Unveiling the Epic Battle: Hulk Hogan vs. Shawn Michaels at SummerSlam 2005

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SummerSlam 2005 showcased a highly intriguing match on paper: The Immortal Hulk Hogan facing off against The Heartbreak Kid Shawn Michaels. Learn more

The match highlighted two of the most accomplished wrestlers, but they struggled to synchronize their performance.

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Shawn had a reputation for being challenging to collaborate with in the '90s and was heavily involved in backstage politics.

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The Hulkster, too, was no stranger to politicking backstage.

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Shawn Michaels Opens Up About SummerSlam 2005: “It wasn’t right; it wasn’t professional.”

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Hulk Hogan Shares His Thoughts: “Even though everybody says I’ve never done a job, if you go back and look at my career, I’ve pretty much lost more matches than I’ve won...”

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