WWE Hall of Famer The Honky Tonk Man shed light on the financial windfall he experienced during his prime, working alongside wrestling icon Hulk Hogan in the 1980s.
In an interview with “Ring Rust Radio” in 2013, the former Intercontinental Champion’s candid remarks offer a rare glimpse into the lucrative world of professional wrestling during its golden era. When asked about his favourite opponent in WWE, The Honky Tonk Man didn’t hesitate to name Hulk Hogan. However, his reasoning went beyond in-ring chemistry or memorable matches.
That’s one answer; Hulk Hogan.
He stated, before diving into the financial aspects of their encounters.
Believe me, brother, when you’re getting that leg dropped on you and you’re making $10,000 to take that leg drop every day for nine shows a week, that’s 90 grand. Believe me, I loved that leg drop.
The Honky Tonk Man revealed, highlighting the substantial paydays that came with being Hogan’s opponent. This revelation provides insight into the earning potential of top WWE performers during the 1980s wrestling boom. Honky’s statement suggests that he could potentially earn up to $90,000 per week when working a full schedule with Hogan, a staggering sum even by today’s standards.
Which WWE Hall Of Famer Did Hulk Hogan Not Want To Work With?
Eric Bischoff spoke about why Hulk Hogan didn’t want to work with fellow WWE Hall of Famer Vader in the mid-1990s in WCW. Bischoff said that Hogan’s reluctance to work with Vader stemmed from the fact that Vader was well known to be stiff in the ring and that Hogan didn’t want to work a match that was too physical as that wasn’t his style.
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