Hacksaw Jim Duggan's Shocking Moment Wrestling Fans Can't Forget!

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"Hooooooooooo!" and "USA! USA!" – chants synonymous with the 2×4 brandishing, thumb-wielding, red, white, and blue-wearing, stars and stripes saluting Hacksaw Jim Duggan. Learn more

Hacksaw Jim Duggan Breaks Hearts

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Yes, there was a moment when the cherished Hacksaw Jim Duggan disappointed his adoring fans and followers.

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Jim Duggan and WCW Fall Brawl

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It all took place at WCW Fall Brawl on September 17th, 2000. Rection had vowed to take the United States Championship and the ‘possession’ of Major Gunns back into American hands from the dastardly Lance Storm.

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Duggan Opens Up About the Debacle

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Hacksaw Jim Duggan later claimed this whole heel turn debacle in WCW was a Vince Russo idea.

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