Hulk Hogan paid tribute to the profound impact of Dusty Rhodes on his early wrestling journey.
The multiple-time WWE World Heavyweight Champion, in a recent interview with Sports Illustrated, candidly expressed his deep admiration for the legendary Dusty Rhodes, acknowledging the pivotal role Rhodes played in shaping his passion for the sport.
Hogan attributed his initial fascination with wrestling to Rhodes, highlighting the significant influence Rhodes had on his formative years as a wrestling enthusiast. He reminisced about eagerly anticipating Rhodes’ appearances on television, emphasising the immense appeal of Rhodes’ matches and particularly praising his captivating interviews.
It was Dusty Rhodes who was the one who got me hooked on wrestling, if Dusty Rhodes was not on TV on Saturday or Sunday morning here in Tampa, we were pi**ed off. We lived for Dusty Rhodes. I loved the matches, but the interviews alone, man–those were incredible.
The WWE Hall of Famer went on to underscore the fundamental role Dusty Rhodes played in his personal and professional development, emphasising that without Rhodes, his own iconic wrestling career may not have materialised.
If it wasn’t for Dusty, none of this happens, he was the main reason I got focused on pro wrestling.
What Did Hulk Hogan Say About Roman Reigns?
Hulk Hogan spoke about Roman Reigns’ current run in WWE and stated that he thinks Reigns is “working on a whole different level.” Hogan went on to say that Reigns would have fit right in during the days in which Hogan was on top.
If you use any of the quotes from this article please credit the original source with a h/t and link back to Inside The Ropes.