10 Forgotten Final Wrestling Matches Of WWE Hall Of Famers
Going out, but not the way you might recall...
1. Hulk Hogan
Given how much Hogan was used as a special attraction for WWE in the mid-2000s, it's kind of surprising that his final match for Vince McMahon was his win over Randy Orton at the 2006 SummerSlam. There was nothing wrong with the match itself, but since it was tucked deep into the undercard, it's a bit underwhelming that that's where Hogan's final WWE hurrah came. Someone of Hogan's unparalleled fame should be going out in WrestleMania finale, you'd think.
The Hulkster has teased "one more match" for years now, but if we never get it, then his last dance came inside a TNA ring. Hogan wrestled five matches in total for the company, three of which were televised. The final pair, however, took place at live events in England in January 2012, as part of TNA's Maximum Impact tour. As it turns out, 4300 fans in Manchester witnessed Hogan's wrestling farewell, as he, Sting, and James Storm defeated Kurt Angle, Bobby Roode, and Bully Ray. Criticize TNA all you want, but they could release one hell of a "Last Matches of The Icons" DVD, no?
Written by Justin Henry
In addition to writing lists and commentaries for Cultaholic, Justin is also a features writer and interviewer for Fighting Spirit Magazine, and is co-author of the WWE-related book Titan Screwed: Lost Smiles, Stunners, and Screwjobs.