The wrestling world is abuzz with reports of WWE’s grand plans to celebrate the 40th anniversary of Hulk Hogan‘s iconic Hulkamania. According to a report from WrestleVotes on ‘X’, the company is gearing up for a month-long celebration, featuring new merchandise items and collectibles dedicated to the legendary star.
Fans of The Immortal One may have another reason to cheer. While there is no official confirmation, speculations and reports suggest that a surprise appearance by Hulk Hogan himself is not entirely out of the question. However, as of now, it remains unconfirmed and unplanned.
The journey of Hulkamania officially kicked off on January 23, 1984, when The Hulkster clinched his first WWE Championship by defeating the formidable Iron Sheik. This date in wrestling history is the moment when the larger-than-life persona of Hulk Hogan took over, paving the way for an Immortal legacy in the world of sports entertainment.
WWE plans to celebrate the 40th anniversary of Hulkamania this month with various new merchandise items & collectibles for Hulk Hogan. I’m told an appearance by Hogan is not out of the question but also not planned as of now. The recognized start of Hulkamania has generally been…
— WrestleVotes (@WrestleVotes) January 3, 2024There were also rumors circulating that Hogan could be returning on Raw Day 1. However, the rumors came about to be false, as it was Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson making his eventual return to WWE. As anticipation builds for the milestone celebration, fans eagerly await further details about the potential involvement of the Hogan himself as WWE gears up to honor four decades of the Hall of Famer.
Will the Tribal Chief surpass Hulk Hogan’s record?
Without a doubt, Roman Reigns is one of the most dominant World Champions in WWE history. Rumors are swirling that the ‘Head of the Table’ might just be on the path to shatter Hulk Hogan’s record to become the third-longest reigning champion in history.
Hulk Hogan held the championship crown for an impressive 1474 days, but Reigns is nipping closer with a current reign of 1223+ days. The Tribal Chief won the championship at Payback back in 2020 by defeating ‘The Fiend’ Bray Wyatt and Braun Strowman in a Triple Threat Match.
Talks suggest that Reigns might square off against either The Rock or the ‘American Nightmare,’ Cody Rhodes, at WrestleMania. With such high-stakes matches, the odds are leaning towards Reigns once again emerging victorious, intensifying the buzz surrounding these speculations.
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