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The Rock vs Hollywood Hulk Hogan

WWE WrestleMania X8 — March 17, 2002 · SkyDome, Toronto

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The Story

The Rock beat Hollywood Hulk Hogan — then the two shared a legendary post-match moment as the Toronto crowd erupted. Icon vs Icon — two generations collide as a red-hot Toronto crowd hijacks the match for Hogan. The Rock won, then the post-match respect turned into an all-time WrestleMania moment.

Billed as Icon vs Icon, this was as much a happening as a match: The Rock against a returning Hollywood Hulk Hogan, with a rabid SkyDome crowd loudly turning on Rock to cheer the villain Hogan.

The wrestling was simple by design; the electricity was anything but. Rock won after a Rock Bottom and a leg drop of his own — then the two legends embraced, a torch-passing moment fans still replay decades later.

FAQ

Who won The Rock vs Hulk Hogan at WrestleMania X8?
The Rock won the Icon vs Icon match, then shared a memorable moment of respect with Hogan afterward.
Why is the match so famous?
The Toronto crowd’s reaction — loudly cheering the heel Hogan over the babyface Rock — created one of the greatest atmospheres in WrestleMania history.
How is it rated?
Wrestle Lore rates it 4.0 stars; Dave Meltzer reportedly awarded it around 4.25 stars, with the crowd and spectacle elevating a simple match.

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