Author: Today in Pro Wrestling History: On August 10th 1977, Hulk Hogan makes his pro wrestling debut against Brian Blair in Fort Myers, Florida.
Today in Pro Wrestling History (August 10): Hulk Hogan’s First Match
Hogan would go on to work under the names Sterling Golden and Terry Boulder in the southern, regional territories before achieving massive, worldwide fame in the World Wrestling Federation.
Here’s another great sotry about Hulk Hogan: Hulk Hogan and Ultimate Warrior II: A Halloween Havoc Nightmare!
An early Hulk Hogan match from the Florida Territory:
https://youtu.be/cT80cEOH_ZA
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