
24/07/2025
Hulk Hogan might have been a better promoter than wrestler (NJPW fans might disagree!), but one thing's for sure – without him, there wouldn't be a WWE or WCW.
I vividly remember his iconic matches that left a lasting impact on our collective memory. He globalized professional wrestling, even flying to Dhahran in the 80s to shoot a Mobil 1 commercial, where he promoted the brand in Arabic (see the comments section).
Legends like Flair, Race, Rhodes, Andre, Randy Savage, The Hitman, Sting, Undertaker, Steve Austin, The Rock, John Cena, Roman Reigns, and many more contributed to the sport, but none matched Hogan's immense impact.
Hogan slammed Andre, and Saudi video rentals went wild. His 1996 heel turn? Still sends shockwaves.