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#3. Hulk Hogan vs. Iron Sheik (c) WWF World Heavyweight title match
One of the greatest nights in pro wrestling history occurred on January 23, 1984 when Hulk Hogan faced champion Iron Sheik in a WWF World title bout.
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Hulk Hogan was built up as the All American hero. The match came on the heels of the Iran Hostage Crisis, the end of which left many Americans with a sour taste in their mouths. Many believed that the USA should have taken military action to free the hostages and although they all returned home safe, the lingering resentment was still there.
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The Iron Sheik captured the world title from Bob Backlund, and only reigned for a short time before facing Hogan. Sheik was essentially a transitional champion to get the belt around Hogan's waist, but the audience didn't care. They were happy to cheer on Hogan to his first world title victory.
Hogan was a superstar who many deemed was bigger than the industry itself back in the day. He had a tremendous fan following that only amplied his status after his famous win against the notorious Sheik.
