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Summary: Big Hogan Fan - But This Book Has Too Many Holes In It.
Review: Firstly, I like to say that Hogan is the most charismatic wrestler who has ever laced up a pair of wrestling boots. Hogan could return to wresling at 100 years old and I would purchase the pay-per-view to cheer him on (although Hogan does have a tendency to tell "tall tales".) Hogan's book is not bad, but it's not too good either. It talks about Hogan having an overweight problem as a child (I thought it was funny when Hogan mentioned how big his head was compared to the rest of his body), his early wrestling career, and the Hogan we all know today. I wanted to know more about Hogan's relationship with Eric Bischoff during his WCW years. Although he touched on his time with WCW, he did not give alot of details about that time in his career. I was under the impression that Hogan and Bischoff were pretty good friends. I realize the WWE & Vince McMahon are in support of this book, so it's certainly no secret why the details of Hogan's WCW years are 'watered down.' Hogan's WCW years were just as important to his career as his WWE years. I wished to have read an autobiography by Hogan that had no backing by the WWE or Vince McMahon, which would have revealed the 'real story' behind Hogan's relationship with both Vince McMahon and Eric Bischof. Maybe Terry Bollea instead of the Hogan character will write the 'true' autobiography of his career as Hulk Hogan. I hope so. Your fans deserve it!!!
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Summary: Not the Hulkamania you grew up with, brother!
Review: Growing up in the '80's, I loved to watch Hulk Hogan wrestle. So I was eager to read this autobiography. While it was an enjoyable read, it was not at all what I expected. The Terry Bollea who wrote this book is not at all like the "Hulk Hogan" image that became a role model for children years ago. Other amazon reviewers have already questioned how factual some of the content is, and also pointed out how Hogan presents himself in such an overly-positive light. I was disappointed with how many *negative* things he had to say about other media stars or their actions (e.g., Mr. T, Dennis Rodman, Sylvester Stallone), especially when Hogan himself was involved in some of the escapades he disapproves about with them. There are also several admissions throughout the book about how important the money of professional wrestling was to him -- and this was while he was already pulling in a six-figure annual income, and did not need to worry about finances. Perhaps most disturbing was the profanity in the book. Hogan laces practically every page (not an exaggeration) with four-letter words and curses, almost none of which serve any literary purpose. I don't know if previous wrestling autobiographies have been written this way (e.g., by Bill Goldberg or Mick Foley), whether Hogan wrote this way in an attempt to sound "tough," or whether he really speaks this way in real life. But the effect was to disract and demean the quality of the book, and also my impression of Hulk Hogan as a person. The *real* Hulk Hogan (away from the cameras) comes off as a swearing, cursing, money-loving, beer-drinking strong-man who alternately takes credit for most of what makes wrestling popular today and dismissing critics by saying he only did what his bosses told him to do. Despite these shortcomings, the book was still interesting. It gives some insight into Hulk Hogan's childhood and early career that is not often talked about. He admits that the last thing he ever expected to happen to his career was to become a role model for children, but he took that public perception seriously when it developed. Also, it's interesting to hear his take on some of his own greatest matches (e.g., against Andre the Giant, Randy Savage, and The Rock in WM III, IV, X8), as well as some other events in the recent history of wrestling. (One chapter describes the infamous John Stossel 20/20 interview, in which another wrestler -- not Hogan -- beat up the interviewer on camera. Another chapter talks about the death in the ring of Owen Hart.) It was also mildly entertaining to see Hogan address the reader (and practically anyone else who appears more than 2 times in the book) as "brother." All in all, this is an interesting look into the life of the most popular wrestler in history. (He wasn't the most talented, but he definitely put professional wrestling on the map, and his longevity has been incredible.) However, reader be warned: the real Hulk Hogan bears very little resemblance to the public image of the '80's.
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Summary: hulkamania not so wild
Review: he really didnt go into too much detail about anything in this book, it certainly wasnt as good as both mick foleys. i still dont know who trained himetc etc. must try harder!
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Summary: GOOD BOOK.
Review: HOGANS DAYS WITH THE WWF AND WCW IS WHAT THIS BOOK IS ALL ABOUT.I LIKE THE MATCHS HOGAN\ROCK,TAKER\HOGAN AND OTHERS.PS IF YOU ARE A HULK HOGAN FAN PICK THIS UP TODAY.
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Summary: How much truth is in there?
Review: Hulk clearly has a limited ability to think back on history and tell stories from an objective perspective. I constantly was asking myself while reading it whether I was being led up the garden path. Some of this book is interesting as a wrestling fan, but it is no Mick Foley book. The 2 or 3 page chapters are a tad annoying, it reads like a kids book.
Hulk has difficulty in seeing beyond the mania and sees himself as the virtual creator of wrestling as we know it.
The most disappointing aspect for me was that it did not make me like Hulk at all, his attitude towards everything is just money, money, money. It is sad that a guy earning millions for many years still acts like that. It shows the mentality of the guy and why he stiffed all the Australian fans recently by not touring over his greed for money. His coverage of the steriod issue was paltry, only 2 pages about why he took them, yet we get 6 page fall by fall descriptions of some of his matches. There are some interesting views on some of the Wrestlemania 1 personalities but it would have been good to hear more about some of the other wrestlers and less about all his dodgy tv shows and movies. He honestly thinks he is a good actor who made some great shows - come off it! Lastly he cannot admit to hogging the limelight and not being able to let it go, and the constant need to steal the thunder in losing title matches due to the need to "pass the torch". He doesn't seem much like a genuine likable person.
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Summary: Hulkamania is still running wild! Yeah it really is!
Review: Hulk Hogan is wrestling. Ask any fan since the 1980's to name the most famous wrestler ever and Hulk Hogan name HAS to be on top of that list. Hulkamania was not just a thing in the past but it was a movement in and out of the wrestling world. Growing up, everyone and I do mean everyone loved Hulk Hogan and Hulkamania was something we could get behind. Without Hulk Hogan the WWE would have never reached the level it has today. With that being said, Hulk Hogan's autobiography is a well written and very informative book for wrestling fans. The most important apsect about this book is its revelation of how Hulk Hogan lives, eats, and breathes wrestling. Wrestling is not his job, its his life. The guy has worked so many years and has taken such a beating, while on top, that you have to admire the man even if you're not a fan. His stories on Andre the Giant and other wrestling legends are classics. His views on Vince Mcmahon and the different directions the WWE has taken are priceless. Sure, we'll never get Hogan's complete story on the wrestling world but I think if you read this book, you will become more knowledeable on wrestling itself. Hulkamania may not appear on our TV sets ever again but it will never die with this generation. Hulk Hogan was more than a wrestler, he was a hero to millions of wrestling fans around the world.
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Summary: Hogan Still Rules!!!
Review: Hulk totally revolutionized the sport of pro wrestling w/ his undieing charisma and tumultuious attitude. He single handedly carved his own legend in the fabric of time. Anyone interested in this man's historic career would have a great read w/ this book.
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Summary: Hollywood Hulk Hogan
Review: I am a WWE fan. In my opinion I think this book is one of the greatest wrestling books written.
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Summary: A historical review
Review: I am one of the few who disputes that it was Hogan alone who revitalized this sport. Without Vince McMahon's machine behind him, Hogan could not have acheived what he has, although McMahon's many attemtps to re-create the magic have all failed, proving that Hogan DID play SOME part in all of this. For those who follow wrestling closely and from a historical point of view (ie, research your facts, etc.) Hogan's bio leaves a lot to be desired. While much of the book was censored by the WWE, he doesn't really tell us anything insightful, and Hogan historically has a bad habit of making himself look good at the expense of others. This book is no different, with Hogan telling "little white lies" about himself and others in order to make him look better. The best book on wrestling thus far is STILL Mick "Mankind" Foley's. Unedited, uncensored, and honest in all regards of the sport, telling off those whom he doesn't like, and even bashing his boss at times. Hogan's book would be better classified as fiction, since most everything that comes out of Hogan's mouth is fiction. Unfortunately, to be published by the WWE, everything has to meet their standards, meaning if it's WWE (F), it's GOOD, and everything else is garbage. Sad, but true. Not recommended.
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Summary: The Big Leg Drop
Review: I have been waiting for this book ever since Mick Foley dropped his. Hulk Hogan the living legend. This book was great except for sometimes i felt like he was trying to cover something up or down play the situation. Great Read though...
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