TNA to Offer Three-Hour PPV-Wrestling Event

Departing from its traditional, weekly pay-per-view events, pro-wrestling outfit TNA Entertainment will distribute a three-hour, Sunday-night pay-per-view event Nov. 30.

TNA’s "mega" PPV event, retailing at a suggested price of $29.95, will be preceded by a free 30-minute preshow, according to TNA officials.

Sources said former World Wrestling Entertainment Inc. star Hulk Hogan could appear on the show, although representatives from TNA would not comment on the rumor.

In Demand and TVN Entertainment Corp. are on board to distribute the show.

TNA’s weekly Wednesday-night PPV events retail at a suggested price of $9.95.

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