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  1. On This Day October 11 1988 - Turner Broadcasting Purchased Jim Crockett Wrestling Promotions

    On This Day October 11 1988 - Turner Broadcasting Purchased Jim Crockett Wrestling Promotions

    On this day October 11 1988, Turner Broadcasting made a major move in the world of professional wrestling by purchasing Jim Crockett Promotions, one of the most influential territories in the National Wrestling Alliance. After the acquisition, the company rebranded the promotion as World...
  2. On This Day October 5 1985 – Hulk Hogan Beat Nikolai Volkoff in the Flag Match on Saturday Night’s Main Event II

    On This Day October 5 1985 – Hulk Hogan Beat Nikolai Volkoff in the Flag Match on Saturday Night’s Main Event II

    On this day October 5 1985, Hulk Hogan defeated Nikolai Volkoff in the highly anticipated Flag Match during Saturday Night’s Main Event II. The match symbolized more than just a wrestling rivalry — it was a classic example of 1980s wrestling storytelling, pitting the all American hero Hogan...
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    • 1980s wrestling hulk hogan nikolai volkoff saturday night’s main event wwf history
    • Category: On This Day in 80s TV
  3. Pete

    Hulk Hogan Has Passed – A Wrestling Icon Remembered

    We are saddened to report that Hulk Hogan, one of the most iconic figures in professional wrestling and 1980s pop culture, has passed away at the age of 71. Rising to fame in the early 80s, Hogan became the face of the World Wrestling Federation during its explosive growth. His charisma...
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    • Thread
    • 1980s wrestling 80s nostalgia hogan legacy hulk hogan hulkamania mtv era pop culture icons wrestlemania wrestling history wwf
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    • Forum: The 80s Lounge
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