WWE History Volume 6: Hulkamania Running Wild

#6 Hulkamania faces a Giant challenge and breaks records

Andre the Giant looms over Hulk Hogan at Wrestlemania III

Wrestlemania I and II had been huge successes, though the second one had some technical issues due to being held at three venues.

Vince McMahon knew that they needed a huge main event to sell the biggest WrestleMania yet, WrestleMania III. To that end he enlisted Andre The Giant, and turned the biggest baby face in wrestling into a villainous heel.

Aligning himself with Bobby Heenan, Andre would tear asunder the classic Hulkamania shirt on Piper's Pit, and demand a world title opportunity. Hogan, tearful over the betrayal of his best friend, accepted.

Even though Andre was in terrible condition following a recent back surgery, the match was such a big deal that Wreslemania III is an out and out financial success.

Hulkamania did the impossible, and defeated Andre the Giant. But soon enough, Andre would have his revenge.