WWE History: 8 superstars Vince McMahon apparently couldn't control

#7 Hulk Hogan

Hogan was a well known backstage politician

Few superstars gain such cult status that they are viewed as demi-gods who are bigger than the industry itself. Hulk Hogan is one such WWE legend who has redefined the wrestling industry.

Hogan is considered to be the greatest WWE Superstar of all time. He is one of the major reasons why wrestling took off during the '80s.

Hogan was also known for being a backstage politician who would stoop to the lowest of levels in order to secure the top spot for himself. During the buildup to WrestleMania 9, Bret Hart was slated to defend his title against Yokozuna.

At the last moment, Vince informed Bret that Hogan would be walking out of the ring with the WWE title after Bret would lose to Yokozuna in the main event. Bret agreed as Hogan promised to return the favor back in the near future.

Unfortunately, the favor was never returned back. Hogan flat out refused to put Bret over in a match and soon left for WCW. Bret tried to reason with Vince, but the owner didn't want to anger Hogan in the slightest bit.

Hogan's tentacles also extended to WCW, where he controlled the storylines to such an effect that other superstars defected to the WWE owing to Hogan's capacity to manipulate bookings.

Also read: 3 Roman Reigns dream encounters we would have loved to see

About the author

Abhilash Mendhe is a pro wrestling journalist at Sportskeeda with nearly five years of experience. He completed his MBA from the Symbiosis Institute of Telecom Management in 2016 and worked with multiple banking institutions, including Tech Mahindra. While he started writing WWE articles for Sportskeeda in 2019 as a hobby, it eventually became a significant part of his professional journey.

Abhilash checks his articles thrice before sending them to the editing team, ensuring his work is highly accurate and reliable.

He has interviewed prominent pro wrestling personalities like Noam Dar, Angry Miz Girl, Brendan Cobbina, and Jesse Lambert. Abhilash is a big fan of AEW star Orange Cassidy, as he believes the former International Champion’s on-screen gimmick of an extremely lazy guy resonates with him.

Given the opportunity to script WWE’s next big storyline, Abhilash would treat fans to the second installment of The Bloodline Civil War. He would book Roman Reigns to re-form The Bloodline with The Usos and Sami Zayn upon his comeback. The angle would see The Tribal Chief-led group go head-to-head with The Rock, Solo Sikoa, Tama Tonga, and Jacob Fatu in a blockbuster family feud.

When not reporting on pro wrestling, Abhilash likes to work out, go on walks, read, and explore new eateries.

Know More

Edited by Anthony Akatugba Jr.