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Eric Bischoff addresses Hulk Hogan s alleged heat with former WWE rival

Two-time WWE Hall of Famer Hulk Hogan Eric Bischoff has given his thoughts on Hulk Hogan's controversial WWE SummerSlam 2005 match against Shawn Michaels. Hogan defeated Michaels in the first-time-ever contest. The 21-minute bout is best remembered for The Heartbreak Kid comically overselling his opponent's moves, allegedly because he wanted The Hulkster to look bad. Bischoff, Hogan's long-time friend, said on his 83 Weeks podcast that the wrestling legend has nothing against Michaels: "Hulk doesn't hold grudges. It's so funny, I hear people talk about Hulk Hogan like they really know him, and they don't. There's this narrative about what kind of person Hulk is. He's one of the most generous and one of the most forgiving people you'll ever meet. He doesn't want to carry any negative baggage around, especially when it's negative baggage that doesn't matter to anyone anymore." [1:19:22 – 1:19:50] In Bischoff's opinion, Michaels should have settled any issues he had with Hogan behind the scenes. The former WCW executive added that he for the D-Generation X member after his SummerSlam performance.

Eric Bischoff on Hulk Hogan and Shawn Michaels possibly making amends

Many legendary wrestlers have reconciled several years after falling out. and Shawn Michaels, for example, resolved their issues with Randy Savage and Bret Hart, respectively, after long periods without talking. On This Day in 2005, Shawn Michaels and Hulk Hogan faced off in the Summerslam 2005 main event.

The match is infamous for Michaels and his antics throughout, reducing Hogan's offence to comedy with over the top-selling.On This Day in 2005, Shawn Michaels and Hulk Hogan faced off in the Summerslam 2005 main event.The match is infamous for Michaels and his antics throughout, reducing Hogan's offence to comedy with over the top-selling. Eric Bischoff believes Hogan and Michaels would have no problems with each other now, 17 years on from their infamous bout: "It's like having a grudge against somebody that you went to school with in the sixth grade because he took your lunch money twice. It's like f***ing stupid, and I think that Hulk is probably in that frame of mind, and I think Shawn is too, so I would imagine if they cross paths they would probably sit down and have a wonderful dinner together." [1:19:52 – 1:20:13] Bischoff also on this week's podcast about Stephanie McMahon informing him in 2005 that he was no longer needed in WWE. Do you think Shawn Michaels was right to oversell Hulk Hogan's offense? Let us know in the comments section below. Please credit 83 Weeks and give a H/T to Sportskeeda Wrestling for the transcription if you use quotes from this article. Did you know Scott Steiner slapped a pro wrestling legend? Don't believe us? . Poll : 0 votes Quick Links More from Sportskeeda Thank You! Show More Comments No thanks Delete Cancel Update Reply ❮ ❯ No thanks Delete Cancel Update Reply ❮ ❯ Be the first one to comment on this story More from Sportskeeda Fetching more content... 1 Logout No Results Found