On a recent edition of his “The ARN Show” podcast, WWE Hall of Famer Arn Anderson discussed Hulk Hogan adapting a different wrestling style in Japan compared to the US, Jim Duggan’s WCW signing, and more.
You can check out some highlights from the podcast below:
On first meeting Jim Duggan: “[It was] When I was working for Watts, when I very first started, ’82. He was a big rugged guy. Double tough.”
On Duggan’s transition when he got to WWE: “Well — and if you go back and watch his matches from when he was a heel for Bill Watts and a babyface for WWF, he did all the same moves. Nothing changed. He just did it to the bad guys.”
On Duggan signing with WCW: “Yeah it — you know, it started to be one of those planes passing in the air, switching companies. There was a lot of that going on, it didn’t seem like a big deal.”
On whether he would’ve wanted to see more of Hulk Hogan vs. Vader: “Sure. It would have forced Hogan outside of his comfort zone to have to turn it on and turn it up. But I’ve seen some stuff of Hogan. And in Japan, I don’t know if you’ve ever seen any of those clips? He’s a different guy over there. He works like a regular guy. You know, but he’s still Hulk Hogan. I was very shocked to see that. So if he could have had that kind of match with Vader? Yeah, sign me up.”
In a recent episode of his podcast, “The ARN Show,” WWE Hall of Famer Arn Anderson discussed various topics related to professional wrestling. One of the highlights of the conversation was Hogan’s wrestling style in Japan compared to the United States, Jim Duggan’s transition to WCW, and the potential match between Hogan and Vader.
Anderson reminisced about his first meeting with Jim Duggan back in 1982 when he was working for Watts. He described Duggan as a big, rugged guy who was double tough. Anderson then went on to discuss Duggan’s transition when he joined WWE (then known as WWF). Interestingly, Anderson noted that Duggan didn’t change his moves or style; he simply directed them towards the bad guys instead of the good guys.
The conversation then shifted towards Duggan’s signing with WCW. Anderson mentioned that at the time, wrestlers switching companies was a common occurrence and didn’t seem like a big deal. This signified the fluid nature of the wrestling industry during that period.
One intriguing topic discussed by Anderson was the potential match between Hulk Hogan and Vader. Anderson expressed his desire to see more of this matchup, as it would have forced Hogan to step outside his comfort zone and elevate his performance. Anderson also revealed that he had seen clips of Hogan wrestling in Japan, where he adopted a different style compared to his American persona. In Japan, Hogan worked like a regular wrestler, surprising Anderson with his versatility. Anderson expressed his excitement at the prospect of Hogan having a similar match with Vader.
The podcast episode also included an embedded video featuring highlights from a September 1994 event titled “No White Pants in War Games.” The video showcased various wrestling moments and matches, providing fans with a visual representation of the topics discussed during the podcast.
Overall, this episode of “The ARN Show” provided fans with interesting insights into the wrestling careers of Jim Duggan and Hulk Hogan. It shed light on their wrestling styles, transitions between promotions, and potential dream matches. Wrestling enthusiasts can find the full podcast episode on the official platform to delve deeper into these topics and enjoy the accompanying video footage.