Is this it? Am I finally going to catch a glimpse of that elusive IWC?! I've read that it's voting in this poll, that means it *must* be registered to this forum - we're getting closer...
I don't know if people are joking saying "the IWC only likes heels" because while Hogan got a cool factor from being nWo, he was the Triple H of his day and was, along with Hall & Nash, (rightly) blamed for WCW's glass ceiling which kept the "IWC favourites" in the undercard.
There definitely was a thriving internet wrestling community in the late 90s as well, I got my first PC in 1996 and by 98 most people I knew had internet access - I don't know why some people have this idea that "the IWC" is something recent.
The thing about liking heels is stupid anyway. Babyfaces were almost universally cool babyfaces in the Attitude Era and were supported, Hulk Hogan as the All American Hero being disliked by wrestling enthusiasts had to do with a lot more than him not being a heel. As for today's "IWC", whoever they are (I don't see anybody using the first person here so it can't be you guys), I'm pretty sure there are a few wrestlers who've been receiving a little bit of support from "internet fans". I think there was a big fan revolt at the start of the year but who knows, maybe it was for Batista once he turned heel.
I liked the "Terry Bollea" shoot character Hogan portrayed in WCW towards the end of his run there. He was feuding with Kidman, and powerbombing Bischoff through tables. Great times.
I think that the red and yellow good guy personae was so beloved that once people got past the initial shock and feeling of betrayal with his heel turn that people still could not help but love him. I think that the red and yellow had the much higher ceiling but the black and white gave more possible creative directions. Without the red and yellow there would be no black and white. I go with Hulk Hogan.
the greatest babyface and heel of all time alongside Vince. Hogan made wrestling and you Austin marks are on this forum because of him so you can stick it.
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