Hogan claimed that Backlund attempted to change the booking of Hogan’s title win over the Iron Sheik in January 1984, while Backlund has blasted Hogan, saying he wasn’t “a model for young pe ...

Hulk Hogan is one of the most popular wrestlers of all time, with a legendary career filled with fun facts and trivia.

a throwback to when Hogan defended America’s honor against the likes of the Iron Sheik and Iraqi sympathizer Sgt. Slaughter, but not even the ’80s and ’90s nostalgia could prevent the crowd ...

However, that wasn't even really a thing until after Hogan had won the WWF Title from The Iron Sheik in January 1984. In truth, it took until halfway through the decade for Hulk to become the man.

he debuted the song as his own theme while in a feud with the Iranian star The Iron Sheik. Hogan became synonymous with the song for the rest of his career. Despite its popularity, Rick Derringer ...

The Iron Sheik held the title for just under a month before losing the championship to Hollywood Hogan on January 23, 1984 in one of the most famous matches of all time. Although The Iron Sheik ...

Iron Sheik was only thrust into the title hot seat at all because the WWF didn't want Hogan to beat Bob Backlund. McMahon reasoned (quite rightly) that it'd mean more if Hulk won his first major ...