What’s Bothering Me?: Hogan/Bischoff, The Miz, X Division

February 4, 2012

Hulk Hogan If you are new to WrestleZone.com, me, or just this specific column, in general, let me take a quick second to explain it to you. It's rather simple. Each week, I take a look at what "is" or what is "not" bothering in professional wrestling. This particular week is the negative version of the feature. Let's get started…

#3. Wasting Hulk Hogan

I'm a fan of Bischoff. Eric, that is. The other Bischoff has a LONG way to go. And even then, I don't see "Superstar". So, why is Hulk Hogan's big return to television being spent on the Bischoff feud?

It seems like a waste.

Hogan is larger than life. Eric is a credible, effective heel (when used appropriately). Garrett Bischoff! I added the exclamation point to see if the name jumped off the page a bit more when you read it. Hopefully it worked for you.

I understand the dynamic between dad and son. We all know about Hogan's relationship and history — on and off camera — with Eric. The entire angle is very…logical. The story is by the book and makes complete sense. If Garrett had all the qualities of a wrestler with great potential, but just needed that big rub to push him over the top, I'd be happy with the execution. He doesn't.

I have an idea. Build Garrett up, as you are, and put him in the X Division. Then he would at least have a payoff and purpose at the end of this, which leads me to my next point…

Nick was born and raised in Detroit, Michigan, and lived there until the age of 18, when he decided to pack his flack jacket and move to New York City.

Nick attended New York University and graduated in 2001 with a degree in Drama.

Nick first entered the internet wrestling community back in 2004 when he became the co-host of The Voice of Wrestling Radio Show. From there, Nick made the transition from radio personality to editor when he began working with WrestleZone in 2008.

Nick is a member of two Off-Broadway theatre companies, Another Urban Riff, and the Drama Desk Award winning Godlight Theatre Company. Nick has appeared in over a dozen Off-Broadway plays since he moved to New York City, and has shot several short and feature length films. In 2010, he completed principle photography on a film titled "How to Score Your Life," which also features TNA Knockout ODB.

Inspiration in his life has come from many people including his family, Woody Allen, Steven Spielberg, Jack Nicholson, The Beatles, and of course, Lassie.