5 Reasons Hulk Hogan was good for wrestling, and 5 he may not have been so good.

Good for Wrestling: Hogan made wrestling 'family entertainment.'

Pro wrestling had found its niche as a form of slightly dangerous or risque entertainment by 1980. Pro wrestling was similar to thrills such as fireworks, the circus, or skateboarding, something that's a little bit on the dangerous side.

However, Hogan helped change pro wrestling into something fans of all ages could enjoy. Blood was eliminated for most of Hogan's run, and the old dangerous cyclonic steel cages were switched out for a lacquered framework, which was much less likely to cause cuts.

Thanks to Hogan's influence, wrestling became family entertainment, which was ultimately good for the business.