What If.....Hulk Hogan Went to ECW? Chapter Three: The Feud with Cactus Jack (January-March 1995)

As the new year dawned, Hulk Hogan's reign as ECW World Heavyweight Champion continued to gain momentum. He had established himself as one of the top champions in the promotion's history, and his matches were consistently delivering on the promise of high-energy entertainment. However, a new challenger emerged in the form of Cactus Jack, the hard-hitting, no-nonsense wrestler who had been making waves in ECW.

On January 7, 1995, Hogan faced off against Cactus Jack in a non-title match at the Holiday Hell event. The bout was an intense, hard-hitting affair, with both men trading blows and showing off their incredible strength and resilience. Cactus Jack's brutal style and Hogan's trademark power made for a thrilling combination, and the crowd was on the edge of their seats as the two men battled for supremacy. In the end, Hogan emerged victorious, pinning Cactus Jack after a thunderous leg drop.

Despite the loss, Cactus Jack continued to pursue Hogan, determined to take down the champion and claim the title for himself. The two men began a heated feud, trading victories and insults in the lead-up to a title match. On February 25, 1995, Hogan defended the title against Cactus Jack at the Return of the Funker event. The match was a wild, unpredictable affair, featuring a series of near-falls and brutal spots. Cactus Jack's signature chair shots and Hogan's trademark bandana made for a memorable combination, and the crowd was electric as the two men battled for the title. In the end, Hogan's experience and power proved too much for Cactus Jack, as he retained the title with a leg drop.

The feud between Hogan and Cactus Jack continued to intensify, with the two men engaging in a series of intense matches and promos. On March 18, 1995, the two men faced off in a hardcore match at the Hardcore Hell event. The bout was a chaotic, action-packed affair, featuring tables, chairs, and other foreign objects. Cactus Jack's willingness to push the limits and Hogan's determination to prove himself made for a thrilling combination, and the crowd was on the edge of their seats as the two men battled for supremacy. In the end, Hogan emerged victorious, pinning Cactus Jack after a thunderous leg drop through a table.

As the feud between Hogan and Cactus Jack reached its boiling point, ECW owner Tod Gordon and booker Paul Heyman began to build towards a potential culmination match. The two men had a long history of intense matches and promos, and the tension between them was palpable. The stage was set for a thrilling showdown, and ECW fans were eagerly anticipating the outcome.

Meanwhile, Hogan's reign as champion continued to gain momentum, with the Hulkster defending the title against other top contenders. On April 8, 1995, Hogan faced off against Shane Douglas in a rematch at the Three-Way Dance event. The match was an intense, hard-hitting affair, with both men trading blows and showing off their incredible athleticism. In the end, Hogan's experience and power proved too much for Douglas, as he retained the title with a leg drop.

As the spring of 1995 wore on, Hogan's ECW career continued to thrive. He had established himself as one of the top champions in the promotion's history, and his matches were consistently delivering on the promise of high-energy entertainment. The feud with Cactus Jack was reaching its climax, and the stage was set for a thrilling showdown. Little did the ECW fans know that the best was yet to come, as Hogan's journey as champion was about to take a dramatic turn.