I know we laugh about him these days, his family melt-down, Brooke's breakdown and Linda dating a toyboy. But Hulk Hogan is one of the most famous and well known men in sports entertainment. His presence is unbelievable and just having him on an event guarantees main stream publicity.
I decided that it was time to give his WWE made autobiography a quick review, looking back at happier times for the legend.
Clocking in at over 450 pages (inc colour and B&W pics) this is a nice look back at the carer of the man who helped make the WWE what it is today and helped the flagging WCW almost break Vince McMahon.
Hogan started off his career as your average big muscle man, playing the heel and learning his craft where he could. He even worked for the WWF (before being let go to hone his skills in Japan etc). Hulk's big break came again when he was lined up to take the WWE title form the Iron Sheik and subsequently kick-start the Wrestlemania era for the company and new owner Vince McMahon Jr.
This book is candid at times in its storytelling, however as we all know Hogan's version of the truth can be somewhat hyped up. That's not to say this is an unworthy read, the opposite in fact, it's a pleasant and interesting one. The road tales and build-ups to feuds etc are all well presented and Hogan's ego really shines through (as it should I guess). We even get to read about his jump to WCW, heel turn and the formation of the NWO. His triumphant return to the WWE and the swansong of a Mania moment he had with The Rock.
I'd not want to ruin this book, but let's just say it will open your eyes a bit to the world Hogan lives in and at the same time it will give you a far better insight into how the federation of old worked.
7 out of 10
Phil Allely
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