This is the legendary Bash At The Beach incident, the reasons for which are fairly well known by now. It would cement Vince Russos reputation in professional wrestling circles, for good or bad, and cause Hulk Hogan to leave WCW entirely. Coming to the ring shortly before the beginning of the main event between Hogan and WCW Champion Jeff Jarrett, Russo had ordered Jarrett to lie down so that Hogan could pin him immediately. While at first the Hulkster had balked at the idea, he eventually and grumpily covered Jarrett with one boot for the win, and the WCW Championship. Before doing so, Hogan would say, This is why this companys in the shape its in because of b*llsh*t like this. Russo would later come back to the ring and deliver an invective-filled promo blasting Hogan for being a backstage politician, declaring Hogans championship worthless, and announcing that Jarrett was still champion and would defend the title against Booker T. http://www.dailymotion.com/video/xfotjg_hulk-hogan-vs-jeff-jarrett-bash-at-the-beach-2000_sport There are several different versions of the story behind this incident. What everyone seems able to agree on is that the screwed-up championship match was a worked shoot, but Russos promo later on was a genuine shoot. Hogan would later sue Russo for defamation of character thanks to the way in which he was insulted on live television, but wouldnt get very far.
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