Hulk Hogan’s Rock ‘n’ Wrestling Cartoon Hits WWE Vault This Weekend

Hulk Hogan’s Rock ‘n’ Wrestling Cartoon Hits WWE Vault This Weekend

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A classic piece of 1980s wrestling history is about to be more accessible than ever for WWE fans. This weekend, WWE will begin running episodes of the cult classic cartoon series, Hulk Hogan's Rock 'n' Wrestling.

Variety reports the show, which originally aired from 1985-1986 and consists of 26 total episodes, will be released in batches of four every Saturday morning on the WWE Vault YouTube channel, beginning September 6. The episodes will air in chronological order and will drop at 6 a.m., 8 a.m., 10 a.m., and 12 p.m. ET.

What Was Hulk Hogan's Rock 'n' Wrestling?

For those unfamiliar, Hulk Hogan's Rock 'n' Wrestling was a Saturday morning cartoon that was a cornerstone of the company's "Rock 'n' Wrestling Connection" period, which saw the then-WWF merge with mainstream pop culture.

The series centered on the ongoing battle between the heroic Hulk Hogan and his team of fan-favorite wrestlers against the villainous antics of "Rowdy" Roddy Piper and his faction of heels. Each episode featured the larger-than-life characters in various comedic situations, both inside and outside the ring, embodying the classic good versus evil dynamic that defined the era's wrestling product.

The Surprising Voice Cast

A common misconception about the show is that the wrestlers provided their own voices. In reality, due to their demanding travel schedules, WWE hired a cast of professional voice actors to bring the characters to life. This led to a surprisingly star-studded lineup of voice talent.

The iconic voice of Hulk Hogan was provided by a pre-Everybody Loves Raymond Brad Garrett. "Rowdy" Roddy Piper was voiced by veteran voice actor Charlie Adler, known for roles in shows like Tiny Toon Adventures. Perhaps most famously, the voice of Junkyard Dog was supplied by James Avery, who would go on to become a household name as Uncle Phil on The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air. Other notable voice actors included George DiCenzo as Captain Lou Albano and Aron Kincaid as The Iron Sheik. While the wrestlers appeared in live-action segments, the animated voices belonged to these talented professionals.

10 Fastest Championship Matches in WWE History

A lightning fast championship match can be shocking, both for the right and the wrong reasons. Some of the quickest matches in WWE history have caused Superstars like Daniel Bryan to be catapulted to the top of the card, while others like Kofi Kingston had short moments of glory snatched away from them.

For this list, we're not counting Money in the Bank cash-ins like Dean Ambrose pinning Seth Rollins in nine seconds or Jack Swagger taking Chris Jericho's title in eight seconds. These are mostly traditional matches, minus one Money in the Bank precursor where Trish Stratus pulled the biggest heel move of her career.

Of course this is wrestling, so cheating is 100-percent legal for this list. If you happened to low blow your opponent just moments before the match began, only for the bell to ring thanks to some hapless referee -- that's a'okay with us!

Whether it be an iconic retirement match at Wrestlemania or a bizarre untelevised moment between a veteran and a rising star at Madison Square Garden, these are officially the 10 fastest championship matches in the history of WWE. Get out your stopwatches if you don't believe us!

Gallery Credit: WWE

Filed Under: Hulk Hogan, Rock N Wrestling
Categories: Back in the Day, WWE
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