Hulk Hogan was known to have creative control in World Championship Wrestling due to his contract, leading to decisions made that some believed were questionable. However, Hogan recently addressed these claims on a podcast appearance.
During the early stages of the nWo forming, Hogan recounted a conversation with Eric Bischoff asking about the third man. Initially, Sting was considered, but being a WWE talent at the time, Hogan suggested himself instead, surprising Eric. Despite having creative control in his contract, Hogan stated that he never utilized it throughout his time in the company, including the night he joined nWo.
Hogan recounted flying to Daytona and hiding in a hotel room before making a surprise appearance during the main event. His unexpected entrance shocked his colleagues Scott Hall and Kevin Nash, who were unaware of his presence until he walked out. Despite having the power to influence creative decisions, Hogan chose not to exercise that control that night.
This insight from Hogan provides a new perspective on his time in WCW and sheds light on how creative control was utilized, or in this case, not used in a significant moment for the nWo. It offers a glimpse into the complexities of talent contracts and the dynamics within wrestling promotions.
