“He Cried Actually”: Wrestling Legend Reveals How Hulk Hogan’s Agent Reacted To His WCW Heel Turn
Late WCW booker Kevin Sullivan recounted the intense behind-the-scenes resistance he faced over Hulk Hogan’s historic heel turn, which led to the creation of the iconic nWo faction with Kevin Nash and Scott Hall in 1996.
In a 2017 interview on the Sitting Ringside podcast, Sullivan recalled the dramatic response from Hulk Hogan’s camp, particularly his agent, Peter Young, who reacted emotionally to the proposal.
Hogan’s agent, Peter Young, cried actually, cried to me that I couldn’t turn Hogan heel until 2:30 in the morning.
Sullivan shared. This reaction highlights the risks involved in transforming Hogan, wrestling’s biggest hero, into a villain. Hogan had long been the face of professional wrestling, symbolising the ultimate “good guy.” Altering that persona was a gamble that many feared could tarnish his legacy and damage WCW’s reputation. Resistance came from all sides, with Sullivan noting:
Everyone was telling Hogan not to turn heel because it wouldn’t work.
Hogan’s allies and wrestling insiders doubted that fans would accept the change. After all, Hogan had been a cornerstone of professional wrestling for over a decade, and this shift represented a significant departure from his family-friendly image. Despite the doubts, Sullivan and the WCW creative team pushed forward with their vision. Their commitment to the storyline proved groundbreaking.
It worked great.
Sullivan said, reflecting on the outcome. Hogan’s heel turn not only revived his career but also catapulted WCW’s popularity, intensifying its rivalry with WWE.
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Hulk Hogan claimed that Madonna had made a late-night offer to him around the time of the release of her book, S*x, in 1992. Hogan said that Madonna had sent a car to Maddison Square Garden to take him to a launch party for the book but that due to him being married at the time he declined the Queen of Pop’s offer.
H/t to ITRWrestling.com