Post by SK3 on Apr 9, 2006 8:57:23 GMT -5
From: PWTorch.com
Reports indicate that Stone Cold Steve Austin was a bit upset at the 2006 Hall of Fame ceremony when Hulk Hogan made the choice to push a possible match between the two before his induction of Mean Gene Okerlund. Austin felt that was not the time or the place to push a big money match as he felt the night belonged to the inductees.
Austin's line about finding a can of "whoop ass" with Hulk Hogan's name on it was not scripted and no one knew Austin was going to say it. The old saying of whoever has the mic last no doubt came into play with this situation as Austin informed people after the show that he planned on saying a few more one-liners at Hogan, but held back when he knew he had the crowd on his side.
Neither Hogan nor Austin had any sort of interaction at the Hall of Fame. Austin has stated on more than one occasion to friends that if it didn’t happen this year, it wouldn’t happen at all. Austin has made it clear that he has zero intentions of ever wrestling Hulk Hogan.
Previously, Austin was offered a huge seven figure payoff to wrestle Hogan at WrestleMania, but turned it down. Hogan had reportedly already agreed to the offer and that it was up to Austin to make it happen. Based on what is known, Austin is at peace with never wrestling again and has stated that if he ever comes back for one last match, it would never be against Hulk Hogan as he doesn't want to share a payday with him and get involved in the politics. So if we are to ever see Hulk Hogan vs. Steve Austin in a WWE ring, it will be up to Austin and if that is the case, many feel it isn't highly likely to happen.
My take:
I still don't understand why Hulk Hogan would push for a match with a guy who will probably sabotage the whole thing by walking out before the event. We're talking about a guy who leaves when he's asked to job, goes home, whines about it, and beats up his wife/girlfriend when he doesn't get his way. Hulk, do you REALLY want to take a chance on this man?
Yes, Stone Cold was a favorite of mine back in the days of Attitude. I cheered him on, I enjoyed watching him compete, and he's still one of my all-time favorites. But the man behind the Rattlesnake, Steven Williams, is a whiny prima donna who takes his ball and goes home whenever he doesn't get what he wants (remember: Hulk jobbed to LANNY FREAKING POFFO. Austin walked when he was asked to lose to Coachman). Say what you will about Terry and his politicking, but he at least never walked out on an event he was advertised for, or ever gone home and beaten his wife. There's a reason why Hulk Hogan still has his kids and Austin's live in England, you know. Think about that.
Personally, if I were Hulk I'd just drop the whole matter and realize it's a waste of his time. He doesn't need to wrestle Steve Austin. It will just be a huge disaster if it ever happens. And my money would be on Austin to be the one who screws it all up.
Reports indicate that Stone Cold Steve Austin was a bit upset at the 2006 Hall of Fame ceremony when Hulk Hogan made the choice to push a possible match between the two before his induction of Mean Gene Okerlund. Austin felt that was not the time or the place to push a big money match as he felt the night belonged to the inductees.
Austin's line about finding a can of "whoop ass" with Hulk Hogan's name on it was not scripted and no one knew Austin was going to say it. The old saying of whoever has the mic last no doubt came into play with this situation as Austin informed people after the show that he planned on saying a few more one-liners at Hogan, but held back when he knew he had the crowd on his side.
Neither Hogan nor Austin had any sort of interaction at the Hall of Fame. Austin has stated on more than one occasion to friends that if it didn’t happen this year, it wouldn’t happen at all. Austin has made it clear that he has zero intentions of ever wrestling Hulk Hogan.
Previously, Austin was offered a huge seven figure payoff to wrestle Hogan at WrestleMania, but turned it down. Hogan had reportedly already agreed to the offer and that it was up to Austin to make it happen. Based on what is known, Austin is at peace with never wrestling again and has stated that if he ever comes back for one last match, it would never be against Hulk Hogan as he doesn't want to share a payday with him and get involved in the politics. So if we are to ever see Hulk Hogan vs. Steve Austin in a WWE ring, it will be up to Austin and if that is the case, many feel it isn't highly likely to happen.
My take:
I still don't understand why Hulk Hogan would push for a match with a guy who will probably sabotage the whole thing by walking out before the event. We're talking about a guy who leaves when he's asked to job, goes home, whines about it, and beats up his wife/girlfriend when he doesn't get his way. Hulk, do you REALLY want to take a chance on this man?
Yes, Stone Cold was a favorite of mine back in the days of Attitude. I cheered him on, I enjoyed watching him compete, and he's still one of my all-time favorites. But the man behind the Rattlesnake, Steven Williams, is a whiny prima donna who takes his ball and goes home whenever he doesn't get what he wants (remember: Hulk jobbed to LANNY FREAKING POFFO. Austin walked when he was asked to lose to Coachman). Say what you will about Terry and his politicking, but he at least never walked out on an event he was advertised for, or ever gone home and beaten his wife. There's a reason why Hulk Hogan still has his kids and Austin's live in England, you know. Think about that.
Personally, if I were Hulk I'd just drop the whole matter and realize it's a waste of his time. He doesn't need to wrestle Steve Austin. It will just be a huge disaster if it ever happens. And my money would be on Austin to be the one who screws it all up.
