How should wrestling icon Hulk Hogan be remembered?
WATCH BELOW: On the latest episode of No Holds Barred, Postmedia wrestling writer Jan Murphy and Postmedia's Rob Wong discuss the life and legacy of wrestling legend Hulk Hogan. They talk about why two different conversations need to be had about the character and the person, where Hogan stands among the greats of the industry and their favourite memories of his career.
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