Paid Only $15,000, Hulk Hogan’s Fame-Chasing Venture With Sylvester Stallone Cost Him His Career and Respect in Vince McMahon Sr.’s Eyes

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Hulk Hogan is arguably one of the greatest names to have ever stepped foot inside the squared circle. Vividly known for his time in WWE and WCW, Hogan is a multi-time world champion. However, during his initial stint in WWE, he found himself in grave trouble with the former owner, Vince McMahon Sr. the father of Vince McMahon. [{ "selector": ".rqqqr-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(calc(360px - 318px))", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

His role in Rocky 3 cost him his career in WWE

In 1982, Hogan was offered a small but iconic role in the Hollywood movie Rocky III. However, when Hogan took the proposition to his boss, Vince McMahon Sr, he blatantly rejected the offer.

Being a wrestler meant being a wrestler

On the podcast, the 69-year-old claimed that during the late 70s, and early 80s, being a wrestler meant being a wrestler.

Hollywood was looked down upon

During those times, one could not jump careers, mostly due to kayfabe and going to Hollywood was looked down upon.

Hogan was offered $15,000 for his role in Rocky 3

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Hogan was offered $15,000 for his role in Rocky 3. However, this 15 grand made him lose his WWE career, and the respect McMahon Sr. had for him.

One Night Away From Facing Hulk Hogan, WWE Legend Was Rushed to the Hospital That Left Him in Critical Condition

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Paid Only $15,000, Hulk Hogan’s Fame-Chasing Venture With Sylvester Stallone Cost Him His Career and Respect in Vince McMahon Sr.’s Eyes

His role in Rocky 3 cost him his career in WWE

In 1982, Hogan was offered a small but iconic role in the Hollywood movie Rocky III. However, when Hogan took the proposition to his boss, Vince McMahon Sr, he blatantly rejected the offer.

On the podcast, the 69-year-old claimed that during the late 70s, and early 80s, being a wrestler meant being a wrestler.

Hogan was offered $15,000 for his role in Rocky 3

One Night Away From Facing Hulk Hogan, WWE Legend Was Rushed to the Hospital That Left Him in Critical Condition

“All We Thought About Was…”: Hulk Hogan Once Revealed the Real Reason for Spying on His Daughter Brooke

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