Hulk Hogan's Most Iconic Moments in WWE History
After a brutal attack by Earthquake, Hogan's heartfelt hospital promo rallies fans. Support pours in, and the letters 'Hulkster, Get Well' flood the WWF, showing the hero's deeper connection with his audience.
Icons collide, then unite. Hogan shakes hands with 'Macho Man' Randy Savage, forming the Mega Powers—an alliance sparking some of the era's wildest and most dramatic storylines.
The unforgettable image—Hogan tearing his shirt before a rabid crowd, fueling the Hulkamaniacs with raw energy, charisma, and catchphrases that define a promotional era.
Rumored to be his last ride, Hogan overcomes Sid Justice in a high-stakes main event. The crowd's massive send-off is capped by a shocking Papa Shango and Ultimate Warrior run-in.
Sporting a mask and cape, Hogan's playful alter ego 'Mr. America' defies Vince McMahon. The comedic disguise draws laughs and nostalgia, keeping the Hogan mystique alive for another generation.
An epochal showdown. The crowd erupts as nostalgia and new school collide—Hogan and The Rock deliver a classic match, with fans loudly backing their childhood hero.
Once again in his classic colors, Hogan captures the Undisputed WWE Championship, showing his enduring charisma as fans chant 'Hogan! Hogan!' in a wave of nostalgia.
After Bret Hart loses to Yokozuna, Hogan storms in, scores a lightning-quick victory, and stuns the world with a surprise title win amid mixed reactions and controversy.
A decorated career enshrined. Hogan is inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame, delivering an emotional speech that reminds fans why 'Hulkamania will never die.'
Returning as a revered legend, Hogan addresses the WWE Universe for the last time on Raw, closing the book on a hall-of-fame career with gratitude and signature bravado.
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He remembers Hogan telling audiences to "train, say your prayers and eat your vitamins," often in front of giant American for the 38-year-old Famuyide and other Black wrestling fans and sports commentators, Hogan's death this week at 71 has resurfaced an irreconcilable contradiction in the iconic wrestler's legacy: Hogan's undeniable role in broadening wrestling's appeal to fans of all backgrounds versus his well-documented racism."You never really got the feeling that Hulk Hogan truly felt remorse," Famuyide to Hogan's death reflect American divide on race "The Right Time" podcast host Bomani Jones noted there were two sharply different reactions to Hogan's death. 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