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Hulk Hogan in 1980 – All Star Wrestling Interviews & Match [Videos]

Hulk Hogan in 1980

Before Hulkamania took over the wrestling world, Hulk Hogan was making his presence felt with his manager Freddie Blassie in the in 1980 with "Hogan's Hammer." This Pro Wrestling Resource collection features three post-match interviews from All Star Wrestling—January 5, August 23, and December 27. The final segment includes the full match between Hogan and Jim Duggan, with a special guest appearance by Bob Backlund.

Take a trip back to the early days of Hogan's WWF career and revisit a year of classic footage from a different era of professional wrestling.

Hulk Hogan interview with Bruno Sammartino

All Star Wrestling

January 5, 1980

Hulk Hogan interview with Vince McMahon

All Star Wrestling

August 23, 1980

Hulk Hogan vs Jim Duggan

Hogan & Blassie interview with Pat Patterson

All Star Wrestling

December 27, 1980

Ichiban Hulk Hogan in 1980

Classic Promos: Dusty Rhodes "...just a hug and a kiss to seal the deal, baby!" [Videos]

WCW Main Event

Aired in July 1994

DUSTY RHODES:

Come here, Dustin. I want everybody to bear with me for just a minute. I want to talk to my son, in front of the whole world.

When you were born, when you were a baby, when you were born, I went off to seek my fame and fortune. I neglected you!

Then later on, when I became World's Heavyweight Champion, I neglected you.

And lately, I became this "corporate cowboy" if you will, in public, with a suit and tie on, and I NEGLECTED YOU!

And when it came down to choose a partner, I was off in Hollywood, and I neglected you.

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The view never changes!

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...but I, I want to ask you a favor. I want to ask you a favor in front of God and the whole world.

I know that the Clash of Champions on August the 24th, you put your name on the dotted line.

I don't want you to look for another partner. I don't want you to go and find another man. I don't want you to go out and get on your knees and beg another scum-sucking pig to be your partner.

I'm asking you if you can tear this 'ol out of shape, 'ol bent out, 'ol spindly-legged man. I want to be your partner!

I don't need no handshake!

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I don't need no handshake! What I need from you is a hug and a kiss to seal the deal, baby!