Hulk Hogan's top 3 Wrestlemania matches

The event, which debuted in 1985, was the perfect blend of mainstream fame and professional wrestling, and Hogan was the guy who brought the two together.

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By Blesson Daniel | Jun 11, 2022 | 2 Min Read follow icon Follow Us

Hulk Hogan is one of the oldest and greatest pro wrestling stars the world has come to know. He became a household name among wrestling fans in the 80s because of his creativity and skills. Hulk Hogan competed in a number of WrestleMania events, and he was usually the main event since there was no larger star than him at the time, and he had tremendous battles with a range of opponents, proving that he is also a brilliant wrestler who could tell a story during the match. The event, which debuted in 1985, was the perfect blend of mainstream fame and professional wrestling, and Hogan was the guy who brought the two together. He was a captivating figure who drew admirers from outside the world of pro wrestling. So, here’s a look back at Hulk Hogan’s greatest Wrestlemania matches.

WrestleMania 18 – Hulk Hogan vs The Rock

Two of the greatest names clashing in a fairytale WrestleMania main event that went on to become one of the biggest matches of all time. It had all the makings of an epic hit, and that’s precisely what this encounter turned out to be. This was Hulk Hogan’s strongest WrestleMania bout, and he and The Rock were both fantastic storytellers. Both guys had similar star power, but the tale of a legend vs. a top active star had the crowd rooting for Hogan, who had previously been a heel. Every wrestling fan’s attention was drawn to this encounter, which became an instant classic. Although Rock won the bout, Hogan earned more respect from the fans by putting on such a tremendous effort so late in his career.

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WrestleMania 5 – Hulk Hogan vs Randy Savage

Because Hulk Hogan and Randy Savage were friends, their feud offered a superb example of long-term narrative. At WrestleMania 4, Hogan congratulated Savage on winning the WWE Championship, but the two became fierce enemies when they competed for the championship at WrestleMania 5. Savage became enraged at Hogan’s tight friendship with Randy’s wife, Miss Elizabeth, and turned on him. At WrestleMania 5, the two ultimately faced off, with Hogan winning to reclaim the WWE Championship in one of the finest bouts of his career.

WrestleMania 6 – Hulk Hogan vs Ultimate Warrior

In the main event of WrestleMania 6, Hulk Hogan faced off against Ultimate Warrior in a duel of babyfaces for the WWE and Intercontinental Championships. Warrior and Hulk Hogan, two of WWE’s greatest stars, faced off in a championship vs. title battle for both the IC Championship and the WWE Championship. From start to end, the audience were enthralled by Hogan and Warrior’s performance. Warrior defeated Hogan in a clean win, and the crowd was ecstatic to see a new star rise to prominence.