Author: Today in Pro Wrestling History: On July 17th, 1994, after signing with World Championship Wrestling, Hulk Hogan debuts at the 1994 Bash at the Beach, defeating Ric Flair in a “dream match” for the WCW World Heavyweight Championship.
Today in Pro Wrestling History (July 17): Hogan vs. Flair FINALLY Happens in WCW
Hogan would go on to win the WCW World title on six occasions and would remain with the promotion until (ironically) the same event, six years later, when he departed the company following the controversial events of Bash at the Beach 2000.
We have another great article about Hulk Hogan; take a look at it here: Hulk Hogan and Ultimate Warrior | The True Story of WrestleMania 6
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