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In addition to being a popular wrestler and TV star, Hulk Hogan was also credited as being one of the first celebrities to bring action figures to life. The WWE (formerly WWF) icon, who died on July 24 at the age of 71, was featured in the original line of rubber wrestling toys released by toy company Ljn in 1984.
That initial wave of figures also included stars like Hillbilly Jim,...
In addition to being a popular wrestler and TV star, Hulk Hogan was also credited as being one of the first celebrities to bring action figures to life. The WWE (formerly WWF) icon, who died on July 24 at the age of 71, was featured in the original line of rubber wrestling toys released by toy company Ljn in 1984.
That initial wave of figures also included stars like Hillbilly Jim,...
- 7/24/2025
- by Alexis Mikulski Ruiz
- Rollingstone.com
WWE Ultimate Warrior DVD
SummerSlam is WWE’s biggest show outside of WrestleMania, it’s an August tradition that’s been running for 27 years now. Along the way we’ve had plenty of great matches and moments — but also a great deal of legitimate controversy.
You might in fact describe SummerSlam as WWE’s most controversial event ever. There always seems to be some sort of issue burning up backstage, whether it’s a creative problem, a botched spot, personal bitterness or financial dispute. We’ll detail all of those backstage insights in this feature, shedding light on the SummerSlam moments that had Vince McMahon fuming. The irony is that some of these controversies actually made SummerSlam more interesting. The drama on screen is always entertaining, but there’s nothing wrestling fans love more than a bit of real drama! There’s been many backstage and on-screen incidents that provoked...
SummerSlam is WWE’s biggest show outside of WrestleMania, it’s an August tradition that’s been running for 27 years now. Along the way we’ve had plenty of great matches and moments — but also a great deal of legitimate controversy.
You might in fact describe SummerSlam as WWE’s most controversial event ever. There always seems to be some sort of issue burning up backstage, whether it’s a creative problem, a botched spot, personal bitterness or financial dispute. We’ll detail all of those backstage insights in this feature, shedding light on the SummerSlam moments that had Vince McMahon fuming. The irony is that some of these controversies actually made SummerSlam more interesting. The drama on screen is always entertaining, but there’s nothing wrestling fans love more than a bit of real drama! There’s been many backstage and on-screen incidents that provoked...
- 8/13/2014
- by Grahame Herbert
- Obsessed with Film
Results from last night’s WWE Smackdown “Blast From the Past Edition” that took place in Hampton, Virgina.
Lilian Garcia introduces Hall of Fame announcer Mean Gene Okerlund who is standing in the ring. Mean Gene brings out his first guest, World Heavyweight Champion Sheamus.
Sheamus apologies for hitting referee Chad Patton last week and that there is no excuse for his behaviour. He says he is sorry but it is not enough for John Laurinaitis who comes out to the ring and says he must take some action. He has given Sheamus the biggest fine in WWE history, a whopping $500,000. He also announces that he will take on the team of Daniel Bryan and Alberto Del Rio tonight with his partner… Gene Okerlund.
1) Randy Orton vs Mark Henry goes to a no-contest when Kane interferes to further his feud with Orton. Kane attacks Cowboy Bob Orton who accompanied his son to ringside.
Lilian Garcia introduces Hall of Fame announcer Mean Gene Okerlund who is standing in the ring. Mean Gene brings out his first guest, World Heavyweight Champion Sheamus.
Sheamus apologies for hitting referee Chad Patton last week and that there is no excuse for his behaviour. He says he is sorry but it is not enough for John Laurinaitis who comes out to the ring and says he must take some action. He has given Sheamus the biggest fine in WWE history, a whopping $500,000. He also announces that he will take on the team of Daniel Bryan and Alberto Del Rio tonight with his partner… Gene Okerlund.
1) Randy Orton vs Mark Henry goes to a no-contest when Kane interferes to further his feud with Orton. Kane attacks Cowboy Bob Orton who accompanied his son to ringside.
- 4/11/2012
- by Matt Holmes
- Obsessed with Film
When the ring bell tolls no longer,
And 3-counts fail to crown new champions,
Those legacies that endure far stronger
Are of personalities bright as distant suns.
The lasting fables of our squared circle
In spotlights, flares, fireworks, and beating drums
Belong not to boundless leapers or dreamers vernal
But weary warriors, they to time and injury succumb.
From that quantity of blood, bile, and broken bones
Left adorning small venue canvas mats,
Is a quality of effort, paid dues with named unknowns
In backwater towns and untelevised combats.
Molded and refined in the minor-league trots
Our crusader, crazed-eye hero,
Took his lumps, bumps, and violent spots
As "The Genius", "The Spider", nee Randall Poffo.
In the same year as my birth
The '85 Wrestling Classic
Came an elemental cosmic burst,
Of a savant, a beastly Savage with ferocity graphic.
His coming marked the synergy of the old and of...
And 3-counts fail to crown new champions,
Those legacies that endure far stronger
Are of personalities bright as distant suns.
The lasting fables of our squared circle
In spotlights, flares, fireworks, and beating drums
Belong not to boundless leapers or dreamers vernal
But weary warriors, they to time and injury succumb.
From that quantity of blood, bile, and broken bones
Left adorning small venue canvas mats,
Is a quality of effort, paid dues with named unknowns
In backwater towns and untelevised combats.
Molded and refined in the minor-league trots
Our crusader, crazed-eye hero,
Took his lumps, bumps, and violent spots
As "The Genius", "The Spider", nee Randall Poffo.
In the same year as my birth
The '85 Wrestling Classic
Came an elemental cosmic burst,
Of a savant, a beastly Savage with ferocity graphic.
His coming marked the synergy of the old and of...
- 5/23/2011
- by Joanna Robinson
Randy Poffo, better known as legendary wrestler “Macho Man” Randy Savage, died while driving earlier this morning, having lost control of his Jeep Wrangler during a heart attack. Savage’s wife Lynn—who married him just over a year ago—was also in the car, but reportedly only received minor injuries. Savage wrestled professionally for over 30 years, making his debut as The Spider-Fiend in 1973 before joining the WWF as Savage in 1985. Randy left for the WCW in 1994, having won two championship s and the title of King Of The Ring in 1987. Savage continued to wrestle until retiring in late 2004.
On top of his wrestling career, Savage was known for his career as a Slim Jim pitchman and numerous voice and live-action acting roles, the most famous arguably being wrestler Bonesaw McGraw in 2002′s Spider-Man. In 2003 he released the rap album Be A Man. Hear the title track and check out...
On top of his wrestling career, Savage was known for his career as a Slim Jim pitchman and numerous voice and live-action acting roles, the most famous arguably being wrestler Bonesaw McGraw in 2002′s Spider-Man. In 2003 he released the rap album Be A Man. Hear the title track and check out...
- 5/20/2011
- by Anthony Miccio
- TheFabLife - Movies
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