Latest news with #NewWorldOrder
Fox News
4 days ago
- 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.
The Advertiser
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Advertiser
The end of Hulkamania: Inside the rise and fall of a wrestling superstar
Well let me tell you something, brother. You might have been a kid the day Hulk Hogan dethroned the Iron Sheik, the day he headlined Wrestlemania I alongside Mr. T or the day he body slammed Andre The Giant. Or maybe you were a kid left in disbelief the night Hogan turned his back on WCW to join Scott Hall and Kevin Nash in the New World Order and change the face of professional wrestling. Before long he was teaming with NBA star Dennis Rodman and turning wrestling into an edgier, mainstream product. Or maybe you were a kid jumping off your seat - just like Adam Sandler inside the Staples Center - the moment you heard the opening chords of Rick Derringer's Real American to save the day during Wrestlemania 21. The era you grew up in doesn't matter. Because it was so often Hogan's face on the VHS and DVD covers when you walked into Video Ezy. Because "Hulkamania" was a phenomenon, running wild with a blonde handlebar moustache and arms he called 24-inch pythons, ripping off his singlet and reaching unprecedented levels of superstardom around the globe long before the dawn of pay television. The professional wrestling industry is in mourning after Hogan - the heroic all-American wearing red and yellow - died aged 71 following a cardiac arrest. Ask anyone for professional wrestling's Mount Rushmore and they'd be hard-pressed to leave Hogan, whose real name was Terry Bollea, off the list. "WWE would not be where it is today without the larger-than-life characters that compete in the ring ... and few, if any, loomed larger than Terry 'Hulk Hogan' Bollea," WWE chief content officer Paul Levesque - better known as Triple H - wrote on social media. "He was the archetype of what it meant to be a 'Superstar' - a global sensation that inspired millions to work hard at whatever it was they wanted to accomplish and a look that made him recognisable to fans around the world. "Hulk Hogan, clad in red and yellow or nWo black and white, was simply put, iconic. As a Real American or the leader of one of the industry's biggest factions, he transcended and elevated the entire business to heights never before seen - in every country and on every continent. "There was no one like The Hulkster, and there very well may never be another." Inside the squared circle, he was must-watch television during feuds with Randy Savage and The Rock. He hosted Saturday Night Live with Mr. T and featured in Rocky III alongside Sylvester Stallone. Even the Sydney Roosters handed him a custom jersey with "Roostermania" printed across the front during a promotional opportunity in 2009. Yet on the outside, Hogan was one of the industry's most complex and controversial characters. For years, Hogan stared down the barrel of a camera and told kids to eat their vitamins and say their prayers, but he was at the centre of a steroid scandal that rocked professional wrestling in the early 1990s. WWE cut ties with Hogan in 2015 - and even removed him from its Hall of Fame before he was readmitted in 2018 - after he was recorded using a series of offensive slurs during a rant about his daughter dating black men. In 2016, Hogan was awarded $174 million - before adding $37 million in punitive damages - in a sex tape lawsuit against Gawker Media. In 2012, Gawker had posted a video of Hogan having sex with his former best friend's wife. Hogan had even emerged as a political figure during Donald Trump's run for United States president last year, declaring it was time to "let Trumpamania run wild, brother" during a Republican national convention. "We lost a great friend today, the 'Hulkster.' Hulk Hogan was MAGA all the way - Strong, tough, smart, but with the biggest heart," Trump wrote on social media platform Truth Social. "He gave an absolutely electric speech at the Republican National Convention, that was one of the highlights of the entire week. He entertained fans from all over the World, and the cultural impact he had was massive. To his wife, Sky, and family, we give our warmest best wishes and love. Hulk Hogan will be greatly missed!" His final appearance on WWE television - during the company's Netflix debut in January - ended with Hogan being booed by a Los Angeles crowd. Yet those who grew up with Hulkamania running wild, with the NWO and the Monday Night War, will likely reserve a place on wrestling's Mount Rushmore for Hogan's face. And maybe even leave some room for those 24-inch pythons. Well let me tell you something, brother. You might have been a kid the day Hulk Hogan dethroned the Iron Sheik, the day he headlined Wrestlemania I alongside Mr. T or the day he body slammed Andre The Giant. Or maybe you were a kid left in disbelief the night Hogan turned his back on WCW to join Scott Hall and Kevin Nash in the New World Order and change the face of professional wrestling. Before long he was teaming with NBA star Dennis Rodman and turning wrestling into an edgier, mainstream product. Or maybe you were a kid jumping off your seat - just like Adam Sandler inside the Staples Center - the moment you heard the opening chords of Rick Derringer's Real American to save the day during Wrestlemania 21. The era you grew up in doesn't matter. Because it was so often Hogan's face on the VHS and DVD covers when you walked into Video Ezy. Because "Hulkamania" was a phenomenon, running wild with a blonde handlebar moustache and arms he called 24-inch pythons, ripping off his singlet and reaching unprecedented levels of superstardom around the globe long before the dawn of pay television. The professional wrestling industry is in mourning after Hogan - the heroic all-American wearing red and yellow - died aged 71 following a cardiac arrest. Ask anyone for professional wrestling's Mount Rushmore and they'd be hard-pressed to leave Hogan, whose real name was Terry Bollea, off the list. "WWE would not be where it is today without the larger-than-life characters that compete in the ring ... and few, if any, loomed larger than Terry 'Hulk Hogan' Bollea," WWE chief content officer Paul Levesque - better known as Triple H - wrote on social media. "He was the archetype of what it meant to be a 'Superstar' - a global sensation that inspired millions to work hard at whatever it was they wanted to accomplish and a look that made him recognisable to fans around the world. "Hulk Hogan, clad in red and yellow or nWo black and white, was simply put, iconic. As a Real American or the leader of one of the industry's biggest factions, he transcended and elevated the entire business to heights never before seen - in every country and on every continent. "There was no one like The Hulkster, and there very well may never be another." Inside the squared circle, he was must-watch television during feuds with Randy Savage and The Rock. He hosted Saturday Night Live with Mr. T and featured in Rocky III alongside Sylvester Stallone. Even the Sydney Roosters handed him a custom jersey with "Roostermania" printed across the front during a promotional opportunity in 2009. Yet on the outside, Hogan was one of the industry's most complex and controversial characters. For years, Hogan stared down the barrel of a camera and told kids to eat their vitamins and say their prayers, but he was at the centre of a steroid scandal that rocked professional wrestling in the early 1990s. WWE cut ties with Hogan in 2015 - and even removed him from its Hall of Fame before he was readmitted in 2018 - after he was recorded using a series of offensive slurs during a rant about his daughter dating black men. In 2016, Hogan was awarded $174 million - before adding $37 million in punitive damages - in a sex tape lawsuit against Gawker Media. In 2012, Gawker had posted a video of Hogan having sex with his former best friend's wife. Hogan had even emerged as a political figure during Donald Trump's run for United States president last year, declaring it was time to "let Trumpamania run wild, brother" during a Republican national convention. "We lost a great friend today, the 'Hulkster.' Hulk Hogan was MAGA all the way - Strong, tough, smart, but with the biggest heart," Trump wrote on social media platform Truth Social. "He gave an absolutely electric speech at the Republican National Convention, that was one of the highlights of the entire week. He entertained fans from all over the World, and the cultural impact he had was massive. To his wife, Sky, and family, we give our warmest best wishes and love. Hulk Hogan will be greatly missed!" His final appearance on WWE television - during the company's Netflix debut in January - ended with Hogan being booed by a Los Angeles crowd. Yet those who grew up with Hulkamania running wild, with the NWO and the Monday Night War, will likely reserve a place on wrestling's Mount Rushmore for Hogan's face. And maybe even leave some room for those 24-inch pythons. Well let me tell you something, brother. You might have been a kid the day Hulk Hogan dethroned the Iron Sheik, the day he headlined Wrestlemania I alongside Mr. T or the day he body slammed Andre The Giant. Or maybe you were a kid left in disbelief the night Hogan turned his back on WCW to join Scott Hall and Kevin Nash in the New World Order and change the face of professional wrestling. Before long he was teaming with NBA star Dennis Rodman and turning wrestling into an edgier, mainstream product. Or maybe you were a kid jumping off your seat - just like Adam Sandler inside the Staples Center - the moment you heard the opening chords of Rick Derringer's Real American to save the day during Wrestlemania 21. The era you grew up in doesn't matter. Because it was so often Hogan's face on the VHS and DVD covers when you walked into Video Ezy. Because "Hulkamania" was a phenomenon, running wild with a blonde handlebar moustache and arms he called 24-inch pythons, ripping off his singlet and reaching unprecedented levels of superstardom around the globe long before the dawn of pay television. The professional wrestling industry is in mourning after Hogan - the heroic all-American wearing red and yellow - died aged 71 following a cardiac arrest. Ask anyone for professional wrestling's Mount Rushmore and they'd be hard-pressed to leave Hogan, whose real name was Terry Bollea, off the list. "WWE would not be where it is today without the larger-than-life characters that compete in the ring ... and few, if any, loomed larger than Terry 'Hulk Hogan' Bollea," WWE chief content officer Paul Levesque - better known as Triple H - wrote on social media. "He was the archetype of what it meant to be a 'Superstar' - a global sensation that inspired millions to work hard at whatever it was they wanted to accomplish and a look that made him recognisable to fans around the world. "Hulk Hogan, clad in red and yellow or nWo black and white, was simply put, iconic. As a Real American or the leader of one of the industry's biggest factions, he transcended and elevated the entire business to heights never before seen - in every country and on every continent. "There was no one like The Hulkster, and there very well may never be another." Inside the squared circle, he was must-watch television during feuds with Randy Savage and The Rock. He hosted Saturday Night Live with Mr. T and featured in Rocky III alongside Sylvester Stallone. Even the Sydney Roosters handed him a custom jersey with "Roostermania" printed across the front during a promotional opportunity in 2009. Yet on the outside, Hogan was one of the industry's most complex and controversial characters. For years, Hogan stared down the barrel of a camera and told kids to eat their vitamins and say their prayers, but he was at the centre of a steroid scandal that rocked professional wrestling in the early 1990s. WWE cut ties with Hogan in 2015 - and even removed him from its Hall of Fame before he was readmitted in 2018 - after he was recorded using a series of offensive slurs during a rant about his daughter dating black men. In 2016, Hogan was awarded $174 million - before adding $37 million in punitive damages - in a sex tape lawsuit against Gawker Media. In 2012, Gawker had posted a video of Hogan having sex with his former best friend's wife. Hogan had even emerged as a political figure during Donald Trump's run for United States president last year, declaring it was time to "let Trumpamania run wild, brother" during a Republican national convention. "We lost a great friend today, the 'Hulkster.' Hulk Hogan was MAGA all the way - Strong, tough, smart, but with the biggest heart," Trump wrote on social media platform Truth Social. "He gave an absolutely electric speech at the Republican National Convention, that was one of the highlights of the entire week. He entertained fans from all over the World, and the cultural impact he had was massive. To his wife, Sky, and family, we give our warmest best wishes and love. Hulk Hogan will be greatly missed!" His final appearance on WWE television - during the company's Netflix debut in January - ended with Hogan being booed by a Los Angeles crowd. Yet those who grew up with Hulkamania running wild, with the NWO and the Monday Night War, will likely reserve a place on wrestling's Mount Rushmore for Hogan's face. And maybe even leave some room for those 24-inch pythons. Well let me tell you something, brother. You might have been a kid the day Hulk Hogan dethroned the Iron Sheik, the day he headlined Wrestlemania I alongside Mr. T or the day he body slammed Andre The Giant. Or maybe you were a kid left in disbelief the night Hogan turned his back on WCW to join Scott Hall and Kevin Nash in the New World Order and change the face of professional wrestling. Before long he was teaming with NBA star Dennis Rodman and turning wrestling into an edgier, mainstream product. Or maybe you were a kid jumping off your seat - just like Adam Sandler inside the Staples Center - the moment you heard the opening chords of Rick Derringer's Real American to save the day during Wrestlemania 21. The era you grew up in doesn't matter. Because it was so often Hogan's face on the VHS and DVD covers when you walked into Video Ezy. Because "Hulkamania" was a phenomenon, running wild with a blonde handlebar moustache and arms he called 24-inch pythons, ripping off his singlet and reaching unprecedented levels of superstardom around the globe long before the dawn of pay television. The professional wrestling industry is in mourning after Hogan - the heroic all-American wearing red and yellow - died aged 71 following a cardiac arrest. Ask anyone for professional wrestling's Mount Rushmore and they'd be hard-pressed to leave Hogan, whose real name was Terry Bollea, off the list. "WWE would not be where it is today without the larger-than-life characters that compete in the ring ... and few, if any, loomed larger than Terry 'Hulk Hogan' Bollea," WWE chief content officer Paul Levesque - better known as Triple H - wrote on social media. "He was the archetype of what it meant to be a 'Superstar' - a global sensation that inspired millions to work hard at whatever it was they wanted to accomplish and a look that made him recognisable to fans around the world. "Hulk Hogan, clad in red and yellow or nWo black and white, was simply put, iconic. As a Real American or the leader of one of the industry's biggest factions, he transcended and elevated the entire business to heights never before seen - in every country and on every continent. "There was no one like The Hulkster, and there very well may never be another." Inside the squared circle, he was must-watch television during feuds with Randy Savage and The Rock. He hosted Saturday Night Live with Mr. T and featured in Rocky III alongside Sylvester Stallone. Even the Sydney Roosters handed him a custom jersey with "Roostermania" printed across the front during a promotional opportunity in 2009. Yet on the outside, Hogan was one of the industry's most complex and controversial characters. For years, Hogan stared down the barrel of a camera and told kids to eat their vitamins and say their prayers, but he was at the centre of a steroid scandal that rocked professional wrestling in the early 1990s. WWE cut ties with Hogan in 2015 - and even removed him from its Hall of Fame before he was readmitted in 2018 - after he was recorded using a series of offensive slurs during a rant about his daughter dating black men. In 2016, Hogan was awarded $174 million - before adding $37 million in punitive damages - in a sex tape lawsuit against Gawker Media. In 2012, Gawker had posted a video of Hogan having sex with his former best friend's wife. Hogan had even emerged as a political figure during Donald Trump's run for United States president last year, declaring it was time to "let Trumpamania run wild, brother" during a Republican national convention. "We lost a great friend today, the 'Hulkster.' Hulk Hogan was MAGA all the way - Strong, tough, smart, but with the biggest heart," Trump wrote on social media platform Truth Social. "He gave an absolutely electric speech at the Republican National Convention, that was one of the highlights of the entire week. He entertained fans from all over the World, and the cultural impact he had was massive. To his wife, Sky, and family, we give our warmest best wishes and love. Hulk Hogan will be greatly missed!" His final appearance on WWE television - during the company's Netflix debut in January - ended with Hogan being booed by a Los Angeles crowd. Yet those who grew up with Hulkamania running wild, with the NWO and the Monday Night War, will likely reserve a place on wrestling's Mount Rushmore for Hogan's face. And maybe even leave some room for those 24-inch pythons.
Filipino Times
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Filipino Times
Hulk Hogan, Wrestling Icon and Pop Culture Phenomenon, Dies at 71
Terry Bollea, better known to the world as Hulk Hogan, passed away on Thursday at the age of 71, according to World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE). A cornerstone of professional wrestling's global rise, Hogan's magnetic personality and memorable in-ring presence helped transform WWE into a mainstream entertainment giant in the 1980s and '90s. WWE paid tribute, calling him 'one of pop culture's most recognizable figures' and extending condolences to his family and fans. According to authorities in Clearwater, Florida, Hogan suffered cardiac arrest at his home and was transported to Morton Plant Hospital, where he was pronounced dead. No foul play is suspected, and an investigation is ongoing. TMZ was first to break the news. Known for his signature phrases and charisma, Hogan was central to wrestling's golden era, forging unforgettable rivalries with the likes of André the Giant and Randy Savage. His shocking switch to villain status in the WCW era, particularly as 'Hollywood' Hogan and a leader of the New World Order (NWO), reshaped wrestling storylines and viewership for years. Despite his role in controversial moments like the infamous 'Fingerpoke of Doom,' Hogan's legacy as a transformative figure in wrestling history was already cemented. Hogan also crossed into mainstream fame through film appearances, a cartoon series, and merchandise. But his later years were marred by controversy—most notably a leaked tape containing racist remarks, which resulted in a major fallout with WWE and damaged his public image. Though he apologized, many wrestlers and fans remained critical. He returned to WWE years later in a limited role but never regained his former universal appeal. Most recently, Hogan was set to launch a new wrestling promotion called Real American Freestyle, aimed at spotlighting Olympic-style wrestling. His death comes just weeks before the league's first event. Tributes have poured in, including from political figures like Donald Trump and JD Vance, with whom Hogan had aligned in recent years. Known for his larger-than-life persona, Hulk Hogan leaves behind a mixed but undeniably powerful legacy in both sports entertainment and popular culture.
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Hulk Hogan's storied wrestling career included iconic made-in-Canada matches
TORONTO — At the fan festival leading up to WrestleMania X8, World Wrestling Federation chairman Vince McMahon wanted to get a sense of who the audience would be pulling for in the anticipated match between Hulk Hogan and Dwayne (The Rock) Johnson. Hogan was still in his villainous "Hollywood" persona while The Rock was the promotion's bankable baby face star heading into their March 17, 2002, showdown at Toronto's SkyDome. Canadian wrestling crowds, however, were famous for resisting the force-fed storylines trotted out by the promotions, and those in attendance gave a full-throated endorsement of Hogan. The ensuing fight, which has become something of a WWE legend, was one of many big moments in Hogan's wrestling career that came north of the border. Hogan, born Terry Gene Bollea, died Thursday at 71. Hogan's matches in Canada included a headline title fight against the Ultimate Warrior at WrestleMania VI in Toronto — an uncommon Hogan loss and even rarer title fight between two baby faces — championship bouts against Paul (Mr. Wonderful) Orndorff and Ric Flair, and even an arm wrestling match with then-Toronto Mayor Rob Ford (who died in 2016) at Fan Expo in 2013. But Hogan's most memorable match in Canada came at WrestleMania X8 — and it wasn't even the main event. When he finally faced The Rock in the 'Icon versus Icon' showdown, the crowd's support for Hogan was unequivocal. In a remarkable display of adaptive storytelling, the two wrestlers switched attitudes mid-match. Hogan broke out some of the signature moves that wrestling fans remembered from his rise from wrestling star to pop culture icon in the 1980s. He exhorted the throng of over 62,000 to cheer him on, cupping his hand to his ear and leaning toward the crowd and "Hulking Up," which involved glaring wide-eyed at his opponent while seemingly impervious to pain, often accompanied by a finger wag before he unloaded some offence. The Rock cleanly won the match, but the Canadian response set up a storyline that would see Hogan break off from his heel New World Order faction and return to his do-gooder persona of the '80s. That version of Hogan was arguably best known to Canadian fans leading into WrestleMania X8, and perhaps why the crowd at SkyDome (now Rogers Centre) was firmly in his corner. Another key fight at the same venue came 12 years earlier, when Hogan faced the Ultimate Warrior — a rising star whose popularity at the time rivalled Hogan's — for the WWF title. The fight, which was well-received by the fans in attendance — which included future wrestling stars Adam (Edge) Copeland and Jay (Christian) Reso — was meant to be a passing of the torch as Warrior beat Hogan cleanly by pinfall — the first time that happened since 1981. However, Warrior's title run proved to be short-lived, and by WrestleMania VII Hogan was once again champion after defeating Sgt. Slaughter in the main event. Hogan also had a couple of successful title defences in Toronto, notably a decision over Orndorff on Aug. 28, 1986, at Exhibition Stadium before a crowd of over 60,000. In a confusing ending that was typical of the ongoing feud between the wrestlers, Orndorff was disqualified despite appearing to win the match after his manager Bobby ("The Brain") Heenan laid out Hogan with a chair. In another matchup between legends, Hogan defeated Flair on a May 13, 2002, episode of Monday Night Raw in Toronto to retain the WWE Undisputed Championship. In another messy ending, nWo member X-Pac interfered with a Hogan pin attempt of Flair in the no-disqualification match. Flair's attempt to win the match via submission was then interrupted by (Stone Cold) Steve Austin, who laid out the 53-year-old Flair, allowing Hogan to perform his signature leg drop and cover for the pin. In a less heralded matchup, Hogan took the fall in an arm wrestling battle with Ford at the 2013 Fan Expo pop culture showcase in Toronto. "I own this town, man!" Ford yelled after the dubious win as Survivor's "Eye Of The Tiger" played in the background. Hogan's main-event appearance at the first-ever WrestleMania in 1985 also had a Canadian connection, as he teamed with "The A-Team" star Mr. T to defeat (Rowdy) Roddy Piper — born Roderick Toombs in Saskatoon — and Orndorff. This report by The Canadian Press was first published July 24, 2025. Curtis Withers, The Canadian Press
Time of India
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
'Always and Forever' — NBA legend Dennis Rodman pours heartfelt tribute to WWE icon Hulk Hogan
Hulk Hogan and Dennis Rodman. Image via: WWE Basketball icon Dennis Rodman has joined the global outpouring of grief following the death of professional wrestling legend Hulk Hogan , who passed away at the age of 71. Rodman, who famously teamed up with Hogan during their New World Order (nWo) days in WCW, posted a moving tribute on Instagram, honoring the bond they shared inside and outside the ring. His message, filled with emotion, echoed what fans across generations are feeling, it is the end of an unforgettable era. Dennis Rodman gives a heartfelt tribute to Hulk Hogan Dennis Rodman's connection with Hulk Hogan wasn't just a celebrity crossover—it was chemistry that lit up arenas. Long before today's athletes juggled careers across sports and entertainment, Rodman dove headfirst into the squared circle with unapologetic flair. In the mid-1990s, fresh off NBA championships and controversy, Rodman found his wrestling home alongside Hogan in WCW's hottest faction, the nWo. After Hogan's passing, Rodman posted a series of photos capturing their iconic moments together and wrote– "N.W.O. 4 Life Brother @hulkhogan Always and Forever Thank you for the Memories we Created History Great Friend indeed 🙏🏾🙏🏾 Keep his family in prayers #toosweet #hulk" Rodman also shared a few photos on his Instagram story with the WWE legend relieving their nWo moment. On the March 10, 1997, episode of Monday Nitro, Hogan officially welcomed Rodman to the nWo, declaring, 'Big bruh, you've earned the colors, my friend. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Doctor: '10-Second Morning Method Helps Drain Swollen Legs" (See How) goldentree Learn More Undo It's your style. 4-life!' From there, Rodman wasn't just a basketball legend stepping into the ring—he became part of wrestling history. At Bash at the Beach 1997, Rodman made his in-ring debut alongside Hogan against Lex Luger and The Giant. Chants of 'Rodman sucks!' filled the arena, but the former Bull responded by surprising fans with legitimate athleticism. He landed arm drags, leapfrogs, and even gained the admiration of 'Macho Man' Randy Savage at ringside. Hulk Hogan's death leaves a void Hogan, born Terry Bollea, died Thursday in Clearwater, Florida. Emergency responders arrived after a call reporting cardiac arrest. He was later pronounced dead at Morton Plant Hospital. The WWE confirmed the news, stating: "One of pop culture's most recognizable figures, Hogan helped WWE achieve global recognition in the 1980s." Wrestling legends to sports figures like Rodman, the tributes reflect just how far Hogan's reach extended. He was a bridge between sports, entertainment, and astonishing fandom. Also Read: Ciara and Russell Wilson's son gets love from Vanessa Bryant in a touching birthday tribute on Instagram FAQs What did Dennis Rodman say about Hulk Hogan's death? Rodman shared an emotional Instagram tribute, thanking Hogan for their history and calling him a great friend. When did Dennis Rodman and Hulk Hogan team up in wrestling? They formed a tag team as part of the nWo in WCW during the late 1990s. How did Hulk Hogan die? He reportedly suffered cardiac arrest at his Florida home; an official cause is still being investigated. Catch Rani Rampal's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 4. Watch Here!
