Since it's being talked about a ton, Summerslam 2005, the Main Event, the Legend vs. the Icon, the Heartbreak Kid Shawn Michaels vs. The Immortal Hulk Hogan.
Now, say what you will about this match, but I thought it was actually damn entertaining. This is the 2nd time in my life I found myself rooting against Hogan, the other being against the Undertaker. Yes, I Know Hogan is a backstage politicer, but I mark the hell out for the guy.
People despise Hogan, but watching this match again, tell that to the fans in Washington DC. It reminded me of an early Wrestlemania match. The crowd was solidly behind Hogan, the arena was complete Red and Gold.
The Atmosphere was insane, and this is were I think the first problem is. HBK despises Hogan in real life. I remember back to the KOTR 93, when Hogan lost and HBK did an interview right after saying, it's time to get the fossils out of the WWF. HBK has always felt slighted by Hogan, feeling that Hogan needed to get out of the way for him to move up the card. I believe HBK has held that grudge for 15 years, and let it boil over in the feud with Hogan.
Hogan vs. HBK the hype was probably higher for this match then any pay per view card in years. I think it was probably the most hyped match since Hogan and the Rock. I felt the match itself was what you would expect, and if anyone expected it to be a five star matchup. The styles contrast too much for it to be a great technical match, but a great in ring psychology match.
I feel this match is very underappreciated in the modern WWE. It's not a technical gem by any stretch, but if you want to see a match that plays on the crowd, this is the first match this decade you watch. Both acted like jackass's, there is equal blame to go along. The overselling by Michaels is a jab at Hogan, no doubt, and probably not needed, but Hogan makes up for it by making HBK lay on his ass. Watch this match again.
