HULKAMANIA WILL LIVE FOREVER? (Wrestling Soup 7.24.25)

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4.4 • 738 Ratings

🗓️ 26 July 2025

⏱️ 81 minutes

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Summary

In this episode of Wrestling Soup, Anthony Thomas and Joseph E. Numbers discuss the surprising passing of wrestling legend Hulk Hogan. They delve into various facets of Hulk Hogan's life, from his in-ring accomplishments to his controversial moments. The hosts reflect on Hogan's storytelling, his influence on the wrestling industry, and personal anecdotes from their own experiences and those shared by others in the wrestling community. They also touch upon reactions from notable figures like Vince McMahon, Ric Flair, and Ron DeSantis. Additionally, they discuss the timing of the re-release of Chris Benoit's theme song by Our Lady Peace for suicide prevention initiatives. This episode offers a deep, multi-layered look at one of wrestling's most polarizing figures and the legacy he leaves behind.
00:00 Introduction and Opening Remarks
00:58 Reflecting on Hulk Hogan's Career and Legacy
03:22 Controversies and Public Perception
08:17 Hulk Hogan's Tall Tales and Exaggerations
31:43 Reactions to Hulk Hogan's Passing
42:25 Reflecting on Hulk Hogan's Impact
43:28 Honky Tonk Man's Brief Tribute
43:58 Ric Flair's Emotional Response
45:27 Critique of TMZ's Exploitation
50:27 Brutus Beefcake and Brooke Hogan's Reactions
52:13 Linda Hogan's Potential Reactions
55:38 Brooke Hogan's Struggles and Family Dynamics
56:44 Comparing Hogan and Osborne Families
58:27 Discussion on Child Stars and Their Challenges
01:18:43 Controversial Police Incident in Florida
01:24:10 Concluding Thoughts on Hulk Hogan's Legacy

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0:00.0	Wrestling soup.
0:03.5	I don't available.
0:09.9	Wrestling soup.
0:11.6	How's it going?
0:13.0	I'm Anthony Thomas and he's Joseph E. Numbers.
0:16.6	Man, what a strange week, huh?
0:19.3	What a strange but not also surprising thing to have happened.
0:24.0	Yeah, that's pretty wild.
0:25.1	Yeah.
0:25.6	Well, all the news is focused in wrestling on these, like, random dittily stories about, you know, what's going on in the AEW venue land or whatever.
0:38.4	Right.
0:38.7	People all, for some reason, ignored the sociopathic morbidly obese radio DJ that lied
0:45.4	about Hulk Hogan constantly when he told the truth this time.
0:48.2	That's crazy.
0:48.8	It's fucking weird.
0:49.4	It's fucking crazy, dude.
0:50.8	Yeah.
0:51.2	Yeah.
0:51.5	It shows you sometimes when a grown man in his 60s who still calls himself
0:56.9	a love sponge, he might have something to say. Occasionally they'll tell the truth.
1:02.3	And the guy is just clinging up to attention. So Hulk Hogan passed away. He was 71, I believe.
1:09.0	Yeah. Yeah. Which is actually roughly 105 in wrestler years.
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