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The cast of VH-1's hit series, "Brooke Knows Best" (Brooke Hogan, Glenn Douglas Packard, & Ashley Menendez), were the special guests on this past week's special edition (09/17/08) of Monday Night Mayhem, hosted by The Big Mosh & Blade. "Your Home Of Wrestling Radio" is officially presented by Sweet Sunshine Sauces, "the official finishing sauce of The Mayhem," and is also sponsored by: Custom Muscle, The Monster Factory, Old Time Wrestling, The History Of WWE.com, & TicketRelief.com. You can feel The Mayhem live & in streaming audio every Monday night (at 8PM ET/7PM CT), exclusively on The Monday Night Mayhem Radio Network (www.MondayNightMayhem.com, www.OnlineWorldOfWrestling.com, & www.ITunes.com). 

This worldwide exclusive with the cast of VH-1's "Brooke Knows Best," as part of The Mayhem's '08 Fall Season Premiere, is now available for FREE in Windows Streaming Media, or via podcast/the MNM On ITunes:

Windows Streaming Media: www.mondaynightmayhemarchives.com/waxfiles/BrookeKnowsBest.wax

Official MNM Podcast/MNM On ITunes: www.mondaynightmayhemarchives.com/sep08/BrookeKnowsBestSpecial.MP3

Here are some of the highlights from Brooke's/Glenn's/Ashley's joint appearance/interview on the show, provided by The Mayhem's host, John "The Big Mosh" Masiulionis:

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Mosh & Blade welcomed Brooke, Glenn, & Ashley to the program for their first-ever Mayhem appearance, and right off the bat, Mosh asked the crew about their experience in filming "Brooke Knows Best," and achieving the success the program has gained so far (with well over 1+ million viewers every week). Ashley described it the entire ride as "pretty wild." Both her & Glenn agree that they did not anticipate the program being as popular as it has become, let alone. breaking the records it has on VH-1. They mainly enjoyed the opportunities of being able to spend time with one another, as friends, and being able to get closer with one another. As many of Glenn's fans know, he had the chance to work with "The King Of Pop" himself, Michael Jackson, as a choreographer, and he jokingly admitted that he had the opportunity to "work with Michael when he had a face." Getting back to the subject matter at hand, Glenn added that he defines the "Brooks Knows Best" experience so far to this point as "a blessing," living life to its fullest via the program, & that he has thoroughly enjoyed having the chance to be in front of the camera, instead of behind the camera for once.

Fans of "Brooke Knows Best" already know the "built-in" connection that the show has with the professional wrestling/sports-entertainment industry, and the program has seen regular cameos from Brooke's father/WWE Hall Of Famer, Hulk Hogan, former WWE World Team Champion/a good friend of The Mayhem for many years, "Nasty Boy" Brian Knobs, & several others. The Mayhem Crew asked Ashley & Glenn about the "crossover" experience of being attached/associated with the wrestling industry & getting to know those fans on a larger scale. "Talk about a group of people that are really dedicated to being fans," replied Ashley. "Wrestling fans are some of the most dedicated fans I've ever seen." At this point in the interview, Brooke wished a "What's Up Brother" to Mosh & Blade, while eating a protein bar. On a comical slant, Brooke said that Knobbs was "really annoying." The Mayhem described their experience last October, as part of the Dream Reunion II convention in Kokomo, IN, with getting reacquainted with Brian, and let the worldwide listening audience about how much Brian likes to cut loose & have a great time. Brooke continued on, by adding her own personal remembrances of some certain pre-match festivities: "You gotta remember, these wrestlers grew up on downing 50 beers before they go in the ring just so they wouldn't feel the bumps. They're used to it....They get more crazy the more they drink."

Several reality shows have been slammed over the years for appearing "staged," "coerced," and/or even "forced" to the viewing audience. Glenn & Ashley strongly believe this is not the case with regards to working on "Brooke Knows Best" in any capacity. "Brooke & I have been best friends since kindergarden...Working with your best friend is fun in any situation...Glenn & I have become really close." Glenn added that his relationship with both Brooke (who he has known for eight years now) & Ashley is a "special bond," and that whether people may believe this or not...they do hang out off-camera as well. Glenn went on by saying that while other reality shows focus on the drama, they tend to focus more on life, love & adventure. Brooke jumped in once again, adding that they also focus on "training, saying your prayers, & eating your vitamins...All the good stuff Hulk Hogan talks about."

This past Sunday's episode saw Brooke, Glenn, & Ashley travel cross-country to meet up with "The Hulkster," as part of a filming of an episode of this the second season of NBC's "American Gladiators," in addition to Brooke getting her first-ever tattoo.  Brooke loved the experience with her friends, but also treasured the chance to spend some quality time with her father. She said her father has noticed not only how tall she has become, but how strong as well, and that Hulk loves making her "do super intense stuff," where he can kick back, relax, & say "that's my girl." Brooke also credits her dad for "being an awesome father," and that "she respects him a lot."

Like anyone in the limelight of Hollywood, most celebrities have their misconceptions by the viewing public. Hulk Hogan is no different. Glenn was quite candid in telling Mosh & Blade that there a great deal of what you have seen on both "Hogan Knows Best," as well as "Brooke Knows Best" is true with Hulk, especially when it comes to his relationship with his family -- that he is sensitive towards his children. He actually told Hulk a while back about doing a reality show, because there was plenty that mainstream America did not know about Hulk Hogan that could be showcased, and that he is a real "family man." Ashley classifies Hulk as "a second father" to her, and that he is a "big softee" & a "big loveable teddy bear" -- once even crying during a trip with her & Brooke to see "The Lion King."

"The Showcase Of The Immortals" is quickly approaching, and as wrestling fans count down the days to celebrate the 25th anniversary of WrestleMania, those same fans want to know whether or not "The Immortal One" himself will be making an appearance, or even competing inside the squared circle. The Mayhem Crew asked Brooke point-blank as to the likely chances of her father being at WrestleMania XXV. "Whenever he gets ready to come back, he usually does it silently, and he doesn't let anybody know he is doing it...not even is family." She talked about the experience back in 2002 prior to WrestleMania X-8 prior to facing Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, he was popping back up into great shape, and sprung it upon his family that he was indeed going to have the match at The SkyDome. Brooke said that her father has lost about 20 pounds over the past few weeks/months, his body is "getting tighter by the day," and she sees that as a pretty good indicator that he could be making a comeback.

Mosh gave both Glenn, Ashley, & Brooke the chance to use The Mayhem as a "soap box" & a forum to respond to any of the negative criticism that not only themselves & the show has received collectively & separately (armchair quarterbacks"), but also the Hogan family as an entity. Glenn said that for every 100 great comments he receives, he receives one anti-homosexual reference/message/mail. His belief/motto is "if you smile at the world, the world will smile right back at you." He also questions what kind of people would actually spend their time doing such things as trash the three of them, as well as the Hogans.

Brooke wished to give her "less sticky sweet version" & "cut to the core" feelings on her/her family's "haters" to both Blade & Mosh. "First of all...Misery loves company...It's an old saying...Anybody that is miserable is going to want to drag everyone with them...That is why me, my family, my dad, & my brother, we're all on a positive roll...Once you get into that positive wavelength, nothing can touch you. You're vibin' way high...higher than everybody else...And on top of that, these people are messing with the Hogans & friends of the Hogans, you can't (expletive) tear that down....I feel very passionately about this... You can't tear good people down...I hope they have fun wasting their lives talking crap about other people...We are not even paying attention to it."

We are just one month shy of seeing the debut of "Hulk Hogan's Celebrity Championship Wrestling" debut on the CMT network, and with the success of Brooke, Glenn & Ashley on VH-1's "Brooke Knows Best," could we see some show cross-promotion? "Anything's possible at this point...You never know what can happen," said Ashley. Both her & Glenn said they would not mind stepping into the squared circle. Brooke does have the "Hogan blood" running through her veins. Could she see herself competing in her father's "Celebrity Championship Wrestling" show? "I could totally lay the smack down on Tiffany...and I could lay the smack down on freakin' Rodman! I was trained by 'The Hulkster' man...wrestling royalty." Based on the success of the "American Gladiators"/"Brooke Knows Best" crossover, you very well could see Brooke, Glenn, & Ashley keep that MTV Networks corporate synergy going!

What about a shot in the WWE for Brooke? She would be following such second & third-generation stars such as: The Legend Killer" Randy Orton, Ted DiBiase, Carlito & Primo Colon, Nattie Neidhart, DH Smith, Joe Hennig, & Lacey Von Erich...just to name a few. "All I know is this is my plan of attack...If music doesn't work, then I guess I'm a washed-up reality TV show star, and I gotta go try wrestling, because I'd kick but at that, and then, if that doesn't work, then I guess me & Ashley resorting to the pole...It's one of the three."

Blade asked Brooke how her brother, Nick, is doing & currently holding up. "Nick is doing awesome dude...He has got about 34 more days left in jail...I swear, he's got the blood of the Hogans in there too...He's a fighter...he's a survivor, & he's doing amazing." She is very proud of him, saying he has become "an amazing young man." Brooke let the listening audience know that Nick has started a brand-new foundation, called "The John & John Foundation" (benefiting Nick's friend, John Graziano), and she asks that everyone be supportive & prays for John, as well as his family.

More is contained in this 35+ minute Mayhem worldwide exclusive interview with the cast of "Brooke Knows Best," including their uncensored thoughts & takes on: whether or Brooke herself sees a second season of "Brooke Knows Best" & the chances of taking the show "on the road," this upcoming Sunday's episode (where Brooke & Ashley take on pole dancing), whether or not "Nasty Boy" Brian Knobbs has a "man crush" on Glenn, if we will see Knobbs "explore his feminine side" & attempt to learn the art of pole dancing, & Brooke's, Glenn's, & Ashley's reaction to receiving some of The Mayhem's official finishing sauce, Sweet Sunshine!

Don't forget to check out "Brooke Knows Best" every Sunday night at 10PM ET/9PM CT on VH-1. Log onto www.VH1.com & www.FamousVH1Friends.com (where you can chat directly with Glenn & Ashley) for even more on "Brooke Knows Best." Plus, check out the cast's official MySpace pages (located respectively at www.MySpace.com/BrookeHoganMusic, www.MySpace.com/GlennDouglasPackard, www.MySpace.com/PHChic521). And fans, all three went on record with The Mayhem saying they try to respond to as many comments/questions as possible, and they will try to answer as many as they can. However, Brooke did let The Mayhem's listening audience know that the ones who send messages about her brother (Nick), she will have to bodyslam!