At WWE SummerSlam 2005, Michaels and Hogan faced each other in a non-title match, and fans witnessed something very unexpected. HBK oversold the majority of moves, making it look hilarious. Fans wondered what was the reason behind that.
So why did Shawn Michaels oversell Hulk Hogan in a SummerSlam match?
The match took place in 2005, when Hogan was far from his peak as an in-ring competitor. According to the initial plan, both stars were set to have at least two matches against each other. It was decided that the Hulkster would win the first one, and Michaels would emerge victorious in the second confrontation.
However, Hogan told WWE that he is not fit and won’t wrestle any more matches against HBK. The Show Stopper was upset about it and couldn’t change the result of the match at SummerSlam. Instead, he oversold every move he received from his opponent.
What happened at SummerSlam 2005 might have been surprising for the fans in attendance, but Shawn Michaels made sure they were entertained that night. One way or the other, the match was seemingly well received by the audience.
What was the backstage reaction to Shawn Michaels overselling Hulk Hogan?
In an episode of Something To Wrestle With Bruce Prichard, former WWE executive Bruce Pichard revealed the backstage reaction to the incident. He explained how everyone was entertained, all thanks to Michaels.
Michaels later commented about the match in a Q&A session. He said that no matter what happened that night, it was an honor for him to work with an icon such as Hogan. HBK went on to say that Hulk Hogan will always remain the biggest name in pro-wrestling history.
Thanks to Wrestling-Edge for the transcription of the podcast!
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