I remember, even in the 80s, Hulk Hogan's TV shows, merchandise, even WWF, had a little disclaimer at the end noting that "Hulk" was copyright Marvel comics. So I always assumed WWF, etc., had to pay Marvel a royalty (that being the legal issue of which I spoke).
They probably got tired of doing so and, wha-la, enter "Hollywood" Hogan.
Yeah, but he goes by "Hollywood Hulk Hogan" anyway, so it really doesn't matter.
Anyway, the REAL role model is Stone Cold Steve Austin!!!
I remember, even in the 80s, Hulk Hogan's TV shows, merchandise, even WWF, had a little disclaimer at the end noting that "Hulk" was copyright Marvel comics. So I always assumed WWF, etc., had to pay Marvel a royalty (that being the legal issue of which I spoke).
They probably got tired of doing so and, wha-la, enter "Hollywood" Hogan.
You don't know what you're talking about.
The problem was with "The Incredible Hulk Hogan" name. The WWF changed that years ago and there has been no problem since. "Hulk Hogan" is fine.
he changed to "Hollywood Hogan" when he went heel in WCW (When he joined the NWO because he was getting booed as a face and had NO choice but to turn heel). And he did this only because he wanted an image change along with turning heel. So, he went "Hollywood".
Now, he's being refered to as "Hollywood Hulk Hogan". And that will soon be droped because he is full-fledged face again. And once again, he will be called only "Hulk Hogan". He will win the title and then lose it in his retirement match possibly at next year's Wrestlemania. And he'll lose it to Steve Austin in a face versus face match. In the end, Hogan will "Pass the torch" to Austin. And hopefully, we'll never see him again.