10 Things You Didn't Know About WCW In 1994
8. Ric Flair Was Giddy Over Potential Hulk Hogan Signing
Before he would agree to sign on the dotted line with the promotion, Hulk Hogan wanted assurances that he would work a lengthy program opposite Ric Flair upon his immediate arrival. WCW management were never going to stand in the way of that idea, smelling the potential for great earnings from such a feud.
On the other side of things, Flair himself was excited by the prospect of welcoming Hogan into the WCW fold. A few years earlier, both men had been together in the WWF, but had never actually worked a singles pay-per-view bout in the promotion. A proposed WrestleMania VIII tussle was shelved, but WCW offered the chance to finally do business.
Flair played a major role in convincing Hulk to sign a contract with WCW, and said himself on his podcast that he was truly enthused by the idea of working with Hogan again. Later, the 'Nature Boy' wouldn't be as excited about a retirement match at Halloween Havoc, but it's true that he was looking forward to having a fresh foe in the organisation.