33 Awesome GIFs Telling The Stories Of 33 WWE WrestleMania Pay-Per-Views

25. WrestleMania IX

Hogan Yoko GIF
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It's somewhat fitting that Mr. Fuji blinded Yokozuna ahead of Hulk Hogan's impromptu Heavyweight Title win; Vince McMahon was blind to the fact that even a ready and willing Hulkster would not have moved the static WWF needle in 1993. As it was, this Hogan couldn't even bother himself to appear on RAW before relinquishing the strapapi at King Of The Ring.

McMahon tried Hogan, and Hogan Lite in Lex Luger, before finally opening his eyes to the fact that it was the dethroned Bret Hart the loyal hardcore audience wished to see in the top slot.

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