Hulk Hogan Reveals His Pro Wrestling Mount Rushmore Picks

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In a reflective journey through his illustrious career, WWE Hall of Famer Hulk Hogan has curated his personal Mount Rushmore of pro wrestling, providing keen insights into the lives and legacies of the figures that have indelibly shaped the industry.

Hogan, a perennial icon and transformative force in wrestling, unfolded his selections during a candid conversation with interviewer Chris Van Vliet. Firstly, the giant of the wrestling world, Andre the Giant, was a non-negotiable inclusion for Hogan.

“Andre has to be there. There’s no doubt about it,” Hogan insisted, acknowledging not only Andre's colossal physical presence but his monumental impact on the world of wrestling. Another name etched into Hogan's metaphorical monument is Ric Flair, hailed by Hogan as “the greatest wrestler that ever lived”.

Flair's unwavering dedication, which saw him sacrifice family, health, and personal life for his career, has left an indelible mark on the industry and garnered him a well-deserved spot in Hogan’s assessment. He was not just a top-tier wrestler but a man who embodied wrestling, committing his everything to the sport.

While reminiscing, Hogan also took a moment to acknowledge some of the modern-era wrestlers, such as Seth Rollins and Kevin Owens, highlighting their potential and the noticeable impact they are making in the wrestling arena.

Defining Wrestling Icons

Nonetheless, for the final two spots on his wrestling Mount Rushmore, Hogan focused on two game-changing figures: The Rock and Stone Cold Steve Austin. Both wrestlers were pivotal in catapulting wrestling into mainstream consciousness and igniting an era – the Attitude Era – that would see wrestling reach scorching heights of popularity.

The article further explores Hogan’s return to the WWE in 2002 after nearly a decade and the iconic battle against The Rock at WrestleMania 18. The match, compelled to be rehearsed despite Hogan’s discomfort, has since become a watershed moment in wrestling history, symbolizing a torch-passing between two of wrestling’s most revered figures.

Hogan's intimate reflections on these iconic characters – Andre, Flair, Rock, and Austin – not only offers a glimpse into the mind of one of wrestling's greatest but also showcases the unbridled passion and dedication each individual has brought to the wrestling world, sculpting it into the spectacle it is today.