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6 Years After Officially Retiring, Hulk Hogan Had a Roman Reigns-Esque Plan To Return in WWE: “Just To Show These Guys..”

Published 01/26/2023, 2:30 PM EST

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Hulk Hogan, the 6 feet and 7 inches tall superhero, was undoubtedly a wonder of the WWE universe. Despite dealing with many controversies and injuries throughout his life, the man doesn’t have any replacement. You may love or hate him. But you can’t deny the legacy he built over the years. The former superstar has achieved many titles in his incredible career. He has once spoken about a title he would love to fight for again.

Hulk Hogan’s wish to return to WWE

Even after so many years of retiring from the game, ‘the immortal’ Hulk Hogan still struggled to stay away from the sport. In a chat show with ACEComicCon, the star revealed how he wanted to return and win. So, what was that?

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Well, a little boy asked him about his wish to get a title again for once. Following the super nostalgic question, Hogan revealed he wanted to unify both SmackDown and RAW trophies. Also, he told that he would also love to contend for the king of Catering.

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‘Everybody, I’d like to take that SmackDown in Raw cycle and unify them’’ the superstar said. Maybe the golden days are all gone, but his passion to go back to the sport remained the same. ‘’And I’d like to have that one last run just to show these guys how it’s supposed to be done’’, he explained.

The WWE title is a very prestigious one held by legends like Hogan, Austin, Rock Bret, Taker, Warrior, etc. Though the look of the belt changed, its value and purpose remained constant.

The Universal Title is a top-tier title for the Raw. This title was introduced through many debates. Previously, many SmackDown stars headed to Raw championships and off-course vice versa. In 2011, WWE merged all Raw and SmackDown titles.

Hogan beat all the odds

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Coming back to Hulk Hogan, one of the greatest of all time, was not fit for a long time. He had to undergo 17 back surgeries to keep himself in good shape. In many interviews, the WWE Hall of Famer previously opened up about how surgeries affected her body and overall life. He also said that his doctor advised him to go easy on himself at least for four months after surgery.

But the fitness giant couldn’t follow that and ended up hitting the gym just within seven weeks. No matter what, every time he conquered all his setbacks. Some fans believe his tremendous regenerative energy is his major asset.

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However, the good news is the former superstar is doing well now. But does he still dream about that last run to show them ‘how it’s supposed to be done’? Who knows?

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Shreya Nag is a WWE writer at EssentiallySports. She has been working in the media sector for the past year as a content writer, after completing her graduation and post-graduation diploma in Journalism and Mass Communication. Apart from WWE, Shreya follows soccer cricket, and badminton.
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