#3. Hulk Hogan's WWE Return
WWE Hall of Famer Hulk Hogan hasn't been seen on WWE television since making his long-anticipated return at WWE's Crown Jewel pay-per-view this past November. Although he is a cultural lightning rod and often at the center of controversy, Hogan's contributions to the world of professional wrestling cannot be ignored.
Hogan is still a hero to man. The WWE Hall of Famer was a part of four Hall of Fame speeches tonight alone. Honky Tonk Man gave Hogan credit for pointing him in WWE's direction. According to Honky Tonk Man, he would have never pursued WWE, if Hogan hadn't suggested it in the first place. Torrie Wilson gave Hogan credit for helping to launch her career and Hogan's contributions to Make A Wish were highlighted in Susan Aitchinson's moving speech.
Hogan was there specifically to induct long-time friend Brutus "The Barber" Beefcake, but Beefcake's own Hall of Fame speech gave so much credit to Hogan the close friends may as well have been inducted as a tag team.
According to Beefcake, Hogan was there for him through some of life's darkest moments, when his parents passed, and when he nearly lost his life in a parasailing accident. In a touching display of friendship, Beefcake said of Hogan, "I am your friend to the end."