The wrestling world was in shock to learn the news of Hulk Hogan’s demise. The iconic wrestler passed away at the age of 71 due to cardiac arrest. The mortal body perhaps left the earth, but the legacy he created will be remembered for ages.
“One of pop culture’s most recognizable figures, Hogan helped WWE achieve global recognition in the 1980s. WWE extends its condolences to Hogan’s family, friends, and fans,” WWE said.
Hogan’s Rise During WWE’s Formative Years
During the early years of WWE, Hogan became the face of the company. With Hogan, Andre the Giant, “Rowdy” Roddy Piper World Wrestling Federation (WWF, now known as WWE, World Wrestling Entertainment) started to gain rapid success and attention during the 1980s. Throughout his career, Hulk Hogan, whose original name was Terry Bollea, engaged in multiple high-intensity feuds. But, arguably, his in-ring rivalry with Andre the Giant was the most legendary and crowd-pulling.
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The Iconic Rivalry: Hulk Hogan vs Andre the Giant
When these two human specimens collided in the square, at the silver dome, it was a box office. People then were crazy to see these powerhouses take on each other. The crowd at the Silverdome arena was in total disbelief when Hogan body-slammed the 500-plus-pounder Andre the Giant with raw strength.
WrestleMania III: A Legendary Match That Defined Hulkamania
It was like freshly out from a thriller movie. By the time of WrestleMania 3, Hogan was the face of the company, and Andre turned heel. It was then believed that Andre was undisputed in the ring for 15 years. But in the year 1987, the unthinkable happened. The Giant lost a match; Hulk Hogan defeated him by pinfall.
Hulk Hogan’s Unmatched Resilience and Triumph
From the beginning of the fight, Andre was looking strong like an iron pillar, manhandling Hogan. He threw the creator of ‘Hulkamania’ outside of the ring, trapped in a bear hug. It was Hulk Hogan, who never chose to leave the battleground as long as he had gas left in the tank. Hogan stood again and again, and when he sensed his moment, he body-slammed Andre the Giant.
