Following the death of Hulk Hogan, fighters and other industry professionals are paying tribute to the legend that created. On this occasion, taking their statements in their recent interview with SportsCenterwe echo the words of someone who lived from the comment table, Michael Coleand someone who did it in the same quadrilateral, Sgt. Slaughter.
► Michael Cole
What did Hulk Hogan for sports entertainment?
«Hulk Hogan and Vince McMahon created the concept of Sports Entertainment. He was the global wrestling face in the 80s. Without Hogan, millions would not be Wrestling fans. His image – the bandana, the mustache, the muscles – was iconic. He was probably the most famous person on that decade. “What was your most iconic moment?
«His body slam to André the giant in Wrestlemania 3 in front of 93,000 people changed everything. And his fight against The Rock in Wrestlemania 18 was the most important torch step in the history of Wrestling. »What legacy does Hogan leave?
«Beyond its controversies, Hulk Hogan was possibly the biggest professional fighter of all time. He brought wrestling to the mainstream. Everyone knew their name and phrase: 'What are you going to do, brother?' »
► MSgt. Slaughter
What was your reaction upon learning of Hogan's death?
«It was very sad. I met Terry Bollea before it was Hulk Hogan. I always knew I loved this business. I remember recommending that they hire him after his appearance in Rocky III. From his debut, people loved him. “How did your fight in Wrestlemania 7 arise?
«McMahon asked me to return as a villain against Hogan to beat records. Although it asked me to be an Iraqi sympathizer, I accepted because it was the main event. Hogan even asked for my return; He said he didn't want to face others, he wanted to fight with me.»What was Hogan as a person?
«We weren't close, but there was always respect. I call it the 'golden egg chicken'. Every time we struggled, we filled sands. And Hulk was the one who asked me to return. That doesn't forget. “
