Hulk vs. Thor

Hulk roared as he emerged from the gate. He wore a helmet on his head, carried a massive hammer in his left hand and a sharp axe in his right. The man who had once worn nothing but tight pants was now clad in armor, with white paint smeared across his face and body.

The audience shouted wildly. They were about to witness a match with no suspense at all—Hulk would crush his opponent and make him feel utter terror.

At least, that was what they thought. But the entire arena soon fell silent, because when Thor saw Hulk enter, he actually cried out happily, "Awesome!"

Everyone was bewildered. How did this challenger know their invincible champion?

Thor said happily, "He's my friend. We're partners—comrades who used to fight side by side!"

"Thor knows that monster?" Hela frowned.

Valkyrie looked surprised as well.

However, Loki and William both knew about this. William explained, "He's a member of our Avengers, known as the strongest Avenger."

"You disappeared that night. Everyone was worried about you and kept looking for you. I never expected you to be here." Thor began chatting with his old friend.

After the Avengers' civil war ended, in the aftermath of that conflict, Bruce disappeared that night. He had been taken away by the Grandmaster.

The Grandmaster loved searching the universe for powerful races and recruiting them for his Contest of Champions. Hulk was one of his picks.

After Hulk arrived on Sakaar, he undoubtedly became the planet's most formidable gladiator. Once Bruce turned into Hulk, Hulk never changed back. Here, Hulk only knew that he was Hulk—the strongest warrior.

He could easily defeat his opponents and earn the Grandmaster's rewards. Here, he was worshipped by the entire planet, something he had never experienced on Earth. Earthlings feared Hulk's