>>5222733How did the merchandising cuts work back then? Didn't Stone Cold get paid a shitload because he sold a lot of merchandise. You would think the Champ would sell more merchandise and therefore earn more money that way. Not too mention all the potential for extra earnings outside the business as the Champ. So, maybe it was not an entirely bad move monetarily for Hart to take less money to be champ whereas guys like Hall and HBK were too lazy to do shit outside the business so they wanted their money without the risk and extra work.