Rare Photo Shows Hulk Hogan Unscathed Despite Getting in Muhammad Ali’s Face

WWE legend Hulk Hogan was WWE’s poster boy in the 1980s. The legend was at the center of WWE’s ‘Rock N Wrestling’ revolution. WrestleMania helped WWE launch itself into pop culture with Hogan its leader. Wrestling’s boom meant it was a common sight to see ‘The Hulkster’ with some of the biggest names from sports and entertainment.

Hogan teamed up with actor Mr. T for the first WrestleMania main event and had a close friendship with bodybuilding legend Arnold Schwarzenegger. Hogan gave many athletes a run for their money when it came to star power as well as physique.

Hogan famously had biceps larger than former Mr. Olympia Arnold. While Schwarzenegger’s biceps measured 22 inches, Hogan had 24-inch pythons. ‘Hulkster”s run-ins with athletes from other sports were a usual thing in the 80s.

In a rare photo, the former WWE champion was seen with Muhammad Ali.

Rare photo of Hulk Hogan getting in the face of Muhammad Ali

Sports icons don’t get any bigger than Hulk Hogan and Muhammad Ali. Both transcended their respective industries and were larger-than-life personalities.

These two athletes enjoyed global stardom and fame which made combat sports popular all around the globe. From Ali’s ‘Rumble in the Jungle’ to Hogan body slamming Andre the Giant, these two icons gave fans moments to last a lifetime.

While Hogan is often termed as wrestling’s biggest draw, Ali is regarded as the greatest boxer of all time. His nickname ‘The Greatest’ is a testament to his record in the ring. The charisma these two had was unmatched and helped elevate pro wrestling and boxing into a pop culture phenomenon.

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A rare photo has now surfaced, which shows the two legends together with Hogan staring down the legendary boxer’s face. The photo appears to be from a time when both enjoyed immense popularity. While this has to be a friendly face-off, Hogan’s intensity is something to see.

This photo of the two icons is a collector’s item. The ability of these two men to captivate the audience is hard to replicate. The impact they on their respective industries will never be forgotten.

Interestingly enough, the first-ever WrestleMania main event featured Hulk Hogan and Muhammad Ali. The legendary boxer acted as a special guest enforcer for the match between Hogan and Mr.T against Roddy Piper and Paul Orndorff.

Muhammad Ali sadly passed away in 2016 after a 32-year-old battle with Parkinson’s disease at the age of 74.

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