10 WWE Superstars Who Were Forgiven For Joining TNA

1. Hulk Hogan

Hulk Hogan is perhaps the most marketable, most recognizable face that the professional wrestling business has ever produced. His name and likeness are known around the world and no matter where he goes, the media and pro wrestling fans are sure to follow. His epic run in WWE made him a household name; Vince McMahon believed in him and featured him at the top of the card for years in the company. Hogan sold tickets, he put butts in the seats and that was all that mattered. He became the most popular Superstar in the industry and WWE saw heights that many fans maybe never imagined possible. Of all the men that had passed through WWE at that time, no one exemplified the company or best represented them than Hulk Hogan. He was everything that Vince wanted in a talent and he delivered every time he was on the worldwide stage. Hogan was WWE, in every way that could possibly matter. But times change and so did WWE fans, who eventually wanted more from their Superstars. Suddenly, Hogan was not cool enough, he was not edgy enough. Fans wanted someone more modern and Hogan was not that man. Combined with the steroid controversy that McMahon found himself in at the time, it seemed like the only logical decision for Hogan to move on from the company. It was the end of an era and the beginning of a new one. Hulk Hogan became Hollywood Hogan in WCW and set out to tear down everything that Vince's company stood for. With Eric Bsichoff at the helm, The nWo broke ratings records and moved WCW into pro wrestling's top spot. The Monday Night Wars got serious, they got ugly and they were arguably the most exciting era that fans had ever seen. And when it was all said and done, you guessed it, WWE took Hulk Hogan back. WWE gave him a top spot once again, first in the nWo and then later when the crowd cheered him on against The Rock. Hogan's career was revitalized and he reached a new level of nostalgic success that took him to the Hall of Fame. Once again, Hogan had been given an opportunity to shine in WWE and once again he took it. He seemed right at home, back where it all started. But when the time came for Hulk to leave yet again, he did so. He went to TNA with huge fanfare, as the company hailed his arrival as the moment that would put them on the map. It was a logical assumption; Hogan had done the same for two different promotions thus far, there was every reason to believe he would do the same for them. But Hogan did not deliver the ratings explosion that TNA was likely hoping for. His run lasted for four years before he left in 2013. And as fans know, Hogan came back in 2014. WWE opened its doors for him and they seemingly always will. Of all the men on this list, Hogan is the one that has perhaps done more and said more in the name of warring with and ultimately defeating Vince McMahon. And every time the opportunity to return arises, WWE does business with him. If that is not the definition of forgiveness, then I don't know what is.