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Originally Posted by Vastardikai
Honestly, I don't think Orton could have gotten a worse scenario than facing Hogan anyway.
Let's say he wins. He's the big Legend Killer, he goes to a push, it falls flat (I have yet to see, from the experience of witnessing Orton, where him falling flat has NOT occurred.), then they go back into panic mode. They look for another Legend... problem: There's no Legend Bigger than Hogan in Mainstream American eyes. Everything else pales in comparison. Besides, going over Hogan is a guaranteed Kiss of Death (ask Warrior, Ultimate; Luger, Lex; er, Sting; Goldberg, Bill  . Most of the people who have gone over Hogan in his career has suffered from the outcome in the long run. Only notable exceptions are Andre and Sting, but that's because both were big names beforehand.
It's actually in his best interest to LOSE this match, and stay in the midcard for like 3 years to prove he DESERVES the hype he gets.
As far as Vastardikai is concerned: GO ORTON! (the only time you'll hear me say that, I'm sure.) |
This match just shouldn't be happening at all.
Though you make some valid points, three of those careers that went down the drain were during Hogan's run in WCW, when he had ultimate control of all storylines. This is WWE, and thankfully, that is not the case (now he just pretends to be injured until he gets his fucking way).
Nothing good can come out of this match if you ask me. Orton is a three move wrestler at best. You're going to see about a thousand punches, uppercuts and clotheslines at SummerSlam, without any good spots to freshen things up.
If Orton wins, good for him, but he still has nowhere to go. I suppose he could go into a feud with John Cena for the WWE Title, but as far as his "Legend Killer" gimmick is concerned, it'd be finished. Hogan is the legend of legends.
If he loses, it accomplishes nothing, much like Orton's loss to Undertaker at WrestleMania 21. UT didn't gain anything from it (except maybe his best WM match in years), and neither did Orton. This is the same case, because Hogan is not a wrestler in need of a big win, and if he goes over, it won't mean anything to him.
Like I said, it would have been better if this match just didn't happen.