Hulk Hogan is one of the most well-known faces of boxing, if not the most. Way before the likes of John Cena, Dwayne Johnson, and other superstars who took over the television screen, Hulk Hogan was the center of every discussion on wrestling. The retired pro-wrestler recently featured on an episode of ‘The Joe Rogan Experience’. The podcast, hosted by the notable UFC commentator Joe Rogan, sees a variety of personalities engage in discussions on a variety of topics. In this segment, however, things got a little real.

Fans are aware of the glitz and the glamor of show-business. Most wrestlers have amassed incredible fan followings and have become household names across the world. However, Hogan shed some light on the demanding nature of his work. He contrasted his work requirements with the situation of wrestling now and drew a shocking parallel that left the UFC commentator amazed.

Hulk Hogan describes “the hardest job” on the Joe Rogan podcast

Towards the beginning of the podcast, Joe Rogan acknowledged how demanding wrestling is. Although outcomes might be scripted, Rogan decided to focus on the physical toll of the sport. He said, “I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again. I think you guys have literally the hardest job in all of show business. Because you’re out there on the road, how many days a year in your prime?”. After this inquiry, Hulk Hogan laid bare the truth about his work. He said, “Well, we’re talking earlier when I was doing this full-time. Before this John Cena and the Rock and these guys came around, I was really flying 300 days a year and I was wrestling 400 to 450 times a year.”

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The ‘Hulk’ briefed an astounded Rogan on the logistics of this tiring regime. He continued, “I’d wrestle twice Wednesday like, like a Saturday morning I’d sell out the Philadelphia Spectrum at one o’clock, and then that night be at Madison Square Garden. Then Sunday at one in the afternoon I’d be in the Boston Garden and then Sunday night I’d be at LA forum”. Thoroughly in awe of this packed schedule, Rogan also took a moment to talk about the physical demands of wrestling.

The physical impact of wrestling and wrestling conditions

While talking about the impact of the fighting, Hogan also outlined another difference between wrestling during his time and now. He said, “I mean now when I see it you know the guys are younger, faster, smaller athletes. But they’re super athletes, you know. And the equipment, the rings they have, oh my god. It’s like, they’re perfectly made”. He stated that the situation was much different from his. Sometimes he would have to wrestle the likes of André the Giant, in a 22-foot boxing ring instead of the regular ring.

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He continued, “It would be harder than the concrete and André would go, ‘Don’t go down’. You know, which means if you fall down, you’re not gonna get back up you know. So we’d actually have a match on our feet”. Hogan talked about how the equipment now is much better than what it used to be. He also shed light on how athletes still get injured even with improved conditions.

He said, “A lot of the guys getting hurt today are getting hurt because of how athletic and the crazy stuff they’re doing. But you know, we were just getting hurt from just pounding on each other so much”. The conversation with the wrestling idol illuminated much about his life. It also showcased a different side of the industry, highlighting the silent sacrifices that our favorites make for our entertainment.

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