RAW Spots
While Stone Cold was talking, the television screen went fuzzy and to black and white. Suddenly, the nWo's music hit and the infamous trio sauntered out! Stone Cold ordered the men to come to the ring, where he would whip each one of them!
The nWo huddled up and discussed some strategy while Austin continued to call them out. But instead of taking him up on the challenge, Hogan, Hall and Nash turned their backs and retreated backstage while Austin continued his verbal assault.
Backstage, the nWo gloated over Austin having to go to jail. The three were set to get in a car and head out to celebrate, but Hogan hesitated and told his buddies to go ahead because he had some personal business to attend to.
Hollywood Hogan was shown walking backstage with a purpose.
Before RAW cut to a break, Hogan was heard saying that he would "rock his world."
Following the break, Hogan came to the ring. He said that it felt great to be back in a Federation ring. He credited the Federation for making him a legend. He also recalled taking on the Russians and Andre the Giant with the help of his fans. But, Hogan said, something happened and the people turned on him and began taking him for granted. He said he always wanted to stay in the Federation, but suddenly, the fans had no respect for him and drove him away. It's just like the people in Chicago did with Michael Jordan, Hogan said. Ever since he was driven out of the Federation, there's been something he wanted to say: "You can kiss my ass!"
Hogan said he was the reason everyone was there, and he put the Federation on the map. He called himself the biggest icon in the business. He said nobody in the business would go down being as big as Hollywood Hulk Hogan. He called himself the biggest star past and present in the business, and there would never be a bigger star.
Suddenly, The Rock's music hit and the Great One marched into the ring! The Rock circled Hogan with an evil stare. The People's Champ said many thought they would never see Hogan and The Rock in the same ring. He said he heard what Hogan said, and agreed with him on some things. He asked Hogan if he thought it was the people that drove him from the Federation.
Hogan began to respond, but Rock cut him off and said it didn't matter what he thought!
The Rock said that the people loved and believed in Hogan, as did he. But the Great One said that the fans had had years and years of Hogan eating vitamins and Hulkamania running wild. After a while, the fans began to run, then pulled down their pants and took a crap every time Hogan opened his mouth!
The Rock complimented Hogan for being an icon and one of the best ever. The Brahma Bull then asked if Hogan would like to highlight one more WrestleMania � with The Rock! The crowd roared in excitement as Hogan sneered into Rock's face. The arena swirled with a mix of "Rocky" and "Hogan" chants! Hogan called Rock the "flavor of the month" and said that guys like The Rock are a dime a dozen. Hogan asked why the People's Champ thought he was even in Hogan's league. The Great One cut Hogan off with a stiff hand and demanded a simple yes or no. The Rock spelled it out for Hogan, saying the match would decide who will go down in history as the best ever.
The Rock then said maybe it wasn't up to him or Hogan to decide. Maybe it was up to the people! The Rock asked the crowd if they wanted to see the two go one-on-one at WrestleMania, and the people screamed in unison. The Rock cupped a hand to his ear in old-school Hogan fashion and elicited more roaring from the crowd! Finally, Hogan glared right into The Rock's eye and said yes!
Hogan said it will be a pleasure to kick The Rock's ass at Mania, and offered The Rock a handshake. Rock took it, and Hogan offered him a wish of good luck, because he would need it. Hogan went to leave, but Rock held on and said, "Not as much as you, brother!" Without warning, the Great One lifted Hogan up in a Rock Bottom and stood over the breathless Hogan before exiting!