What Happened When Hulk Hogan CHOKED OUT Richard Belzer On Live TV

Summary

The transcript recounts the infamous Hulk Hogan and Richard Belzer incident before Wrestlemania 1, where Belzer was injured during a wrestling move on his talk show. It details the aftermath, including Belzer's lawsuit and eventual settlement. The discussion also touches on WWE's absence from Madison Square Garden for pay-per-views and speculates on AEW's potential at the venue. Lastly, it mentions Bleacher Report's top WWE theme songs, with the narrator sharing personal favorites and reflecting on the evolution of wrestling themes.

Takeaways

• 🤼‍♂️ Hulk Hogan and Mr. T appeared on Richard Belzer's TV talk show to promote WrestleMania 1.
• 🎭 Richard Belzer, a comedian and actor, was not a wrestling fan and made jokes at the expense of Hogan and Mr. T during the show.
• 🔒 Belzer challenged Hulk Hogan to demonstrate a wrestling move on him, and Hogan chose a front shin lock.
• 💥 After applying the move, Belzer lost consciousness and fell, hitting his head and requiring stitches.
• 🚑 Belzer was taken to the hospital, and the incident was addressed during a commercial break on the show.
• 📺 Hulk Hogan apologized for the incident, expressing concern about the lack of physical training on Belzer's part.
• 💸 Belzer sued Hulk Hogan for $5 million, and they settled out of court, with Belzer using the money to buy a house in France.
• 🏙️ WWE does not frequently hold events at Madison Square Garden due to high costs, opting for more affordable venues.
• 🎟️ AEW is not expected to hold a show at Madison Square Garden soon, given their current venue capacities.
• 🎵 Bleacher Report released a list of the top 50 WWE theme songs, with Stone Cold Steve Austin, The Undertaker, Chris Jericho, Randy Savage, and Edge's 'Metalingus' among the top five.
• 🎶 The speaker's personal top five WWE theme songs include 'Real American' by Hulk Hogan, Shawn Michaels' theme, Bret Hart's theme, Demolition's theme, and Hollywood Rock's theme.

Q & A

What incident involving Hulk Hogan and Richard Belzer took place before Wrestlemania 1?

Richard Belzer, a comedian and TV talk show host, had Hulk Hogan and Mr. T on his show to promote Wrestlemania. Belzer, not being a fan of wrestling, asked Hogan to demonstrate a move on him. Hogan chose a front shin lock, which resulted in Belzer losing consciousness, falling, and hitting his head, requiring stitches.

How did Hulk Hogan react to the incident with Richard Belzer?

Hogan appeared to be shell-shocked and immediately apologized for what happened. He seemed to be concerned about potential legal repercussions, as he was aware that Belzer had been injured.

What was the aftermath of the Hulk Hogan and Richard Belzer incident?

Belzer sued Hulk Hogan for $5 million, and they eventually settled out of court. Belzer used the money to buy a house in France, where he later passed away.

Why does the speaker believe AEW will not hold a show in Madison Square Garden soon?

The speaker thinks AEW has enough trouble filling smaller venues and doubts they would be able to fill Madison Square Garden. Additionally, the high cost of hosting an event there is a likely deterrent.

What is the reason WWE does not frequently host events at Madison Square Garden according to the script?

The high cost of hosting events at Madison Square Garden is the main reason WWE does not run there often. They prefer to host events at more cost-effective venues like Barclays Center in Brooklyn.

When was the last pay-per-view event WWE held at Madison Square Garden according to the script?

The last pay-per-view event WWE held at Madison Square Garden was Survivor Series in 2011.

What has the speaker noticed about Madison Square Garden after its renovation?

The speaker feels that Madison Square Garden lost some of its charm and personality after the renovation, particularly due to the removal of the short isway, which used to give the venue a unique character.

What are the top five WWE theme songs according to Bleacher Report?

Bleacher Report's top five WWE theme songs are Stone Cold Steve Austin, The Undertaker, Chris Jericho, Randy Savage, and Edge with 'Metalingus' by Alter Bridge.

What is the speaker's favorite WWE theme song and why?

The speaker's favorite WWE theme song is 'Real American' because of its association with Hulk Hogan, even though it wasn't originally intended for him. The speaker simply loves the song.

What other WWE theme songs does the speaker appreciate?

The speaker appreciates Shawn Michaels', Bret Hart's, Demolition's, and Hollywood Rock's theme songs, as well as DDP's Nirvana knockoff theme in WCW, Kane's original theme, and his slow chemical theme.

What is the significance of the term 'front chin lock' in the Hulk Hogan and Richard Belzer incident?

The 'front chin lock' is the wrestling move that Hulk Hogan used on Richard Belzer during the TV show, which led to Belzer's injury and subsequent lawsuit.