are heading to Australia to take part in this historic tour.

THE HULKAMANIA TOUR OF AUSTRALIA 2009 IS NOT SPONSORED, APPROVED BY OR AFFILIATED WITH WORLD WRESTLING ENTERTAINMENT INC.

Height: 6’4”
Weight: 250 lbs.
Hometown: Miami, Florida
Finishing Move: Orlando Magic
Trained by: Rocky Johnson

Orlando Jordan never met a mirror or a microphone he didn’t like. The self centered OJ loves to talk a lot of trash, but he can back it up. He was trained by the legendary “Soul Man” Rocky Johnson. As a result, Jordan adopted Johnson’s signature shuffle and lightning fast hands. Coupled with his boxing ability, Jordan is an incredible athlete who can fly like a cruiserweight or take it to the mat. During his time in WWE, Jordan became the “Chief Of Staff for JBL’s Cabinet,” helping “JBL” retain the WWE Championship during his historic 9-month reign on Smackdown. “JBL” returned the favor helping Orlando defeat none other than “John Cena” for the WWE United States Championship. Since leaving WWE, Jordan has continued to compete all over the globe including Mexico, Japan and Europe. He became the N W E Champion in Europe and had a confrontation with the “Ultimate Warrior” leading to Jordan facing a returning “Warrior” who had not competed for 10 years. Orlando looks forward to facing and possibly making an example out of more legends in Australia. Orlando has now made California based KNOKXPRO Entertainment his home where he helps train the stars of tomorrow.

Height: 6’0”
Weight: 226 lbs.
Hometown: Louisville, Kentucky
Finishing Move: Rock Bottom, People’s Elbow, Stunner
Trained by: Danny Davis, Dean Malenko, William Regal

It can truly be said that Nick is special in the eyes of the fans. The energetic and unorthodox star really seems to be having fun when he makes his way to the ring; his enthusiasm in infectious. Nick is a long time wrestling fan who often mimics the signature moves of many of pro wrestling’s legends. He is known to incorporate such beloved maneuvers as “The Rock Bottom”, “Stone Cold Stunner”, “Pedigree”, and even The Hulkster’s patented big boot and leg drop into his offense. Many wrestling legends have befriended Nick as he has teamed with the likes of Superfly Jimmy Snuka, Hacksaw Jim Duggan and was saved by The Immortal Hulk Hogan himself from a double team beat down at Wrestlemania 21 the night after Hogan was inducted into the Hall Of Fame. Don’t let his bizarre antics fool you, Nick is an accomplished wrestler. He is a former WWE World Tag Team Champion, won the OVW Championship a record 9-times and the OVW Southern Tag Team Titles a record 11-times.Nick Dinsmore will no doubt be ecstatic to take part in this tour which features so many of wrestling’s all-time greats.

THE HULKAMANIA TOUR OF AUSTRALIA 2009 IS NOT SPONSORED, APPROVED BY OR AFFILIATED WITH WORLD WRESTLING ENTERTAINMENT INC.

Height: 6’6”
Weight: 320 lbs.
Hometown: Red Light District
Finishing Move: Pimp Drop, Ho Train
Trained by: Larry Sharpe

 

Pimpin might not be easy, but getting the fans’ support is when you have the popularity of The Pimp Fatha. The Pimp Fatha is never alone when he steps into the ring.  Not only does he have thousands of fans behind him, but also a bevy of beautiful ladies known as the Ho Train.  He is a fair man; The Pimp Fatha has been known to offer his opponents the opportunity to utilize the members of The Ho Train for “any purpose” if the opponent forfeits the match to him.  Either way, opponents of The Pimp Fatha are in for a long night.  The Pimp Fatha has strong striking ability mixed with power and surprising agility.  It goes without saying that he has stamina.  He is a former WWE Intercontinental and Tag Team Champion.  At one point, The Pimp Fatha teamed with Sean Morley as “Supply and Demand”, it will be interesting to see if they join forces on this tour.  One thing is certain; it is always a party atmosphere when The Pimp Fatha is in the house!

 

THE HULKAMANIA TOUR OF AUSTRALIA 2009 IS NOT SPONSORED, APPROVED BY OR AFFILIATED WITH WORLD WRESTLING ENTERTAINMENT INC.

Height: 5’10”
Weight: 205 lbs.
Hometown: Austin Texas
Finishing Move: Shooting Star Press
Trained by: Texas Wrestling Academy, Ivan Putski, Christopher Daniels

Decorated Cruiserweight competitor Paul London will bring his high flying high octane style of offense to Australia as part of “Hulkamania Let The Battle Begin.” London is a risk taker who amazes fans and stuns opponents with an aerial assault including his dropsault and shooting star press. His breath taking style has earned him many fans and championship titles. London is a former WWE Cruiserweight Champion, World Tag Team Champion and 2-time WWE Tag Team Champion. Outside of WWE, London has competed in ROH, TNA and Japan’s Zero-One promotion among others. He has won the ECWA Super 8, a prestigious cruiserweight tournament. Paul London will no doubt prove a thrilling addition to the tour.

Height: 5'7”
Weight: 180 lbs.
Hometown: Sparta
Finishing Move: 450 Splash, Shooting Star Press
Trained by: JT Lightning

 

Matt Cross has spent the past several years wowing audiences the world over with his unique style, and one of a kind moves. In 1999 Matt won gold medals in both the Rings and Vault at the AAU National Junior Olympics, which capped off a successful ten year gymnastics career, and laid the foundation for an extraordinary transition to Professional Wrestling. Matt has racked up victories, and taken titles, all across the United States as well as Japan, Egypt, Mexico, Ireland, Northern Ireland, England, Scotland, Spain, Italy, France, Germany, Canada, Austria, and Switzerland.

 

The self-motivation, dedication, and discipline that Matt was taught at a young age has never been more apparent. He has spent a good part of his life training both in and out of the gym, and this almost gladiatorial mindset, and ever burning athletic drive, can no longer be ignored. Fully embracing his upbringing, beliefs, and radical training regime, Matt Cross has assumed the role of a Spartan warrior....one he fits to a T. The fans will surely be on the edge of their seats as the, "Innovator of Aerial Insanity" simultaneously wows crowds, and unleashes his Spartan 'never die' attitude on unlucky opponents.

Lacey Von Erich
Hometown: Dallas, Texas
Finishing Moves: Iron Claw Discus Punch
Trained by: The Von Eric’s, Tom Prichard, Steve Keirn

The Von Erich name is synonymous with wrestling greatness. It is fitting that on the heels of the Von Erich family being inducted into the Hall Of Fame, that the first third generation competitor from the legendary family shows what she can do on this historic tour of Australia. Lacey Von Erich is the granddaughter of the Von Erich family patriarch, “Fritz Von Erich.” Her father was an NWA Heavyweight Champion and WWE Intercontinental Champion, the late great “Kerry Von Erich.” Don’t let her stunning good looks fool you; Lacey inherited the Von Erich toughness and fighting spirit. She also inherited a couple dangerous weapons from her father, the vaunted “Iron Claw” and discus punch. She has also been known to wrestle barefoot, a signature of her uncle, “Kevin Von Erich.”

Height: 5’5”
Weight: 110 lbs.
Measurements: 34-25-35
Hometown: Mesa Arizona

Stephanie is one of the beautiful and talented ladies that will join in the festivities of Hulkamania Let The Battle Begin. She is as hot as her home, the scorching desert of Arizona. Stephanie has graced the pages of Playboy Magazine several times, is a Hawaiian Tropic Girl and has a wealth of additional modeling experience. Don’t let her looks fool you, Stephanie is tough. She describes herself as a boy trapped in a girls body, mostly because she can do anything they can do, and sometimes better. Stephanie enjoys riding dirtbikes, wakeboarding, wakeskating, surfing, snowboarding, driving offroad trucks, basically anything guys think they can do better than girls. Now Stephanie prepares for her greatest challenge yet, stepping into the ring. “I’ve always dreamed about being a professional wrestler, and now that the opportunity is here, I’m all over it! Some words I live by: Go big or go home!

Height: 5’9”
Weight: 124 lbs.
Measurements: 34-21-34
Hometown: Chicago, Illinois

Koa is one of the beautiful and talented ladies that will join in the festivities of Hulkamania Let The Battle Begin. The lovely Koa has posed for Playboy several times, won the Miss Lexington Kentucky pageant, appeared on-stage in concert with Sammy Hagar as one of the Cabo Wabo Girls and has been a magazine covergirl many times over. Koa also has a passion for pro wrestling. She competed in the WWE Diva Search competition and has trained in OVW. Koa is excited to display not only her beauty, but her hard earned wrestling skills in Australia.

eing Knokx Pro Ent. Senior Official is no easy task but Sparky Ballard is ready for the action that "HULKAMANIA: LET THE BATTLE BEGIN" will throw his way. Trained in officiating both traditional & lucha style matches, Sparky has called over 500 bouts and is considered among his peers as one of the top officials in the United States. A student of the game, Sparky has shared the ring with the likes of La Parka, Kishi, Super Crazy, Black Pearl, Awesome Kong, Manny Fernandez, Blue Demon Jr. among countless other top international stars. Sparky, who calls em' like he sees em' is also a member of the in-famous Ballard wrestling family. Respect the stripes or you may just "Spark" a flame under this referee's belt

"The No Alternate" Markus Mac is no stranger when it comes to announcing in the squared circle. Markus began his career in Northern California's All Pro Wrestling, which he was introduced to by former WWF Superstar Crash Holly in 1997. A full time hustler, Mac began announcing center stage in venues all over "The Golden State" including the famed Cow Palace. Markus Mac has had international success as well touring with fellow Knokx Pro Ent. stars Kishi, Black Pearl, Orlando Jordan & The Vampire Warrior. Markus has announced some of wrestling's greatest bouts, including the much publicized return of the Ultimate Warrior before 17,000 people in Barcelona, Spain. A life long fan of the sport Markus Mac was given his nickname "The No Alternate" by WWE Hall of Famer Jimmy "Superfly" Snuka.

Referee Anthony Rosas will have the task of maintaining order in battles featuring many of pro wrestling’s most fierce competitors and combustible personalities. With over five years of officiating experience under his belt, Rosas is up to the challenge. Anthony was the lone referee on Hulk Hogan’s Celebrity Championship Wrestling where he laid down the law in memorable matches including a falls count anywhere melee between “Dangerous” Danny Bonaduce and “The Winner” Dustin Diamond. Rosas got his start at Southern California based UPW. He made his pro wrestling referee debut on a high profile tour of South Africa, which featured Hulkamania Let The Battle Begin roster members Kishi and Black Pearl among other wrestling legends. He was a referee for a Wrestling Fan Fest show at the historic Cow Palace in San Francisco, officiating matches including a battle between Brutus Beefcake and Hall Of Famer Koko B.Ware. Rosas frequently officiates matches for promotions including PWG, NWA and KNOKXPRO Entertainment. Anthony also remains active helping to book MMA fighters for events, and has started his own web site http://mmabookings.com/

Experienced pro wrestling and MMA broadcaster Todd Keneley has joined the announce team for Hulkamania Let The Battle Begin. Keneley was the Ring Announcer for Hulk Hogan’s Celebrity Championship Wrestling; he also appeared in a segment working on the celebrities’ promo skills. Todd has over ten years of experience as a play-by-play commentator, calling the action for promotions including NWA, Europe’s N W E, KNOKXPRO Entertainment and others. He is also an active play-by-play commentator for MMA, having called televised and pay-per-view events for the likes of Elite XC, Ring Of Combat, Chuck Norris’ World Combat League and many more. Keneley has taken part in several international tours where he displayed his announcing talents on events in South Africa and Spain. Todd graduated from USC, where he also competed on the Trojan Football team as a defensive tackle. He got his first wrestling announcer experience in the Southern California based UPW where he called many of the early matches of today’s stars including John Cena, Samoa Joe, Christopher Daniels, Chris Masters and Hulkamania Let The Battle begin roster member Heidenreich. Keneley, a life long wrestling fan, is excited to take part in this tour to announce the action featuring many of wrestling’s most enduring legends.