The Complete A-Z Of WrestleMania

19. H - Hulk Hogan

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A joint architect of the WrestleMania brand alongside Vince McMahon, Hulk Hogan deserves an awful lot of credit for putting the show on the map in the show's crucial embryonic years.

Regardless of match quality (which was generally subpar), Hogan's staid presence in the show's feature contest for nine consecutive years was vital in establishing WrestleMania as the centre of the Sports Entertainment universe for one night a year.

Though diverse, his contributions were always vital, at least until his snide political machinations at WrestleMania 9 that were mentioned elsewhere in this article.

Upon his return, he engaged in two thoroughly absorbing struggles with The Rock and Vince McMahon at WrestleMania 18 and 19, resetting expectations for what he could still achieve on the biggest stage.

Ultimately, there are several people within the fabric of WWE who can suggest that WrestleMania would simply not be what it is today without them, and Hulk Hogan is one of those people.

Sharing the ring with two more was a fitting way for 'The Hulkster' to enjoy his last appearance under the brightest spotlight, as he opened WrestleMania 30 alongside Stone Cold Steve Austin and The Rock in a warmly amusing and heart-felt segment.

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