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Post by hitch on Oct 31, 2012 13:14:40 GMT -5
I still think if used sparingly, say once every couple of years and if he worked smart, he could still do the business. It's hard to imagine, baring anything unfortunate, that Hogan would have worked his last WWE match under Vince McMahon, isn't it?
But if he hasn't, who/when/how is he to be used?
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Post by Krimzon on Oct 31, 2012 13:42:58 GMT -5
I think Hogan has had his last match...period. If another wrestler sneezes on him, his back would explode. He'd have to work one of those modern Bret Hart matches, and NOBODY wants to see that. He can't even do his own finish anymore.
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Post by Push R Truth on Oct 31, 2012 14:00:40 GMT -5
I think he has 1 Rumble Appearance in him.
That will be about it. I love it when the Rumble uses 2-4 spots for nostalgia. And also because you get posts like: "omfg WHY DID THEY HAVE TO TROT OUT HOGAN!!?!?! He's a dinosaur! JTG could have taken his spot and he can at least still wrestle!"
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Post by Kevin Hamilton on Oct 31, 2012 15:15:56 GMT -5
He's had something like eight back surgeries. For his sake, I hope he's done.
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Post by The Ichi on Oct 31, 2012 15:21:10 GMT -5
If a stroke victim can have two more matches, it's possible.
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Post by ben:friendship frog on Oct 31, 2012 15:37:18 GMT -5
I saw him wrestle live in January teaming up with Sting and James Storm against Roode, Bully Ray and Angle. It was so bad, but the pure novelty of seeing those legends was amazing. I wouldn't want to see it on TV though!
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Post by IMPRESSIVE knightwing1047 on Oct 31, 2012 16:09:59 GMT -5
I'd still love to see him come back in a different role. I remember something about Vince looking for a "Babe Ruth" type of a figure. Who better than Hogan? Maybe even providing commentary like Macho used to do. I'd just like to see something good happen to him for a change.
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Post by Crappler El 0 M on Oct 31, 2012 16:12:18 GMT -5
Hopefully. He can't really work a match any more. He can do a few things in a tag match or 6-man tag where he punches guys who run toward him. That's about it.
For the most part, I don't mind him as as General Manager in TNA. It's the right type of role for him.
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Post by fw91 on Oct 31, 2012 16:13:49 GMT -5
yeah he has.
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Post by IMPRESSIVE knightwing1047 on Oct 31, 2012 16:16:47 GMT -5
If I'm not mistaken, wasn't his true last appearance on Monday Night Raw where he did a run-in and plugged American Gladiators?
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Post by Crappler El 0 M on Oct 31, 2012 16:26:06 GMT -5
If I'm not mistaken, wasn't his true last appearance on Monday Night Raw where he did a run-in and plugged American Gladiators? Believe it was the Raw 15th Anniversary show where he had a skirmish with the Great Khali. He teased that he was going to slam him by doing the same gesture he used to do for Andre, King Kong Bundy, and other big guys, but he didn't. He couldn't have. I remember he even channeled Randy Savage and said "Never say never, oh yeah, dig it!" I think he was wearing black, which was the look he used for American Gladiators.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 31, 2012 17:22:01 GMT -5
Yes he has.
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Post by Mochi Lone Wolf on Oct 31, 2012 17:40:24 GMT -5
No. He'll make an appearance at the Royal Rumble or at Mania and have a short match with a big boot and leg drop on someone to pop the crowd at some point.
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Post by gnr123 on Oct 31, 2012 22:02:53 GMT -5
I sure as hell hope so.
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Post by Magic knows Black Lives Matter on Oct 31, 2012 22:08:38 GMT -5
Hogan's last "nostalgia" match in WWE (even if it's a 3 minute squash match against some jobber) is a matter of when, not if.
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Post by Evilution E5150 on Oct 31, 2012 22:12:18 GMT -5
hogan hasnt had his last anything ever
not while theres money to be made
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Post by Hit Girl on Oct 31, 2012 22:14:03 GMT -5
Yes, thank goodness
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Post by ritt works hard fo da chickens on Oct 31, 2012 23:04:09 GMT -5
I could see him doing a run in and cleaning house but he can't even leg drop anymore. Bret Hart is more nimble and that's not saying much.
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Post by Error on Oct 31, 2012 23:04:28 GMT -5
Yes, without a shadow of doubt Hogan will never wrestle in WWE again. Unlike Bret, you cannot gimmick a match up for Hulk. Hogan cannot do the things he is famous for, he cannot do the Big Boot, the Leg Drop, slam a monster or any of that. He cannot even pin people because he physically cannot get up off the mat without help. Hell, he can barely go up steps and get in the ring.
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Post by evilhomer on Oct 31, 2012 23:26:05 GMT -5
I think he has 1 Rumble Appearance in him. Unless the plan would be to have him win it, I can't see him being a rumble entry. Going over the top rope to the floor, no matter how gingerly they do it, would paralyze him.
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