3. The Magical Mystery Hall Of Fame Ring Of Doom (Or Something Like That)
Hulk Hogan arrived on the scene in TNA in 2010 and should have been the influential force that led to the company's first major run at the top of the industry. Instead, the Hulkster's impact (pun most definitely intended) on the company was an angle so ridiculous and disrespectful to WWE's honoring of him in their Hall of Fame that it sticks out as not only one of TNA's weirdest but worst stories to date. See, of all of the performers in the company to throw his support behind, Hogan chose the scarred and masked freak known as Abyss. No biggie. The guy was incredibly quick and agile for someone of his size and his in-ring work was certainly above average. But he did not have the look, nor the character of someone the Hulkster would endorse so when the greatest star of his generation began delivering motivational speeches to Abyss, it came off as odd. Then came the moment when Hogan presented the Monster with his Hall of Fame ring, telling him to use it as motivation as he fought the likes of Fourtune. That's exactly what Abyss did. But that was not the extent of it. Oh no. Suddenly, Abyss transformed into the Green Lantern, sliding it on his finger and hulking up before unleashing hell on his opponents. Weird for a number of reasons, not the least of which was Hogan so willingly giving over the ring that symbolized so many great accomplishments, not to mention his place as one of the most iconic stars to ever lace a pair of boots. Factor in the sudden boost of energy the ring gave Abyss and you have more asinine booking from Vince Russo, Eric Bischoff and the brain trust within in TNA. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vnZcOVA6Sb0
Erik Beaston is a freelance pro wrestling writer who likes long walks in the park, dandelions and has not quite figured out that this introduction is not for Match.com. He resides in Parts Unknown, where he hosts weekly cookouts with Kane, The Ultimate Warrior, Papa Shango and The Boogeyman. Be jealous.
