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8 unusual facts about Hulk Hogan


Athletics at the 2012 Summer Olympics – Men's discus throw

Harting celebrated his medal on his victory lap skillfully jumping over the row of women's hurdles already on the track and doing a Hulk Hogan shirt rip.

Carlos Quentin

Angels center fielder Torii Hunter characterized his pure power as "tremendous pop, like Hulk Hogan. He's crazy strong."

George Greer

Judge Greer presided over the 2008 divorce case of Hulk Hogan and his wife, Linda Bollea.

I Luv It

In one episode of Hogan Knows Best, Hulk Hogan can be seen trying to learn the lyrics to "I Luv It!" in an attempt to impress his son Nick.

Moondog King

After he was denied re-entry to the United States at the Canadian border the WWWF replaced him with substitutes including Stan Hansen, Hulk Hogan, Lou Albano and Sgt. Slaughter before selecting Moondog Spot as a permanent replacement, and explained his absence stating King had been hit by a car.

Nathan Thompson

He gestured with a Hulk Hogan-style fist pump which remained one of the famous images of the 2005 AFL season.

Scott Hartnell

In Philadelphia's final regular season game against Pittsburgh, Hartnell mocked a Penguins fan dressed as Hulk Hogan sitting directly behind the Flyers bench.

The Gentrys

During this time, he returned to music at least once, as a member of The Wrestling Boot Band, a group fronted by Hulk Hogan.


Community Choice Credit Union Convention Center

It was also the site of the famous 1989 steel cage match between Hulk Hogan and The Big Boss Man on Saturday Night's Main Event.

Dave Hlubek

His music also appears on television commercials, on Hulk Hogan's Celebrity Wrestling TV show, and on the soundtracks of the video games Rock Band, NASCAR 98 and others.

Mid-Hudson Civic Center

Notable wrestlers who wrestled in the building during this time include then WWF Champion Hulk Hogan, "Macho Man" Randy Savage, André the Giant, Bret Hart, Greg "The Hammer" Valentine, Ricky "The Dragon" Steamboat, King Kong Bundy, Big John Studd, Ken Patera, Tito Santana and Rowdy Roddy Piper (who also hosted his "Piper's Pit" segment on the show).

Mike Sharpe

Sharpe is described in at least three books by former wrestling personalities (Tom "Dynamite Kid" Billington, Hulk Hogan and Gary Michael Cappetta) as having shown characteristics of obsessive-compulsive disorder, as evidenced by a preoccupation with cleanliness that caused him to spend hours washing his hands or showering at arenas and meticulously folding and re-folding his clothing.

Pro Wrestling USA

Despite this move being unsuccessful, McMahon was also able to air the historic "War to Settle the Score" and "Brawl to End it All" wrestling cards on MTV; in addition, McMahon also still had the most recognized wrestler in the industry, Hulk Hogan.

Super Fire Pro Wrestling 3 Final Bout

Characters based on wrestling stars such as WWF's Hulk Hogan and WCW's Rick Rude are featured in the game along with Japanese professional wrestlers like Masahiro Chono.

The Diamond Exchange

As many other promising-yet-underexposed AWA stars had before him (including Hulk Hogan, Rick Martel, and Bobby Heenan), Hennig left the AWA for the World Wrestling Federation in the fall of 1988, weeks after his AWA Title reign ended.

WWF WrestleMania Challenge

The game features nine wrestlers: The Ultimate Warrior, Hulk Hogan, "Macho King" Randy Savage, André the Giant, Hacksaw Jim Duggan, The Big Boss Man, Ravishing Rick Rude, Brutus "The Barber" Beefcake, and "Yourself" (a generic character).


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Alex Shane

Beginning life as a YouTube series created by Shane in October 2011, the format was quickly spotted by TV executives and signed for a terrestrial spot after appearances from big name stars such as Hulk Hogan.