
Golden Era Ep. 03 dives into one of the biggest "what if" moments in WWE history: Ric Flair vs Hulk Hogan at WrestleMania 8. WWE spent months building toward the dream match between two of the biggest stars in professional wrestling, only to pull the bout before WrestleMania. Why did Vince McMahon change course? Was it poor house show business, backstage politics, or something else entirely?Join Sean Mooney and Steve Fall as they break down the untold story behind Ric Flair's arrival in WWE, Hulk Hogan's role in the controversy, the original WrestleMania 8 plans, and how the company pivoted to Hulk Hogan vs Sid Justice and Ric Flair vs Randy Savage instead. Hear behind-the-scenes stories, wrestling history, and the business decisions that changed WWE forever.
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