I would think Hogan has enough heat that he can sustain a loss to HBK, plus he can get the job back.
I understand why they want Hogan to win, and what they're building to, I just really don't like it.
My proposed ending to the match would be:
Austin hits the stunner, and Hogan Hulk-Ups and all that jazz. When Hogan does the finger point thing, Austin flips him off, KICK WHAM STUNNER, see ya'. That'd be great, and I'd laugh so hard.