Hulk Hogan recently reminisced about a pivotal moment in WWE’s history when Vince McMahon shared his vision for expanding the company. During an appearance on the Patrick Bet-David Podcast, Hogan recounted how McMahon pitched the idea of transforming WWE from a regional promotion into a global powerhouse. Hogan emphasized the ambition and foresight McMahon had at the time, noting that it marked a significant shift in the wrestling landscape. You can catch highlights from the interview below (per Wrestling Inc):
Hulk Hogan on Vince McMahon’s pitch:
He had this master plan. He goes: ‘I’ve got this idea; I want to take over the whole world. Not just a regional promotion.”
Hulk Hogan on being fired by Vince McMahon Sr. over Rocky III:
When I told him I was going to do the movie, [Vince Sr.] goes ‘Well, Terry’ – you know, my first name of course – ‘You’re a wrestler, not an actor.’”
Vince needed Hogan, and Hogan needed Vince.
Vince had a plan from the very beginning.
Vince McMahon was a master manipulator.