HHH: The Most over Superstar at the 15 Year Raw Anniversary
Well Well Well...I have had my doubts about HHH as a face, mostly because I enjoy his work as a heel. But I have to admit, the dude is over hardcore. He received a Cenaesque pop during the opening segment. His pops for his other two segments were nearly as loud.
When I heard his first pop, I was thinking, "damn, this crowd is on tonight!" But were they really? "We will see when Hogan and Austin come out" I said to myself.
The first litmus test: Hulk Hogan. He received a decent pop, but nothing as big as Hogan is used to seeing after a lengthy vacation. Disappointing to say the least.
At this point, I thought maybe the crowd settled in and there became less of a big night feel. Then HHH came out two more times and received a pop almost as big as his initial one. Thats the sign of a truely over individual. Regardless of the number of times he was seen in the same night, he got a huge reaction both times.
Test number two: Stone Cold. An average pop for the leader of the most successful time in WWE history. Less than Hogan but still decent. If the crowd was still up for HHH's third appearence, why wouldn't they give Austin a huge pop.
There is one simple answer....HHH, at this point in time, is more over than anyone in the wrestling industry. Whether it be Austin or Hogan.