1. We Can FORGET Wrestlemania 19
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GB1WbBnn1bM In the same way that McMahon screwed over Bret Hart twice by involving him in that absurd 'Street Fight' event, Hogan's "match" against McMahon at WM19 was an insult to both men's (and the fan's intelligence). Having had his 'Icon vs. Icon' return match at Wrestlemania X8 (and put on a fairly decent show against the Rock) it was Hogan's return to Wrestlemania outside the 'Hollywood' persona that excited old school WWE fans. But considering that this is (to date) Hogan's last appearance at a Wrestlemania it would be a sad end to such an illustrious career to leave it lying there. While the match was much better than it could or should have been this event left you expecting to see Hogan back at Wrestlemania 20 celebrating the event's anniversary. And maybe, just maybe, that was the plan all along. Maybe WM19 was just meant to be a stop gap, an entertaining stop gap, along the way. Whether or not Hulk Hogan returns to the WWE in 2014 the main focus of his career should be the opportunity to get another shot at a Wrestlemania before retirement. Since 2014 celebrates the 30th anniversary of this event and Hogan will be turning 70 before WM40....strange to think....this is literally his last big chance to get involved with the WWE and end things the way that he (and presumably McMahon) would welcome. It makes sense for the company, it makes sense for the business and it makes sense for wrestling.
Wayne Madden
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First studied Journalism in Ireland in 2003, returning to Sunderland University on the tenth anniversary of my first studies in the subject to continue towards an MA. Interested in all sorts including WWE, Music, Film, TV and Games. Has travelled around a bit to places like California, Ontario and Mexico and plans to do more of the same soon again.
Recently I've been writing pieces on my favourite topics which have included obscure theme music from nostalgic shows, Guns N' Roses and a few other surprises I'll be happy to share in time!
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