Hulk Hogan, one of the most iconic figures in professional wrestling, has faced many legendary wrestlers across WWE, WCW, and TNA. However, there are several notable wrestlers he never actually went head-to-head with, due to creative decisions or timing. Fans often imagine these dream matches, which could have added to Hogan’s legacy or been exciting clashes in wrestling history.
Booker T: Both Hogan and Booker T worked in WCW and WWE but never confronted each other in a one-on-one match. Although they shared the ring once in a Battle Royale, a match between them, especially with Booker T as a WCW main eventer, was never booked.
AJ Styles: Styles had a brief WCW run and was a major star in TNA alongside Hogan, yet they never faced off. A match here would have been a significant moment for Styles’ career and a symbolic passing of the torch.
Samoa Joe: Another major TNA name, Samoa Joe, could have drawn huge attention in a bout with Hogan. However, Joe’s intense style might have been too demanding for Hogan’s aging back, meaning the match missed its chance.
Jeff Hardy: Although Hogan faced many big names in the TLC division, Jeff Hardy was never one of them. Hardy’s athleticism would have made Hogan look great, complementing Hogan’s power moves perfectly.
Mick Foley: Foley and Hogan were briefly on the same roster, but never had a significant match. A hardcore showdown between the two would have been a fan favorite and a major event, yet it never materialized.
Eddie Guerrero: Guerrero, known for his technical skills and charisma, crossed paths with Hogan in both WCW and WWE, but they never had a proper match. The contrast in his style and Hogan’s charisma could have created a memorable story.
Mark Henry: Both worked in WWE simultaneously, but fans never saw a match between these two powerhouses. A clash between them would have been a symbolic battle of strength.
Owen Hart: Hogan frequently wrestled Bret Hart but never his brother Owen, who was equally talented technically. A match with Owen would have showcased Hogan at his best.
John Cena: Despite being in WWE at the same time between 2002 and 2006, Cena and Hogan were never paired in a match. Such a bout could have propelled Cena’s career much like his rivalry with Brock Lesnar did.
Kane: Kane once impersonated Hogan in a memorable backstage segment and they teamed on SmackDown, yet a feud between them never happened. A storyline featuring Kane as a heel against babyface Hogan would have captivated fans.
Fan Take: For WWE fans, these missed matchups represent some of the greatest "what if" moments in wrestling history. Bringing these legends together on one stage, even in fantasy, excites fans and shows the potential for fresh storytelling that honors wrestling’s rich past while energizing its future.
