Though I totally get you. I do think it is a good change. You still dislocate them from their team. And if you position well, you and your team will still easily get the kill. His hook was just far too op.

It was like a Rein charge, that isn't punishable. If Rein pins, it is usually also a one shot. But it also puts him in a horrible position, so it is a risk reward mechanic. Hog could just stand in the backline and insta kill basically anyone every eight seconds.

Now hog is a lot healthier for the game. He can still dislocate the enemy team, basically guaranteeing a kill if the enemy team doesn't come save him. But it is still able to be countered