Author: Today in Pro Wrestling History: Hulk Hogan defeats Yokozuna by disqualification in Hogan’s final WWF match, marking the end of nearly a decade with the company.
Today in Pro Wrestling History (August 6): The Hulkster Leaves the WWF
Hogan’s ascent to stardom began when he joined the WWF in late 1983. Under Vince McMahon’s promotion, Hogan not only became the WWF World Champion but also a significant figure in mainstream media, symbolizing the wrestling industry’s surge in the 1980s.
After a hiatus to focus on his television career, Hogan returned to wrestling with WCW in July 1994. It wouldn’t be until early 2002 that he made his return to the WWF.
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