To understand the rise of Diesel, it is important to understand the departure of Hulk Hogan from the WWF. At the time, Hulk Hogan was the biggest star in WWF history. Hogan's WWF departure in late 1993 and later emergence in the Ted Turner-owned World Championship Wrestling (WCW) in June 1994 shook the foundation that the WWF was built upon. WWF owner Vince McMahon and company were in a major search for Hogan's replacement --- a big, charismatic, steroid-free, entertainer. While the WWF leadership allowed workhorse Bret "Hitman" Hart to hold the title for over 240 days in 1994, they saw a desire for a change. "Big Daddy Cool" Diesel was that change.
Diesel and Shawn Micheals discuss the Royal Rumble
January 1994
The Heartbreak Hotel with Shawn Michaels and Diesel
Aired on April 4, 1994
Diesel vs Virgil
Aired on April 11, 1994
Diesel vs Razor Ramon
WWF Intercontinental Championship Match
Aired on April 30, 1994
King's Court with Diesel
May 2, 1994
King's Court with Bret Hart and Diesel/Shawn Michaels
May 30, 1994
Lex Lugar vs Diesel
WWF Intercontinental Championship Match
July 1994
Diesel vs Typhoon
August 1994
Diesel and Shawn Michaels vs DeVito and Van Dale
September 11, 1994
Heartbreak Hotel with Bob Backlund
October 8, 1994
Diesel and Shawn Michaels/Headshrinkers Promo
October 1994
Diesel and Bob Backlund promos
November 26, 1994
Diesel vs Bob Backlund
The Full MSG Match
November 26, 1994
Diesel at Madison Square Garden
November 26, 1994
Diesel promo on Bob Backlund
November 27, 1994
Diesel interviewed by Vince McMahon
November 28, 1994
King's Court with Diesel
December 26, 1994
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