Hulk Hogan and Mr. T’s partnership, both in wrestling and Hollywood, was one of the most iconic cultural moments of the 1980s, highlighted by their tag team in the main event of the inaugural WrestleMania. In a recent interview on “What’s Your Story?” hosted by Stephanie McMahon, Mr. T was asked which wrestler he enjoys watching the most, and after four decades, his answer remains “The Hulkster.”
Mr. T shared, “Hulk Hogan because we worked together. It was great being around him. We spent time together, got to know each other from ‘Rocky’… We met, then worked on ‘The A-Team,’ and things were moving forward. He’d give me tips about wrestling and how to handle things. That really brought us closer. You had to support him; his style was something else. It was unique… he was the man.”
Their first meeting was back in 1982 on the set of “Rocky III,” where both played adversaries to Rocky Balboa—Mr. T as the fierce Clubber Lang and Hogan as the charismatic Thunderlips. The following year, Hogan made guest appearances on two episodes of “The A-Team,” the hit show where Mr. T starred as Sergeant B.A. Baracus for five seasons.
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Fan Take: This reflection on Mr. T and Hulk Hogan’s friendship reminds fight fans of how wrestling helped bridge entertainment and sports, thanks to legendary personalities who brought charisma and storytelling to the ring. Their collaboration set the stage for wrestling’s mainstream appeal, which continues to influence the sport’s evolution today.
Source: www.wrestlinginc.com
