Hulkamania ran wild over everyone when the wrestler claimed the WWF championship in “the world’s most famous arena.”
by Rich Watson
[The news of Hulk Hogan’s death has prompted me to push this piece up, even though I had it scheduled for late September. I’m keeping everything as is since the emphasis is on a period in his career, not his whole life. Please note that I’m not interested in discussing his politics.]
When World Wrestling Entertainment was still known as the World Wrestling Federation, the eighties was their time to shine. There were other wrestling leagues, with varying levels of recognition and popularity, but the organization, under the leadership of Vince McMahon, experienced unprecedented growth to the point where it’s a household name today.
The turning point was the ascension of its greatest champion, Hulk Hogan.
