Sunday, February 01, 2026

What If.....Hulk Hogan Went to ECW? Chapter Eight: The Superman Era (February-March 1996)

As 1996 dawned, Hulk Hogan's ECW career continued to thrive. The feud with Raven had reached its boiling point, and the stage was set for a thrilling showdown. Meanwhile, a new challenger emerged in the form of Superman, the iconic superhero who had become a part of the ECW universe.

On February 16, 1996, Hogan faced off against Raven in a title match at the CyberSlam event. The bout was a wild and unpredictable affair, featuring tables, chairs, and other foreign objects. In the end, Hogan's experience and power proved too much for Raven, as he pinned him after a thunderous leg drop.

The win marked a significant moment in Hogan's ECW career, as he solidified his position as one of the top champions in the promotion's history. However, the Superman-themed season had just begun, and Hogan knew he had to be ready for anything.

As the weeks went by, Hogan's feud with Raven continued to intensify. The two men engaged in a series of intense matches, with Hogan consistently defending his title. Meanwhile, Superman's presence loomed large over ECW, with rumours swirling about a potential title match.

On March 1, 1996, Hogan faced off against The Giant in a non-title match at the Big Ass Extreme Bash event. The bout was an intense and hard-hitting affair, featuring a series of near-falls and brutal spots. In the end, Hogan emerged victorious, pinning The Giant after a thunderous leg drop.

The win marked a turning point in Hogan's ECW career, as he began to build towards a potential showdown with Superman. The stage was set for a thrilling confrontation, and ECW fans were eagerly anticipating the outcome.

As the spring of 1996 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 stage was set for a thrilling showdown, and ECW fans were eagerly anticipating the outcome.


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