WWE: Steve Austin vs. Hulk Hogan - Who's The Biggest Star In Wrestling History?
«Stone Cold» Steve Austin and Hulk Hogan are the two most important wrestlers in WWE history, but who really deserves to be called the biggest star ever? While there have been bigger mainstream stars to come out of wrestling, such as The Rock and John Cena, within the wrestling industry there are only two real candidates for the most important performer. Austin and Hogan both defined their respective eras of wrestling, and both were box office attractions theretofore unseen by WWE.
Character-wise, Austin and Hogan couldn't be further apart. Austin as a fan favorite was a rebellious, unpredictable butt-kicker, while Hogan as a fan favorite was the ultimate superhero—a crusader who urged children to say their prayers and take their vitamins. As villains, Austin turned into a psychotic coward obsessed with the world championship and WWE boss Vince McMahon's approval, while Hogan morphed into «Hollywood» Hogan, the egotistical leader of the dominant nWo faction in Ted Turner's World Championship Wrestling (WCW). Yet through it all, both «Stone Cold» and «The Hulkster» remained on top.
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While Hogan and Austin did briefly cross paths while working in WCW—when Austin was still «Stunning» Steve—and later WWE, the two sadly never had the dream match many wanted for years. With Hogan now 68 years old and retired due to a host of nagging injuries, and Austin only recently having his first match in 19 years at WrestleMania 38, it's virtually impossible for the match to happen. The only real face-off still possible between the two sports entertainment icons is the battle for the number one star in professional wrestling history.
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