Chapter 21 – Hogan Knows Best
The next morning at Hulk Hogan's house in Florida, there was a knock on the front door. The knocking awoke Hogan who fell asleep after watching RAW on T.V. The middle aged wrestler was still half asleep, grumbling to himself as he answered the door. Standing at the doorway was a young man in his 20's carrying a large gold belt on his shoulder. He took off his glasses and smiled at the older wrestler.
Hogan's eyes widened, "Well if it isn't Randy Orton, how ya doin' brother." Hogan reached out to shake Randy's hand which he did. "I've flown all the way out here to ask you a question Hogan." Orton said matter-of-factly. Hogan shut the front door and sat down on the front steps and invited Randy to sit down. "Sure brother, shoot." Hogan said. "I want to know if you accept my challenge to face me at Vengence." Randy never took his eyes off the Hulkster for a second.
Hulk Hogan shrugged his shoulders "Let me tell you something brother, I had my last match with Vince McMahon at Wrestlemania back in 2003. Since then I've kind of enjoyed my time with my family, just taking it easy. I don't think I really need to come back right now if you follow me." Randy frowned in his disappointment, "So you refuse to accept my challenge?" Hogan shook his head. "Don't misunderstand me, dude I've seen you wrestle and I'd love to see how I'd stack up to you, but I think it's best for me to stay here and care for my family. But don't worry, if I have a really good reason to come back I will face you anytime I promise you that." Randy nodded and shook his hand again, "Well it was worth a shot I guess, sorry to take up your time, I'll see you around Hogan." As Randy was leaving the corner of his eye caught a figure in the windows of Hogan's house and he smiled wickedly as a plan started to form in his mind. He was going to make Hogan face him one way or another.