5 WWE legends that should have appeared on the RAW 25th Anniversary show

#1 Hulk Hogan

By now we all know about the sex tape and the leaked audio from roughly a decade ago. While I certainly don't condone the remarks Hogan made during that phone call, I also do not feel that the punishment fits the crime. Essentially, Hulk Hogan was completely erased from all things WWE. I can understand Vince and company needing to distance themselves in the midst of that chaos. However, there must come a point when we look at the bigger picture and evaluate whether or not the legacy of Hulk Hogan is worthy of being buried forever. Personally, I think it's time to begin the forgiving process.

Hulk Hogan is responsible for completely revolutionizing the sport of professional wrestling. Had it not been for Hulkamania, business would have never reached the magnitude that it has.

At the end of the day, Hulk Hogan is just as much a part of wrestling as Wrestlemania itself is. We must allow this man the opportunity to at least stand in the middle of the ring and offer the WWE Universe an apology. Afterall, Vince McMahon would not have been as wealthy today, without the contributions Hogan made yesterday.

About the author

Jonathan Carpenter is a pro wrestling journalist at Sportskeeda. After obtaining a degree in political science from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, he started writing WWE articles in 2016. Jonathan believes integrity is vital in journalism and ensures his work is high on accuracy. He conducts in-depth research and verifies information from various sources before curating a feature.

Jonathan has engaged in many meaningful conversations with prominent pro wrestling personalities like Drew McIntyre and DDP. He grew up in Memphis, admiring Hall of Famer Hulk Hogan during WWE’s Golden Era in the ‘80s. He has attended many pro wrestling events and credits The Hulkster for making his childhood memorable.

Jonathan, a big fan of Bray Wyatt, would like to see the latter's brother, Bo Dallas, continue his legacy as Uncle Howdy. If he were to work on the storyline, Jonathan would book the return of Erick Rowan as Howdy’s muscle. He thinks it would be a great way to honor the former Universal Champion.

When not writing pro wrestling features, Jonathan likes to collect sports memorabilia and has amassed a large collection of event-used and autographed relics over the years.

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