The Mania Of Hulk Hogan: The Very Worst Of The Immortal One

By: Stuart Carapola

Narrated by: Virtual Voice

Hulk Hogan stands as arguably the biggest superstar in the history of the professional wrestling industry, a figure synonymous with the global expansion of the sport. Yet, for every iconic moment and championship victory, there exists a shadow of some of the most infamous and cartoonishly bad moments to ever grace the television screen. This book delves into the very worst of The Immortal One, exploring the questionable decisions and baffling storylines that are as much a part of his legacy as his triumphs.

The narrative examines Hogan's controversial arrival in World Championship Wrestling and the marquee feuds that followed against mainstays like Ric Flair and Vader. It provides a detailed look at his impressive collection of dream matches that all went horribly wrong, from the years-in-the-making saga with Sting to the one-time-only clash with Shawn Michaels. Readers will discover how these highly anticipated encounters were often torpedoed by backstage politics and egocentric booking, leaving fans with a bitter taste.

Beyond the mismanaged feuds, this book takes a detailed and analytical look at the very few matches Hulk Hogan ever lost via pinfall or submission throughout his storied career. It also compiles a comprehensive timeline of his most foul deeds, exploring the significant history of incredibly dishonorable acts he committed while masquerading as a respectable role model for children. You will see the contrast between the man who told kids to say their prayers and take their vitamins and the character who consistently engaged in cowardice, deceit, and opportunism.

This work serves as a critical examination of the Hulkster's career, peeling back the curtain on the heroic persona to reveal a more complex and often frustrating figure. It chronicles the moments that made fans scratch their heads, from his alliance with the Dungeon of Doom to the nonsensical angles that plagued his later years. For any wrestling fan who wants to understand the full, unvarnished story of Hulk Hogan, this book provides a compelling and detailed account of the mania that defined his career for better and, often, for worse.

Arnold Anderson? Yeap

This audiobook was available as part of my subscription to Audible and it looked decent enough to check out. It clearly tells you upfront, the book is being read by AI. This is their polite way of saying we’re cheap, the computer does it so some of the audio might be a little weird but it’s OK. There are certain sections that are absolutely so bad that I almost choked. I have never in my life heard anybody refer to Arn Anderson as Arnold. The pronunciation of Brock Lesnar is odd and other things are quite funny as they pop up. As far as the content itself, it literally sounds like somebody put a request into ChatGPT, write a book about a particular topic in pro wrestling and never bothered to edit, review or proofread what is generated. If this legitimately was written by somebody They should be embarrassed.

Like I said this is free, included in the Audible subscription. It is so comically bad that they should pay you, Sit back, relax and check out this train wreck. High probability of making you laugh as you get deeper and deeper on the topic.