WrestleMania 22 Blog

(8-02-05)In regards to the HBK skit that appeared last night on Raw, apparently Hogan gave his blessing to HBK and Vince to go ahead with it. Hogan has stated he knows he's getting old and has no problem with it. It's expected that Hogan will go over HBK at Summerslam and not return till WM next year to face off against Steve Austin. Both Austin and Hogan have talked over the phone and are willing to do the match only if it's the Main Event of Wrestlemania.

From PWI

As WWE prepares for new matches as a result of the talent draft, one particular dream match—which had nothing to do with this year's draft—could happen, possibly at WrestleMania 22. Hulk Hogan has given Steve Austin several backhanded compliments as of late, praising Austin's success, but hinting that his popularity wasn't as genuine as his own. Austin responded to Hogan's snide remarks during an interview with the U.K. Sun. During an interview with the same tabloid in 2004, Austin said he wanted a match with Hogan, but this year, he made his intentions more clear.

“I'd be happy to get it on with Hulk Hogan,” said Austin. “I've heard what he's been saying—and that match is something that could definitely happen. If they can build it right, the money is right, the event is right, and if the story can be told correctly, then yeah, I will fight him.”

Added Austin: “Sometimes he's run his mouth and I don't think too much of a lot of what he's had to say, but he's a smart man and he can see that this could be a great opportunity.”

Although we never got to see the Austin-Bill Goldberg dream match, I have a feeling that Austin-Hogan could be much bigger. Let's hope this bout happens while the two icons are able to perform at an adequate level.

Jim Ross was on WWLS The Sports Animal in Oklahoma City today and he gave a hint at Bret Hart being inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2006

When asked about Bret Hart he said, "He hopes to see him get in the Hall of Fame this year in Chicago and that the door is always open provided there is peace in the valley he could comeback into the family." He also noted that it could only be good to have someone of Hart's caliber to be around the young guys.

Bret "The Hitman" Hart was recently on Between The Ropes and here are his comments on going into the WWE Hall of Fame

Bret was asked if fences could be mended with the WWE. He would like to think that it could be rectified, but it does not look like it will be. He was proud of his work in the WWF because you could not sum up his career with the last few minutes in Montreal. He wrestled Ricky Steamboat, the British Bulldogs, Ted DiBiase, and Curt Hennig. He would love to see that history restored. He does not want it to be lost or displaced. He talked to Vince that he wanted to be credited for what he contributed. However, he does not know if they would own up to what they did and find a reasonable way for him to be a part of the Hall of Fame or a DVD to showcase his career. He has not seen anything to indicate that they will do something. It looks like they would rather exploit things by having both sides say what happened. His behavior during that time was very difficult for him and he has never made light of it. He took pride of his work at that time and never had any regrets. The WWE should be willing to come forward and say that they did not handle business well and that there was some clouded vision, he would be willing to be a part of the Hall of Fame.

Credit 1wrestling.com

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