Whatcha Gonna Do, Brother?
Last November, I marked the fifty-third anniversary of the invention of the flux capacitor, the tool that Dr. Emmett Brown and Marty McFly used to become time travelers. But today marks the anniversary of perhaps an even more important creation.
On this day twenty-five years ago, a force was born. It was a force that would define a generation, that would inspire men, women, and children to train, say their prayers, and eat their vitamins. It was a force known simply as "Hulkamania."
It was on January 23, 1984, that Hulk Hogan defeated the Iron Sheik to win the World Wrestling Federation Championship for the first time. Hulkamania was born that day, and with it came the '80s wrestling boom and, more importantly, WrestleMania. And I'd be willing to bet that pro wrestling might not even be around today if it weren't for Hulkamania.
So whatcha gonna do, brother, when Hulkamania continues to run wild on you?
On this day twenty-five years ago, a force was born. It was a force that would define a generation, that would inspire men, women, and children to train, say their prayers, and eat their vitamins. It was a force known simply as "Hulkamania."
It was on January 23, 1984, that Hulk Hogan defeated the Iron Sheik to win the World Wrestling Federation Championship for the first time. Hulkamania was born that day, and with it came the '80s wrestling boom and, more importantly, WrestleMania. And I'd be willing to bet that pro wrestling might not even be around today if it weren't for Hulkamania.
So whatcha gonna do, brother, when Hulkamania continues to run wild on you?
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