10 Wrestling Moments That Will Make You Really Feel Old

4. Hulk Hogan Signed With WCW 21 Years Ago

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Whether you're a fan or not, there's no denying Hulk Hogan's place as a true icon of the wrestling industry. Many a wrestling fan grew up watching the red and yellow defeating any and all-comers in Vince McMahon's World Wrestling Federation.

In the early '90s, the Hulkster's popularity was beginning to wane; people wanted to see something different. This coupled with the steroid scandal of the time saw McMahon seek to go in a new direction; a new generation, as it were, focussing on guys like Bret Hart and Shawn Michaels.

Still, when Hogan left the WWF in 1993 to pursue movies and TV work, it felt like a certainty that he'd be back in a WWF ring sooner rather than later. As such, it was a huge shock to see Hulk turn up in Ted Turner's WCW in 1994.

After a hugely popular arrival, fans would again get tired of the same old, played-out Hulk Hogan character, which eventually saw Terry Bollea rejuvenate his career as Hollywood Hogan.

To many, Hulk Hogan was the WWF - so him signing for the competition was a huge surprise. Realising that Hogan's WCW arrival was 21 years ago is likely to make you feel as wrinkly as the Hulkster's bald head.

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