NEWS-Wish you were [t]here- WWE at JPJ

By Photos by Rob Garland and Will Walker
Published online 8:00am Thursday Aug 17th, 2006
and in print issue #0533 dated Thursday Aug 17th, 2006

The legendary Hulk Hogan and other muscle-bound actors entertained faithful "Hulkamaniacs" for the first sporting event at the newly opened John Paul Jones Arena. It was World Wrestling Entertainment's Monday Night RAW on August 14.

It's a formula that seems to be working. At one time, billionaire Vince McMahon was a member of the Forbes 400. When he made the list, Forbes lauded him for identifying "what teenage boys– a highly prized demographic– wanted in sports entertainment."

Said one fan: "I'm really excited that Monday Night RAW is here, and I'm really excited that we have a place like this now so we can get some cool events!"

Living legend Hogan executes a kick to the face of "The Legend Killer" Randy Orton.

WWE owner Vince McMahon gives a piece of his mind to "Degeneration X" members Shawn "The Heartbreak Kid" Michaels and "Triple H," Hunter Hearst Helmsley

A WWE ring announcer is doused with water during the WWE divas water fight.

A WWE diva is hit during the water fight.