20 WWE WrestleMania Matches We Almost Got (And Why We Didn't)

20. Hulk Hogan Vs. Zeus - WrestleMania VI

Following Hulk Hogan's victory over Macho Man Randy Savage at WrestleMania V, the film No Holds Barred was released much to the derision of fans and critics alike. But it did allow Savage to bring in some fictional muscle in the form of real actor Tom "Tiny" Lister, portraying the fictional wrestler Zeus from the movie. Confused? That is the correct response.

The two would battle throughout the latter half of 1989, mostly in tag team matches where Savage could do all the athletic stuff. Zeus' contributions to a match would usually amount to bearhugs, no-selling and making huge facial expressions. So really, he fit right in with the 80s style.

After a tag team steel cage match between Hogan, Brutus Beefcake, Savage and Zeus, plans were for the Hulkster and Tiny Lister to go one-on-one at WrestleMania VI for the WWF Championship.

Why didn't it happen?

At some point in early 1990, Hulk Hogan was scheduled to drop the world title to Zeus, which Hogan flat out refused to do. And judging by both Zeus' wrestling ability and the reaction to celebrities winning world titles (David Arquette) that was the right call. So the green light was given to The Ultimate Warrior to ascend to the main event, whereas Zeus left the company after the Royal Rumble.