WWE History Vol. 19: Wildest Title change in the company

Hulk Hogan saw double at Saturday Night's Main Event in 1988; Earl Hebner and his 'evil' twin Dave Hebner
Hulk Hogan saw double at Saturday Night's Main Event in 1988; Earl Hebner and his 'evil' twin Dave Hebner

Andre Assaults Hogan after his match with King Kong Bundy

Fans got a rematch of Wrestlemania II on Saturday Night's Main Event, but it was all to set up Andre vs. Hogan part two.
Fans got a rematch of Wrestlemania II on Saturday Night's Main Event, but it was all to set up Andre vs. Hogan part two.

King Kong Bundy was one of the biggest--figuratively and literally--pro wrestling stars of the late 1970s and early 1980s,

Bundy won titles in territories all over the country, and all around the world. King Kong Bundy even main evented Wrestlemania II when he tried to defeat Champion Hulk Hogan inside of the confines of an unforgiving steel cage.

But Bundy would always be in the shadow--figuratively and literally--of Andre the Giant. Andre was a bigger star, in both stature and name recognition. So it should come as no surprise that Bundy's second shot at Hogan wound up being used as a set up for Hogan vs. Andre part two.

Hogan and Bundy fought to a standstill, but when it looked like the Hulkster was about to gain the upper hand, Andre the Giant viciously choked out his old rival as the show ended.

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Teddy Long snaps when Swerve Strickland's race is brought up HERE

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