If Hogan is Going to Have One More Match...

[jimmyrave]

the only one that makes sense is Bully Ray to me and the reason for it is the current feud seems to be leading to a Ray and Hogan showdown. now hopefully (if this match does happen), in this match the World title is NOT on the line, in fact, i hope that the title isnt in Bully's hands when they wrestle as i dont even want the threat of Hogan winning a title to happen and also hopefully in this match, Hogan puts Ray over.

I agree, maybe Hogan can screw Bully out of the World title and get fired as TNA GM for unprofessional behavior. Then they wrestle at BFG in a non title grudge match. Then you have to solve the other problem, what's the new World title match for BFG?

It seem a match with Morgan or Bully would be possible based on the TV storylines, but honestly Hogan is no longer a draw, and I doubt TNA get say another 20k buys just because he's wrestling on PPV.

 

[George Steele's Barber]

First off thanks for all the responses. The lack of faith in my idea convinces me more and more that it is the proper move. Bully Ray may seem like the logical choice but he's still the Bingo Hall/Get the Tables/Tag guy from 10+ years ago in most people's eyes. He's also the champ, he should keep his belt for a while as he's done a good job with it, and seeing they've already committed to the BFG Series they should give the winner the title shot.

Plus Hogan isn't putting anyone over. Not because he won't lose but because he's 59 and beating him doesn't make you a great wrestler. He's been beaten plenty in his career and even the most casual fan knows that Father Time has ended Hulkamania, not the last guy who beats him.

I think the best move for Hogan is to put it all out there in one last exhibition-type match (similar to the movie Rocky Balboa). While I would enjoy him competing for the title I think most casual fans would have a harder time buying it. A fight with Rampage would be something different and draw attention in ways guys like Bully, Angle, and Joe could never do.

Another legend, celebrity, or athlete may work as well but it seems unrealistic to just assume Goldberg is willing and Troy Aikman has had enough concussions as it is. It also may take things too far away from the storyline.

Rampage works. Have him fill D-Lo's VP spot. Have Bully trick Brooke in to meeting him in a dark room to make out and then turn on the lights so Brooke can see she was actually making out with Rampage. Invite Ed Leslie to come out the Brutus 'the Barber' Beefcake. He can steal Beefcake's scissors and cut off Hogan's weave. This isn't complicated. Hogan has 30+ years of history to write a story. They don't need him to fight Bully just cuz' it's logical.

 

[Pay Per Ghost]

Hogan has no business being in the ring with Rampage. That would be harder to believe than Hemme putting her sack in Aries' face as retaliation. As of now going the storyline route and having him compete or lose against Bully just seams feasible.

It need not be his last match though.

 

[George Steele's Barber]

Hogan has no business being in the ring with Rampage. That would be harder to believe than Hemme putting her sack in Aries' face as retaliation.

Are you saying he has no business being in the ring with Rampage because Rampage is a killer, or because Rampage is not a safe worker, or because Rampage and Hogan have no storyline connection?

If it's that Rampage is a killer, how does it make any more sense to put Hogan in the ring with your champion? Shouldn't TNA's champion be considered the best? I would argue that you could convince the audience that Rampage may be a killer but that is within a whole different sport this giving Hogan a chance.

If it is because Rampage is not safe I would argue that leads to more intrigue and no one is safe enough to work with Hogan.

If it is because of the storyline, I would argue that there is plenty of time to change course and let someone else be the one to end Aces and Eights and take the title off Bully. It seems to me that they already have AJ building up to accomplish this no matter how many times he's failed in the past.

As of now going the storyline route and having him compete or lose against Bully just seams feasible.

It need not be his last match though.

It need not be but in his condition you might as well make a few bucks by promoting it that way.

 

[The Dragon Saga]

Going to say with what I believe is the plan going forward, Hulk Hogan vs. Bully Ray.

Hogan may not be the draw he once was but everyone still knows his name. For casual audiences and mainstream media Hogan coming out of retirement again and having one last triumphant gig is a great story, because it's true when they say everyone loves a comeback. When Hogan said, whether it be jokingly or otherwise he wanted to be TNA World Heavyweight Champion one day I was on his side. Who else in the company is better to hold the title? Nobody, because fact is outside of wrestling fans not many people care for anyone else on the roster but Hogan still has an aura surrounding him.

I don't think Bully could carry him, but their both brawlers so It'd work. They have a storyline in place. Hogan doesn't necessarily have to put anyone over if the angle calls for it, someone always has to do the job and someone has to win, Ray being Heavyweight Champion is cool and he deserves it, but if I'm sitting in an office crunching numbers, examining ratings and PPV buys and sales and all that, is he money? No, he's the feel good champion to the hardcore fans and the big bad guy champion to casuals - which TNA don't have many of but nevertheless.

I think Hogan vs. Ray is the idea anyway, but we'll have to see. I would have no desire to see Jackson and Hogan in a wrestling match but yeah, media will love it, so it makes sense from a business perspective. Every other perspective though is largely negative.

 

[Cena's #1 In My Heart]

Yeah Rampage and Hogan wouldn't work. Rampage's style still would be and should be way to aggressive to maintain a match with a 60 year old. He should just shoot for Hogan's legs and wrap him a submission that breaks something... that's why it don't work.

You need a showman.. like Bully Ray.. the guy who makes his punches look like they hurt just as much as Hogan's. Punches are going to be essential in a Hogan match, their going to come slow... but often, and their going to look like they hurt. Most wrestlers go flying on their back after one Hogan punch.. it's the law of wrestling. And Bully is a good seller.. it's just a perfect fit with the storyline.

 

[HollywoodLuthias]

First of all a small point. Someone said Hogan could brag he is the only person to have won WWF/E, WCW and TNA titles. Kurt Angle already can lay claim to this.

Hogan should be nowhere near the ring let alone a title belt. He is like an old dinosaur that needs to quietly go extinct. Even Flair has finally agreed to stay out of the ring at long last so there is no reason Hogan can't.

you have a point but I don't count Kurt Angle as a real WcW world heavyweight champion because it was the wwewcw title and not the same thing as the real WcW world heavyweight championship...

I think Hogan and Bully can put on a great match and I would pay to see Hulk Hogan as new TNA world heavyweight champion..

 

[The Boss]

you have a point but I don't count Kurt Angle as a real WcW world heavyweight champion because it was the wwewcw title and not the same thing as the real WcW world heavyweight championship...

According to the official WWE DVDs "The History of the World Heavyweight Championship" and "The History of the WWE Championship" it is http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4f0XUwQ6_30
I think Hogan and Bully can put on a great match and I would pay to see Hulk Hogan as new TNA world heavyweight champion..

So would I. It would be fun.