Post by "Hollywood" Cactus Matt on Jan 20, 2007 15:19:24 GMT -5
This will probably end up being a long post, because I tend to rant sometimes, but bear with me because it will definitely give you something to think about.
Hulk Hogan is going to be 54 years old this year, and has basically made no secret about his past steroid use. It's also been rumored that he engaged in the use and abuse of other harmful substances. None of this can be good for him physically, and let's face it - the "Immortal" thing is just a nickname. One day, he will pass.
Aside from the obvious tributes on Raw, SmackDown!, and probably even ECW, what kind of acknowledgement do you think Vince McMahon will make? What will be Hogan's legacy - the man who brought "casual fans" to wrestling in droves, or the man whose backstage politics made life hell for dozens - if not hundreds - of wrestlers over the years?
Personally, I will remember him as my first-ever real "hero," as far as celebrities are concerned. I was a die-hard Hulkamaniac when I was a wee lad, and when the Hulkster passes, it will truly be a sad day. I'll remember his wins over Andre, DiBiase, Savage, Slaughter; his losses to Ultimate Warrior and Goldberg; and his natural charisma that kept me glued to the TV from the age of four to the age of 17-18. (when his character became stale to me, after the NWO heel turn.)
Anyway, I hope it's still a long time before he passes on, but with the recent unexpected loss of another legend taken too soon, it could happen in 20 years or it could happen in 20 minutes. And with the Hulk Hogan debates that go on on these boards, I wanted to get differing opinions on the subject before anyone could let the actual event bias their decision.
So, people, tell me what you think. I know that there are some people here that don't think of highly of Hogan as others do, but let's try to keep this from turning into a flame war, OK? Thanks!
Hulk Hogan is going to be 54 years old this year, and has basically made no secret about his past steroid use. It's also been rumored that he engaged in the use and abuse of other harmful substances. None of this can be good for him physically, and let's face it - the "Immortal" thing is just a nickname. One day, he will pass.
Aside from the obvious tributes on Raw, SmackDown!, and probably even ECW, what kind of acknowledgement do you think Vince McMahon will make? What will be Hogan's legacy - the man who brought "casual fans" to wrestling in droves, or the man whose backstage politics made life hell for dozens - if not hundreds - of wrestlers over the years?
Personally, I will remember him as my first-ever real "hero," as far as celebrities are concerned. I was a die-hard Hulkamaniac when I was a wee lad, and when the Hulkster passes, it will truly be a sad day. I'll remember his wins over Andre, DiBiase, Savage, Slaughter; his losses to Ultimate Warrior and Goldberg; and his natural charisma that kept me glued to the TV from the age of four to the age of 17-18. (when his character became stale to me, after the NWO heel turn.)
Anyway, I hope it's still a long time before he passes on, but with the recent unexpected loss of another legend taken too soon, it could happen in 20 years or it could happen in 20 minutes. And with the Hulk Hogan debates that go on on these boards, I wanted to get differing opinions on the subject before anyone could let the actual event bias their decision.
So, people, tell me what you think. I know that there are some people here that don't think of highly of Hogan as others do, but let's try to keep this from turning into a flame war, OK? Thanks!