WWE History Vol. 15: The greatest heel turns

Hulk Hogan's heel turn at Bash at the Beach reverberates through wrestling history. Where does it rank on our list?

#1 Hulk Hogan betrays the fans, founds the NWO--WCW Bash at the Beach, 1996

Hulk Hogan turns his back on the fans at Bash at the Beach.

I know what you're thinking. "But this is a WWE history article, why is there a WCW moment upon it?" Well, dear valued reader, in 2002 WWE purchased WCW in its entirety, including its match library and licensing rights. So WCW history IS WWE history.

Besides, this is the grand daddy of them all, the biggest heel turn of all time and leaving it off of our list due to a minor technical issue would be a great disservice. Hulk Hogan had been the flag waving hero to millions ever since he won the WWE title from Iron Sheik more than ten years before. The idea of Hogan turning into a bad guy was unthinkable.

But that's just what happened. Hogan revealed himself to be the 'third man' Hall and Nash teased for weeks, betraying Macho Man and Lex Luger to found the NWO. The heel turn had repercussions for the industry that have lasted ever since.

There you have it; The ten most shocking heel turns of all time.

Thanks for joining us on this journey through WWE history, and we'll see you next week.

Edited by Kingshuk Kusari