In defense of Hogan.

[Jeritron]

Originally Posted by Fox And besides, he wouldn't put over SHAWN MICHAELS. Why would anyone in their right mind try to defend HBK in a matter of putting people over? That's just fucking stupid.

Doesn't matter. That's not what the basis for his decision were anyways. HBK's actions don't factor into that decision. Especially for Hogan. At least Michaels has changed his ways. And it was hardly about principle for Hogan. It's not like he refused to win because he thought Shawn was a weasle and he was righteous. He wanted to win based on his ego, not an ethical stance. So the past of Michaels regarding jobbing wasn't and isn't a reason for Hogan of all people to not do it.

So Hogan should have done the job to Michaels. Why? It's not a matter of justice regarding Michaels not jobbing, it's a matter of what's right. Hogan didn't need it, he wasn't wrestling full time. Michaels had and continued to work with younger talent on a regualr schedule in WWE, in most cases putting them over (despite what you say about 95-98 HBK). He was a part of the WWE and the rub would have paid off for their fulltime talent who was being used to still generate for the company and it's roster. Hogan was just doing a one-off.
If you wanna bring in the principles of it, Hogan was a guy who turned his back on WWE and left them. He wasn't there, and he only came back occasionally for cash and his own glory. No matter what you want to say about HBK in his politician days, he was always there for the company and always busted his ass. He was loyal and hardworking, always had been and still was. He was still in the company helping them fill arenas, just like he was back in the trenches when they were getting their ass kicked and he was one of the only guys who stuck around despite big money on the other side.
And if you wanna compare Hogan and HBK in terms of doing the job, Michaels put over Stone Cold. I'm not using that as a way to clear him of his wrongdoings, and I do realize there was a lot of bullshit regarding it actually happening, but it did happen. It's something Hogan would not have ever done, and it outweighs any job he ever did. Especially since Michaels didn't do it under the condition that he come back and beat him.