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- Publisher: Simon & Schuster (a); Abridged edition (Aug 2006)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0743562186
- ISBN-13: 978-0743562188
- Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
Hollywood Hulk Hogan (World wrestling entertainment)
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Hollywood Hulk Hogan, the blond-and-tan man-mountain who dragged US wrestling into the mainstream consciousness, explains how it took more than a few muscles and an extravagant moustache to become the most recognisable and enduring act of the whole game in his new (or should that be latest?) autobiography.
The mix will be familiar to readers of wrestling literature--a plain-talking gallop through the highs and lows of breaking into the business (with few opportunities missed to laugh at his own dumb luck, or throw the spotlight on those who doubted him); a totally indiscreet attitude to the secrets of the ring including behind-the-scenes stories of the sport-defining Wrestlemania show, and his battles with The Rock; a roll-call of "big-names-I-have-known/thrown about"--though in Hulk's case this includes the likes of Sylvester Stallone and Muhammad Ali--and the age-old tussles with the strange realities of suddenly becoming enormously famous and having shed loads of money.
What sets Hollywood Hulk apart, of course, are his excursions into movies, from bit parts in the Rocky series to starring in the sort of muscles-with-chuckles flicks that briefly put him in the same ballpark as Arnie Schwarzeneger. It's entertaining, knockabout stuff with loads of pictures accompanying a well-plotted tale, told "big". Nervous parents be warned though, Hulk is generous with the expletives, and while some of his attitudes may be just part of the show, they are not a recommended diet for the impressionable, the uninformed or anyone struggling with an irony-bypass--for the record, Hulk, you weren't going to catch "Aids or anything like that" by sharing a dressing room with Liberace... --Alex Hankin --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I've been a huge Hogan fan for years, own all the videos etc etc so the prospect of an offical biography left me, well eager with anticipation.
Unfortunately the book is at least to me (who know's Hogans genuine history) DISSAPOINTING. The biggest star in wrestling ever, in the two biggest promotions over (WWF and WCW) should have at least had a biography 1000 words long. This bio is less that 350 words(including pictures, and is in relatively large print) and is at least a revisionist's idea on Hogan's life. The facts listed here are very inaccurate. a few of the many flaws are:
Unfortunately the book is at least to me (who know's Hogans genuine history) DISSAPOINTING. The biggest star in wrestling ever, in the two biggest promotions over (WWF and WCW) should have at least had a biography 1000 words long. This bio is less that 350 words(including pictures, and is in relatively large print) and is at least a revisionist's idea on Hogan's life. The facts listed here are very inaccurate. a few of the many flaws are:
Hogans physique : In numerous interviews (both live and on paper) Hogan has claimed that he was very athletically built (like a track runner) whilt preparing to get into wrestling (whilst he was in the band). In the book Hogan claims he was a 'fat' kid, whose big physique combined with Dock work made him massive, before he started wrestling.
The book also claims that he quit steriods (a subject in the book incredibly glossed over) before WM 8 and shrunk immediately wheres as it was actually on his return a year later at WM9 where he was was 30 lbs lighter.
The book covers Hogan's early life and in detail up until about 1985 and then 17 years are rushed through, only sparingly covering anything of interest. It's nice to know Hogan's background sure, but details (doesn't even have to be year by year) on The Ultimate Warrior,Macho Man,Earthquake, The Undertaker and leaving so quietly (after loss to Yokozuna in WWF 93). Plus the real decision to join the nWo (despite what he says Hogans red and yellow run in WCW wasn't the groundbreaker he makes out, and his popularity was waning before he turned heel), and why he refused to put anyone over then (again despite what he says Hogan held lots back) would be nice.
Key issues eg: Feud with Vince McMahon,feuds with Randy Savage and Ultimate Warrior on a personal level and the death of Hulkamania (before he accepted it) and the steriod scandal etc are either covered up,not mentioned or glossed over, making for frustrating reading. His WCW run is also glossed over as is his BIG feud with Sting. For a tenure which lasted 6 years we only get little pieces and unintersting pieces at that.
All In all reading this book was very frustrating and quite un imformative. For anyone who knows the history of Hogan this read will provide a few laughs, but for all the wrong reasons (namely its in accuracy). My advice would be borrow it from a friend or library, but don't purchase unless your a die hard (accept anything) Hogan fan. I know Hogan is riding a wave of popularity at the moment and probably didn't want to spoil it by bringing out a bio which could lay scorn on him. But the Truth is better than fiction and we'd all have been more grateful for it.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Having been a wrestling fan for over ten years I have been eagerly anticipating this book for a long time. When it was announced not to long ago that the "Immortal" Hulkster would be penning his life story I could not wait to get my hands on what would undoubtalbly be the biggest and most Informative wrestling biography ever. However when I did get my hands on a copy the first thing that struck me was the size of it. 343pages did not really fill me with the impression that Hulk had squeezed in every last detail and interesting fact or story when recalling his epic career. Having just finished the book my fears have been proven to be justified. Don't get me wrong its not that bad a book, however do not expect lots of dirt to be dished, and the kind of detail or wit that you would find in other biographophies such as Have a Nice day or Pure Dynamite. Their are some very interesting moments such as Hulk's views on fellow superstars such as Booker T, The Ultimate Warrior and Mr T, however he never really gives us more than a basic opinion on why they are not as good as "The Hulkster" and as a result of this, old Terry Bollea comes across as being just a tad arrogant (something that most wrestling fans have been reading for years). Having said this however I did enjoy this book far more than 90% of all the other wrestling Autobiographies I have read (The best being Have a nice day and Pure Dynamite). The bottom line is that this book should be twice the size, with less information about how many celebrity friends he has and more information about the industry in which he has wheeled and dealed for over twenty years.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Mass Market Paperback
A great author ? No. A great storyteller ? Oh Yes !
I am a massive Hogan fan, for years I have followed Hulkamania, from the t-shirts to the sunglasses and back home via the feather boa. But this book has done nothing for my respect of the dude.
Brother, let me tell you something. You're talking out of your a$$ when you say that this book is near to real life. Granted Hogan talks in a free and honest way about his life before wrestling, but then it starts to get hazy when you really get into it.
This book will suit people who see Hogan in such a positive light that nothing will deter them, but for the wrestling fan who wants a little insight into the wacky and zany world of Pro-Wrestling, stay ... well ... clear !
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