Logic points to a win by HBK
August 21, 2005
BY BLACKJACK BROWN
Shawn Michaels was involved in an infamous moment in WWE history and could be on the verge of taking part in another. In 1997 at Survivor Series in Montreal, Michaels was in on the screw-job finish in which Earl Hebner called for the bell as soon as Michaels had Bret Hart in the Sharpshooter submission hold. Hart was on his way to WCW, and WWE wanted to make sure he didn't leave with the title.
Well, tonight at SummerSlam when Michaels and Hulk Hogan wrestle, the Hulkster needs to be aware of his surroundings -- and HBK's past. WWE is forced to give fans a clean finish, so one of the greatest ever is going to lose. Does it make sense for WWE to knock down Michaels, who is back on top of his game and is in line for a winterlong feud with John Cena? Not hardly.
Hogan doesn't make a habit of losing big matches, but it might be out of his hands. Hulk is in his 50s, has had hip-replacement surgery, can't work a full schedule and has been inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame. Ask yourself: What can WWE really gain by keeping Hogan around?
August 21, 2005
BY BLACKJACK BROWN
Shawn Michaels was involved in an infamous moment in WWE history and could be on the verge of taking part in another. In 1997 at Survivor Series in Montreal, Michaels was in on the screw-job finish in which Earl Hebner called for the bell as soon as Michaels had Bret Hart in the Sharpshooter submission hold. Hart was on his way to WCW, and WWE wanted to make sure he didn't leave with the title.
Well, tonight at SummerSlam when Michaels and Hulk Hogan wrestle, the Hulkster needs to be aware of his surroundings -- and HBK's past. WWE is forced to give fans a clean finish, so one of the greatest ever is going to lose. Does it make sense for WWE to knock down Michaels, who is back on top of his game and is in line for a winterlong feud with John Cena? Not hardly.
Hogan doesn't make a habit of losing big matches, but it might be out of his hands. Hulk is in his 50s, has had hip-replacement surgery, can't work a full schedule and has been inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame. Ask yourself: What can WWE really gain by keeping Hogan around?
