6 Ups & 8 Downs From WWE WrestleMania VI

By Michael Hamflett /

5. Big Herc & A Big Jerk

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Hercules wasn't able to build on his lone WrestleMania win with a second wind against the mammoth Earthquake, but Jimmy Hart's latest monster was just days away from sending Hulk Hogan packing from the company for much of the summer. He had to breeze past somebody almost as big here.

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A journey through the older 'Show Of Shows' will act as quite the bizarre showcase for the former Heenan Family and future Slick prospect, particularly during his oddly endearing time as a hero.

Cast so well as a bully thanks to his physique, Hercules was remarkably popular just for doing the simple things with enough snap. It's something of a lost art in the era of the uber-athletic.

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