That Time Marvel Tried to Stop WWE From Using “Hulk” Hogan

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So it might shock you to know that he very nearly lost the "Hulk" that made him a household name!

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Before Terry Bolea became Hulk Hogan, he wrestled as Terry Boulder across the territories.

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While he was with CWA, he appeared alongside Lou Ferrigno who played The Incredible Hulk at the time, after which he was called Terry "The Hulk" Boulder.

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Marvel even had his image licensed, which was printed across all Hulk Hogan merchandise; though they made negligible profit off the sales.

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