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

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As of February 22, 2009.

1. The Honky Tonk Man, 454 days 2. Tito Santana, 443 combined days 3. Razor Ramon, 438 combined days 4. The Ultimate Warrior, 432 combined days 5. Randy Savage, 414 days 6. "Mr. Perfect" Curt Hennig, 406 combined days 7. Shawn Michaels, 406 combined days 8. Shelton Benjamin, 354 combined days 9. The Rock, 339 combined days 10. Jeff Hardy, 329 combined days 11. Chris Jericho, 297 combined days 12. Bret Hart, 290 combined days 13. Jeff Jarrett, 290 combined days 14. Greg Valentine, 285 days 15. Rob Van Dam, 211 combined days