The Complete Hulk Hogan | An Interview with Stan Hansen
Summary
Stan Hansen discusses his early career with Hulk Hogan in Georgia and New Japan Pro-Wrestling, noting how Hogan adopted Hansen’s mannerisms. Hansen recounts the intense fan hostility heels faced, including carrying guns for protection, and details his 1981 return to the WWF under a "no jobs" clause. He also reflects on the industry-shifting 1981 All Japan Pro Wrestling invasion and his decision to leave New Japan while Hogan stayed.
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Stan Hansen's first impressions of Hulk Hogan in 1979
Hogan's 1980 New Japan tour and adopting Hansen's style
The allure of wrestling in Japan and Hogan's lifestyle there
Improvised hardcore angles and the lariat move
Andre the Giant's relationship with Hogan and Hansen
Hansen's feud with Bruno Sammartino and Shea Stadium
Refusing to lose on TV and ChatGPT ads
Tension between Hansen and Hogan in the WWF
Hansen's jump to AWA and Hogan's career path
Hogan's gun arrest and the heat of being a heel
Living together in West Haven and movie roles
Reflections on Hogan's legacy and final sponsors
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