Brock Lesnar "The Next Big Thing"
WWE Smackdown 8th August 2002
Below is the report that was posted on the official WWE website.
In my view, the Australian WWE fans were ripped off. Hogan was heavily advertised for the Australian Tour (10th August, 2002 at Colonial Stadium), for over 6 months. Either Hogan was not up for the long trip or Hogan getting the F out of World Wrestling Entertainment! Predication: Hogan gone from WWE officially before the end of August 2002. Greg Tingle.
...Brock Lesnar def. Hollywood Hulk Hogan
Brock nailed Hogan with a powerbomb, but the six-time WWE Champion Hulked up
and waved a finger in Brock's face. Hogan dropped Brock with a boot to the face,
but Brock avoided the leg drop and maneuvered for the F-5! Hogan worked out
of the finisher and connected on another boot and a leg drop! Brock kicked out
but took a third boot to the face! Heyman grabbed Hogan to prevent the leg drop,
but the distraction set Hogan up for the F-5. Lesnar decided not to go for the
pinfall and instead squeezed Hogan's ribs with tremendous force. Hogan lost
consciousness and the referee called for the bell. Lesnar refused to let go
of Hogan and continued to squeeze the life out of the Hulkster. Finally, Heyman
convinced Brock to let go and held the Next Big Thing's hand up in victory.
The two went to leave, but Brock stopped and returned to attack Hogan viciously with a steel chair! Even Heyman tried to get Brock to stop the assault, but the monster leveled another shot to Hogan's skull. Heyman tried to drag Brock away, but the Next Big Thing again returned to the ring and shouted in the Hulkster's face. Brock raised his arms in triumph with Hogan's blood running down his chest as SmackDown! left the air!