What If.....Hulk Hogan Went to ECW? Chapter Five: The Angle with Raven (July-September 1995)

As the summer of 1995 wore on, Hulk Hogan's reign as ECW World Heavyweight Champion continued to face new challenges. A new rival emerged in the form of Raven, the brooding and intense wrestler who had been making waves in ECW. Raven's dark and poetic style was a perfect fit for the ECW audience, and he quickly became a top contender to Hogan's title.

The angle between Hogan and Raven began on July 15, 1995, at the Hardcore Heaven event. Raven appeared at the event, delivering a cryptic promo that was directed at Hogan. Over the next few weeks, Raven continued to appear at ECW events, slowly building towards a confrontation with the champion.

On August 5, 1995, Hogan faced off against Raven in a non-title match at the WrestlePalooza event. The bout was an intense, hard-hitting affair, featuring a series of near-falls and brutal spots. Raven's unorthodox 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 Raven after a thunderous leg drop.

Despite the loss, Raven 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 September 16, 1995, Hogan defended the title against Raven at the Gangstas Paradise event. The match was a wild, unpredictable affair, featuring tables, chairs, and other foreign objects. Raven's willingness to push the limits and Hogan's determination to prove himself made for a thrilling 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 Raven, as he retained the title with a leg drop.

The feud between Hogan and Raven continued to intensify, with the two men engaging in a series of intense matches and promos. Raven's dark and poetic style were resonating with the ECW audience, and he became a top contender to Hogan's title. As the fall of 1995 wore on, the stage was set for a thrilling showdown between the two men.

Meanwhile, Hogan's reign as champion continued to face other challenges. On October 7, 1995, Hogan faced off against The Sandman in a hardcore match at the WrestleFest event. The bout was a chaotic, action-packed affair, featuring barbed wire, tables, and other foreign objects. The Sandman's unpredictable nature 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's experience and power proved too much for The Sandman, as he pinned him after a thunderous leg drop through a barbed wire wrapped table.

As the year ended, 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 Raven 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.