Hulk Hogan Claims He Taught Vince McMahon Everything About Wrestling

WWE Hall of Famer Hulk Hogan once asserted that he was responsible for teaching Vince McMahon everything he knew about the professional wrestling industry.

In a 2009 interview with CityPages.com, later cited by SEScoops.com, Hogan claimed that following McMahon’s purchase of the then-WWF from his father in 1982, he played a crucial role in educating him about the business.

“I moved in next door to him in Connecticut and taught him all about lifting weights and riding motorcycles and partying like a madman. And then I taught him about the wrestling business and making money.”

Hogan’s comments suggest that WWF’s rise to prominence was influenced by his guidance of McMahon in the company’s early years. Throughout the 1980s, McMahon revolutionised the industry, turning WWF into a global entertainment juggernaut, with Hogan as its top star.

However, the accuracy of Hogan’s claim is debatable. While he was undeniably a key figure in WWE’s success, McMahon is widely credited with reshaping professional wrestling through national expansion, pay-per-view events, and the creation of WrestleMania.

Hogan has a well-documented history of making grandiose statements, leading many to question the validity of his version of events. His impact on the wrestling boom of the 1980s is undisputed, but whether he truly mentored McMahon in the business remains uncertain.

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