WWE Legend Reveals Why Hulk Hogan Went Back to His Iconic Red and Yellow Gear: “His In-ring Career Was Winding Down and He Wanted…”

Hulk Hogan is one of the biggest entertainers in the world of professional wrestling. And the success he had over the years in different wrestling promotions is praiseworthy.

However, Hogan was not just an in-ring performer, he was also connected very well with the fans. His yellow and red color ring gear grabbed the attention of the fans and played a key role in building his craze among the fans.

Following his appearances in WCW, NJPW, and WWE, Hogan also appeared at Impact Wrestling (previously known as TNA).

Though ‘The Hulkster’ did not win any major championships over there, he got involved in various feuds. And one such feud took place with WCW legend Sting.

At the Bound for Glory PPV in 2011, Hogan battled against Sting. At that time, Hogan was a part of the ‘Immortal’. Hogan lost to Sting at the PPV. After the match, the other members of ‘Immortal’ attacked Sting.

However, Hogan turned on ‘Immortal’ by helping Sting, turning babyface in the process. And on the following episode of Impact Wrestling, ‘The Hulkster’ appeared once again in his iconic yellow and red color ring gear.

During an episode of the 83 Weeks Podcast, Eric Bischoff and Conrad Thompson talked about Hulk Hogan bringing back his iconic yellow and red color ring gear after the Bound for Glory PPV in 2011.

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Eric Bischoff comments on Hulk Hogan bringing back his yellow and red color ring gear in TNA

During the episode, Conrad Thompson asked Bischoff whether it was something that Hogan wanted to do or was it probably done to sell some merch.

Addressing this question, Eric Bischoff said, “No, it wasn’t a merch. TNA had no viable merch business plan. It was not a decision driven by an opportunity to make more money merchandising.”

Further, he added, “It was really Hulk just, I think, you know, recognizing that his in-ring career was winding down, he wanted to go back to what got him to the dance. I think he played out the heel character.”

Hogan left Impact Wrestling in 2013 but the fans will never forget the interesting feuds and moments that The Hulkster had in Impact Wrestling. What is your favorite memory of Hulk Hogan in Impact Wrestling?

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