Hulk Hogan

name=Hulk Hogan

Title history

Pre-World Wrestling Federation era

:February 1979 – NWA Southeastern Heavyweight Title (Southern division)

Related Topics:
February - 1979

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:Defeated Ox Baker (as Terry Boulder) – Alabama

Related Topics:
Ox Baker - Alabama

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:Lost to Austin Idol on June 20, 1979 – Mobile, Alabama

Related Topics:
Austin Idol - June 20 - 1979 - Mobile, Alabama

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:December 1, 1979 – NWA Southeast Heavyweight Title (Northern division)

Related Topics:
December 1 - 1979 - NWA Southeast Heavyweight Title

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:Defeated Dick Slater (as Sterling Golden) – Knoxville, Tennessee

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Dick Slater - Knoxville, Tennessee

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:Lost to Bob Armstrong on December 25, 1979 – Knoxville, Tennessee

Related Topics:
Bob Armstrong - December 25 - 1979 - Knoxville, Tennessee

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:April 18, 1982 – AWA World Heavyweight Championship

Related Topics:
April 18 - 1982 - AWA World Heavyweight Championship

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:Defeated Nick Bockwinkel (as “Incredible” Hulk Hogan) – Saint Paul, Minnesota

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Nick Bockwinkel - Saint Paul, Minnesota

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:April 24, 1983 – AWA World Heavyweight Championship (2)

Related Topics:
April 24 - 1983

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:Defeated Nick Bockwinkel (as “Incredible” Hulk Hogan) – Saint Paul, Minnesota

Related Topics:
Nick Bockwinkel - Saint Paul, Minnesota

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:NOTE (1) :The first decision was reversed by AWA President Stanley Blackburn for "hitting the champ with an illegal object."

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:NOTE (2) :The second decision was also reversed by Stanley Blackburn, due to Hogan throwing Bockwinkel over the top rope during the match, which was against AWA rules at the time.

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:Both of these rulings were overturned on April 4, 2005 by the AWA, who recognized Hogan as a two-time former champion.

Related Topics:
April 4 - 2005

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:June 2, 1983 – IWGP Heavyweight Title

Related Topics:
June 2 - 1983

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:Defeated Antonio Inoki by knockout in tournament final – Tokyo

Related Topics:
Antonio Inoki - Tokyo

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:Lost to Antonio Inoki by countout on June 14, 1984

Related Topics:
Antonio Inoki - June 14 - 1984

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World Wrestling Federation era

:January 23, 1984 – WWF World Heavyweight Championship

Related Topics:
January 23 - 1984 - WWF World Heavyweight Championship

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:Defeated The Iron Sheik – New York, New York

Related Topics:
The Iron Sheik - New York, New York

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:Lost to André the Giant on February 5, 1988 (@ The Main Event)

Related Topics:
André the Giant - February 5 - 1988 - The Main Event

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:NOTE: This is Hogan's longest reign with the World Wrestling Federaton Championship; the second longest title reign ever; Bruno Sammartino has the longest title reign at seven years, eight months, and one day.

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:April 2, 1989 - WWF World Heavyweight Championship (2)

Related Topics:
April 2 - 1989

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:Defeated Randy Savage – Atlantic City, New Jersey (@ WrestleMania V)

Related Topics:
Randy Savage - Atlantic City, New Jersey - WrestleMania V

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:Lost to The Ultimate Warrior on April 1, 1990 (@ WrestleMania VI)

Related Topics:
The Ultimate Warrior - April 1 - 1990 - WrestleMania VI

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:March 24, 1991 - WWF World Heavyweight Championship (3)

Related Topics:
March 24 - 1991

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:Defeated Sgt. Slaughter – Los Angeles, California (@ WrestleMania VII)

Related Topics:
Sgt. Slaughter - Los Angeles, California - WrestleMania VII

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:Lost to The Undertaker on November 27, 1991 (@ Survivor Series 1991)

Related Topics:
The Undertaker - November 27 - 1991 - Survivor Series 1991

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:December 3, 1991 - WWF World Heavyweight Championship (4)

Related Topics:
December 3 - 1991

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:Defeated The Undertaker – San Antonio, Texas (@ Tuesday in Texas)

Related Topics:
The Undertaker - San Antonio, Texas - Tuesday in Texas

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:Title is declared vacant due to disputed finish

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:April 4, 1993 - WWF World Heavyweight Championship (5)

Related Topics:
April 4 - 1993

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:Defeated Yokozuna – Las Vegas, Nevada (@ WrestleMania IX)

Related Topics:
Yokozuna - Las Vegas, Nevada - WrestleMania IX

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:Lost to Yokozuna on June 13, 1993 (@ King of the Ring 1993)

Related Topics:
Yokozuna - June 13 - 1993 - King of the Ring 1993

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:NOTE: After Yokozuna defeated Bret Hart for the title by cheating, Hogan came down and was challenged by Yokozuna's manager Mr. Fuji on behalf of the champion. After a failed attempt to cheat, Yokozuna is defeated by Hogan in twenty-five seconds, the quickest World Heavyweight Championship victory until Diesel's eight second victory over Bob Backlund on November 26, 1994.

Related Topics:
Yokozuna - Bret Hart - Mr. Fuji - Diesel's - Bob Backlund - November 26 - 1994

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World Championship Wrestling era

:July 17, 1994 – WCW World Heavyweight Championship

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July 17 - 1994 - WCW World Heavyweight Championship

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:Defeated Ric Flair – Orlando, Florida

Related Topics:
Ric Flair - Orlando, Florida

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:Lost to The Giant on October 29, 1995 by disqualification

Related Topics:
The Giant - October 29 - 1995

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:NOTE: The match with The Giant had a stipulation that allowed the title to change hands despite disqualification.

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:August 10, 1996 - WCW World Heavyweight Championship (2)

Related Topics:
August 10 - 1996

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:Defeated The Giant (as “Hollywood Hogan”) – Sturgis, South Dakota

Related Topics:
The Giant - Sturgis, South Dakota

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:Lost to Lex Luger on August 4, 1997

Related Topics:
Lex Luger - August 4 - 1997

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:August 9, 1997 - WCW World Heavyweight Championship (3)

Related Topics:
August 9 - 1997

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:Defeated Lex Luger (as “Hollywood Hogan”) - Sturgis, South Dakota

Related Topics:
Lex Luger - Sturgis, South Dakota

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:Lost to Sting on December 28, 1997

Related Topics:
Sting - December 28 - 1997

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:April 20, 1998 - WCW World Heavyweight Championship (4)

Related Topics:
April 20 - 1998

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:Defeated Randy Savage (as “Hollywood Hogan”) - Colorado Springs, Colorado

Related Topics:
Randy Savage - Colorado Springs, Colorado

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:Lost to Goldberg on July 6, 1998

Related Topics:
Goldberg - July 6 - 1998

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:January 4, 1999 - WCW World Heavyweight Championship (5)

Related Topics:
January 4 - 1999

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:Defeated Kevin Nash (as “Hollywood Hogan”) - Atlanta, Georgia

Related Topics:
Kevin Nash - Atlanta, Georgia

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:Lost to Ric Flair on March 14, 1999

Related Topics:
Ric Flair - March 14 - 1999

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:NOTE (1) : The “winning” match was a joke match where Kevin Nash laid down and allowed Hogan to pin him. This match is often called the "Fingerpoke of Doom" match, especially in the Internet wrestling community.

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:NOTE (2) : The match with Ric Flair was supposed to be a First Blood Cage Match; however, the match ended with Hogan being counted out in a figure four leglock.

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:July 12, 1999 - WCW World Heavyweight Championship (6)

Related Topics:
July 12 - 1999

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:Defeated Randy Savage (as “Hollywood Hogan”) - Jacksonville, Florida

Related Topics:
Randy Savage - Jacksonville, Florida

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:Lost to Sting on September 12, 1999

Related Topics:
Sting - September 12 - 1999

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:NOTE: The following “match” is not considered an official title reign.

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:July 10, 2000 - WCW World Heavyweight Championship

Related Topics:
July 10 - 2000

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:Defeated Jeff Jarrett (as “Hollywood Hogan”) - Daytona Beach, Florida

Related Topics:
Jeff Jarrett - Daytona Beach, Florida

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:NOTE: In this match, Vince Russo, upset that Hogan had opted to use his creative control clause to win the title, ordered Jarrett to lie down for Hogan. Hogan "won" the title and left the arena. A few minutes later, Russo cut a promo deriding Hogan for being a selfish "son of a bitch", and said that the title Hogan won was now known as the "Hulk Hogan Memorial Title". A new WCW World Title was created and put up in a match between Jarrett and Booker T, which was won by Booker. It should also be noted that Vince Russo and the WCW were both sued by Hogan for defamation of character as the result of this event, and may have included the AOL/Time-Warner conglomerate as well. Vince Russo had been determined to place Jeff Jarrett as the centerpiece of WCW storylines, and did not wish to give fans the expected payoff of the feud that had been developed by the concept of the older, established stars of WCW, the so-called Millionaire's Club' who were the de facto good guys, against the 'younger' talent of the 'New Blood'. Hogan and Jarrett were the de facto representatives of the respective factions.

Related Topics:
Vince Russo - Booker T - WCW - Feud - Factions

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World Wrestling Entertainment (WWF/WWE) era

:April 21, 2002 - WWE Undisputed Championship (6)

Related Topics:
April 21 - 2002 - WWE Undisputed Championship

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:Defeated Triple H (as “Hollywood Hulk Hogan”) - Kansas City, Missouri (Backlash 2002)

Related Topics:
Triple H - Kansas City, Missouri - Backlash 2002

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:Lost to Undertaker on May 20, 2002 (@ Judgment Day 2002)

Related Topics:
Undertaker - May 20 - 2002 - Judgment Day 2002

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:July 4, 2002 - World Tag Team Championship

Related Topics:
July 4 - 2002 - World Tag Team Championship

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:Defeated Billy and Chuck with Edge (as “Hollywood Hulk Hogan”) - Boston, Massachusetts

Related Topics:
Billy - Chuck - Edge - Boston, Massachusetts

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:Lost to Lance Storm and Christian on July 21, 2002 (Vengeance 2002)

Related Topics:
Lance Storm - Christian - July 21 - 2002 - Vengeance 2002

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Championship lineage