During a recent interview with Sports Illustrated, WWE Hall of Famer Hulk Hogan commented on Dusty Rhodes getting him interested in wrestling, and more.
You can check out some highlights from the interview below:
On Dusty Rhodes getting him interested in wrestling: “It was Dusty Rhodes who was the one who got me hooked on wrestling. If Dusty Rhodes was not on TV on Saturday or Sunday morning here in Tampa, we were pissed off. We lived for Dusty Rhodes. I loved the matches, but the interviews alone, man–those were incredible. My whole senior year of high school, I lined up my study hall, shop class, and physical ed were classes where I could hide with my friends and wrestle. We’d hide in shop and wrestle, imitating Dusty and Dick Murdoch and the Great Malenko. Those are some of my favorite memories of high school. We all loved Dusty.”
On getting into wrestling because of Dusty: “If it wasn’t for Dusty, none of this happens. He was the main reason I got focused on pro wrestling.”
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Hulk Hogan Credits Dusty Rhodes for His Interest in Wrestling
In a recent interview with Sports Illustrated, WWE Hall of Famer Hulk Hogan opened up about his early days in wrestling and the influence of Dusty Rhodes on his career. Hogan revealed that Rhodes played a pivotal role in sparking his interest in the sport and ultimately led him to pursue a career in professional wrestling.
Hogan reminisced about his high school days in Tampa, Florida, where he and his friends eagerly awaited Dusty Rhodes’ appearances on television. He expressed his admiration for Rhodes’ matches, but it was the interviews that truly captivated him. Hogan recalled how he and his friends would imitate Rhodes, Dick Murdoch, and the Great Malenko during their study hall, shop class, and physical education periods. These moments became cherished memories of their high school years.
“If it wasn’t for Dusty, none of this happens,” Hogan acknowledged. “He was the main reason I got focused on pro wrestling.” The impact Rhodes had on Hogan’s life cannot be overstated. Without Rhodes’ presence on television and his ability to captivate audiences with his interviews, Hogan may have never pursued a career in wrestling.
Dusty Rhodes, also known as “The American Dream,” was a legendary professional wrestler and one of the most charismatic figures in the industry. His larger-than-life persona and unique promo skills made him a fan favorite and an inspiration to many aspiring wrestlers, including Hogan.
Hogan’s admiration for Rhodes highlights the profound influence that certain individuals can have on shaping our passions and career paths. Sometimes, all it takes is one person to ignite a spark within us and set us on a trajectory towards our dreams.
As fans of professional wrestling, we owe a debt of gratitude to Dusty Rhodes for his contributions to the sport and for inspiring talents like Hulk Hogan. His legacy lives on through the wrestlers he influenced and the memories he created for millions of fans around the world.
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