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Fox News
25-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Fox News
Five unforgettable Hulk Hogan matches that defined wrestling history
Hulk Hogan, the wrestling icon who made professional wrestling what it is today, died Thursday at the age of 71. Hogan became Vince McMahon's prized possession, as Hulkamania ran wild for decades in and out of the ring. Wrestling until the early 2000s, Hogan provided generations of fans with unforgettable moments. The story of Hogan, and wrestling in general, cannot be told without mentioning what is perhaps the greatest match in history. Hogan fought Andre the Giant for the WWF World Heavyweight Championship at the Pontiac Silverdome in Michigan in 1987, and the match ended with a legendary scoop-slam by Hogan to Andre, who weighed 525 pounds at the time. Hogan then gave his signature leg-drop finisher, and pinned Andre. The entire event is still widely regarded as the pinnacle event of WWE, mainly because of this match. In 1990, Hogan and The Ultimate Warrior were both beloved by fans, but only one could be considered the top dog. So, in Toronto, the two babyfaces came together in the ring and put their respective belts on the line - Hogan with the WWF title, and The Ultimate Warrior with the Intercontinental Championship. The Ultimate Warrior prevailed, giving Hogan his first clean pinfall loss since 1981. The patriotic Hogan faced a bout with Sgt. Slaughter, whose character was dubbed an Iraqi sympathizer during the Gulf War. During the match, Slaughter attempted to pin Hogan while holding the Iraqi flag, but Hogan kicked out and ripped it. Hogan then used the everlasting leg-drop to win his third championship, and waved the American flag in the ring as a celebration. Kevin Nash and Scott Hall, with a mystery partner, were in a tag-team match against Randy Savage, Sting and Lex Luger at the Daytona Beach WCW event. To everyone's surprise, Hulk Hogan came into the ring during the match, with many thinking he was there to support Savage, Sting and Luger. However, out of nowhere, Hogan hit Savage with not one, but two leg-drops, revealing himself as the third partner, turning heel for the first time, and officially forming the New World Order (nWo). He then hit one more leg-drop before Hall gave the three-count. Fans were so angry that they threw debris into the ring. Hogan made sporadic appearances in the WWF, and then WWE, in the early 2000s, but as the company pushed Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson to be its next top star, The Rock came face-to-face with a legend. The decibels in Toronto's Rogers Centre reached that of Joe Carter's walk-off home run in 1993, as the two came face-to-face, and infamously turned both ways to address the crowd. Ultimately, The Rock came out on top, which is often a sign of respect to the older wrestlers in the business - but the two shared multiple embraces in the ring together and got the crowd going amid their sign of unity.
Time of India
24-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Hulk Hogan's legacy - Top 5 matches that showed his greatness in the world of wrestling
Hulk Hogan (Image via Getty) Hulk Hogan , one of the biggest names in wrestling history, died at the age of 71 on July 24. After a 911 call from the wrestler's Clearwater, Florida home, emergency responders rushed to the scene and Hogan was seen being wheeled out of the home in a stretcher and into the ambulance. Unfortunately, it was later revealed that the WWE star had passed away due to a cardiac arrest. Fans around the world will of course miss him and his larger than life personality. And while Hogan won't be coming back to the squared ring ever again, let's take a look at the best 5 matches of his career. Hulk Hogan vs. The Rock (WrestleMania X8) FULL MATCH: The Rock vs. Hollywood Hulk Hogan: WrestleMania X8 WrestleMania X8 is often cited as one of the greatest WrestleMania events, and the Hogan-Rock match is a major reason for this. The crowd's energy was electric, and the chemistry between Hulk Hogan and The Rock made for an unforgettable encounter. Despite being a heel at the time, Hogan surprisingly received a more enthusiastic reaction from the crowd than The Rock, and the match ended with Hogan delivering three leg drops to his opponent and emerging as the victor of the night. Following the match, Hogan celebrated with the crowd, and The Rock showed respect by shaking hands with Hogan, which also marked a turning point, as Hogan's character began transitioning back to a heroic role. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like No annual fees for life UnionBank Credit Card Apply Now Undo Hulk Hogan vs. The Iron Sheik (WrestleMania III) Greatest Matches in WWF Wrestling Hulk Hogan vs The Iron Shiek 1/23/84 One of the most iconic matches in professional wrestling history, this WrestleMania III (1987) fight, where Hogan bodyslammed the Iron Sheik and pinned him to retain the WWF World Heavyweight Championship. Their rivalry is often cited as one of the greatest feuds in wrestling history, with this particular encounter being a highlight for fans everywhere. The match played into Hogan's all-American persona, with the crowd heavily favoring him as he battled the villainous, Iranian-born Iron Sheik. Hulk Hogan vs. The Ultimate Warrior (WrestleMania VI) FULL MATCH: Hulk Hogan vs. Ultimate Warrior — Champion vs. Champion Match: WrestleMania VI In this title unification bout, Hulk Hogan carried the match, showcasing his ability to elevate his opponents. The match gained legendary status over time, and Hogan's performance was instrumental in making it a memorable encounter. This "Ultimate Challenge" match was a Winner Takes All bout, where Hogan's WWF World Heavyweight Championship and Warrior's WWF Intercontinental Championship were on the line. The Ultimate Warrior emerged victorious, pinning Hulk Hogan after a big splash to become the new WWF Champion, making Warrior the first person to hold both the WWF Championship and WWF Intercontinental Championship simultaneously. Receiving widespread acclaim, it was named "Match of the Year" in 1990 by Pro Wrestling Illustrated. Hulk Hogan vs. Ric Flair (Halloween Havoc 1994) Hulk Hogan vs Ric Flair - Mr T & Muhammad Ali - Sting - EPIC WCW! + Sherris ass! The cage match between Hulk Hogan and Ric Flair was a highly anticipated steel cage match for the WCW World Heavyweight Championship, with both wrestlers' careers on the line. Hogan and Flair battled it out in a steel cage, with Mr. T serving as the special guest referee. The match featured interference from several notable figures - Sensuous Sherri tried to climb the cage and hand Flair the championship belt, but Jimmy Hart intervened by pulling her down and accidentally ripping off her skirt. Despite Flair's attempts to use underhanded tactics, Hogan managed to deliver a leg drop and secure the win. The end of the match also saw Brother Brutus attack Hogan, but Sting made a timely intervention, to save him. Hulk Hogan Vs. Paul Orndorff - WWE Championship (The Big Event 1986) FULL-LENGTH MATCH - Hulk Hogan vs. Paul Orndorff Hulk Hogan vs. Paul Orndorff for the WWE Championship at The Big Event 1986 was a highly anticipated match. Orndorff, managed by Bobby Heenan, faced off against Hogan for the WWE Championship. The match ended in controversy when Adrian Adonis interfered, attacking Hogan and causing a disqualification. This allowed Hogan to retain his title. The feud between Hogan and Orndorff was named Pro Wrestling Illustrated's Feud of the Year for 1986. Also Read: WWE Hall of Famer Hulk Hogan passes away at 71 For real-time updates, scores, and highlights, follow our live coverage of the India vs England Test match here. Catch Rani Rampal's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 4. Watch Here!
