

If there is one thing Hulk Hogan is the most popular for, it is his 24-inch pythons. Not only were they the center of attraction when he first started wrestling, but everyone else was focused more on their wrestling. Hogan took his gimmick to his heart and Vince McMahon pushed him to the moon. Unsurprisingly, Hogan became the fan favorite from the moment he stepped forward.
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While there were other things that made him stand out, his 24-inch pythons made the boss and audience happy. His body structure became a template for all the coming generations of big stars. McMahon focused on men his size and his charisma and pushed them to the main event picture.
The Rock, John Cena, and Roman Reigns, among many others, fell into the Hogan category and got opportunities to prove themselves. But who would have thought that Hogan would use his arms for this purpose?
Hulk Hogan once mocked a famous TV personality on live TV
When he made an appearance on ITV’s This Morning, the host, Ruth Langsford, asked Hulk Hogan to show his world-renowned arms. And when she grabbed her husband, also the co-host, Eamonn Holmes’ arms. He jokingly said, “You know what? It’s like looking in the mirror.” But while he did make a joke, it was so obvious that the host was a little jealous of the former WWE Championship.
But who would say it’s Eamonn’s fault? Hogan’s arms are something that has always looked way too big when compared to a normal person. Even some of the current WWE superstars don’t have what Hogan still carries in his 70s. But apart from these huge arms, what were the things that made Hulkamania run wild in the ’80s?
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For starters, the catchphrase that he used to chant at every WWF show back in the day. It went like, ‘Never Forget to Train, Eat your vitamins, & Say your prayers.‘ It never failed to cheer up the crowd and give Hogan a pure image, a perfect thing for a babyface. Another thing that made him stand out was his Hulkamania crowd, who rallied every time Hogan won.
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What is your favorite thing about Hulk Hogan’s character in the ’80s and ’90s? Tell us all about it in the comments below.
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