10 Backstage Fights Between Wrestling Headliners
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9. Hulk Hogan Vs. Macho Man Randy Savage (1993)
This one resides in the realm of "urban legend", though the late Matt Borne (at the time playing the role of Doink the Clown) claims that the physical part of the story did take place. As 1993 wore on, even after Hogan officially left WWE that August, Savage was apt to take shots at Hulk on commentary (especially an angry tangent about Hulk's ego during a Tatanka squash match that October). Savage had also done an interview on Radio WWF, claiming that Hogan and wife Linda conspired to manipulate Miss Elizabeth into divorcing him.
Apparently, the entire Savage-Hogan saga was a chaotic one in the early portions of 1993, to the point where Savage was reportedly livid when he discovered that Elizabeth had been staying with the Bolleas, and was, according to Borne, dating a friend of Hogan's after her and Savage split. If you've ever seen Hogan's blackened eye at WrestleMania 9, which was allegedly the result of a jet ski accident, you may believe the claim that Borne and others have made, that Savage drilled Hogan in the face during a confrontation related to the tumultuous situation.
Written by Justin Henry
In addition to writing lists and commentaries for Cultaholic, Justin is also a features writer and interviewer for Fighting Spirit Magazine, and is co-author of the WWE-related book Titan Screwed: Lost Smiles, Stunners, and Screwjobs.
