Hulk Hogan's Best Matches, According To Cagematch.net
Hulk Hogan is the most iconic wrestler of all time, as his impact on the industry was so great that even a person who has never watched a wrestling match might know Hulk Hogan.
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The Hulkster was extremely important to sports entertainment, but there are many critics who don't believe that he had strong enough in-ring skills. However, throughout his career he did manage to deliver some matches that were actually pretty good. If you don't believe it, you can take a look at Hulk Hogan's 10 best matches, according to Cagematch.net ratings.
10 Vs. Vince McMahon - WrestleMania 19 (7.40)
Hulk Hogan and Vince McMahon faced off in a Street Fight on The Grandest Stage of Them All. On paper this looked like a simple old man brawl for stupid reasons from the past, but the match turned out to be very fun to watch.
It was a hardcore match, with lots of weapon spots and great physical sacrifice by both competitors. The character work was brilliant, especially Vince's, and the storytelling was great as well. This match was much better than expected.
9 Vs. Genichiro Tenryu - SuperWrestle In Tokyo Some (7.50)
On December 12, 1991, at Super World Sports SuperWrestle In Tokyo Some, Hulk Hogan faced off against Genichiro Tenryu. For some inexplicable reason, Dave Meltzer rated this match one and 1/4 stars, but feedback from Cagematch.net users indicates that the match was actually pretty good.
If you want to see Hulk Hogan really try hard in the ring, then you have to see this match. The Hulkster could actually wrestle, and when he did, it was very enjoyable. In the end, Hogan got a big win.
8 Vs. Antonio Inoki - Championship League 1983 (7.60)
Before working for WWE and becoming one of the biggest names in sports entertainment history, Hulk Hogan faced Antonio Inoki on the 28th day of NJPW IWGP Championship League 1983.
The in-ring psychology was amazing, the match was very well-structured, and the spots made sense to build to a very clever finish in which Hogan wins by KO and becomes IWGP Heavyweight Champion. It was an excellent match, worth watching even nowadays.
7 Vs. The Ultimate Warrior – WrestleMania 6 (7.68)
Both Hulk Hogan and The Ultimate Warrior were extremely iconic characters, but it's no secret to anyone that they were considered to be average wrestlers. Still, this match at WrestleMania 6 was some of the best work of their careers, it seemed like they were absolutely motivated and managed to deliver a pretty solid match.
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The crowd was red-hot, which obviously made the atmosphere incredible. The storytelling was simply brilliant and The Ultimate Warrior winning the match was undoubtedly the right decision.
6 Vs. The Road Warriors - Wrestlefest In Tokyo Dome (7.82)
On March 30, 1991, at Super World Sports Wrestlefest In Tokyo Dome, Hulk Hogan teamed up with Genichiro Tenryu to face The Road Warriors. This was Hogan's first time wrestling The Road Warriors, so the fans were very interested in this match.
Fortunately, the match did not disappoint. It was a hard-hitting 14-minute affair, with excellent character work from Hogan, Hawk and Animal. The ending wasn't the best, though, as Hulk Hogan and Genichiro Tenryu lost by count out in unconvincing fashion.
5 Vs. Team WCW - Fall Brawl 1996 (8.00)
In the main event of Fall Brawl 1996, Hollywood Hogan and fellow nWo members Kevin Nash, Scott Hall, and nWo Sting faced off against Team WCW, which consisted of Arn Anderson, Lex Luger, Ric Flair and Sting, in a WarGames match.
In terms of in-ring action and quality, this match is ordinary, but entertaining. However, the story and the way it was told was fantastic and every man involved played his part to perfection. This was one of the best moments in WCW history, hands down.
4 Vs. Lex Luger, Randy Savage & Sting - Bash At The Beach 1996 (8.01)
Speaking of important moments, this is not only one of the most important moments in WCW, but in the history of wrestling in general. The match itself is pretty ordinary, even mediocre in some aspects, but the story and the backstory made it a spectacular moment.
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Hulk Hogan's heel turn was perfectly executed and therefore made a huge impact. This is one of those matches that every wrestling fan should watch, even if it is actually bad.
3 Vs. Stan Hansen - Wrestling Summit (8.35)
Many forgot that Hulk Hogan faced Stan Hansen, and some didn't even know about it. The truth is that this was the most intense match of Hulk Hogan's career, as he had to work very hard and stiff to match Stan Hansen's brawler style.
Both destroyed each other mercilessly, bleeding heavily and fighting for their honor, it was a tremendous battle in which Hogan prevailed. This dream match didn't disappoint at all, although today it doesn't get the credit it really should.
2 Vs. The Rock – WrestleMania 18 (8.42)
This is one of those wrestling matches that doesn't need to be a technical clinic to be wonderful. Sometimes it's about creating a moment for the ages, and that's exactly what The Rock and Hulk Hogan, two larger-than-life characters, did at WrestleMania 18.
This match represented a generational clash and a passing of the torch, and the crowd knew it, which is precisely why the atmosphere was second to none. It was one of the loudest crowds in wrestling history, with two specialists at handling the fans. It was an unforgettable moment.
1 Royal Rumble Match – Royal Rumble 1992 (8.81)
The best match of Hulk Hogan's career, according to Cagematch.net ratings, was the 1992 Royal Rumble match. Hogan was the 26th entrant and lasted 11 and a half minutes in the ring and made the final four.
Hogan eliminated The Undertaker, The Berzerker, and The Warlord before being eliminated by Sid Justice. Despite being out of the match, Hulk Hogan helped Ric Flair eliminate Sid. That way, Ric Flair won the match and the WWE World Heavyweight Championship. Overall, it was a superb Royal Rumble match.
