10 Secret Times Wrestling TV Mirrored Real Life

10. Hulk Hogan Ignroes Paul Orndorff

An iconic angle recently revisited following the sad death of Paul Orndorff, Hulk Hogan's ignoring of his newfound friend became the central catalyst for a heel turn and return of "old Mr Wonderful" to sell out buildings nationwide back in 1986.

A rich and textured tale that served as the perfect bridge between Hogan's post-WrestleMania 2 feuds and his legendary rivalry with Andre The Giant in early 1987, the story found Orndorff being forced to defend his relationship with Hogan to heels he'd once shared a side with. They argued he was a lapdog for 'The Hulkster', and his failure to prove them wrong ultimately fed into his violent betrayal.

According to many accounts of Hogan's backstage habits at the time, this wasn't far from the truth. Various accounts recall him becoming withdrawn from some of the talent as his star rose, including having his own dressing room at shows and existing more and more on Vince McMahon's level than that of his peers.

Far from the grisliest of his political choices over the years, it nonetheless marries up well this tremendous feud. Hogan innocently missing Orndorff's calls was misconstrued as the big leaguing he was doing for real.