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Hogan's last reign was as Undisputed WWF Champion, but the title was renamed once again as the Undisputed WWE Championship on May 6, 2002 after World Wrestling Federation Entertainment, Inc. settled a lawsuit with the. [313] Plante was 33 years old at the time and had worked with Brooke Hogan on her 2006 album. None of the child actors from the previous films returned for this installment. Fun fact: Around the 30-minute mark, Hogan terrifies all of the tiny children struggling their way through his prescribed fitness routine by threatening to personally bodyslam them if they dare to give up. After wrestling a show for Continental Wrestling Association (CWA) in Memphis, Jerry Jarrett, the promoter for the CWA, approached Hogan and Leslie and offered them a job in his promotion for $800 a week; this was far more than the $175 a week they would make working for Tillet. Gagne saw dollar signs in Hogan and looked to move the aging Nick Bockwinkel aside and make Hulk the AWA World Heavyweight Champion, something his fans were demanding. [273] On March 24, 2011, Hogan made a special appearance on American Idol, giving a big surprise to wrestling fans Paul McDonald and James Durbin. In the so-bad-it's-good film, he combats a monstrous brawler known simply as Zeus. [74] Later that night in the main event, Hogan came to ringside to stop Andr interfering which helped "Macho Man" Randy Savage defeat Ted DiBiase to win the title.[75]. Due to intense public scrutiny, Hogan took a leave of absence from the company. [110] After the match, Hogan delivered a promo, accosting the fans and WCW for under-appreciating his talent and drawing power, and announcing the formation of the New World Order (nWo). The epic storyline featuring Hulk Hogan, "Macho Man" Randy Savage and Miss Elizabeth that began at WrestleMania IV and culminated a year later is, undeniably, one of the greatest arcs ever devised by Vince McMahon. The main event of each show was a rematch between Hogan and Ric Flair the wrestler who defeated Hogan more times than any other. Hulk Hogan Spits Vile Homophobic Slurs In Latest Rant From Leaked Audiotape The Last Straw For Fans? [114] Hogan then lost the title to Sting in a match at Starrcade. [266], In September 2008, Hogan's net worth was revealed to be around $30million. On March 29th, 1987, Hulk Hogan delivered the bodyslam heard round the world and pinned the 520 pound Andre to retain the WWF Championship, one of the most well-known images in wrestling history. $1 Million - $5 Million. [80] The feud culminated in a steel cage match at Uncensored, which ended in a no contest. The majority of Hogan's matches during this time involved him wrestling heels who had been booked as unstoppable monsters, using a format which became near-routine: He delivered steady offense, but eventually lose momentum, seemingly nearing defeat. [166] Hogan made his in-ring return on March 8, teaming with Abyss to defeat A.J. I'm hurt and offended that he expressed his feelings in the manner and tone that was presented on the tape. Under oath, Hogan admitted that he had used anabolic steroids since 1976 to gain size and weight, but that McMahon had neither sold him the drugs nor ordered him to take them. [46] Hogan's turn was explained simply by Backlund: "He's changed his ways. [167] The storyline became a Team Flair versus Team Hogan situation, with Jarrett and the debuting Rob Van Dam joining Team Hogan and Beer Money (James Storm and Robert Roode) and Sting joining Team Flair. The Hulkster Hulk Hogan: Directed by Vince McMahon. There's three discs and each disc has several stars on it [182][183] During the following months, Hogan continued to interfere in Sting's matches, costing him the TNA World Heavyweight Championship first at Hardcore Justice, recruiting Kurt Angle to Immortal in the process, on the September 1 episode of Impact Wrestling and finally at No Surrender. Due to recurring knee and hip problems, Hogan did not appear in TNA. 2. He grew up a wrestling fan that idolized Dusty Rhodes and Superstar Billy Graham. I believe you won the belt if you could remember the name of it without help. [255], Former writer Vince Russo, who Hogan had previously sued, said that more wrestlers in 2022 should wrestle like Hogan, as opposed to the modern-day style acrobats. Birth City: Augusta. Immediately after the win, Gorilla Monsoon proclaimed, "Hulkamania is here!" Hogan then began cutting promos introducing his three 'demandments' to his 'Hulkamaniacs': train, say your prayers, and eat your vitamins. [298], In April 2012, a sex tape between Hogan and Heather Clem, the estranged wife of radio personality Bubba the Love Sponge, emerged online. On November 21, 24, 26 and 28, Hogan performed with a group of wrestlers including Spartan-3000, Heidenreich, Eugene, Brutus "The Barber" Beefcake and Orlando Jordan across Australia in a tour titled Hulkamania: Let The Battle Begin. When Hogan returned and beat Tenta at SummerSlam, he unleashed a new 4th demandment, "Believing in yourself." In early 1991, Hogan won his second consecutive Royal Rumble, the only man to do so, and at WrestleMania VII, he would defeat Sgt Slaughter for his 3rd WWF Championship. Through the rest of 1985, he would defeat a staggering list of stars like Don Muraco, Big John Studd, and Terry Funk. A major part of WrestleMania 21 weekend, his enshrinement capped off a class seemingly dedicated to the Rock and Wrestling Era of Vince McMahon's company. The entire ordeal was a bit too much for fans. [56], On Saturday Night's Main Event II, he successfully defended the title against Nikolai Volkoff in a flag match. Hogan has become a busy voice actor in later years making guest voice spots on Robot Chicken and American Dad! "You look at Hulk Hogan, okay? On April 2, 2005, Hogan was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame class of 2005 by actor and friend Sylvester Stallone. Yokozuna kicked out of Hogan's signature leg drop and scored the pinfall win after Hogan was blinded by a fireball shot by a "Japanese photographer" (actually a disguised Harvey Wippleman). On the flip side, in terms of what would now be considered outdated: These days, sit-ups are almost universally panned as an abdominal training tool due to their propensity to cause injuries. Over the next year, he became a pop culture icon with his many appearances on MTVsThe Rock and Wrestling Connection, drew record attendance at house shows, and gave wrestling on cable great ratings. Late in the match, Hogan was distracted by Karl Malone, and Goldberg pinned Hogan to win the WCW World Heavyweight Championship. For a Superstar routinely criticized for his insistence on positioning himself as favorably as possible, it was refreshing to see him give back from a creative standpoint. [207] Following Lockdown, Hogan blamed Sting for Ray winning the title as it was Sting who encouraged Hogan to give Ray the title shot. [270], In October 2007, Hogan transferred all trademarks referring to himself to his liability company named "Hogan Holdings Limited". From her self-named show, Dolly the music video for Dolly Parton's wrestling-themed love song "Headlock on My Heart" features Hogan as "Starlight Starbright". [1] He went on to study at Hillsborough Community College and the University of South Florida. Send a Message. Reliving a handful of stories and discussing some of his greatest moments, he captivated the audience and gave them a taste of the natural charisma that helped him achieve greatness in the first place. It was announced on the March 19, 2021, episode of WWE SmackDown he would co-host WrestleMania 37 with Titus O'Neil. On a Monday (again, why the hell was it on a Monday?!) [1][47] The storyline accompanying the victory was that Hogan was a "last minute" replacement for the Sheik's original opponent Bob Backlund,[4] and became the champion by way of being the first man to escape the camel clutch (the Iron Sheik's finishing move).[48]. [133] Eric Bischoff agreed with Hogan's side of the story when he wrote that Hogan winning and leaving with the belt was a work (devised by Bischoff rather than Russo), and that he and Hogan celebrated after the event over the success of the angle, but that Russo coming out to fire Hogan was an unplanned shoot which led to the lawsuit filed by Hogan. Andre had joined forces with Bobby The Brain Heenan. They wanted to cheer the Superstars theygrew up watching. In 2006, Hogan unveiled Hogan Energy, a drink distributed by Socko Energy. He briefly wrestled in the Georgia Championship Wrestling (GCW) territory from September through December 1979 as Sterling Golden. If The Hulkster had not appeared on MTV and hosted Saturday Night Live with Mr. T, the masses would not have been alerted as thoroughly as they were, nor would they have been enticed to find out what all the buzz was about. In mid-1988, Hogan wrestled at house shows in singles competition with his "War Bonnet", a red and yellow gladiator helmet with a fist-shaped crest. [67] Shortly afterward, Andr was presented a slightly smaller trophy for being "undefeated in the WWF for 15 years". The WWF used Hogan's injury in a storyline that had DiBiase allegedly paying a group of thugs in a failed attempt to take Hogan out before WrestleMania. [66] Hogan came out to congratulate Andr, who walked out in the midst of Hogan's speech. [11], Fellow wrestler Cody Rhodes has said numerous times that Hogan's WrestleMania X8 match with The Rock is the greatest match in wrestling history and that it epitomized what professional wrestling is. At the end of the video, he can also be heard telling Heather, "If we ever need to retire, here is our ticket". [165], On the February 18 episode of Impact!, Hogan took Abyss under his wing, and during this sequence, gave him his Hall of Fame ring and claimed it would make him a "god of wrestling". He had reached its apex, or so we thought. Things started to fall apart after the Hulkster accidentally eliminated Savage at the1989 Royal Rumble. [253] Hart had previously referred to Hogan as a "hero" to fans. Hogan frequently referred to his fans as "Hulkamaniacs" in his interviews and introduced his three "demandments": training, saying prayers, and eating vitamins. [2] The feud continued through the month of May, with a singles match between Mr. America and Hogan's old rival Roddy Piper at Judgment Day, a match Mr. America won. OVERSPENT. [1][52] On Saturday Night's Main Event I, Hogan successfully defended the WWF World Heavyweight Championship against Orton in a match that Hogan won by disqualification. [304] In December 2012, a federal court, the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit, found that Gawker's publication of the video snippet did not violate U.S. copyright law. A leg drop and a three count later and Hogan had firmly, and undisputedly, established himself as the greatest Superstar of his generation. Hogan's ring gear developed a characteristic yellow-and-red color scheme; his ring entrances involved him ritualistically ripping his shirt off his body, flexing, and listening for . Hulk Hogan. Flair, battle royal, Bound for Glory hype", "Caldwell's TNA Bound for Glory PPV results 101010: Ongoing "virtual time" coverage of live PPV Angle vs. Anderson vs. Hardy, "they" reveal", "Wilkenfeld's TNA Impact report 10/14: Complete "virtual time" coverage of Spike TV's live broadcast", "Hogan News: Health update on Hulk Hogan E! Pro wrestling imitated Hollywood as Tiny Lister, the actor behind the Zeus character, signed on to make several appearances with WWE. After Hulk Hogan was brought out by Liz to help Randy Savage fight off the Hontytonk Man and the young Hart Foundation, the duo became known as the Mega Powers. After the match, Hogan thanked DiBiase for putting him over and told him that he "owed him one", a favor he repaid during DiBiase's second run with the company in the late 1980s and early 1990s as "The Million Dollar Man". He starred in his own television series, Thunder in Paradise, in 1994. The crowd erupted, understanding the gravity of the situation. [124] Campaign footage aired on Nitro of Hogan and Bischoff holding a press conference, making it appear legitimate. Under Review. He opened the show introducing the 'H-Phone,' his spin on an iPhone. Check out Hulk Hogan's entrance video. These early matches as a tag team with the surname Boulder being used by both men prompted a rumor among wrestling fans unaware of the inner workings of the sport that Hogan and Leslie were brothers,[31] as few people actually knew their real names outside of immediate friends, family, and the various promoters the two worked for. [citation needed] Hogan battled The Rock (who had turned heel) once again at No Way Out and lost[142] and defeated Mr. McMahon at WrestleMania XIX in a street fight billed as "twenty years in the making". So, Terry called his idol Billy Graham and asked him if he could help the pair find work, not mentioning that he had yet to train Ed Leslie any wrestling whatsoever. He is considered to be the most recognizable wrestler worldwide and was the most popular in the 1980s. Hulk Hogan reached unfathomable levels of superstardom in the '80s to the displeasure of the already established Marvel Comics sensation, The Incredible Hulk. The following night at WrestleMania 35, he made a surprise appearance at the beginning of the show alongside WrestleMania host Alexa Bliss, welcoming fans to the event and parodying his gaffe from WrestleMania XXX, when he incorrectly referred to the Superdome as the Silverdome. When he brought it up to Vince McMahon Sr, he was told he couldnt take the part. [327], Hogan was honored as the 2008 King of the Krewe of Bacchus, a New Orleans carnival organization. [76] After Savage became WWF World Heavyweight Champion at WrestleMania IV, they feuded with The Mega Bucks (Andr the Giant and Ted DiBiase) and defeated them at the main event of the first SummerSlam. [193] Hogan returned to Impact Wrestling on February 2, when he was revealed as Garett Bischoff's trainer. $ 375,805 (U.S.) [1] 3 Ninjas: High Noon at Mega Mountain is a 1998 American martial arts film. Hogan was born in Augusta, Georgia on August 11, 1953,[2] the son of construction foreman Pietro "Peter" Bollea (December 6, 1913 December 18, 2001) of Italian descent and homemaker and dance teacher Ruth V. (ne Moody; 1922 January 1, 2011) Bollea of Scottish and French descent. [213], On February 24, 2014 on Raw, Hogan made his first WWE in-ring appearance since December 2007 to hype the WWE Network. Styles and Ric Flair when Abyss scored a pinfall over Styles. Hogan stated in a press release that the game would be "true to [his] experiences in wrestling" and use his classic wrestling moves like the Doublehand Choke Lift and Strong Clothesline. Hogan would win, fending off the proverbial crimson mask to regain the title, but it was the story as a whole that represented the powerful writing that can be achieved in WWE when McMahon has a vision, stays true to it and does not allow a bump in the ratings or slightly down merchandise numbers to interrupt his plans. When you open up the Deluxe Hulkamania Workout Set and evaluate the contents offered therein, it quickly grabs you that the foundational piece of intellectual property within the box is clearly the 40-minute workout cassette narrated by Hulk Hogan. [130], Soon after his return in February 2000, at Bash at the Beach on July 9, Hogan was involved in a controversial work with Vince Russo. [171] During this time, Abyss went on a rampage, attacking Rob Van Dam to the point that he was forced to vacate the TNA World Heavyweight Championship and eventually put his hands on TNA president Dixie Carter, which led to her signing the paperwork, presented by Bischoff, that would have Abyss fired from TNA following his match with Van Dam at Bound for Glory. He made a top 10 album, Hulk Hogan and the Wrestling Boot Band, and of course, had his own Saturday morning cartoon,Hulk Hogans Rock n Wrestling. [310], Silicon Valley billionaire Peter Thiel helped Hogan to finance his lawsuit against Gawker Media. WWE.com is your home for all your favorite WWE Superstar and Diva entrance videos. After Hogan quit Ruckus and started telling people in town that he was going to be a wrestler,[25] Graham finally agreed to accept the Brisco Brothers' request. He's a great man. [328][329] Hogan visited the Children's Hospital of New Orleans and rode in the parade where he threw doubloons with his likeness. After the match, Eddie gave Terry his first gimmick, the masked persona of The Super Destroyer, with had previously been used by Don Jardine. On February 27, 2015, Hogan was honored at Madison Square Garden during a WWE live event dubbed "Hulk Hogan Appreciation Night" with a special commemorative banner hanging from the rafters, honoring his wrestling career and historic matches he had in the arena.[217]. Suddenly, Bollea could show the charisma and appearance to be a main lin. Referring to his fans as "Hulkamaniacs", he introduced his four "demandments": training, saying prayers, eating vitamins and believing in oneself. He began self-promoting himself by making t-shirts and having girls sell them from their trunk in the parking lot before shows. [196] The group's attack on Hogan on the July 12 episode of Impact Wrestling was used to write Hogan off television as he was set to undergo another back surgery. Hogan became the first wrestler to win two Royal Rumble matches in a row,[88] as he won the 1991 Royal Rumble match. [141] In August 2002, Hogan was used in an angle with Brock Lesnar, culminating in a main event singles match on the August 8 episode of SmackDown!, which Lesnar won by technical submission (the match was called after Hogan became unconscious from a bear hug hold). [254] and previously complimented Hogan's look. [45], On the January 7, 1984 episode of Championship Wrestling, Hogan confirmed his fan favorite status (for any WWF fans unaware of his late 1981 babyface turn) by saving Bob Backlund from a three-way assault by The Wild Samoans. Hogan frequently referred to his fans as "Hulkamaniacs" in his interviews and introduced his three "demandments": training, saying prayers, and eating vitamins. Hogan defeated Flair in all four matches. Despite some reservations, he agreed to do so. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for WWF - The Greatest WRESTLING Stars of the '80's (DVD) WWE HULK HOGAN MEAN GENE at the best online prices at eBay! 12 on the Billboard Top Kid Audio chart in 1995. I could have self-destructed, but I took the high road". Lesnar became only the second WWE wrestler to defeat Hogan by submission (after Kurt Angle), and the first to defeat Hogan by having the match called. Hogan is my brother until he decides not to be. [143] After WrestleMania, he had a run as the masked Mr. America, who was supposed to be Hogan in disguise, wearing a mask. [204][205] Hogan named Ray the number one contender to the TNA World Heavyweight Championship on the February 21 episode of Impact Wrestling. [281], Hogan's crossover popularity led to several television and movie roles. He said he would still have performed his standard hangin and bangin at the gym and eat all the proper foods even if he wasnt a professional athlete. Moments later, Russo returned to the ring, angrily proclaiming this would be the last time fans would ever see "that piece of shit" in a WCW stadium. [172][173][174] Hogan was set to wrestle with Jarrett and Joe against Sting, Nash and D'Angelo Dinero at Bound for Glory, but was forced to miss the event due to a back surgery. It was a booking decision that would unleash Hulkamania on an audience of unsuspecting fans and create a larger-than-life star capable of crossing over into mainstream media. [83] At WrestleMania IX, Hogan and Beefcake took on Money Inc. for the WWF Tag Team Championship. That is probably why The Hulkster generated resounding boos as he assisted Ric Flair in pulling Sid to the floor. Not even if you paid him Right Guard money. Even as a six-year-old child in the mid-1980s, I knew there was something suspicious about the Hulkamania Workout Set. (As Hogan was well underway with the nWo storyline under the "Hollywood Hogan" ring name at the time, this avoided Time Warner the awkward situation of paying Marvel the rights to the name while owning its chief rival.) [295] In October 2011, he released a video game called Hulk Hogan's Main Event.[296]. On the January 7th, 1984 episode ofChampionship Wrestling, Hogan ran to the ring and saved Bob Backlund from a 3 on 1 beating, proving he was now a babyface. IRRATIONAL. [65] A new storyline was introduced in early 1987; Hogan was presented a trophy for being the WWF World Heavyweight Champion for three consecutive years. After being asked questions by Carlito concerning his daughter Brooke, Hogan attacked Carlito. Hogan was eventually victorious in his feud with Blackwell and by the end of 1981, gained his first title matches against Bockwinkel. He has also made cameos in several music videos. No way. Hogan sold out arenas, then air conditioners, and even recorded an album. "[220], Once the recordings went public erupting in a media scandal, Hogan apologized for the remarks, which he said is "language that is offensive and inconsistent with [his] own beliefs. When Andre the Giant received a similar, but smaller trophy for being undefeated for 15 years (authors note: this was not true) and was joined by Hogan, he became upset and left during the Hulksters speech. He also helps professional wrestlers publish their autobiographies, assists businesspeople with the writing of coherent thoughts and has overhyped degrees from Michigan and Northwestern. Then, on an edition of Piper's Pit, Hogan was confronted by Bobby "The Brain" Heenan, who announced that Andr was his new protg, and Andre challenged Hogan to a title match at WrestleMania III,[67][68][69][70] where Hogan successfully defended the WWF World Heavyweight Championship against Andr the Giant. [82] Hogan and Zeus met at the Survivor Series, where the "Hulkamaniacs" faced the "Million Dollar Team"; in the early part of the match, Hogan put Zeus over by hitting him with everything to no effect before Zeus then dominated Hogan until Zeus was disqualified by referee Dave Hebner. [104] The October 9, 1995 broadcast of Nitro was Hogan's first appearance in an all-black attire. According to an interview in the National Enquirer, Christiane Plante claimed that Hogan had an affair with her in 2007 while the Hogan family was shooting Hogan Knows Best. The quality of the match, coupled with the love the fans showed Hogan, led to an improbable nostalgia run that netted him another championship reign just over a month later. [a] History [ edit] Early matches (1978-1983) [ edit] During his initial run, he won the WWF Championship five times, with his first reign being the second-longest in the championship's history. [177] During his absence, Hogan underwent a potentially careerending spinal fusion surgery on December 21, 2010. [211] The following week on Impact Wrestling, Hogan and Sting reconciled their differences. and as a primary actor in the Cartoon Network/Adult Swim series China, IL. [168], On the June 17 episode of Impact!, Hogan's alliance with Abyss came to an abrupt end when Abyss turned heel. Hulk was given a large trophy honoring his 3 years as WWF Champion, and his buddy Andre came out to congratulate him. ", Mick Foley", "The Main Event results February 3, 1989", "Hulk Hogan & Brutus "The Barber" Beefcake w/ Elizabeth vs. "Macho Man" Randy Savage & Zeus w/ Sensational Sherri", "No Holds Barred: The Match/The Movie results", "Ultimate Warrior vs. Hulk Hogan Intercontinental and WWE Championship Match", "Hulk Hogan w/ Big Bossman vs. Earthquake w/ Jimmy Hart and Dino Bravo", "Hulk Hogan (spot No. Birth Country: United States. [176] Dixie Carter returned on the November 25 episode of Reaction, informing Hogan and Bischoff that a judge had filed an injunction against the two on her behalf over not having signatory authority, indefinitely suspending Hogan from TNA. Hogan's list of accomplishments include being an 8-time WCW Heavyweight Champion, a 5-time WWE Champion, WWE Undisputed Champion (WWF and WCW Titles), and also holding the Heavyweight Championships in the NWA, AWA, and IWGP. He appeared in a backstage segment with Jimmy Hart, Drew McIntyre and Sheamus, where he gave his approval to McIntyre, the current WWE Champion. [80] After a rematch the following night on Nitro, where Sting controversially retained the title, the WCW World Heavyweight Championship became vacant. On October 15, 2010, Endemol Games UK (a subsidiary of media production group Endemol UK) announced a partnership with Bischoff Hervey Entertainment to produce "Hulk Hogan's Hulkamania", an online gambling game featuring video footage of Hogan.[274][275]. from the audience), shaking his finger to scold him, three punches, an Irish whip, the big boot and running leg drop followed, ensuring victory. It was a bad look and the most obvious example of fan backlash toward Hogan and his continued push. [192], During TNA's 2012 UK tour, on January 26 and 27, Hogan returned to the ring at house shows in Nottingham and Manchester, where he, James Storm and Sting defeated Bobby Roode, Bully Ray and Kurt Angle in a six-man tag team main event at both events, the latter of which was Hogan's final match. This is the Hulkster exclusive, taking tons of stories out of the vault. Vince was an old school promoter and said he didnt want Hollywood influence on the company. He is widely regarded as the most recognized wrestling star worldwide and the most popular wrestler of the 1980s, as well as one of the greatest professional wrestlers of all . The build-up to Hogan's Hall of Fame induction and preparation for his WrestleMania angle was shown on the first season of Hogan Knows Best. Ric Flair won the 1992 Royal Rumble, and started a short feud between Hogan and Sid Justice, which culminated in a match at WrestleMania VIII, which Hulk won (go figure). In 1984, similarities between Hogan's character and that of The Incredible Hulk led to a quitclaim deal between Titan Sports, Marvel Comics and himself wherein Marvel obtained the trademarks "Hulk Hogan", "Hulkster" and "Hulkamania" for 20 years, and Titan agreed to no longer refer to him as "incredible" nor simply "Hulk" or ever dress him in purple or green. In honor of The Hulkster and his many contributions to the sports entertainment industry, relive these best, worst and most outrageous moments that defined his WWE career. He occasionally toured the country over the next few years, facing a wide variety of opponents ranging from Tatsumi Fujinami to Abdullah the Butcher. [109] After coming out victorious from his feuds, Hogan began to only appear occasionally on WCW programming. Without him, the industry fans spend so much time devoting themselves to would not exist. Heres what Training Block A consisted of: For its era, this workout is actually very comprehensive, and if a fitness novice followed this routine safely at a gym, theyd probably experience noticeable and impressive results within two to three months. Now its time for what youve been eagerly waiting for, as Hogan yells, Lets go pump some neoprenes iron! He advises you to begin with three sets of six reps, and then work your way up to 10 reps per set as you get stronger. After winning and being announced as the new WCW World Heavyweight Champion, Hogan immediately took the WCW title belt. [80], As a result, Hogan filed a defamation of character lawsuit against Russo soon after,[132] which was eventually dismissed in 2002. See More by this Creator. [2] Sting went on to win the vacant title against Hogan at SuperBrawl VIII,[116] and Hogan then developed a rivalry with former friend (and recent nWo recruit) Randy Savage, who had just cost Hogan the title match at SuperBrawl by hitting him with a spray can.

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