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No Holds Barred (1989) marked Hulk Hogan’s first leading movie role. The film places his wrestling persona front and center as Rip Thomas—a powerhouse World Wrestling Federation champion with a good heart. The story finds Rip fending off advances from an unscrupulous TV network boss, Brell, who wants him to jump ship.
WWE paid tribute to legendary wrestler Hulk Hogan on Monday Night Raw, with the entire roster observing a moment of silence during a traditional 10-bell salute.
It's hard to overstate just how violent and commie-hating American pop culture was in the 1980s. The late wrestler was among its biggest stars.