When two legends face each other inside the ring, the match is meant to be a classic. That is what happened with Dwayne Johnson and Hulk Hogan’s WrestleMania 18 match. It is considered one of the greatest wrestling matches in the history of pro wrestling. However, there’s one thing Hulk Hogan couldn’t pull off.
Hulk Hogan is often seen in interviews and podcasts. He was recently seen on ‘The Joe Rogan Experience’ Podcast. During his appearance, his match against The Rock at WrestleMania was brought up, and Hogan then highlighted that there was one thing he failed to do with Johnson.
He stated how, before the final showdown, he had gone face-to-face with The Rock. The latter then challenged him to a match at the ‘Grandest Stage of Them All’. As they went for a handshake, Johnson nailed a ‘Rock Bottom’ on Hulk. Hogan then went on to channel his ‘bad guy persona’ and deliver a ‘hammer blow’ to his opponent.
However, when they went to Toronto, the location where WrestleMania 18 took place, something different happened. Hogan was all set to face The Rock with his bad and evil image. But when he came out for his match, fans started cheering for him. He panicked and let go of his bad guy persona and instead passed on the torch to his opponent.
Hogan said, “I’m passing the torch, giving him the rub. Everything I can to help him be the greatest wrestler ever“. Thus, one thing Hogan failed to do with Johnson was tell him he couldn’t be the bad guy who would face him at WrestleMania. However, The Rock defeated Hogan in the match, and the latter was all praise for his opponent.
Hulk Hogan heaps praise on Dwayne Johnson
Dwayne Johnson is not only loved by his fans in the wrestling industry but he is also adored by his fans in the Hollywood industry. He receives praise from all around the globe for his performances. Now it seems WWE legend Hulk Hogan is all praise for him as well.
While speaking on ‘The Joe Rogan Experience’ Podcast and stating how he couldn’t be the bad guy in front of The Rock, Hogan said that after their match, he did everything he could to help The Rock become the greatest wrestler ever. He then went on to praise his WrestleMania 18 opponent and said that Johnson was excellent inside the ring and had everything that was needed.
Hogan said, “You know, and because that guy was so good in the ring and I never worked him before but second third-generation wrestler, instinct, timing, placement, he had everything“.
Dwayne Johnson possesses a unique personality, and his aura seems to mesmerize everyone around him. He has often featured exceptional matches. Fans would look forward to witnessing such outstanding matches in the future. Till then, the match between Hogan and Rock will be a topic of discussion for several generations to come.