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#1 Hulk Hogan vs. Macho Man Randy Savage (WWE 1987-1989)
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Many of the top babyface stars have teamed together throughout WWE history. Before Two Dudes With Attitude or the Rock and Sock Connection, there was the Mega Powers of Hulk Hogan and Macho Man Randy Savage. In late 1987, Hulk Hogan was in the middle of an epic run on top of the wrestling world. With movies and other opportunities coming in, they needed another top babyface.
Macho Man Randy Savage put on a magical performance at WrestleMania III against Ricky The Dragon Steamboat that saw him lose his WWF Intercontinental Championship, but also show Vince McMahon that he could be the top guy for WWE.
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This led to the October 3rd, 1987 Saturday Night's Main Event where The Hart Foundation and Honky Tonk Man were jumping Savage. Miss Elizabeth was shoved down by Honky and headed to the back. When she returned, Elizabeth was escorted by Hulk Hogan, who came in and cleared the ring. Savage extended his hand to Hogan and they shook with The Mega Powers being born.
The Mega Powers were known as the most powerful force in WWE history according to Macho Man. They would team for the next few months before both men were entered in the WWF Championship Tournament at WrestleMania IV. Hogan and Andre The Giant were eliminated early. It came down to Macho Man and Million Dollar Man Ted Dibiase in the finals.
Hogan would help Savage fend off Andre and nail Dibiase with a steel chair before Macho Man hit his flying elbow drop to win the WWF Championship for the first time. The Mega Powers dominated the WWE in 1988. At the 1988 Survivor Series, it became apparent that Savage was growing angry with the growing friendship of Hogan and Elizabeth.
At WWE Royal Rumble 1989, Hogan would accidentally eliminate Savage, furthering this animosity. These tensions finally spilled over the February 3rd, 1989 The Main Event special where The Mega Powers faced The Twin Towers. Savage ran into Miss Elizabeth during the match. Hogan was worried about her health, brought her to the back to get medical attention.
Hulk Hogan returned to the bout, but Macho Man was visibly displeased with being abandoned. Savage left Hogan, who went on to defeat The Twin Towers on his own. Back in the locker room, Macho Man was yelling at Miss Elizabeth. Hogan came to the back where Savage accused him of trying to steel Elizabeth and then attacked his partner.
This set up the main event for WWE WrestleMania V where The Mega Powers exploded. Hogan would defeat Savage in dramatic fashion to win the WWF Championship. The two men would continue their feud with Hogan getting the better of Savage.
This was one of the best built and most lucrative rivalries that WWE has ever had. Hulk Hogan and Randy Savage were an incredible team that set a standard for superteams in the company for years to come. However, their feud was undeniable and truly paid dividends. That is why The Mega Powers are the greatest former teammates turned rivals in WWE history.
