Wrestlemania 18
Wrestlemania 18 is held at the SkyDome in Toronto, Ontario. The event features Rob Van Dam vs William Regal, Jazz vs Trish Stratus vs Lita, The Undertaker vs Ric Flair, Hulk Hogan vs The Rock, Edge vs Booker T and Triple H vs Chris Jericho.
6th WWE Championship
Hogan wins his sixth WWE championship from Triple H at Backlash. This is Hogan’s first WWE championship in nine years.
Hogan, McDaniel marry
Hogan marries McDaniel in a private ceremony at their home in Clearwater, Florida. The police are called when a fight breaks out during the ceremony when a photographer is asked to leave. The police are called and the ceremony continues after the man is removed from the property.
Sting vs Hogan – Bound for Glory
Sting defeats Hogan in singles competition at TNA Bound for Glory on pay-per-view to give control of the company back to Carter. Sting picks up the submission victory by applying a “Scorpion Death Lock” at nine minutes and forty-five seconds.
Sues Laser Spine institute
0 CommentsHogan launches lawsuit against the Laser Spine institute for persuading him to undergo unnecessary and ineffective surgeries that he claims made his back problems worse. Hogan seeks 50 million dollars in the suit.
Fighting Spirit interview
Hogan talks to Fighting Spirit magazine. Hogan discusses Bret Hart and his issues with the fellow performer.
The main-event guy made the most money when he had the belt. When I was the (WWF) champion, I made the most money. It was an old rule that Vince (McMahon) Sr. had that, thank god, was passed on for quite a while. That changed when Bret Hart became champion; he’d work for a lot less than anybody else, so it changed everybody’s pay.
Wrestle talk TV interview
Hogan talks to Wrestle Talk TV about TNA storylines and what the company needs to grow.
If you’re not a die hard wrestling fan, the story-lines have to be consistent. The plots have to be something that is very easy to understand.
AP.org interview
Hogan talks to AP.org about Triple H, Wrestlemania and if he will work one more match
Let me put it to you this way, brother: With the right guy, the right situation, with a big enough event, big enough storyline, you’re damn right I have one more left in me.
WWE.com interview
Hogan talks to WWE.com about Ultimate Warrior and still getting nervous in WWE.
Oh yeah, there were nerves. Even the night before, I couldn’t sleep. I was tossing and turning. I’m thinking, “How are these fans going to welcome me back?” But when I came out right at the top of the show and they saw me, it was almost like I had walked behind a 747 jet. The only way I can explain it to you is it was this energy and it was so loud it was like, “Woah!” It made me take a step back for a minute.
WWE.com interview
Hogan talks to WWE.com about his career, the WWE, his life inside the wrestling industry and interacting with Vince McMahon upon his return to WWE.
He (McMahon) actually gave me that shot of confidence I needed that night. When I was really jitterbugging right before I had to go out, Vince kicked the door down and he gave me this hug that felt like it should have broken my ribs. He goes, “Go out there and have fun!” And I went, “Yes. That’s what I needed. I needed that from you.” He’s always been there and we’ve always been friends.
Hulk Hogan interview
Hogan gives an interview on The Arsenio Hall Show. They talk about whether he will wrestle again and his respect for WWE wrestler John Cena.
He’s (John Cena) done a lot of great stuff, I mean the training curves and vitamins, he raised the bar hustle, team respect. He made it cool again to be a good guy but someone needs to drag him around the ring for a half hour.
Wrestlemania 30
Wrestlemania 30 is held at Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana. The event is hosted by Hulk Hogan and features Danial Bryan vs Triple H, John Cena vs Bray Wyatt, Brock Lesnar vs The Undertaker (ending Undertaker’s 21 year undefeated streak), AJ Lee vs Naomi and Daniel Bryan vs Batista vs Randy Orton for the WWE World Heavyweight Championship.
Birthday appearance
WWE teases surprise special guests to join Hogan for Monday Night RAW special on August 11th for his birthday celebration. Hogan will be 61 years old.
I will be at RAW next week in Portland Oregon brother HH
— Hulk Hogan (@HulkHogan) August 4, 2014
2K15 Special Edition
WWE and 2K Sports announce Special Hulkamania edition of WWE 2K15. The release will feature a signed Hulk Hogan collectible card, a Hogan vinyl figure, a piece of the ring canvas from Hogan’s 2014 WWE return and two exclusive playable Hulk Hogan characters.
Matthew Aaron Show interview
Hogan appears on The Matthew Aaron Show podcast. Hogan talks potential in-ring return and career regrets.
Brother, my goal is to perform in the ring again, it’s not if, it’s when, I’ve been training like crazy, my back doesn’t hurt at all, my back’s perfect, now I’ve finally got by back straightened out and I’m really trying to get myself into shape because if you step inside that WWE ring you better bring it, and last time I brought it they begged me to take it back.
Hogan birthday bash
WWE RAW hosts special 61st Birthday celebration for Hogan. Many of Hogan’s oldest friends appear including the nWo, Ric Flair, Roddy Piper and Paul Orndorff.
Yahoo Sports interview
Hogan sits down with Yahoo Sports to discuss Summerslam and Stone Cold Steve Austin.
I know he had a good run when he was in the Attitude Era. I don’t know how long the Attitude Era was — four years, eight years — I don’t know how long it was. That’s where we totally disagree. Maybe he and I should lock up and figure this thing out. That would be a nice match.
Ice Bucket Challenge: Triple H
Triple H accepts the charity ALS Ice Bucket Challenge from Ben Roethlisberger. He nominates Steve Austin, Vince McMahon and Hulk Hogan.
Ice Bucket Challenge: Hulk Hogan
Hogan takes the charity ice bucket challenge and WWE uploads the video. Hogan was challenged by Triple H and challenges Johnny Manziel, Sylvester Stallone and Harvey Levin.
Legends to appear on RAW
WWE announces Ric Flair, Shawn Michaels and Hulk Hogan will all appear on Monday Night RAW in Anaheim, California.
The WWE Universe is still buzzing about the brutal beating John Cena suffered at the hands of Brock Lesnar at SummerSlam. To kick off Raw, WWE Hall of Famers Hulk Hogan, Shawn Michaels and Ric Flair will be in the house to weigh in on the upcoming Lesnar-Cena at Night of Champions.