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There was nothing bigger than Hulk Hogan in the world of wrestling in the ’80s. From his wrestling career to his pop culture moments, he helped bring pro wrestling to the pop culture scene. He was the role model for so many young buds, like John Cena, Dwayne Johnson, and Steve Austin at the time. It was because of Hogan that Vince McMahon was confident enough to start WWE traditions like WrestleMania.

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McMahon pushed Hogan to the spotlight, and this meant that the former champion had the opportunity to make friends in high places. While Hogan became good friends with Mr. T and Sylvester Stallone because of his Rocky III role, WWE introduced him to a musical legend. Cyndi Lauper started showing up on WWE TV in 1985, and that is where this rare photo came from.

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Hulk Hogan and platinum record artist caught in a rare photo from back in the day

While we don’t know any details about the photo, Cyndi Lauper looks like she’s having the time of her life hanging from the 24-inch pythons of Hogan. At the time, one of his gimmicks was to show his biceps and their supernatural size.

This is how big Hogan was. It overjoyed even the biggest pop star at the time to meet him. Also, this was just the beginning, as Hogan would reign as the top star for over a decade in WWE.

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But when can we see Hogan coming back and showering our scene with his presence?

Could we see Hogan make a comeback in the wrestling ring?

While it must have been a long time since he wrestled, Hogan’s comeback to the ring is imminent. His recent hosting gigs at WrestleMania are slight hints to the eventual short match.

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In addition to that, Ric Flair, the comeback king, also hinted at Hogan making a comeback to the ring in the near future.Not only do his fans want to see him in some capacity, even his daughter, Brooke, also voiced out her opinion of her dad coming back.

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Let us know what you think about Hogan returning to wrestling for one last match in the comments below.

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Murtaza Bharmal

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Murtaza is a seasoned WWE writer at EssentiallySports with a passion for storytelling in journalism. His love for pro wrestling began during the legendary Randy Orton-John Cena feud in the 2010s, and his enthusiasm for the sport reached new heights after witnessing the masterful performance of Sasha Banks and Bayley in NXT. As an expert in the field of pro wrestling, Murtaza epitomizes the fans' perspective at ES. He combines his extensive knowledge of the sport with the emotional side of storytelling. Murtaza's coverage portfolio at ES includes marquee events such as WrestleMania 38, SummerSlam, and Royal Rumble, as well as coverage of other major events from AEW and New Japan Pro Wrestling. In addition to his passion for wrestling, Murtaza has a keen interest in music and pop culture. He brings a diverse range of perspectives and interests to his writing.

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