During his initial run, he was a five-time WWF Champion, with his 1,474-day reign being the longest of the WrestleMania era ever. He is the first wrestler to win consecutive Royal Rumble matches, winning in 1990 and 1991.

Nov 16, 2009 · On January 23, 1984, Hulk Hogan becomes the first wrestler to escape the “camel clutch”—the signature move of reigning World Wrestling Federation (WWF) champion Iron Sheik—as he defeats...

Jan 23, 2012 · This right here is Hulk Hogan’s first match back in the WWF after being gone for about four years and becoming a superstar in Rocky III. He comes out to Eye of the Tiger and is way over. Hulk would jump into the world title scene in about two weeks, winning the title in about three weeks and holding if for four years.

Hogan enjoyed mainstream popularity in the 1980s and 90s as the All-American character Hulk Hogan in the World Wrestling Federation (WWF), and as Hollywood Hogan, the heel leader of the New World Order, in World Championship Wrestling (WCW). Hogan was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2005.

Aug 28, 2020 · September 22, 1980 – WWF at Madison Square Garden: Andre The Giant defeated Hulk Hogan in a rematch. Hulk Hogan also got several title shots at then WWF World champion Bob Backlund, but failed to win the championship. Hulk Hogan then left the World Wide Wrestling Federation and traveled to Japan, where he became an instant sensation.

Terry Ugene Bollea (born August 11, 1953), better known by his ring name Hulk Hogan, is an American semi-retired pro wrestler and actor. He is best known for his time in World Wrestling Federation/Entertainment, World Championship Wrestling and Total Nonstop Action Wrestling. He is a six-time WWF/E Champion and six-time WCW World Heavyweight ...

Sep 22, 2024 · Hogan made his WWF debut in late 1979 and quickly became a fan favorite. His immense size, blond hair, and handlebar mustache made him a visually striking figure in the ring. In addition, Hogan possessed incredible charisma and the ability to connect with fans, traits that would define his career.

o 05/29/84 – Allentown, PA - Agricultural Hall (Championship Wrestling taping): ring announcer Joe McHugh introduced WWF World Champion Hulk Hogan, who came ringside and then left (NOTE: It is not known if Hogan wrestled on this night.)

Hogan wrestled his first match in the World Wrestling Federation (WWF) on November 17, 1979, defeating Harry Valdez on Championship Wrestling. He made his first appearance at Madison Square Garden, defeating Ted DiBiase after a bearhug.

By 1983, Hulkamania was running wild in America and Hogan would win the WWF Heavyweight Championship in 1984, a title that he would hold for four years. This cut down on his time to wrestle in Japan, but he did wrestle a few times over the next three years.