Before exploding in global fame with the WWF, Hogan was already quite the big deal in Japan. From 1980 - 83 he worked with New Japan, earning the nickname 'Ichiban', which translated as Number One. Amazingly, his popularity in Japan resulted in an album release, which was also titled Ichiban. The Japanese fans thought he was the best thing ever, and bought the album in droves. If you give it a listen, you'll hear inspirational lyrics like "Hogan is too strong for me" and "action, action is Hogan's game, action gave him fortune and fame." https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q1fklxQ9hzI
