“I Really Got My A** Beat”: Hulk Hogan Recalls Being Badly Punished by His Own Father After Breaking His Leg

Fans widely regard Hulk Hogan as the biggest WWE superstar in pro wrestling history. The superstar has shaped the organization, that is, WWE, and inspired several superstars wanting to become WWE stars, including John Cena. Interestingly, over the years, many have expressed their curiosity to know how Hogan made his actual debut in pro wrestling in the past. Now Hogan has finally provided some answers for the same.

In a dynamic interview, Hogan shed some light on his initial days before becoming a pro wrestler and what circumstances led to him becoming a WWE superstar. He also gave insights on how his father once chided him after he broke his shin.

Hulk Hogan got chided by his father

Hogan, who is a global entity, is enjoying this phase of becoming an entrepreneur. With the megastar being occupied with his various business ventures, like his involvement in CBD and THC, and the Immortal Hulk Hogan store going live, he has been traveling and promoting his products, making himself accessible to different podcasts and talk shows. 

Whether it’s giving sit-down interviews with Theo Von, or recently appearing in Muscle and Health Magazine, Hogan is relishing his time, giving fascinating deets from his earlier life.

Now continuing the tradition, he has appeared on the famous Joe Rogan Experience podcast, talking about his initial days before he became a wrestler. Giving a lot of credit to Mike Graham, a promoter, Hogan mentioned how Graham introduced him to a Japanese wrestler, Matsuda. 

Hogan then narrated the brutal tale of how Matsuda broke his shin. He said: “They threw me in the ring and Matsuda got between my legs. He stepped his elbow on my shin, grabbed my toe and broke my leg, and said, don’t ever come back again.”

Lastly, he concluded by saying how his father punished him after Hogan reached home with a broken leg. The Hulkster quoted: “So my father was getting home from work. He had to come down with my mom and he drove my van home. When I got home, I really got my a** beat. It was a little different, you know. He was like, don’t you ever let anyone hurt you again.”

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While this is fascinating, he once mentioned how he used to keep quitting his dream business of wrestling.

Hogan used to quit wrestling often?

Recently, during an interview with Theo Von, Hogan mentioned how he quit the wrestling business early. He spoke about the grueling schedule and the paycheck being massive factors for him quitting regularly. 

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The Immortal superstar mentioned how he was getting paid only $125 dollars a week, in contrast to the $400 dollars he was making while working on the docks.

However, his admiration and fixation over the late Dusty Rhodes and the late Billy Graham saved his life. He ultimately copied a few traits and adapted himself according to the current needs.

Hogan also admitted how he modeled the Hollywood Hogan gimmick around Billy Graham. By following their template, he became the megastar and a prototype for future generations. 

What do you think about Hogan’s dad beating him up in the past, which eventually led him to become a wrestler? Let us know in the comments below.

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