The Lapsed Fan

Tom Stone, a veteran enhancement talent and TV booker, joins the show to discuss his time in the AWA and early WWF.

The hosts transition "The Complete Hulk Hogan" into 1982, exploring Hogan's pre-WWF career, his rise in AWA, and the pivotal release of *Rocky III*.

The hosts recap their live UK tour and promote the audio recording on Patreon.

Stan Hansen discusses his early career with Hulk Hogan in Georgia and New Japan Pro-Wrestling, noting how Hogan adopted Hansen’s mannerisms.

This episode explores Stan Hansen’s pivotal influence on Hulk Hogan’s early career in Japan, highlighting how Hansen’s intense style helped shape Hogan’s persona.

This episode of The Lapsed Fan covers Hulk Hogan’s 1981 career, focusing on his rise in the AWA and New Japan Pro Wrestling.

This episode features interviews with Len Denton, Dan Spivey, Ken Anderson, John Nord, and local historians regarding Hulk Hogan’s early career and the AWA era.

Jumpin' Jim Brunzel joins the show to discuss Hulk Hogan’s transformative rise in the AWA, detailing how Hogan evolved from a quiet heel into a babyface sensation.

This episode of The Lapsed Fan continues "The Complete Hulk Hogan," focusing on his early AWA tenure and emergence as a babyface.