February 19, 2007 Observer Newsletter: Hulk Hogan & WWE WrestleMania 23, Gina Carano

When Detroit was announced for Wrestlemania 23, as the 20^th anniversary of what many feel was the WWF’s crowning achievement, the one sure thing for the show would be Hulk Hogan returning to the scene (well, close to it, since the Pontiac Silverdome is no longer around) of his bodyslam of Andre the Giant in what may be the single most famous pro wrestling match ever in North America.

The first match planned for the show was Hogan vs. Big Show with the idea of redoing the match. However, Show’s body was thrashed in his months as ECW champion, and he decided against signing a new deal. It was still a surprise when the company, instead of making a push to offer Show a one match comeback, changed direction for the Great Khali. Directions then changed again to Shane McMahon. Then, over the past week, things fell apart with Hogan.

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