Austin was the biggest draw of the lot. And still got a larger pop over Hogan and Rock at wrestlemania 30 despite not wrestling in 11 years lol.
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Austin was the biggest draw of the lot. And still got a larger pop over Hogan and Rock at wrestlemania 30 despite not wrestling in 11 years lol.
This is true.
Austin has his podcasts now that do well but that's mostly down to mid-late 20s guys like me being huge marks for Austin. I'd still say Rock beats them all now. He's the go to guy was rescuing huge blockbusters etc. I didn't live through peak hulkamania in the 80s though (born 87)
But purely wrestling fame Hogan/austin, rock, hbk then cena imo.
If Rock stayed he'd be in conversation with hogan and austin. He had the ability to carry the company and still sorta did with hollywood rock etc for small periods.
Lovely Salsa
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When Hulk and Linda Hogan's divorce was finalized, he ended up being forced to pay her 70% of the couple's assets which amounted to roughly $30 million in cash, property and cars. In a radio interview in 2011, Hulk admitted that the divorce brought him essentially to the brink of bankruptcy
the fuck is this shit?
If I ever become a millionaire Im never getting married
the fuck is this shit?
If I ever become a millionaire Im never getting married
The era killed the business cartoony bs, HBK starting to push then Austin picking that up and running with it fixed it.
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If it wasn't for Michaels' career resurrection in mid to late 2000s, he would be looked back on a lot less fondly. He saved his legacy with that.
Definitely, yes he was a dick but boy can he entertain.
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Agreed.
I would also suggest Cena before Rock as well. I'm not a fan of Cena, but I imagine he's pulling top dollar with the kids during his time v. The Rock's heyday.
Well rock loved being heel a lot.
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noooooooope
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I don't believe he is. Carny motherfucker to the end. You know damn well his "discovery" of faith is so he didn't have to deal with real apologies. That fuckface.
Argh, I had listened to his podcasts with jericho and austin and thought maybe since it wasn't wwe funded he'd be more honest.
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FalsettoVibe
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Anyone have an audio link to what he actually said?
Yeah Taker is an ol school guy. Don't think he'd spill shit even if he was hurting for money.
Even if we're talking strictly wrestling, I don't think so. The Rock was huge even before his movie career, now he's more famous than all of them. Everyone knows who him and Hogan are, and the only reason I put Hogan ahead is for the icon cache (which will probably diminish). Austin and Cena aren't as known to people who don't care at all about wrestling.
Austin was loved by marks and everyone else. He was wwf from 97-2000ish
Mr. Enigma
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WWE removed Hulk Hogan's theme music from Spotify and the entire "WWE Anthology - Vol. 1" album that had Hogan on the box art.
You can still totally listen to Chris Benoit's theme on WWE Anthology - Vol. 2 though.
You can still totally listen to Chris Benoit's theme on WWE Anthology - Vol. 2 though.
SmackCrackleNPop
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I added the Anthology to Apple Music and then it became grayed out recently. I didn't understand why at the time. Now it make sense.
In my opinion The Rock is bigger than Austin but Hulk was the biggest star for the company and wrestling in general. I can see The Rock actually being bigger when all is said and done with his TV and movies. Hulk was in some shitty movies.
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what's funny is that Donald Trump is still part of the WWE Hall of Fame after all the racist things Trump said publicly
Vince McMahon vying for Veep?
Vince McMahon vying for Veep?
oneils
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Maybe he had to sell of investments and it incurred a tax event. So he had to liquidate 70% of his assets to give her her portion. Who knows. These summaries are usually one sided and I doubt they are accurate.
Who the fuck was his divorce lawyer? Clarence Mason??
If you ain't no chump...
Ninja Scooter
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I don't think anyone will ever surpass Hogan as a wrestling icon. Rock is huge, but I think to a lot of people he's the "famous actor who used to wrestle". Hogan IS wrestling. His bald head, bronze skin and bleach hair and mustache are so iconic and identifiable. People who have never watched a wrestling match in their lives know him, and know his music or catchphrases. He's the Babe Ruth of wrestling.
Catchpenny
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Hogan's ex actually received 70% of their LIQUID assets, which was something like 7.5 million. She also kept some cars and shit, but he pays no alimony. Sounds like he was banking on his future income potential. Based on the last decade, that wasn't a great decision.
It's the same with neckbeard Nintendo fans who think Mario is more popular than Pac-Man.
The Rock was always second best when they had more popular firsts. Outside that, he will have the best outside career.
Are you saying Pac man is more popular than Mario.
Wendel Clark
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his wife was his "manager" which is why she got so much
Because Owen messed up the spot.
Everyone fucks up eventually, it's not like he wanted to hurt Austin.
Are you saying Pac man is more popular than Mario.
yes truly the mark of a popular icon of video gaming.
Hah. I was being a bit silly, but overall Pac-Man is more recognizable worldwide than Mario.
The comparison would be Smash Bros where they are both on the same roster. Rock always had someone else around during his run, despite being very popular.
TheXfactor
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idk if i agree with that at all though, mario is way more known than pacman these days.
With this demographic, sure. If you went to everyone on this planet with a photo of both, Pac-Man wins easily. Different discussion though.
Mario isn't some nerd only icon, he's been more relevant that pacman for ages, with more games that are very popular with non-gamers, from oldies like Donkey Kong, Super Mario Bros and Super Mario World to more recent games like New super mario bros or Mario Kart.
I don't see any evidence pacman is more known.
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Gorgeous George is probably the Babe Ruth of wrestling. So many of the self promotion gimmicks used by not just wrestlers, but celebrities, he invented. In his day, he was much bigger than Hogan ever was. He made professional wrestling a TV sport. Hell, he made TV a big deal.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gorgeous_George
Diet racism is still racism brother
Also worth noting Austin did the SAME MOVE to Masahiro Chono, which fucked up Chono's neck to the extent that Chono had to switch up his moveset entirely and was a shadow of his former self.
Kama is a bitch.
Austin made the most money in the shortest period. Chances are Cena's probably made the most money of anyone (longer period as the guy, monthly PPVs, more merchandise etc.)
Hogan pretty much is the reason that there is a WWE.
Without something like him, and the way he was built the WWF would have never gone over and been any different than the AWA, NWA or the other territories like WCCW.
Austin was great, but the Hulk Hogan marketing machine had an impact that will never ve replicated.
Without something like him, and the way he was built the WWF would have never gone over and been any different than the AWA, NWA or the other territories like WCCW.
Austin was great, but the Hulk Hogan marketing machine had an impact that will never ve replicated.
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Does that make any difference when you have kids and have been co-habiting for a long time under current laws where she can take you to the cleaners regardless? Trust laws and all that.
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