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Average Guess (827 Votes)
Peak: 6ft 5.71in (197.4cm)
Current: 6ft 3.16in (190.9cm)
Peak: 6ft 5.71in (197.4cm)
Current: 6ft 3.16in (190.9cm)
James B 172c, said on 14/Oct/20
Rob 6’2.75 today maybe?
Editor Rob
Rob 6’2.75 today maybe?
Editor RobMaybe getting to a stage he could measure that.
Canson said on 14/Oct/20
So we have:
Peak:
A) 6’5.75 out of bed 6’5 afternoon
B) 6’6 out of bed 6’5.25 afternoon
C) 6’6.25-.5 out of bed 6’5.5 afternoon
D) 6’5.5 out of bed 6’4.75 afternoon
E) 6’6.75 out of bed 6’5.75 afternoon
I think any of those would be possible but with A-C (specifically B and C perhaps) being the most realistic in his prime. D looks too low E too high
Today
A) 6’4.25 out of bed 6’3.5 afternoon
B) 6’4 out of bed 6’3.25 afternoon
C) 6’3.75 out of bed 6’3 afternoon
D) 6’3.5 out of bed 6’2.75 afternoon
E) 6’3.25 out of bed 6’2.5 afternoon
B to D look the most realistic. Possible he’s under listed by maybe 1/4” or overlisted (going off an afternoon height by 1/4”). A and E look less likely
So we have:
Peak:
A) 6’5.75 out of bed 6’5 afternoon
B) 6’6 out of bed 6’5.25 afternoon
C) 6’6.25-.5 out of bed 6’5.5 afternoon
D) 6’5.5 out of bed 6’4.75 afternoon
E) 6’6.75 out of bed 6’5.75 afternoon
I think any of those would be possible but with A-C (specifically B and C perhaps) being the most realistic in his prime. D looks too low E too high
Today
A) 6’4.25 out of bed 6’3.5 afternoon
B) 6’4 out of bed 6’3.25 afternoon
C) 6’3.75 out of bed 6’3 afternoon
D) 6’3.5 out of bed 6’2.75 afternoon
E) 6’3.25 out of bed 6’2.5 afternoon
B to D look the most realistic. Possible he’s under listed by maybe 1/4” or overlisted (going off an afternoon height by 1/4”). A and E look less likely
Resurrection of Edward said on 14/Oct/20
@canson and julian
fully agreed with everything you guy’s said.
@canson and julian
fully agreed with everything you guy’s said.
Canson said on 11/Oct/20
@Julian: yup and he also said once between 7’4-7’5”
@Julian: yup and he also said once between 7’4-7’5”
Canson said on 8/Oct/20
@Julian: lol he may be getting a slap in the face from Hollywood Hogan for “hatin on him” as he likes to say. Saying Hogan “can claim whatever he wants” and disregarding Yao’s claim, But that Lebron is 6’8.5/6’9” because he “was measured at” insinuates that he has an agenda. A 6’1” Hogan is laughing gas and is a troll guess. Funny part is Rob has deleted troll comments before but a 6’1” Hogan takes the cake. Hogan is still your height today. Hogan must be impressive if he’s 6’3” and pulls off looking 195-197 range
@Julian: lol he may be getting a slap in the face from Hollywood Hogan for “hatin on him” as he likes to say. Saying Hogan “can claim whatever he wants” and disregarding Yao’s claim, But that Lebron is 6’8.5/6’9” because he “was measured at” insinuates that he has an agenda. A 6’1” Hogan is laughing gas and is a troll guess. Funny part is Rob has deleted troll comments before but a 6’1” Hogan takes the cake. Hogan is still your height today. Hogan must be impressive if he’s 6’3” and pulls off looking 195-197 range
Slim 6'1" said on 5/Oct/20
@Canson,
At least he actually tries
@Canson,
At least he actually tries
Slim 6'1" said on 4/Oct/20
@Canson, I respect ur view as well
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@Canson, I respect ur view as well
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Slim 6'1" said on 4/Oct/20
@Canson, likewise I know he’s armed & dangerous
@Canson, likewise I know he’s armed & dangerous
Canson said on 3/Oct/20
Slim 6'1" said on 3/Oct/20
Canson, will can be a bad boy, but he’s still my friend. I can be a total douche as well.
I’m very strong, I could lift hulk hogan
I respect your opinion but I’ve seen otherwise so I have my own perception
Slim 6'1" said on 3/Oct/20
Canson, will can be a bad boy, but he’s still my friend. I can be a total douche as well.
I’m very strong, I could lift hulk hogan
I respect your opinion but I’ve seen otherwise so I have my own perception
Slim 6'1" said on 3/Oct/20
Canson, will can be a bad boy, but he’s still my friend. I can be a total douche as well.
I’m very strong, I could lift hulk hogan
Canson, will can be a bad boy, but he’s still my friend. I can be a total douche as well.
I’m very strong, I could lift hulk hogan
Canson said on 2/Oct/20
@Julian: that’s also coming from someone who thinks everyone is taller than they are and he says 6’5.75 for peak Hogan which is also not “likely” to be within realms. I have the same range you do 6’5-6’5.5” and I think 6’5” flat is far more likely than 6’5.75”.
@Julian: that’s also coming from someone who thinks everyone is taller than they are and he says 6’5.75 for peak Hogan which is also not “likely” to be within realms. I have the same range you do 6’5-6’5.5” and I think 6’5” flat is far more likely than 6’5.75”.
6'3 Julian said on 2/Oct/20
@Wiles that’s why I said worst case. Evening height
@Wiles that’s why I said worst case. Evening height
Canson said on 1/Oct/20
@Julian: yea I could see either of the two being lowest or highest afternoon heights. I’d go in the middle with 6’5.25” making him a solid 6’6” (at least) when he woke up In his prime, in my opinion
@Julian: yea I could see either of the two being lowest or highest afternoon heights. I’d go in the middle with 6’5.25” making him a solid 6’6” (at least) when he woke up In his prime, in my opinion
6'3 Julian said on 30/Sep/20
Hogan be 6’6-7 (you presumably think he’s 6’6.5 in boots) is easy to understand, but also ridiculous. How is he gonna wrestle in 3.5 inch boots? Absolute worst case he was 6’5 flat and probably 6’5.5
Hogan be 6’6-7 (you presumably think he’s 6’6.5 in boots) is easy to understand, but also ridiculous. How is he gonna wrestle in 3.5 inch boots? Absolute worst case he was 6’5 flat and probably 6’5.5
Canson said on 29/Sep/20
So we have two extremes. One person saying Hogan was 6’9” peak and the other saying 6’3” peak. Then many in the middle. 6’5 and 6’6” range or just shy of 6’5 and just over 6’6”.
So we have two extremes. One person saying Hogan was 6’9” peak and the other saying 6’3” peak. Then many in the middle. 6’5 and 6’6” range or just shy of 6’5 and just over 6’6”.
Canson said on 29/Sep/20
RONSTER said on 23/Sep/20
I agree with Rob, he was over 6’6” peak. His mom measured him barefoot at 6’7” in his late 20’s, but likely he was 6’6.5” and she rounded up. Hogan easily looked and was that height before the leg drops started taking their toll, and he would have them been 6’8” or a bit more in his boots.
Rob never said he was over 6’6” in his prime. He has said before he was at most 6’6” and that he only gave him that listing because he wasn’t sure as to when his height loss began
Editor Rob
RONSTER said on 23/Sep/20
I agree with Rob, he was over 6’6” peak. His mom measured him barefoot at 6’7” in his late 20’s, but likely he was 6’6.5” and she rounded up. Hogan easily looked and was that height before the leg drops started taking their toll, and he would have them been 6’8” or a bit more in his boots.
Rob never said he was over 6’6” in his prime. He has said before he was at most 6’6” and that he only gave him that listing because he wasn’t sure as to when his height loss began
Editor RobI think it was a little bit of humour from Ronster ;)
Canson said on 29/Sep/20
If you see the video here there is no way Hogan was 6’3 in front of Sid. That wasn’t even a peak Hogan and he was still over 6’4 if Sid is a hair over 6’6”. Is he 6’3” today? Perhaps and maybe even a hair over 6’3” still but not in his prime.
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If you see the video here there is no way Hogan was 6’3 in front of Sid. That wasn’t even a peak Hogan and he was still over 6’4 if Sid is a hair over 6’6”. Is he 6’3” today? Perhaps and maybe even a hair over 6’3” still but not in his prime.
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Canson said on 29/Sep/20
If you see the video here there is no way Hogan was 6’3 in front of Sid. That wasn’t even a peak Hogan and he was still over 6’4 if Sid is a hair over 6’6”
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If you see the video here there is no way Hogan was 6’3 in front of Sid. That wasn’t even a peak Hogan and he was still over 6’4 if Sid is a hair over 6’6”
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RP said on 28/Sep/20
@ Rob.
Belzer also in a 1990 TV interview with Roy Firestone also referred to Hulk Hogan as being 6’8” or 6’9” & 329 lbs in 1985, when referencing his lawsuits vs WWF, Hulk Hogan, Vince McMahon & Mr. T. And yes, he said then when Hulk Hogan would enter a room, he was so huge that he walked like a guy riding a Rhino 🤣🤣🤣
@ Rob.
Belzer also in a 1990 TV interview with Roy Firestone also referred to Hulk Hogan as being 6’8” or 6’9” & 329 lbs in 1985, when referencing his lawsuits vs WWF, Hulk Hogan, Vince McMahon & Mr. T. And yes, he said then when Hulk Hogan would enter a room, he was so huge that he walked like a guy riding a Rhino 🤣🤣🤣
RP said on 24/Sep/20
Rob is right, I believe the year was 1990... The WWF was doing something over in Germany. Or Hogan may have even been over there promoting a movie. He was doing an interview on a German talk show, and Hulkster told the interviewer that he was 6’6”. Also, back in the day a lot of 6’5” wrestlers were getting billed at 6’8”. Two quick examples are Black Jack Mulligan & Hulk Hogan. Bruiser Brody was also often billed @ 6’8”. Also, Scott was once billed @ 6’8” & 290 lbs by the AWA.
Rob is right, I believe the year was 1990... The WWF was doing something over in Germany. Or Hogan may have even been over there promoting a movie. He was doing an interview on a German talk show, and Hulkster told the interviewer that he was 6’6”. Also, back in the day a lot of 6’5” wrestlers were getting billed at 6’8”. Two quick examples are Black Jack Mulligan & Hulk Hogan. Bruiser Brody was also often billed @ 6’8”. Also, Scott was once billed @ 6’8” & 290 lbs by the AWA.
6'3 Julian said on 23/Sep/20
@Canson remember Andre was a giant so he could get away with it more easily (I do think a peak Andre could maybe be 7’ in the early morning)
@Canson remember Andre was a giant so he could get away with it more easily (I do think a peak Andre could maybe be 7’ in the early morning)
RONSTER said on 23/Sep/20
I agree with Rob, he was over 6’6” peak. His mom measured him barefoot at 6’7” in his late 20’s, but likely he was 6’6.5” and she rounded up. Hogan easily looked and was that height before the leg drops started taking their toll, and he would have them been 6’8” or a bit more in his boots.
Editor Rob
I agree with Rob, he was over 6’6” peak. His mom measured him barefoot at 6’7” in his late 20’s, but likely he was 6’6.5” and she rounded up. Hogan easily looked and was that height before the leg drops started taking their toll, and he would have them been 6’8” or a bit more in his boots.
Editor RobI'm sure Hogan said at age 12 he was 6ft and 190 something pounds.
miko said on 22/Sep/20
I can buy Hogan at around 6'7 in his cowboy boots in the mid 80's.
His cowboy boots weren't huge and looked to be 1.75/2' range. Which when you think about it would only give around half an inch or slightly more over a conventional dress shoe.
I can buy Hogan at around 6'7 in his cowboy boots in the mid 80's.
His cowboy boots weren't huge and looked to be 1.75/2' range. Which when you think about it would only give around half an inch or slightly more over a conventional dress shoe.
Canson said on 22/Sep/20
The other thing to remember is that guys like Scott Hall etc were similar in height with Hulk. All were listed around 6’7” or so while Hogan has the occasional 6’8”. They wouldn’t overlist Hogan by 5” if he were really 6’3”. The only one who was severely over listed was Andre the Giant who got 6”. Maybe he was closer to 6’11 peak height
Editor Rob
The other thing to remember is that guys like Scott Hall etc were similar in height with Hulk. All were listed around 6’7” or so while Hogan has the occasional 6’8”. They wouldn’t overlist Hogan by 5” if he were really 6’3”. The only one who was severely over listed was Andre the Giant who got 6”. Maybe he was closer to 6’11 peak height
Editor RobHogan has been billed as 6ft 6 before and claimed it too at one stage.
Canson said on 21/Sep/20
Lol lifts in his boots 😂 if anything that would have made him 6’8” in his peak like he was once listed. He was 6’7” ish in his normal wrestling boot without a lift. Worst case 6’6.5”. That aligns with a 6’5” barefoot height.
Lol lifts in his boots 😂 if anything that would have made him 6’8” in his peak like he was once listed. He was 6’7” ish in his normal wrestling boot without a lift. Worst case 6’6.5”. That aligns with a 6’5” barefoot height.
Canson said on 21/Sep/20
Duhon said on 19/Sep/20
In the late 70s Hulk said he was bigger than Lou Ferigno at the same time in both height and weight (hence his wrestling name) do we think that is correct?
Absolutely. Likely at least 1.5” taller I’ll say that much. I have Louie as 191-192 range peak (maybe 6’3.5) and Hulk minimum 6’5 if not 6’5.25” both are afternoon heights
Duhon said on 19/Sep/20
In the late 70s Hulk said he was bigger than Lou Ferigno at the same time in both height and weight (hence his wrestling name) do we think that is correct?
Absolutely. Likely at least 1.5” taller I’ll say that much. I have Louie as 191-192 range peak (maybe 6’3.5) and Hulk minimum 6’5 if not 6’5.25” both are afternoon heights
Slim 6'1" said on 20/Sep/20
I’m really strong I could lift this guy
I’m really strong I could lift this guy
Duhon said on 19/Sep/20
In the late 70s Hulk said he was bigger than Lou Ferigno at the same time in both height and weight (hence his wrestling name) do we think that is correct?
In the late 70s Hulk said he was bigger than Lou Ferigno at the same time in both height and weight (hence his wrestling name) do we think that is correct?
Danimal 176.7cm said on 18/Sep/20
Hogan being interviewed in 1979 alongside Ed Leslie (Brutus Beefcake) who was a legit 6'2" guy. Click Here
Here's 2 pics of Hogan with 6'2" Ed Leslie (Brutus Beefcake) in 1979/1980: Click Here & Click Here
Now here's 2 pics of Hogan next to 6'2"-6'3" Lou Ferrigno today: Click Here & Click Here
Hogan being interviewed in 1979 alongside Ed Leslie (Brutus Beefcake) who was a legit 6'2" guy. Click Here
Here's 2 pics of Hogan with 6'2" Ed Leslie (Brutus Beefcake) in 1979/1980: Click Here & Click Here
Now here's 2 pics of Hogan next to 6'2"-6'3" Lou Ferrigno today: Click Here & Click Here
6'3 Julian said on 17/Sep/20
I’d have said 6’5.5 but I can see that if this encounter happened in the evening she may have thought 6’5. The 300 listing seems legit, he could be just under it at 290-something
I’d have said 6’5.5 but I can see that if this encounter happened in the evening she may have thought 6’5. The 300 listing seems legit, he could be just under it at 290-something
viper said on 17/Sep/20
She's correct about his height
She's correct about his height
HADS185 said on 17/Sep/20
@JT: Yes, you´re right, I didn´t put that into perspective. André´s cowboy boots were approximately 15,5 inches long. That would be too big for Hogan´s boots. A size 12 would be a european size 45, very common for a man of Hogan´s height. I myself have pretty big feet for my height, wearing a european size 48,5. I have measured my biggest shoes, some Lowa boots and they are around 13,6 inches OUTSIDE length.
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Here are Dustin Rhodes´s ring cowboy boots who was near Hogan´s height and they are 16 inches high and 12,5 inches long.
@JT: Yes, you´re right, I didn´t put that into perspective. André´s cowboy boots were approximately 15,5 inches long. That would be too big for Hogan´s boots. A size 12 would be a european size 45, very common for a man of Hogan´s height. I myself have pretty big feet for my height, wearing a european size 48,5. I have measured my biggest shoes, some Lowa boots and they are around 13,6 inches OUTSIDE length.
Click Here
Here are Dustin Rhodes´s ring cowboy boots who was near Hogan´s height and they are 16 inches high and 12,5 inches long.
RP said on 16/Sep/20
@ JT @ HADS185
About 13 or 14 years ago on an episode of Hogan knows Best, his wife at the time Linda Bollea ...was holding up a pair of Terry’s Nikes talking about how bad they smelled... and she said they were a size 14.5. And she was looking inside them, as she was saying it.
In another completely different episode, she also referred to Young Terry as being 6’5” & 300 lbs when they first met. I do believe she said it was 1981 or 1982. She was talking about how this huge 6 foot 5 inch, 300 ound blonde guy comes up to me flirting at the night club. Take that for what you will, coming from a woman who at the time had been married to him for almost 25 years.
@ JT @ HADS185
About 13 or 14 years ago on an episode of Hogan knows Best, his wife at the time Linda Bollea ...was holding up a pair of Terry’s Nikes talking about how bad they smelled... and she said they were a size 14.5. And she was looking inside them, as she was saying it.
In another completely different episode, she also referred to Young Terry as being 6’5” & 300 lbs when they first met. I do believe she said it was 1981 or 1982. She was talking about how this huge 6 foot 5 inch, 300 ound blonde guy comes up to me flirting at the night club. Take that for what you will, coming from a woman who at the time had been married to him for almost 25 years.
JT said on 16/Sep/20
HADS185 said on 14/Sep/20
As we have the height of the boots now, is anyone able to calculate Hogan´s height in boots then?....
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Good idea but those boots look different than the ones in the staredown with Andre from 1987, which had a flap over the shin. Plus, those measurements may be suspect. Hogan’s 1988 ring boots being auctioned were reportedly size 12, which would be nowhere near 15 inches long. Click Here
A size 23 shoes look around 16 inches long Click Here I have some size 15 shoes ( New Balance and Nike) that are both a little under 14 inches long so a 15 inch shoe is probably around size 18-19 (Andre and Big Show size).
HADS185 said on 14/Sep/20
As we have the height of the boots now, is anyone able to calculate Hogan´s height in boots then?....
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Good idea but those boots look different than the ones in the staredown with Andre from 1987, which had a flap over the shin. Plus, those measurements may be suspect. Hogan’s 1988 ring boots being auctioned were reportedly size 12, which would be nowhere near 15 inches long. Click Here
A size 23 shoes look around 16 inches long Click Here I have some size 15 shoes ( New Balance and Nike) that are both a little under 14 inches long so a 15 inch shoe is probably around size 18-19 (Andre and Big Show size).
miko said on 15/Sep/20
I like Hulk, but I really couldn't put together enough evidence to argue him being a legit 6'6 at any time in his career, given the amount of evidence pointing towards him being closer to 6'5.
IF Sid was 6'6 then Hulk was 6'4.5/6'4.75 maximum at his tallest but I personally have Sid at 6'6.5 range and Hulk a hair over 6'5.
I like Hulk, but I really couldn't put together enough evidence to argue him being a legit 6'6 at any time in his career, given the amount of evidence pointing towards him being closer to 6'5.
IF Sid was 6'6 then Hulk was 6'4.5/6'4.75 maximum at his tallest but I personally have Sid at 6'6.5 range and Hulk a hair over 6'5.
Nik said on 14/Sep/20
Trump probably thinks he is 6'6"!
Trump probably thinks he is 6'6"!
6'3 Julian said on 14/Sep/20
@HADS185 Andre wasn’t nearly twice Hogans weight. Hogan was pushing 300 pounds and Andre was 520 I think. BTW Hulk was probably 6’6.5-7” in boots
@HADS185 Andre wasn’t nearly twice Hogans weight. Hogan was pushing 300 pounds and Andre was 520 I think. BTW Hulk was probably 6’6.5-7” in boots
RP said on 14/Sep/20
@ New User,
Yep, pretty much spot on...give or take 1/4” of an inch on all mentioned.
Editor Rob
@ New User,
Yep, pretty much spot on...give or take 1/4” of an inch on all mentioned.
Editor RobWhen Hogan started wrestling he was billed 6ft 6. He did admit to that mark at least once.
RP said on 14/Sep/20
@ HADS185...
IMO... 6’6.5” in his wrestling boots. Looked this with James “Buster” Douglas & Muhammad Ali in the mid to late 80’s as well.
@ HADS185...
IMO... 6’6.5” in his wrestling boots. Looked this with James “Buster” Douglas & Muhammad Ali in the mid to late 80’s as well.
HADS185 said on 14/Sep/20
As we have the height of the boots now, is anyone able to calculate Hogan´s height in boots then? I am not. JT maybe ?
Also we could use the Hogan-Andre picture, to pin André´s height down. At least roughly. But keep in mind Andre would sink in more, as he weighed nearly twice as much as Hogan in 1987.
As we have the height of the boots now, is anyone able to calculate Hogan´s height in boots then? I am not. JT maybe ?
Also we could use the Hogan-Andre picture, to pin André´s height down. At least roughly. But keep in mind Andre would sink in more, as he weighed nearly twice as much as Hogan in 1987.
Canson said on 14/Sep/20
So true.
I guess the inflators stick together here (aka fanboys)
So true.
I guess the inflators stick together here (aka fanboys)
New user said on 11/Sep/20
Peak Hogan at 6’5 flat morning height sounds right. Compare Hogan to Tiny lister, John Tenta, Hall, One Man Gang, Big John Studd and 6’5 looks right.
Lister and Studd had bigger heels or smaller lifts. As for Sid vs Hogan, that was 92. Hogan was probably down to 6’4.5 and Sid was around 6’6. Hogan in 1 inch boots makes him 6’5.5 and Sid had a footwear advantage. So Sid as 6’6 in 1.5 inch boots makes him 6’7.5.
Peak heights
Peak Hogan at 6’5 flat morning height sounds right. Compare Hogan to Tiny lister, John Tenta, Hall, One Man Gang, Big John Studd and 6’5 looks right.
Lister and Studd had bigger heels or smaller lifts. As for Sid vs Hogan, that was 92. Hogan was probably down to 6’4.5 and Sid was around 6’6. Hogan in 1 inch boots makes him 6’5.5 and Sid had a footwear advantage. So Sid as 6’6 in 1.5 inch boots makes him 6’7.5.
Peak heights
Canson said on 11/Sep/20
@RP: yep same here 6’5.25” peak afternoon height
@RP: yep same here 6’5.25” peak afternoon height
RP said on 10/Sep/20
@ 6’3” Julian! Me too! Actually, the majority of us do. Those of us with eyes & true barefoot height knowledge have peak Hogan @ 6’5.25” to 6’5.5”. I personally have his peak (afternoon standards) barefoot height @ 6’5.25”.
@ 6’3” Julian! Me too! Actually, the majority of us do. Those of us with eyes & true barefoot height knowledge have peak Hogan @ 6’5.25” to 6’5.5”. I personally have his peak (afternoon standards) barefoot height @ 6’5.25”.
Canson said on 9/Sep/20
@HADS185: yea I also don’t believe he was 6’7” or even a full 6’6” at his peak. If we use the standard of an afternoon height something like 6’5.25” is what I would go with or minimum 6’5”. I guess there is an outside chance of something like 195cm just as there is for something like a 197-197.5 range but really the Maximum I would go is 6’5.5”
@HADS185: yea I also don’t believe he was 6’7” or even a full 6’6” at his peak. If we use the standard of an afternoon height something like 6’5.25” is what I would go with or minimum 6’5”. I guess there is an outside chance of something like 195cm just as there is for something like a 197-197.5 range but really the Maximum I would go is 6’5.5”
6'3 Julian said on 9/Sep/20
I’m probably gonna get insulted for this but I have peak Hogan at 6’5.5”
I’m probably gonna get insulted for this but I have peak Hogan at 6’5.5”
Hotpots said on 3/Sep/20
6-5.5 peak
6-5.5 peak
RoelC said on 2/Sep/20
JT said on 30/Aug/20
The tallest I would give John Studd is 6’6”. Studd and ~ 6’6” One Man Gang Click Here and 6’2” Tony Atlas Click Here Studd and ~ 5'8" Mean Gene Click Here
I assume Hogan is referring to both height and weight, especially since Hogan claims he got the nickname “Hulk” b/c he was allegedly bigger than Ferrigno (the "Hulk" nickname makes no sense if referring to height).
The claimed meeting between Hogan and Ferrigno must have been after 1977 b/c Hogan in 1977 (age 23-24) would have looked anorexic next to Ferrigno Click Here Hogan’s much larger here two years later at age 25 with ~5’10” Lance Russell Click Here and with no reason for any height loss by this time (or throughout the 1980s and much of the 1990s). Hogan arguably does not even look 6'5" here unless he's barefoot/in thin flip flops and/or Russell is in cowboy boots.
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Not sure if Hogan was involved in both his autobiographies "My life outside the ring" & "Hollywood Hulk Hogan", but in those biographies he tells a contradicting story about this meeting.
In the book "My life outside the ring" he claims he got the nickname 'Hulk' when he was wrestling in Jerry Jarret's CWA wrestling promotion in Memphis, Tennessee. He claimed it was Jerry Jarret who mentioned that he dwarfed Lou Ferrigno and should be given the nickname 'Hulk'.
Yet in the book "Hollywood Hulk Hogan" he claimed this meeting between him & Lou occured in Mobile, Alabama when Hogan was still wrestling in Louie Tillet's Alabama wrestling territory. And it was the TV host that said Hogan was dwarfing The Hulk.
Seriously, everything that comes out of Hogan's mouth can be taken with a huge grain of salt. I'm willing to bet that if you ask Lou Ferrigno about this story, he will probably have no memory of said meeting.
JT said on 30/Aug/20
The tallest I would give John Studd is 6’6”. Studd and ~ 6’6” One Man Gang Click Here and 6’2” Tony Atlas Click Here Studd and ~ 5'8" Mean Gene Click Here
I assume Hogan is referring to both height and weight, especially since Hogan claims he got the nickname “Hulk” b/c he was allegedly bigger than Ferrigno (the "Hulk" nickname makes no sense if referring to height).
The claimed meeting between Hogan and Ferrigno must have been after 1977 b/c Hogan in 1977 (age 23-24) would have looked anorexic next to Ferrigno Click Here Hogan’s much larger here two years later at age 25 with ~5’10” Lance Russell Click Here and with no reason for any height loss by this time (or throughout the 1980s and much of the 1990s). Hogan arguably does not even look 6'5" here unless he's barefoot/in thin flip flops and/or Russell is in cowboy boots.
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Not sure if Hogan was involved in both his autobiographies "My life outside the ring" & "Hollywood Hulk Hogan", but in those biographies he tells a contradicting story about this meeting.
In the book "My life outside the ring" he claims he got the nickname 'Hulk' when he was wrestling in Jerry Jarret's CWA wrestling promotion in Memphis, Tennessee. He claimed it was Jerry Jarret who mentioned that he dwarfed Lou Ferrigno and should be given the nickname 'Hulk'.
Yet in the book "Hollywood Hulk Hogan" he claimed this meeting between him & Lou occured in Mobile, Alabama when Hogan was still wrestling in Louie Tillet's Alabama wrestling territory. And it was the TV host that said Hogan was dwarfing The Hulk.
Seriously, everything that comes out of Hogan's mouth can be taken with a huge grain of salt. I'm willing to bet that if you ask Lou Ferrigno about this story, he will probably have no memory of said meeting.
Canson said on 1/Sep/20
@JT: I agree on Hogan’s height of 6’5 range. He would’ve been close in height with you and taller than I am in his prime. I’m 6’4.25”. Michael Cooper I agree on as someone I know who’s met him said he’s a legit 6’5”. At least he was.and Rambis at 6’8” I agree with. Worst case maybe he was just shy of it. But with Ferrigno I never saw a legit 6’4”. I could see 192 max for him if not 191-192 peak height.
@JT: I agree on Hogan’s height of 6’5 range. He would’ve been close in height with you and taller than I am in his prime. I’m 6’4.25”. Michael Cooper I agree on as someone I know who’s met him said he’s a legit 6’5”. At least he was.and Rambis at 6’8” I agree with. Worst case maybe he was just shy of it. But with Ferrigno I never saw a legit 6’4”. I could see 192 max for him if not 191-192 peak height.
viper said on 31/Aug/20
The Christopher Loyd pic dispels any notion Hogan was just 6-3, lol
He looks 6-6-6-7 there
The Christopher Loyd pic dispels any notion Hogan was just 6-3, lol
He looks 6-6-6-7 there
JT said on 30/Aug/20
The tallest I would give John Studd is 6’6”. Studd and ~ 6’6” One Man Gang Click Here and 6’2” Tony Atlas Click Here Studd and ~ 5'8" Mean Gene Click Here
Editor Rob said,
Hogan once claimed in his early years at Gold's Gym he dwarfed fellow Hulk (Lou Ferrigno) and was 6ft 6 and a half.
I assume Hogan is referring to both height and weight, especially since Hogan claims he got the nickname “Hulk” b/c he was allegedly bigger than Ferrigno (the "Hulk" nickname makes no sense if referring to height).
The claimed meeting between Hogan and Ferrigno must have been after 1977 b/c Hogan in 1977 (age 23-24) would have looked anorexic next to Ferrigno Click Here Hogan’s much larger here two years later at age 25 with ~5’10” Lance Russell Click Here and with no reason for any height loss by this time (or throughout the 1980s and much of the 1990s). Hogan arguably does not even look 6'5" here unless he's barefoot/in thin flip flops and/or Russell is in cowboy boots.
Even a 6’5” Hogan would have been noticeably taller than Ferrigno considering how Ferrigno looked with Kurt Rambis and Michael Cooper Click Here I saw Cooper up close in the early 1980s and he looked a legit 6’5” (and very thin). Rambis was around 6’8” back then.
It would be interesting to know the height of the two guys next to Hogan here before his wrestling days Click Here However, it looks like everyone in the band was wearing some big-heeled footwear.
The tallest I would give John Studd is 6’6”. Studd and ~ 6’6” One Man Gang Click Here and 6’2” Tony Atlas Click Here Studd and ~ 5'8" Mean Gene Click Here
Editor Rob said,
Hogan once claimed in his early years at Gold's Gym he dwarfed fellow Hulk (Lou Ferrigno) and was 6ft 6 and a half.
I assume Hogan is referring to both height and weight, especially since Hogan claims he got the nickname “Hulk” b/c he was allegedly bigger than Ferrigno (the "Hulk" nickname makes no sense if referring to height).
The claimed meeting between Hogan and Ferrigno must have been after 1977 b/c Hogan in 1977 (age 23-24) would have looked anorexic next to Ferrigno Click Here Hogan’s much larger here two years later at age 25 with ~5’10” Lance Russell Click Here and with no reason for any height loss by this time (or throughout the 1980s and much of the 1990s). Hogan arguably does not even look 6'5" here unless he's barefoot/in thin flip flops and/or Russell is in cowboy boots.
Even a 6’5” Hogan would have been noticeably taller than Ferrigno considering how Ferrigno looked with Kurt Rambis and Michael Cooper Click Here I saw Cooper up close in the early 1980s and he looked a legit 6’5” (and very thin). Rambis was around 6’8” back then.
It would be interesting to know the height of the two guys next to Hogan here before his wrestling days Click Here However, it looks like everyone in the band was wearing some big-heeled footwear.
Canson said on 30/Aug/20
I would think that 62B knew how tall his grandfather was being he himself was 6’3” in his prime. Also he did mention a reference to a 6’6” friend of his as well for what it’s worth
I would think that 62B knew how tall his grandfather was being he himself was 6’3” in his prime. Also he did mention a reference to a 6’6” friend of his as well for what it’s worth
6'3 Julian said on 29/Aug/20
Just out of interest, as I’m 6’3 on the dot would I edge out Hulk Hogan?
Just out of interest, as I’m 6’3 on the dot would I edge out Hulk Hogan?
Canson said on 28/Aug/20
@62B: well by his standards, Hogan May very well be 6’4”. He himself said once that the time of the day doesn’t matter so by deduction if he believes a 6’3.25 being his height then he would probably be 6’4” out of bed. See how it can’t work both ways!!!!!
@62B: well by his standards, Hogan May very well be 6’4”. He himself said once that the time of the day doesn’t matter so by deduction if he believes a 6’3.25 being his height then he would probably be 6’4” out of bed. See how it can’t work both ways!!!!!
RP said on 25/Aug/20
Rob, you should add young Terry’s” Lou Ferrigno” statement into his comments section.
Rob, you should add young Terry’s” Lou Ferrigno” statement into his comments section.
viper said on 24/Aug/20
What's strange is Hogan can look taller than 6-5.5 Hillbilly Jim
Editor Rob
What's strange is Hogan can look taller than 6-5.5 Hillbilly Jim
Editor RobHogan once claimed in his early years at Gold's Gym he dwarfed fellow Hulk (Lou Ferrigno) and was 6ft 6 and a half.
JT said on 22/Aug/20
6'3 Julian said on 20/Aug/20
@JT perhaps 7’6.5?
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Not sure if he’d hit that height unless he was measured shortly after getting out of bed Yao seemed to look taller in more recent pics, like with other Rockets centers Click Here Click Here , although with his hair it’s hard to figure out where the top of his scalp is.
6'3 Julian said on 20/Aug/20
@JT perhaps 7’6.5?
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Not sure if he’d hit that height unless he was measured shortly after getting out of bed Yao seemed to look taller in more recent pics, like with other Rockets centers Click Here Click Here , although with his hair it’s hard to figure out where the top of his scalp is.
Canson said on 20/Aug/20
@6’3 Julian and JT: I doubt it. 7’5” barefoot like he was measured before
@6’3 Julian and JT: I doubt it. 7’5” barefoot like he was measured before
6'3 Julian said on 20/Aug/20
@JT perhaps 7’6.5?
@JT perhaps 7’6.5?
Canson said on 18/Aug/20
Pdoggy said on 17/Aug/20
Show a pic with Rick Barry and Hulk Hogan
We’re yet to see one
Pdoggy said on 17/Aug/20
Show a pic with Rick Barry and Hulk Hogan
We’re yet to see one
Canson said on 17/Aug/20
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Hogan with 6’6ish Sid
Too little height difference for Hogan to be 6’3”. Considering a tilted head by Sid that’s about what you would expect for a 6’6/6’6.25 guy and a 6’5-6’5.5 range guy
Here is Hogan and Andre the Giant in a different picture outside of the ring. Still at most a 5” difference on the account of Andre’s large head again consistent with a 6’10 range guy and a 6’5 range guy
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6’2 Donald Trump (worst case weak 6’2) peak and Hogan. Too much height difference to say Hogan is only 6’3 too little to call him 6’6” and that is with an unknown variable with footwear
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Then Hogan Trump and Andre (footwear is unknown). If we call it even, Hogan can pass for 6’5.5 with a 6’2 Trump. In reality, 6’5.25 looks better and is what Hogan looks the most on this site.
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That said, a 6’3” peak Hogan is out of the question. He was no less than 6’5” in his prime. Outside chance at 6’5.5” but probably very little probability that he was ever 6’5.5-6’6 range. He did lose 2” in height whether people want to believe it or not. Keep in mind that Alan32080 met him in person multiple times and confirmed something else that Hogan has said himself, that he had vertebrae removed which does translate to height loss in many cases. Alan also argued that Hogan didn’t look as low as 6’3” flat today and guessed no lower than 6’3.25 but also said 6’3.5 is possible. I could see the argument for a hair over today but can make a case for 6’3” flat. But his poor posture is consistent with that of the Big Show and the Undertaker who also don’t always walk their tallest.
Last but not least here is Hogan with Muhammad Ali. Not sure if he was still at his peak here but he’s clearly not just 6’3” with a 6’2 or 6’2 1/2” range guy. Minimum would be about 6’4 or 6’4.5 (footwear unknown of course) here with Ali
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Cases for peak height
A 195 cm is the Absolute lowest I could argue and that’s with his footwear being The X Factor at times. Not likely but possible
B 196-196.5 is the most likely (6’5.25ish) 198 out of bed (6’6)
C 195.5-196 is the second most likely meaning he would be 197-198 out of bed and consistent with Tiny Lister
D 196.5-197 is up with 195.5-196 but that’s about as high as he could still measure in the afternoon meaning he’d be closing in on 199 out of bed
E 197-198 not likely but likelier than 6’3
Current height I’ll say is 190-191 range. Chance of 191 still
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Hogan with 6’6ish Sid
Too little height difference for Hogan to be 6’3”. Considering a tilted head by Sid that’s about what you would expect for a 6’6/6’6.25 guy and a 6’5-6’5.5 range guy
Here is Hogan and Andre the Giant in a different picture outside of the ring. Still at most a 5” difference on the account of Andre’s large head again consistent with a 6’10 range guy and a 6’5 range guy
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6’2 Donald Trump (worst case weak 6’2) peak and Hogan. Too much height difference to say Hogan is only 6’3 too little to call him 6’6” and that is with an unknown variable with footwear
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Then Hogan Trump and Andre (footwear is unknown). If we call it even, Hogan can pass for 6’5.5 with a 6’2 Trump. In reality, 6’5.25 looks better and is what Hogan looks the most on this site.
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That said, a 6’3” peak Hogan is out of the question. He was no less than 6’5” in his prime. Outside chance at 6’5.5” but probably very little probability that he was ever 6’5.5-6’6 range. He did lose 2” in height whether people want to believe it or not. Keep in mind that Alan32080 met him in person multiple times and confirmed something else that Hogan has said himself, that he had vertebrae removed which does translate to height loss in many cases. Alan also argued that Hogan didn’t look as low as 6’3” flat today and guessed no lower than 6’3.25 but also said 6’3.5 is possible. I could see the argument for a hair over today but can make a case for 6’3” flat. But his poor posture is consistent with that of the Big Show and the Undertaker who also don’t always walk their tallest.
Last but not least here is Hogan with Muhammad Ali. Not sure if he was still at his peak here but he’s clearly not just 6’3” with a 6’2 or 6’2 1/2” range guy. Minimum would be about 6’4 or 6’4.5 (footwear unknown of course) here with Ali
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Cases for peak height
A 195 cm is the Absolute lowest I could argue and that’s with his footwear being The X Factor at times. Not likely but possible
B 196-196.5 is the most likely (6’5.25ish) 198 out of bed (6’6)
C 195.5-196 is the second most likely meaning he would be 197-198 out of bed and consistent with Tiny Lister
D 196.5-197 is up with 195.5-196 but that’s about as high as he could still measure in the afternoon meaning he’d be closing in on 199 out of bed
E 197-198 not likely but likelier than 6’3
Current height I’ll say is 190-191 range. Chance of 191 still
Canson said on 17/Aug/20
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Hogan with 6’6ish Sid
Too little height difference for Hogan to be 6’3”. Considering a tilted head by Sid that’s about what you would expect for a 6’6/6’6.25 guy and a 6’5-6’5.5 range guy
Here is Hogan and Andre the Giant in a different picture outside of the ring. Still at most a 5” difference on the account of Andre’s large head again consistent with a 6’10 range guy and a 6’5 range guy
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6’2 Donald Trump (worst case weak 6’2) peak and Hogan. Too much height difference to say Hogan is only 6’3 too little to call him 6’6” and that is with an unknown variable with footwear
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Then Hogan Trump and Andre (footwear is unknown). If we call it even, Hogan can pass for 6’5.5 with a 6’2 Trump. In reality, 6’5.25 looks better and is what Hogan looks the most on this site.
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That said, a 6’3” peak Hogan is out of the question. He was no less than 6’5” in his prime. Outside chance at 6’5.5” but probably very little probability that he was ever 6’5.5-6’6 range.
Last but not least here is Hogan with Muhammad Ali. Not sure if he was still at his peak here but he’s clearly not just 6’3” with a 6’2 or 6’2 1/2” range guy. Minimum would be about 6’4 or 6’4.5 (footwear unknown of course) here with Ali
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Final verdict
A 195 cm is the Absolute lowest I could argue and that’s with his footwear being The X Factor at times. Not likely but possible
B 196-196.5 is the most likely (6’5.25ish) 198 out of bed (6’6)
C 195.5-196 is the second most likely
D 196.5-197 is another possibility but that’s about as high as he could still measure in the afternoon meaning he’d be closing in on 199 out of bed
E 197-198 not likely but likelier than 6’3
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Hogan with 6’6ish Sid
Too little height difference for Hogan to be 6’3”. Considering a tilted head by Sid that’s about what you would expect for a 6’6/6’6.25 guy and a 6’5-6’5.5 range guy
Here is Hogan and Andre the Giant in a different picture outside of the ring. Still at most a 5” difference on the account of Andre’s large head again consistent with a 6’10 range guy and a 6’5 range guy
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6’2 Donald Trump (worst case weak 6’2) peak and Hogan. Too much height difference to say Hogan is only 6’3 too little to call him 6’6” and that is with an unknown variable with footwear
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Then Hogan Trump and Andre (footwear is unknown). If we call it even, Hogan can pass for 6’5.5 with a 6’2 Trump. In reality, 6’5.25 looks better and is what Hogan looks the most on this site.
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That said, a 6’3” peak Hogan is out of the question. He was no less than 6’5” in his prime. Outside chance at 6’5.5” but probably very little probability that he was ever 6’5.5-6’6 range.
Last but not least here is Hogan with Muhammad Ali. Not sure if he was still at his peak here but he’s clearly not just 6’3” with a 6’2 or 6’2 1/2” range guy. Minimum would be about 6’4 or 6’4.5 (footwear unknown of course) here with Ali
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Final verdict
A 195 cm is the Absolute lowest I could argue and that’s with his footwear being The X Factor at times. Not likely but possible
B 196-196.5 is the most likely (6’5.25ish) 198 out of bed (6’6)
C 195.5-196 is the second most likely
D 196.5-197 is another possibility but that’s about as high as he could still measure in the afternoon meaning he’d be closing in on 199 out of bed
E 197-198 not likely but likelier than 6’3
Canson said on 17/Aug/20
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Hogan with 6’6ish Sid
Too little height difference for Hogan to be 6’3”. Considering a tilted head by Sid that’s about what you would expect for a 6’6/6’6.25 guy and a 6’5-6’5.5 range guy
Here is Hogan and Andre the Giant in a different picture outside of the ring. Still at most a 5” difference on the account of Andre’s large head again consistent with a 6’10 range guy and a 6’5 range guy
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6’2 Donald Trump (worst case weak 6’2) peak and Hogan. Too much height difference to say Hogan is only 6’3 too little to call him 6’6” and that is with an unknown variable with footwear
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Then Hogan Trump and Andre (footwear is unknown). If we call it even, Hogan can pass for 6’5.5 with a 6’2 Trump. In reality, 6’5.25 looks better and is what Hogan looks the most on this site.
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That said, a 6’3” peak Hogan is out of the question. He was no less than 6’5” in his prime. Outside chance at 6’5.5” but probably very little probability that he was ever 6’5.5-6’6 range.
Last but not least here is Hogan with Muhammad Ali. Not sure if he was still at his peak here but he’s clearly not just 6’3” with a 6’2 or 6’2 1/2” range guy. Minimum would be about 6’4 or 6’4.5 (footwear unknown of course) here with Ali
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Hogan with 6’6ish Sid
Too little height difference for Hogan to be 6’3”. Considering a tilted head by Sid that’s about what you would expect for a 6’6/6’6.25 guy and a 6’5-6’5.5 range guy
Here is Hogan and Andre the Giant in a different picture outside of the ring. Still at most a 5” difference on the account of Andre’s large head again consistent with a 6’10 range guy and a 6’5 range guy
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6’2 Donald Trump (worst case weak 6’2) peak and Hogan. Too much height difference to say Hogan is only 6’3 too little to call him 6’6” and that is with an unknown variable with footwear
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Then Hogan Trump and Andre (footwear is unknown). If we call it even, Hogan can pass for 6’5.5 with a 6’2 Trump. In reality, 6’5.25 looks better and is what Hogan looks the most on this site.
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That said, a 6’3” peak Hogan is out of the question. He was no less than 6’5” in his prime. Outside chance at 6’5.5” but probably very little probability that he was ever 6’5.5-6’6 range.
Last but not least here is Hogan with Muhammad Ali. Not sure if he was still at his peak here but he’s clearly not just 6’3” with a 6’2 or 6’2 1/2” range guy. Minimum would be about 6’4 or 6’4.5 (footwear unknown of course) here with Ali
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Pdoggy said on 17/Aug/20
Show a pic with Rick Barry and Hulk Hogan
Show a pic with Rick Barry and Hulk Hogan
Vegas' said on 15/Aug/20
Yao nba basketball is nowhere near as taxing on the body as pro wrestling. This article from 2011 just highlights the difference between the lifestyle of pro wrestlers and NFL stars Click Here
Kareem probably has lost height. Tacko Fall measured 7'5 1/4 barefoot Click Here show me evidence Kareem had as many back, knee and hip operations as Hogan last 20 years..
There are studies done that shows aging causes height loss. It's been verified. Yes not everyone loses height at same rate. My uncle was about 6'1 peak and still solid 6 foot in his early 70s, His sister my aunt was probably 5'6-5'7 back in early 90s and last I saw her she had dropped 2-3 inches by her mid late 70s.
Yao nba basketball is nowhere near as taxing on the body as pro wrestling. This article from 2011 just highlights the difference between the lifestyle of pro wrestlers and NFL stars Click Here
Kareem probably has lost height. Tacko Fall measured 7'5 1/4 barefoot Click Here show me evidence Kareem had as many back, knee and hip operations as Hogan last 20 years..
There are studies done that shows aging causes height loss. It's been verified. Yes not everyone loses height at same rate. My uncle was about 6'1 peak and still solid 6 foot in his early 70s, His sister my aunt was probably 5'6-5'7 back in early 90s and last I saw her she had dropped 2-3 inches by her mid late 70s.
Pdoggy said on 14/Aug/20
Just looked at a bunch of pics with Hogan and Muhammad Ali. Not sure how anyone could possibly give Hogan less than 6'6" peak.
Just looked at a bunch of pics with Hogan and Muhammad Ali. Not sure how anyone could possibly give Hogan less than 6'6" peak.
Canson said on 13/Aug/20
Bruh, Lebron is 6-8 1/2, Melo is 6-7 1/2/6-8, and Kobe was 6-6, why is that so hard to comprehend? Kobe was listed as 6-7 when he first got to the NBA and then revised to 6-6. Lebron is not 4 inches taller than Kobe, he is about 2.5 inches taller. And Perk was not 6-8, he was at least 6-9 1/2, that was just wrong for you to just take off 2 inches from Perk's height like that.
It’s not hard to comprehend. You’re wrong and that’s hard to accept or comprehend on your end. Kobe was listed at 6’6” when he first came in the league. That was changed to 6’7” his second year when he spent time as a 6th man then as a starter his 3rd year. He played some small forward which is why they changed. Then it went back to 6’6”. But since you are so into what people claim (You cling on to Anthony Falsone or whatever supports someone being taller than they really are):
I'm 5'4" and Kobe is 6'4" and 3/4 to be exact. 😊 - Vanessa Bryant
I'm six-six, but my kids are quick to remind me that I'm actually Six-Four and a half without shoes.- Kobe Bryant
But knowing you, there is going to be an excuse.
So I’ve mentioned many times that I’ve seen Melo in person. He is not 6’7” let alone 6’8”. He’s what Rob lists him and if you see him next to 6’4 3/4” Kobe that’s exactly why you think he’s 6’7.5” because he’s 6’6.25 next to a 6’4.75” guy. Lebron has Melo by only max 1” if not 2cm and is about 6’7” next to Melo. He was measured 6’7.25” when he was drafted. That’s the most that I will ever argue he is. If you want to believe in something that isn’t true, be my guest. But Again, since you can’t comprehend what you read, here are the 2003 NBA pre drafts. If anything, they would be shorter than listed and not taller. Prime example Dwayne Wade admitted he’s 6’3.25” not 6’3.75 (look at his page). He’s probably 6’3” max afternoon height.
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Bruh, Lebron is 6-8 1/2, Melo is 6-7 1/2/6-8, and Kobe was 6-6, why is that so hard to comprehend? Kobe was listed as 6-7 when he first got to the NBA and then revised to 6-6. Lebron is not 4 inches taller than Kobe, he is about 2.5 inches taller. And Perk was not 6-8, he was at least 6-9 1/2, that was just wrong for you to just take off 2 inches from Perk's height like that.
It’s not hard to comprehend. You’re wrong and that’s hard to accept or comprehend on your end. Kobe was listed at 6’6” when he first came in the league. That was changed to 6’7” his second year when he spent time as a 6th man then as a starter his 3rd year. He played some small forward which is why they changed. Then it went back to 6’6”. But since you are so into what people claim (You cling on to Anthony Falsone or whatever supports someone being taller than they really are):
I'm 5'4" and Kobe is 6'4" and 3/4 to be exact. 😊 - Vanessa Bryant
I'm six-six, but my kids are quick to remind me that I'm actually Six-Four and a half without shoes.- Kobe Bryant
But knowing you, there is going to be an excuse.
So I’ve mentioned many times that I’ve seen Melo in person. He is not 6’7” let alone 6’8”. He’s what Rob lists him and if you see him next to 6’4 3/4” Kobe that’s exactly why you think he’s 6’7.5” because he’s 6’6.25 next to a 6’4.75” guy. Lebron has Melo by only max 1” if not 2cm and is about 6’7” next to Melo. He was measured 6’7.25” when he was drafted. That’s the most that I will ever argue he is. If you want to believe in something that isn’t true, be my guest. But Again, since you can’t comprehend what you read, here are the 2003 NBA pre drafts. If anything, they would be shorter than listed and not taller. Prime example Dwayne Wade admitted he’s 6’3.25” not 6’3.75 (look at his page). He’s probably 6’3” max afternoon height.
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Miss Sandy Cowell said on 11/Aug/20
🎂💪🎈🎁 Happy Birthday Hulk! 🎁🎈💪🎂
Many Happy Returns to Hulk Hogan, who turns 67 years old today. I do like his headwear; in fact, I don't think I've ever seen him without his trademark 'headkerchief'!
The poor sausage undergoing so many operations, AND leaving him with a reduced height. 👅 At least when I had mine, I gained a couple of inches...😄
Hulk can have 6ft6 for his peak and 6ft3.25 for today's height. 😁👍
🎂💪🎈🎁🎂💪🎈🎊🎂💪🎈🎁🎂💪🎈🎊
🎂💪🎈🎁 Happy Birthday Hulk! 🎁🎈💪🎂
Many Happy Returns to Hulk Hogan, who turns 67 years old today. I do like his headwear; in fact, I don't think I've ever seen him without his trademark 'headkerchief'!
The poor sausage undergoing so many operations, AND leaving him with a reduced height. 👅 At least when I had mine, I gained a couple of inches...😄
Hulk can have 6ft6 for his peak and 6ft3.25 for today's height. 😁👍
🎂💪🎈🎁🎂💪🎈🎊🎂💪🎈🎁🎂💪🎈🎊
Canson said on 11/Aug/20
So this is really what a 6’3” guy would look like next to Andre? Even if Andre were only 6’10 Hogan was at least 6’5”
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So this is really what a 6’3” guy would look like next to Andre? Even if Andre were only 6’10 Hogan was at least 6’5”
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JT said on 11/Aug/20
Click Here Hogan’s first wife is maybe 5’6”ish (?), or 5'8"ish in heels, as her daughter is noticeable taller than her. Hogan is closer to the camera though.
Joakim Noah measured 6’10.5 w/o shoes (or ~ 6’11.75 w/shoes) so Yao (age 32-33 here) is obviously nowhere near 7’8” or even 7'7". Click Here You can make the case for a full 7’6” Yao though.
Noah towering over a shrunken Hogan Click Here
Click Here Hogan’s first wife is maybe 5’6”ish (?), or 5'8"ish in heels, as her daughter is noticeable taller than her. Hogan is closer to the camera though.
Joakim Noah measured 6’10.5 w/o shoes (or ~ 6’11.75 w/shoes) so Yao (age 32-33 here) is obviously nowhere near 7’8” or even 7'7". Click Here You can make the case for a full 7’6” Yao though.
Noah towering over a shrunken Hogan Click Here
Vegas' said on 10/Aug/20
Kareem had internal organ surgeries to my knowledge not multiple back, knee and hip operations.
Kareem also didn't abuse steriods which end up destroying your body. Look at how pro wrestling are dead before 50 compared to NBA players!
The average male loses approximately 1.2 inches by age of 70 Click Here
Kareem had internal organ surgeries to my knowledge not multiple back, knee and hip operations.
Kareem also didn't abuse steriods which end up destroying your body. Look at how pro wrestling are dead before 50 compared to NBA players!
The average male loses approximately 1.2 inches by age of 70 Click Here
Canson said on 10/Aug/20
Response: Roel, Yao was documented by the NBA to have grown from 7-5 to 7-5 3/4 from age 22 to 23, and I posted a photo of 29 yr old Yao looking clearly taller than 7-7 Muresan, so that's not the same as wildly claiming that Hogan's skeleton shrank by 3 inches, come on! Actors and athletes adding inches to their heights? Who would think that?? ROFL.
He wasn’t documented as growing. His trainer said that. So if the trainer from the Hornets had said that Muggsy Bogues grew from 5’3 (he was 5’2 barefoot) to 5’7” then I guess you would believe that too?
Response: Roel, Yao was documented by the NBA to have grown from 7-5 to 7-5 3/4 from age 22 to 23, and I posted a photo of 29 yr old Yao looking clearly taller than 7-7 Muresan, so that's not the same as wildly claiming that Hogan's skeleton shrank by 3 inches, come on! Actors and athletes adding inches to their heights? Who would think that?? ROFL.
He wasn’t documented as growing. His trainer said that. So if the trainer from the Hornets had said that Muggsy Bogues grew from 5’3 (he was 5’2 barefoot) to 5’7” then I guess you would believe that too?
JT said on 9/Aug/20
Hogan was around 6’5” peak height and 6’3” now (and a little taller if he could straighten out his legs). This is probably normal height loss for a guy his age who did a good deal of weight lifting.
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Tony Atlas (billed at 6’3”) claimed 6’2” and was about an inch taller than ~ 6’1” Vince and Rocky Johnson (over-listed on this site as 6’2”). Inoki was around 6’1” also (a good 1+ inches shorter than Ali).
Hogan was around 6’5” peak height and 6’3” now (and a little taller if he could straighten out his legs). This is probably normal height loss for a guy his age who did a good deal of weight lifting.
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Tony Atlas (billed at 6’3”) claimed 6’2” and was about an inch taller than ~ 6’1” Vince and Rocky Johnson (over-listed on this site as 6’2”). Inoki was around 6’1” also (a good 1+ inches shorter than Ali).
miko said on 9/Aug/20
It's obvious that he was around the 6'5 range at his tallest.
Anywhere from 6'4.5 to 6'5.5 is realistically arguable, but more often that not he'd look a solid 6'5, and near 6'6 when in cowboy boots.
It's obvious that he was around the 6'5 range at his tallest.
Anywhere from 6'4.5 to 6'5.5 is realistically arguable, but more often that not he'd look a solid 6'5, and near 6'6 when in cowboy boots.
Hotpots said on 9/Aug/20
Far too many pictures suggesting he’s more a 6-5 guy than a 6-6 one. You must remember he worn high heeded cowboy boots most of the time in public. Seriously peak cannot not be more than 6-5.5.
Far too many pictures suggesting he’s more a 6-5 guy than a 6-6 one. You must remember he worn high heeded cowboy boots most of the time in public. Seriously peak cannot not be more than 6-5.5.
RP said on 8/Aug/20
At Yao, you do realize that humans losing up to 2” of height from age 30 to age 70 is not unheard off. And more common than not for a human to lose at the very least 1” to 1.5” inches of height from age 30 to age 70. You do realize Clint Eastwood has lost more than 3” of height? Donald Trump has most 1.5” of height. Ric Flair has lost 2” of height. Vince McMahon has lost 1.5” of height. Steve Austin has already lost 1” of height. The Big Show has already lost 1.5” of height. The Undertaker has already lost over an inch of height. Jim Brown has lost 2” of height. These are just a few examples of very famous people, that I’m sure you’ve heard of....that have lost significant height as they aged. To say that Hulk Hogan aka Terry Bollea hasn’t lost 2” of off his peak height, that it’s all a conspiracy theory to hide all old wrestlers true heights, is possibly the dumbest thing I have ever read on here. The only thing dumber that I’ve read on the Hogan page, is when some fella on here insist that a peak Hogan was 6’8” & change barefoot, LOL! The truth is, Hogan has lost almost EXACTLY 2” of height from his peak height days. 6’5” or just a fraction over 6’5” down to 6’3” !
At Yao, you do realize that humans losing up to 2” of height from age 30 to age 70 is not unheard off. And more common than not for a human to lose at the very least 1” to 1.5” inches of height from age 30 to age 70. You do realize Clint Eastwood has lost more than 3” of height? Donald Trump has most 1.5” of height. Ric Flair has lost 2” of height. Vince McMahon has lost 1.5” of height. Steve Austin has already lost 1” of height. The Big Show has already lost 1.5” of height. The Undertaker has already lost over an inch of height. Jim Brown has lost 2” of height. These are just a few examples of very famous people, that I’m sure you’ve heard of....that have lost significant height as they aged. To say that Hulk Hogan aka Terry Bollea hasn’t lost 2” of off his peak height, that it’s all a conspiracy theory to hide all old wrestlers true heights, is possibly the dumbest thing I have ever read on here. The only thing dumber that I’ve read on the Hogan page, is when some fella on here insist that a peak Hogan was 6’8” & change barefoot, LOL! The truth is, Hogan has lost almost EXACTLY 2” of height from his peak height days. 6’5” or just a fraction over 6’5” down to 6’3” !
Canson said on 4/Aug/20
viper said on 3/Aug/20
He was shorter than 6-6 measured Sid
Not sure how it's silly talk
Any estimate “lower” than his is silly talk. You notice how it’s never anything said to people who estimate above him such as Henry below or Ronster. So if he’s saying 6’5,5-6’6 range is correct then 6’8 9/16” is silly talk let alone 6’9” and so is 6’6.5-6’7”. But you don’t see him mention that
viper said on 3/Aug/20
He was shorter than 6-6 measured Sid
Not sure how it's silly talk
Any estimate “lower” than his is silly talk. You notice how it’s never anything said to people who estimate above him such as Henry below or Ronster. So if he’s saying 6’5,5-6’6 range is correct then 6’8 9/16” is silly talk let alone 6’9” and so is 6’6.5-6’7”. But you don’t see him mention that
viper said on 3/Aug/20
He was shorter than 6-6 measured Sid
Not sure how it's silly talk
He was shorter than 6-6 measured Sid
Not sure how it's silly talk
Pdoggy said on 31/Jul/20
My own mother has lost 4 inches in height. So please stop talking about Hogan's height now. Peak is accurate. Always a few inches taller than Ventura who was 6'3 range. Countless other examples. Hogan now is at least 3 inches shorter than peak and his knees are always bent.
My own mother has lost 4 inches in height. So please stop talking about Hogan's height now. Peak is accurate. Always a few inches taller than Ventura who was 6'3 range. Countless other examples. Hogan now is at least 3 inches shorter than peak and his knees are always bent.
HADS185 said on 31/Jul/20
In my opinion the man was just under 6´5" peak. Put some thick boots on him and he looks 6´6", bill him 6´7", nobody questions that.
That beeing said, many tend to make a mistake about the old time wrestlers. That closer to the camera argument is often wrong. Hogan WAS that big. He is one of the few wrestlers whose weight was underbilled sometimes to make his opponent look more monstrous. He easily was 330 lbs. sometimes.
@Harry Sachs, if you search for Buster Douglas/Hulk Hogan, you will find pictures where Hogan is further behind Douglas and still dwarfs him, both in height and size.
In my opinion the man was just under 6´5" peak. Put some thick boots on him and he looks 6´6", bill him 6´7", nobody questions that.
That beeing said, many tend to make a mistake about the old time wrestlers. That closer to the camera argument is often wrong. Hogan WAS that big. He is one of the few wrestlers whose weight was underbilled sometimes to make his opponent look more monstrous. He easily was 330 lbs. sometimes.
@Harry Sachs, if you search for Buster Douglas/Hulk Hogan, you will find pictures where Hogan is further behind Douglas and still dwarfs him, both in height and size.
Pdoggy said on 29/Jul/20
Hogan always looked at least four inches taller in every picture with Donald Trump when Hulk was in his prime.
Hogan always looked at least four inches taller in every picture with Donald Trump when Hulk was in his prime.
Canson said on 29/Jul/20
Henry said on 24/Jul/20
Canon is the typical height minimizer.
He literally can't tell the truth about height st all. He has to lie and say 1/2" when the truth is his estimate is OVER 3/4" to 1 1/4" below the average peak height gu
Hmmm. The troll fan boy is calling me a minimizer? Be serious Henry. Hulk claimed to be 6’7” and 6’5” peak. Do you really believe that he was 6’8 9/16? Let alone 6’9 1/4? And is only 6’3 today? That would make him taller than a peak Undertaker or Sid when he was shorter than both. Please find yourself another hobby. It’s clear that nobody here takes you seriously especially when you use the “I spoke with my Chiropractor at length”. I surely hope your Chiropractor is there for you when you decide to purchase your first vehicle or your first house because it seems that you cling on to him and need him to co-sign for you. I’ll digress as to whether or not I believe that he said that about Hulk.
Henry said on 31/May/20
My chiropractor has seen Hogan's X-rays of his curved spine from leg drops. He knows a million times more about curved spines, scoliosis and spinal height loss more than all of the posters here combined. He had met Hogan in the early 80s and is a big Hulkamaniac.
Hogan's mother also measured him while standing on a step ladder from high above at an angle which reduced Hogan's height. It was probably after Hogan was awake for 30 hours partying like he used to do in the 80s. 6'8 9/16" is the absolute minimum peak barefoot height for Hogan before he stepped into the squared circle for the first time. Even with an already curved spine, he simply looks like a giant compared to Buster Douglas, Richard Beltzer and others despite Hogan having a giant footwear disadvantage.
Henry said on 9/May/20
Hogan had already lost a tremendous amount of height by Suburban Commando but he was still at least 6" or 7" taller than Christopher Loyd by that point.
Henry said on 15/Sep/19
Carson, peak height Hogan in 1995 with Rodman? ROTFLMFAO.
Hulk Hogan's peak height was from 1974 to 1977. I have talked extensively with my chiropractor about Hulk Hogan.
He said that Hogan lost a microscopic amount of height with every leg drop curving his spine like someone with scoliosis. 1990 Hogan is significantly shorter than 1975 Hogan, let alone the tremendous height loss 1995 Hogan.
Henry said on 29/Aug/19
Sortis, your lies about the Hogan Mr.T height difference are exposed at the link below. Mr. T has a footwear advantage, is closer the camera and his head is much more upright than Hogan in the squared circle, yet Hogan still towers to at least 6'9 1/4".
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Henry said on 29/Aug/19
Hulk Hogan's head is at least 3 or 4" taller than the average person(remember that over 50% of average people are female). Andre The Giant may have the tallest head in history. Robert Wadlow had a tiny little ostrich head for his height.
Henry said on 24/Jul/20
Canon is the typical height minimizer.
He literally can't tell the truth about height st all. He has to lie and say 1/2" when the truth is his estimate is OVER 3/4" to 1 1/4" below the average peak height gu
Hmmm. The troll fan boy is calling me a minimizer? Be serious Henry. Hulk claimed to be 6’7” and 6’5” peak. Do you really believe that he was 6’8 9/16? Let alone 6’9 1/4? And is only 6’3 today? That would make him taller than a peak Undertaker or Sid when he was shorter than both. Please find yourself another hobby. It’s clear that nobody here takes you seriously especially when you use the “I spoke with my Chiropractor at length”. I surely hope your Chiropractor is there for you when you decide to purchase your first vehicle or your first house because it seems that you cling on to him and need him to co-sign for you. I’ll digress as to whether or not I believe that he said that about Hulk.
Henry said on 31/May/20
My chiropractor has seen Hogan's X-rays of his curved spine from leg drops. He knows a million times more about curved spines, scoliosis and spinal height loss more than all of the posters here combined. He had met Hogan in the early 80s and is a big Hulkamaniac.
Hogan's mother also measured him while standing on a step ladder from high above at an angle which reduced Hogan's height. It was probably after Hogan was awake for 30 hours partying like he used to do in the 80s. 6'8 9/16" is the absolute minimum peak barefoot height for Hogan before he stepped into the squared circle for the first time. Even with an already curved spine, he simply looks like a giant compared to Buster Douglas, Richard Beltzer and others despite Hogan having a giant footwear disadvantage.
Henry said on 9/May/20
Hogan had already lost a tremendous amount of height by Suburban Commando but he was still at least 6" or 7" taller than Christopher Loyd by that point.
Henry said on 15/Sep/19
Carson, peak height Hogan in 1995 with Rodman? ROTFLMFAO.
Hulk Hogan's peak height was from 1974 to 1977. I have talked extensively with my chiropractor about Hulk Hogan.
He said that Hogan lost a microscopic amount of height with every leg drop curving his spine like someone with scoliosis. 1990 Hogan is significantly shorter than 1975 Hogan, let alone the tremendous height loss 1995 Hogan.
Henry said on 29/Aug/19
Sortis, your lies about the Hogan Mr.T height difference are exposed at the link below. Mr. T has a footwear advantage, is closer the camera and his head is much more upright than Hogan in the squared circle, yet Hogan still towers to at least 6'9 1/4".
Click Here
Henry said on 29/Aug/19
Hulk Hogan's head is at least 3 or 4" taller than the average person(remember that over 50% of average people are female). Andre The Giant may have the tallest head in history. Robert Wadlow had a tiny little ostrich head for his height.
Canson said on 27/Jul/20
Harry Sachs said on 24/Jul/20
They way you people inflate guys heights are so amusing to me. According to this site Dennis Rodman is around 6'6 1/2 and here is a photo of Hulk Hogan, Rodman, Karl Malone from back in the 90's Hulk Hogan was never 6'6. Click Here
Here is Hulk Hogan and Sid Vicious Click Here
Here is a much better picture of the 6'3 Buster Douglas and Hulk Hogan. Click Here
Here is Hulk Hogan and Muhammad Ali who is between 6'2 and 6'2 1/2 in his prime Click Here
The only one being ridiculous is Henry. He’s a troll though. I don’t agree with the 6’5.75 and 6’6 guesses but at least Rob lists him at 6’6”. But I think it’s clear now that Hogan was only 6’5 or 6’5.25” peak. I think the latter. 6’6 out of bed and 6’5.25 peak which makes him close to 6’7” in boots
Harry Sachs said on 24/Jul/20
They way you people inflate guys heights are so amusing to me. According to this site Dennis Rodman is around 6'6 1/2 and here is a photo of Hulk Hogan, Rodman, Karl Malone from back in the 90's Hulk Hogan was never 6'6. Click Here
Here is Hulk Hogan and Sid Vicious Click Here
Here is a much better picture of the 6'3 Buster Douglas and Hulk Hogan. Click Here
Here is Hulk Hogan and Muhammad Ali who is between 6'2 and 6'2 1/2 in his prime Click Here
The only one being ridiculous is Henry. He’s a troll though. I don’t agree with the 6’5.75 and 6’6 guesses but at least Rob lists him at 6’6”. But I think it’s clear now that Hogan was only 6’5 or 6’5.25” peak. I think the latter. 6’6 out of bed and 6’5.25 peak which makes him close to 6’7” in boots
Harry Sachs said on 26/Jul/20
Here is another photo of the 6'3 Buster Douglas and Hulk Hogan. Mind you that Hogan appears to be close to the camera. Click Here
Here is another photo of the 6'3 Buster Douglas and Hulk Hogan. Mind you that Hogan appears to be close to the camera. Click Here
Ben Bell said on 26/Jul/20
6’5-ish max. Stood next to him in 2014 and if he could have stretched out tall (which I’m not sure he could) 6’4.
With his posture he looked 6’3.5.
Physically bigger than I expected, lots of old wrestlers are slimmer than I thought they would be.
Piper, Flair, Taker, Warrior and many more looked slimmer.
Hulk looked 280 still, not a ripped 280, just bulk with HUGE arms.
I know he posted a pic on his Instagram in the last few years of his scale at 300lbs.
No need to question this, he certainly had a barrel around his guy now, an extra 30lbs+ there easy.
6’5-ish max. Stood next to him in 2014 and if he could have stretched out tall (which I’m not sure he could) 6’4.
With his posture he looked 6’3.5.
Physically bigger than I expected, lots of old wrestlers are slimmer than I thought they would be.
Piper, Flair, Taker, Warrior and many more looked slimmer.
Hulk looked 280 still, not a ripped 280, just bulk with HUGE arms.
I know he posted a pic on his Instagram in the last few years of his scale at 300lbs.
No need to question this, he certainly had a barrel around his guy now, an extra 30lbs+ there easy.
John Campton said on 25/Jul/20
@Hotpots
Hogan was already 13 years past his peak height when he faced Sid in the early 1990s. It’s not reasonable to use 1991 as Hogan’s height comparison. He had already faced years of spinal compression and disc degeneration with all his matches in the 1980s. Hogan was 6’6 peak height.
@Hotpots
Hogan was already 13 years past his peak height when he faced Sid in the early 1990s. It’s not reasonable to use 1991 as Hogan’s height comparison. He had already faced years of spinal compression and disc degeneration with all his matches in the 1980s. Hogan was 6’6 peak height.
Harry Sachs said on 24/Jul/20
They way you people inflate guys heights are so amusing to me. According to this site Dennis Rodman is around 6'6 1/2 and here is a photo of Hulk Hogan, Rodman, Karl Malone from back in the 90's Hulk Hogan was never 6'6. Click Here
Here is Hulk Hogan and Sid Vicious Click Here
Here is a much better picture of the 6'3 Buster Douglas and Hulk Hogan. Click Here
Here is Hulk Hogan and Muhammad Ali who is between 6'2 and 6'2 1/2 in his prime Click Here
They way you people inflate guys heights are so amusing to me. According to this site Dennis Rodman is around 6'6 1/2 and here is a photo of Hulk Hogan, Rodman, Karl Malone from back in the 90's Hulk Hogan was never 6'6. Click Here
Here is Hulk Hogan and Sid Vicious Click Here
Here is a much better picture of the 6'3 Buster Douglas and Hulk Hogan. Click Here
Here is Hulk Hogan and Muhammad Ali who is between 6'2 and 6'2 1/2 in his prime Click Here
Henry said on 24/Jul/20
Canon is the typical height minimizer.
He literally can't tell the truth about height st all. He has to lie and say 1/2" when the truth is his estimate is OVER 3/4" to 1 1/4" below the average peak height guess.
Canon is the typical height minimizer.
He literally can't tell the truth about height st all. He has to lie and say 1/2" when the truth is his estimate is OVER 3/4" to 1 1/4" below the average peak height guess.
miko said on 23/Jul/20
If Hogan was 6'6 peak you can argue near 6'8 for Sid and Taker which we know is ridiculous.
Hulk was 6'5/6'5.25 at his tallest, which means that he would have been 6'6 out of bed.
If Hogan was 6'6 peak you can argue near 6'8 for Sid and Taker which we know is ridiculous.
Hulk was 6'5/6'5.25 at his tallest, which means that he would have been 6'6 out of bed.
SeanR said on 21/Jul/20
Hi Rob,
I know you have steadfast kept Hogan’s peak at 6’6”, but is there a slight possibility he could have been 6’5 3/4” or 6’5 7/8” at his peak?
I personally believe Hogan was 6’5.5” at his peak back in the 70’s, but I just can’t see him being at or near the same height as guys like Sid Vicious (Eudy), or Dennis Rodman at his peak. Sid looked 1.5 inches taller back in 1991 with a 38 yr old Hogan, and Dennis Rodman looked 2 inches taller than Hogan (early 40’s) back in the mid nineties.
Editor Rob
Hi Rob,
I know you have steadfast kept Hogan’s peak at 6’6”, but is there a slight possibility he could have been 6’5 3/4” or 6’5 7/8” at his peak?
I personally believe Hogan was 6’5.5” at his peak back in the 70’s, but I just can’t see him being at or near the same height as guys like Sid Vicious (Eudy), or Dennis Rodman at his peak. Sid looked 1.5 inches taller back in 1991 with a 38 yr old Hogan, and Dennis Rodman looked 2 inches taller than Hogan (early 40’s) back in the mid nineties.
Editor RobFor many celebs I can see arguments below (or above) an estimate. With Hogan, I couldn't see him as say 6ft 5 flat or as high as 6ft 7, but 6ft 6 and a bit under? Yeah it's not ruled out.
Riky said on 21/Jul/20
Rob@
Do you really think prime Hogan was same height as Undertaker listing here today? 6'6"?
Doesn't sounds really good to be honest.
Editor Rob
Rob@
Do you really think prime Hogan was same height as Undertaker listing here today? 6'6"?
Doesn't sounds really good to be honest.
Editor RobWell, it's the most I'd give him.
FrankR1 said on 20/Jul/20
The thing that's odd about the pro wrestlers' "kayfabe heights" is that they aren't to scale. If even one wrestler is billed as being 2 extra inches taller, then it stands to reason that every other wrestler in the same promotion would also be given 2 inches -- you know, to make the scripted show all the more believable. Instead, some wrestlers are billed with their actual heights, and others are given umpteen extra inches of height.
The thing that's odd about the pro wrestlers' "kayfabe heights" is that they aren't to scale. If even one wrestler is billed as being 2 extra inches taller, then it stands to reason that every other wrestler in the same promotion would also be given 2 inches -- you know, to make the scripted show all the more believable. Instead, some wrestlers are billed with their actual heights, and others are given umpteen extra inches of height.
Canson said on 19/Jul/20
Riky said on 17/Jul/20
Hogan looked huge in his prime in picture, but we have enough evidence that he never was more than a 6'5".
I respect posters like Canson so I also respect those 6'5.25/5 claims for hogan but for me it's to high.
6'6" completely ruled out.
If you ask me Hogan was max 6'4.5 to 6'5" and nothing above.
I appreciate that Riky. My estimate has changed in light of Sid’s admission. I have 6’5-6’5.25 now not 6’5.25-.5 anymore. Today I think Rob has him just about right. He may actually be slightly over the 6’3” mark today at 6’3.25. Many who meet him say he looks 6’3.5” so it’s possible he’s a 6’4 out of bed and 6’3.25 afternoon height
Riky said on 17/Jul/20
Hogan looked huge in his prime in picture, but we have enough evidence that he never was more than a 6'5".
I respect posters like Canson so I also respect those 6'5.25/5 claims for hogan but for me it's to high.
6'6" completely ruled out.
If you ask me Hogan was max 6'4.5 to 6'5" and nothing above.
I appreciate that Riky. My estimate has changed in light of Sid’s admission. I have 6’5-6’5.25 now not 6’5.25-.5 anymore. Today I think Rob has him just about right. He may actually be slightly over the 6’3” mark today at 6’3.25. Many who meet him say he looks 6’3.5” so it’s possible he’s a 6’4 out of bed and 6’3.25 afternoon height
Canson said on 19/Jul/20
Henry said on 17/Jul/20
ROTFLMFAO, Sid was barely over 13 1/2 years old when Peak Hogan existed. These height minimizers grasping at straws is laughable.
About as laughable as your bullsh*t story about your “doctor” or chiropractor saying Hogan was 6’8 9/16” 😂 😂 😂 😂
You have no credibility on this site after saying that
Henry said on 17/Jul/20
ROTFLMFAO, Sid was barely over 13 1/2 years old when Peak Hogan existed. These height minimizers grasping at straws is laughable.
About as laughable as your bullsh*t story about your “doctor” or chiropractor saying Hogan was 6’8 9/16” 😂 😂 😂 😂
You have no credibility on this site after saying that
Henry said on 19/Jul/20
Hugo Munn, I agree that Hogan was 6'9" barefoot peak, but that was after a good 13 hours of sleep.
He was probably down to between 6'8 9/16" to 6'8 3/4" barefoot by mid day.
Hugo Munn, I agree that Hogan was 6'9" barefoot peak, but that was after a good 13 hours of sleep.
He was probably down to between 6'8 9/16" to 6'8 3/4" barefoot by mid day.
Hotpots said on 18/Jul/20
Impossible he was 6-6 peak. As Sid was a legit 6-6 so hogan was 6-5. 100 percent always looked shorter to Sid. Impossible he was 6-6 peak.
Impossible he was 6-6 peak. As Sid was a legit 6-6 so hogan was 6-5. 100 percent always looked shorter to Sid. Impossible he was 6-6 peak.
Henry said on 17/Jul/20
ROTFLMFAO, Sid was barely over 13 1/2 years old when Peak Hogan existed. These height minimizers grasping at straws is laughable.
ROTFLMFAO, Sid was barely over 13 1/2 years old when Peak Hogan existed. These height minimizers grasping at straws is laughable.
Riky said on 17/Jul/20
Hogan looked huge in his prime in picture, but we have enough evidence that he never was more than a 6'5".
I respect posters like Canson so I also respect those 6'5.25/5 claims for hogan but for me it's to high.
6'6" completely ruled out.
If you ask me Hogan was max 6'4.5 to 6'5" and nothing above.
Hogan looked huge in his prime in picture, but we have enough evidence that he never was more than a 6'5".
I respect posters like Canson so I also respect those 6'5.25/5 claims for hogan but for me it's to high.
6'6" completely ruled out.
If you ask me Hogan was max 6'4.5 to 6'5" and nothing above.
Hugo Munn said on 16/Jul/20
6 foot 9 absolute peak, this guy was HUGE. 6’4.5 nowadays, but people forget that he would have started shrinking at age 30. By the time he got to wcw he had shrunk several inches.
6 foot 9 absolute peak, this guy was HUGE. 6’4.5 nowadays, but people forget that he would have started shrinking at age 30. By the time he got to wcw he had shrunk several inches.
UndertakerFrank said on 15/Jul/20
Canson every picture with Sid & Hogan there was atleast a 2 inch difference we are talking about the 80'S where Hogan was young
Canson every picture with Sid & Hogan there was atleast a 2 inch difference we are talking about the 80'S where Hogan was young
Canson said on 13/Jul/20
@Undertaker Frank: Peak Sid didn’t have 2” on a peak Hogan. Taker had 1.5-2” on Hogan however
@Undertaker Frank: Peak Sid didn’t have 2” on a peak Hogan. Taker had 1.5-2” on Hogan however
Undertaker Frank said on 12/Jul/20
Sid & Taker both had Hogan by 2 to 2.5 inches on Hogan in the 80's so theres no way he was ever 6ft 6 Sid might have been 6ft 6 Taker 6 ft 6.5
Sid & Taker both had Hogan by 2 to 2.5 inches on Hogan in the 80's so theres no way he was ever 6ft 6 Sid might have been 6ft 6 Taker 6 ft 6.5
Kal Mar said on 10/Jul/20
Hogan's peak height at around 1978 was 6ft 5 inches, although with lifts and thick heeled boots he could look 6ft 7 inches. Do you have 100% proof that he was 6ft 6 inches in his youth?
Hogan's peak height at around 1978 was 6ft 5 inches, although with lifts and thick heeled boots he could look 6ft 7 inches. Do you have 100% proof that he was 6ft 6 inches in his youth?
Canson said on 10/Jul/20
@Mikey97: Rob isn’t sure when Hogan began to lose height but I would say a start for Hogan due to the uncertainty should be 6’5.5” no higher. Sweet spot 6’6 out of bed 6’5.25 afternoon really
@Mikey97: Rob isn’t sure when Hogan began to lose height but I would say a start for Hogan due to the uncertainty should be 6’5.5” no higher. Sweet spot 6’6 out of bed 6’5.25 afternoon really
Mikey97 said on 8/Jul/20
6'6" peak Hogan would make Sid 6'7" minimum. I don't think anyone agrees with that
6'6" peak Hogan would make Sid 6'7" minimum. I don't think anyone agrees with that
Canson said on 7/Jul/20
@RP: that would be fair. 6’5.5 is measurable early in the day after maybe 2 hours or maybe less but 6’6 is an Out of bed at best
@RP: that would be fair. 6’5.5 is measurable early in the day after maybe 2 hours or maybe less but 6’6 is an Out of bed at best
RP said on 6/Jul/20
@ Canson & @ 62B,
I totally agree! Peak afternoon standards height was 6’5.25”-ish.
However, my gut tells me that his eventual peak height downgrade will only be to 6’5.5”
@ Canson & @ 62B,
I totally agree! Peak afternoon standards height was 6’5.25”-ish.
However, my gut tells me that his eventual peak height downgrade will only be to 6’5.5”
Canson said on 4/Jul/20
@Sean R: I’m starting to doubt 6’5.5” as a peak height. That’s if we use the same afternoon standard. I’d say 6’5.25” at best. He may have just been 6’5. in the 90s more like 6’4” as he was shorter than Barkley who was around 6’4.5
@Sean R: I’m starting to doubt 6’5.5” as a peak height. That’s if we use the same afternoon standard. I’d say 6’5.25” at best. He may have just been 6’5. in the 90s more like 6’4” as he was shorter than Barkley who was around 6’4.5
Canson said on 3/Jul/20
@RP: yep and long overdue for that to have been reduced. 6’5.5” is a fair compromise although I believe going strictly off afternoon heights that 6’5.25” would be more like it. Surprisingly, I think his current is on point or within 1/4” in either direction. Yes he may be under listed by 1/4” potentially
@RP: yep and long overdue for that to have been reduced. 6’5.5” is a fair compromise although I believe going strictly off afternoon heights that 6’5.25” would be more like it. Surprisingly, I think his current is on point or within 1/4” in either direction. Yes he may be under listed by 1/4” potentially
Aaron colton said on 3/Jul/20
I think hogan was 6ft 7 peak and now 6,3.5
I think hogan was 6ft 7 peak and now 6,3.5
62B said on 3/Jul/20
RP said on 1/Jul/20
The down grade is coming. Look for peak height to be changed to 6’5.5” by Rob, on of before Terry’s 67th Birthday on August 11.
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If Rob were to change it I would think 6'5.25" would be a better downgrade.
RP said on 1/Jul/20
The down grade is coming. Look for peak height to be changed to 6’5.5” by Rob, on of before Terry’s 67th Birthday on August 11.
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If Rob were to change it I would think 6'5.25" would be a better downgrade.
SeanR said on 1/Jul/20
Hogan looked 6’4.5” range during the NWO days (1996-1999). He looked to only have lost an inch off his peak (6’5.5”).
2 inches shorter than 6’6.5” Dennis Rodman and 2.5 inches taller than 6’2” Sting.
Hogan looked 6’4.5” range during the NWO days (1996-1999). He looked to only have lost an inch off his peak (6’5.5”).
2 inches shorter than 6’6.5” Dennis Rodman and 2.5 inches taller than 6’2” Sting.
RP said on 1/Jul/20
The down grade is coming. Look for peak height to be changed to 6’5.5” by Rob, on of before Terry’s 67th Birthday on August 11.
The down grade is coming. Look for peak height to be changed to 6’5.5” by Rob, on of before Terry’s 67th Birthday on August 11.
miko said on 30/Jun/20
6'5/6'5.25 peak and 6'3/6'3.25 today.
6'5/6'5.25 peak and 6'3/6'3.25 today.
David Banner said on 29/Jun/20
Yeah Hulk needs a downgrade to peak height 6’4” and current height 6’1.5”
Yeah Hulk needs a downgrade to peak height 6’4” and current height 6’1.5”
Canson said on 28/Jun/20
SeanR said on 22/Jun/20
Hulk looks to be under 6’3” these days.
The pics with NFL Jameis Winston (6’3 3/4”) and James Connor (6’2”) shows Hogan looking only 6’2.5” or 6’2.75” today.
Possible downgrade again Rob.
I actually believe his current is about right. IMO 6’2.75-6’3.25 range. It’s the peak height that needs some attention as he was never 6’6”. 6’5.5 is even a stretch imo. 6’5.25 maybe and 6’6 out of bed or even 6’5 flat
SeanR said on 22/Jun/20
Hulk looks to be under 6’3” these days.
The pics with NFL Jameis Winston (6’3 3/4”) and James Connor (6’2”) shows Hogan looking only 6’2.5” or 6’2.75” today.
Possible downgrade again Rob.
I actually believe his current is about right. IMO 6’2.75-6’3.25 range. It’s the peak height that needs some attention as he was never 6’6”. 6’5.5 is even a stretch imo. 6’5.25 maybe and 6’6 out of bed or even 6’5 flat
viper said on 26/Jun/20
James Connor is 6-1
James Connor is 6-1
Chinybobs said on 26/Jun/20
Definitely needs peak downgrade to 6-5 imo.
Definitely needs peak downgrade to 6-5 imo.
Vegas' said on 25/Jun/20
Agree Miko.
It's funny so many use that photo with Christopher Lloyd to show how tall Hogan was but that was 1990, same Buster Douglas...
That's 79 and he doesn't look taller there with ~5'10 Russell than in 1989/90
Agree Miko.
It's funny so many use that photo with Christopher Lloyd to show how tall Hogan was but that was 1990, same Buster Douglas...
That's 79 and he doesn't look taller there with ~5'10 Russell than in 1989/90
Canson said on 25/Jun/20
@SeanR: Hogan is also known to have very poor posture. He can look at least 6’3 with Tyson Fury. Also you would have to deduct 3/8-1/2” from those two guys as they’re morning measured.
@SeanR: Hogan is also known to have very poor posture. He can look at least 6’3 with Tyson Fury. Also you would have to deduct 3/8-1/2” from those two guys as they’re morning measured.
miko said on 24/Jun/20
Hulk looks to be still 6'3 or slightly over these days.
With Mick Foley last October.
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With HHH at the Andre event.
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Hulk looks to be still 6'3 or slightly over these days.
With Mick Foley last October.
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With HHH at the Andre event.
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SeanR said on 22/Jun/20
Hulk looks to be under 6’3” these days.
The pics with NFL Jameis Winston (6’3 3/4”) and James Connor (6’2”) shows Hogan looking only 6’2.5” or 6’2.75” today.
Possible downgrade again Rob.
Hulk looks to be under 6’3” these days.
The pics with NFL Jameis Winston (6’3 3/4”) and James Connor (6’2”) shows Hogan looking only 6’2.5” or 6’2.75” today.
Possible downgrade again Rob.
Canson said on 21/Jun/20
@Riky: he can give off that impression today at times but I really feel he’s still 6’3”. Peak height is trickier but in the 70s maybe early 80s like John Hendricks said is when he began to lose his height. I would’ve pegged him as the full 6’5 or 6’5.25 peak
@Riky: he can give off that impression today at times but I really feel he’s still 6’3”. Peak height is trickier but in the 70s maybe early 80s like John Hendricks said is when he began to lose his height. I would’ve pegged him as the full 6’5 or 6’5.25 peak
Canson said on 21/Jun/20
John Hendricks said on 20/Jun/20
@Canson
Hulk already lost height when he faced Sid. His peak was in the late 1970s not early 1990s. Hulk wrestled Andre at Shea Stadium in 1979.
Agreed. I also said that he wasn’t 6’5” in the 90s so I agree. But his peak wouldve have been 6’6 any way you slice it. He was 6’5” range peak.
John Hendricks said on 20/Jun/20
@Canson
Hulk already lost height when he faced Sid. His peak was in the late 1970s not early 1990s. Hulk wrestled Andre at Shea Stadium in 1979.
Agreed. I also said that he wasn’t 6’5” in the 90s so I agree. But his peak wouldve have been 6’6 any way you slice it. He was 6’5” range peak.
John Hendricks said on 20/Jun/20
@Canson
Hulk already lost height when he faced Sid. His peak was in the late 1970s not early 1990s. Hulk wrestled Andre at Shea Stadium in 1979.
@Canson
Hulk already lost height when he faced Sid. His peak was in the late 1970s not early 1990s. Hulk wrestled Andre at Shea Stadium in 1979.
Riky said on 19/Jun/20
6'4.5 peak for him, dawn to 6'2.5 max today. Probably less
6'4.5 peak for him, dawn to 6'2.5 max today. Probably less
Canson said on 18/Jun/20
Vegas' said on 16/Jun/20
Viper a 6'6 Hogan is more ridiculous considering 1983 Hogan is shorter next to Gene Okerlund than 95 Barkley.
I don't think Barkley was 6'6 but if you think Barkley was 6'4 1/2 then Hogan wasn't taller than 6'4 flat at his peak using Okerlund video comparison footage.
@Vegas: but Rob mentioned before that Hogan May have lost height earlier than the others which is why he kept him at 6’6”. But imho Hogan could’ve been 6’4” in the 90s and Barkley 6’4 5/8”. But that means a peak Hogan was around 6’5” which is how he looked with Sid
Vegas' said on 16/Jun/20
Viper a 6'6 Hogan is more ridiculous considering 1983 Hogan is shorter next to Gene Okerlund than 95 Barkley.
I don't think Barkley was 6'6 but if you think Barkley was 6'4 1/2 then Hogan wasn't taller than 6'4 flat at his peak using Okerlund video comparison footage.
@Vegas: but Rob mentioned before that Hogan May have lost height earlier than the others which is why he kept him at 6’6”. But imho Hogan could’ve been 6’4” in the 90s and Barkley 6’4 5/8”. But that means a peak Hogan was around 6’5” which is how he looked with Sid
Canson said on 18/Jun/20
viper said on 16/Jun/20
Barkley just doesn't look any taller than 6-5
You can argue his 6-4 5/8 and 6-4.75 measurements were late in the day, but that still shows 6-5 Max you could ever give him.
He’s claimed 6’4.5 and others in his peak guessed him at 6’4” that played with him. It’s arguable that 6’4.75 could be an hour out of bed and he could’ve been 6’4 3/8”. My guess holds at 6’4 5/8 tho
viper said on 16/Jun/20
Barkley just doesn't look any taller than 6-5
You can argue his 6-4 5/8 and 6-4.75 measurements were late in the day, but that still shows 6-5 Max you could ever give him.
He’s claimed 6’4.5 and others in his peak guessed him at 6’4” that played with him. It’s arguable that 6’4.75 could be an hour out of bed and he could’ve been 6’4 3/8”. My guess holds at 6’4 5/8 tho
viper said on 16/Jun/20
Barkley just doesn't look any taller than 6-5
You can argue his 6-4 5/8 and 6-4.75 measurements were late in the day, but that still shows 6-5 Max you could ever give him.
Barkley just doesn't look any taller than 6-5
You can argue his 6-4 5/8 and 6-4.75 measurements were late in the day, but that still shows 6-5 Max you could ever give him.
Monkey knees said on 16/Jun/20
I give him 6ft 5in tops morning height. Just under 6ft 3in now. They lifted his boots, built the heels a lot in his prime. Listed as 6ft 8in... Laughable 😂 same as 7ft 5in listed Andre. Who was still a giant, but 7ft tops.
I give him 6ft 5in tops morning height. Just under 6ft 3in now. They lifted his boots, built the heels a lot in his prime. Listed as 6ft 8in... Laughable 😂 same as 7ft 5in listed Andre. Who was still a giant, but 7ft tops.
Canson said on 16/Jun/20
@Berta: with Sid coming out and saying he was only 6’6” himself, that all but debunks the 6’6” myth for Hogan. He wasn’t as tall as Sid in his prime. I can agree he was at least 6’5 peak but not 6’6”
@Berta: with Sid coming out and saying he was only 6’6” himself, that all but debunks the 6’6” myth for Hogan. He wasn’t as tall as Sid in his prime. I can agree he was at least 6’5 peak but not 6’6”
Vegas' said on 16/Jun/20
Viper a 6'6 Hogan is more ridiculous considering 1983 Hogan is shorter next to Gene Okerlund than 95 Barkley.
I don't think Barkley was 6'6 but if you think Barkley was 6'4 1/2 then Hogan wasn't taller than 6'4 flat at his peak using Okerlund video comparison footage.
Viper a 6'6 Hogan is more ridiculous considering 1983 Hogan is shorter next to Gene Okerlund than 95 Barkley.
I don't think Barkley was 6'6 but if you think Barkley was 6'4 1/2 then Hogan wasn't taller than 6'4 flat at his peak using Okerlund video comparison footage.
Bazza said on 15/Jun/20
if sid was legit 'only' 6'6 then Hogan was no more than 6'3 in 91' there is footage where Hogan is with Warrior who is about 6'2 and they are face to face Hogan no more than an inch taller and Sid comes out as he is going to be guest referee and he absolutely towers both of them. if Hogan has lost height since those days which he must have he can't be over 6'2 today.
if sid was legit 'only' 6'6 then Hogan was no more than 6'3 in 91' there is footage where Hogan is with Warrior who is about 6'2 and they are face to face Hogan no more than an inch taller and Sid comes out as he is going to be guest referee and he absolutely towers both of them. if Hogan has lost height since those days which he must have he can't be over 6'2 today.
berta said on 15/Jun/20
i thinl he was at best 198 peak and could have been down to 197 already when he was fighting andre the giant in mid 80s. the strange thing is that hulk did look 4,5-5 inchees shorter than andre in many shoots. if hogan was 197 then andre could have been donw to just over 6´10 in their wrestlemania match. i peronally never thought andre looked 7 foot but more 6´10. hogan in the mid 90s looked like 195 and early 2000s hw was barely taller than the rock , maybe 193 cm
70s 197,5-198
80s 196,5-197
90s 195-196
2000s 193
2010 192
2020 190
He probably have lost 7-8 cm by now
i thinl he was at best 198 peak and could have been down to 197 already when he was fighting andre the giant in mid 80s. the strange thing is that hulk did look 4,5-5 inchees shorter than andre in many shoots. if hogan was 197 then andre could have been donw to just over 6´10 in their wrestlemania match. i peronally never thought andre looked 7 foot but more 6´10. hogan in the mid 90s looked like 195 and early 2000s hw was barely taller than the rock , maybe 193 cm
70s 197,5-198
80s 196,5-197
90s 195-196
2000s 193
2010 192
2020 190
He probably have lost 7-8 cm by now
Canson said on 13/Jun/20
JT said on 13/Jun/20
Canson, if you have FULL BODY pics of Jordan and Barkley standing side by side and without any camera tilt or crazy angle, post away. Barkley’s build is different than Anthony’s so they are not going to look the same height on the court, leaving aside the fact that no one can eyeball the height of a player on the court down to the inch.
There was not just an inch difference between Barkley and Conan Click Here Barkley could stand taller too. Rob has Conan at 6’4” so you can’t disregard certain of Rob’s height estimates to fit an agenda.
David Stern in the 1980s and much of the 1990s was at least 5’8” like Mean Gene. Click Here You won’t find any photos or videos of Hogan next to Gene looking this tall unless Hogan was wearing big cowboy boots.
Barkley may have shrunk in recent years, especially from his long-term obesity, but he would have been looking down at Hogan in the 1980s.
Post away? Where’s your proof JT? Barkley measured 6’4 5/8” peak and said here to Chick Hearn that he was 6’4 3/4”. That was in the 80s. Then Moses Malone called him 6’4 so did Joe Klein. So you’re accusing me of having an agenda. Are you saying guys who have seen him (unlike you) also have agenda? Jordan also said before that he and Barkley are about the same height. If you’re accusing me of that, I can say the same that you make Barkley 6’6” to fit your narratives
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JT said on 13/Jun/20
Canson, if you have FULL BODY pics of Jordan and Barkley standing side by side and without any camera tilt or crazy angle, post away. Barkley’s build is different than Anthony’s so they are not going to look the same height on the court, leaving aside the fact that no one can eyeball the height of a player on the court down to the inch.
There was not just an inch difference between Barkley and Conan Click Here Barkley could stand taller too. Rob has Conan at 6’4” so you can’t disregard certain of Rob’s height estimates to fit an agenda.
David Stern in the 1980s and much of the 1990s was at least 5’8” like Mean Gene. Click Here You won’t find any photos or videos of Hogan next to Gene looking this tall unless Hogan was wearing big cowboy boots.
Barkley may have shrunk in recent years, especially from his long-term obesity, but he would have been looking down at Hogan in the 1980s.
Post away? Where’s your proof JT? Barkley measured 6’4 5/8” peak and said here to Chick Hearn that he was 6’4 3/4”. That was in the 80s. Then Moses Malone called him 6’4 so did Joe Klein. So you’re accusing me of having an agenda. Are you saying guys who have seen him (unlike you) also have agenda? Jordan also said before that he and Barkley are about the same height. If you’re accusing me of that, I can say the same that you make Barkley 6’6” to fit your narratives
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JT said on 13/Jun/20
Canson, if you have FULL BODY pics of Jordan and Barkley standing side by side and without any camera tilt or crazy angle, post away. Barkley’s build is different than Anthony’s so they are not going to look the same height on the court, leaving aside the fact that no one can eyeball the height of a player on the court down to the inch.
There was not just an inch difference between Barkley and Conan Click Here Barkley could stand taller too. Rob has Conan at 6’4” so you can’t disregard certain of Rob’s height estimates to fit an agenda.
David Stern in the 1980s and much of the 1990s was at least 5’8” like Mean Gene. Click Here You won’t find any photos or videos of Hogan next to Gene looking this tall unless Hogan was wearing big cowboy boots.
Barkley may have shrunk in recent years, especially from his long-term obesity, but he would have been looking down at Hogan in the 1980s.
Canson, if you have FULL BODY pics of Jordan and Barkley standing side by side and without any camera tilt or crazy angle, post away. Barkley’s build is different than Anthony’s so they are not going to look the same height on the court, leaving aside the fact that no one can eyeball the height of a player on the court down to the inch.
There was not just an inch difference between Barkley and Conan Click Here Barkley could stand taller too. Rob has Conan at 6’4” so you can’t disregard certain of Rob’s height estimates to fit an agenda.
David Stern in the 1980s and much of the 1990s was at least 5’8” like Mean Gene. Click Here You won’t find any photos or videos of Hogan next to Gene looking this tall unless Hogan was wearing big cowboy boots.
Barkley may have shrunk in recent years, especially from his long-term obesity, but he would have been looking down at Hogan in the 1980s.
Canson said on 12/Jun/20
viper said on 10/Jun/20
I can't believe there are still people on this site who think Barkley was a ridiculous 6-6.
Rob doesn't even have him at 6-5
Some of the same people who do that swear by pre draft listings. Those are the ones that were proven not to be 100% accurate all of the time. Like Shawne Merriman or Like the player who supposedly measured 6’5” but was listed 6’3” that you posted about. Then I’ve heard “Well Dwayne Wade measured 6’3.75 so he is”. He came out with a 6’3.25 claim and not even sure it’s a low for him. Yet neither of those possibilities, the low or the accuracy, are considered by some of these posters. Instead they inflate Barkley or use the old excuse about the validity of the measurement “Said measurement didn’t take place” or the “Well it says Bird and Malone measured 6’7” And Barkley 6’4”. Theyre two different articles. The one Rob referred to for Barkley doesn’t mention Malone or Bird only Barkley and Magic and Barkley’s 6’4 5/8 is very specific. If they were to round he would be listed 6’5” not 6’4”
viper said on 10/Jun/20
I can't believe there are still people on this site who think Barkley was a ridiculous 6-6.
Rob doesn't even have him at 6-5
Some of the same people who do that swear by pre draft listings. Those are the ones that were proven not to be 100% accurate all of the time. Like Shawne Merriman or Like the player who supposedly measured 6’5” but was listed 6’3” that you posted about. Then I’ve heard “Well Dwayne Wade measured 6’3.75 so he is”. He came out with a 6’3.25 claim and not even sure it’s a low for him. Yet neither of those possibilities, the low or the accuracy, are considered by some of these posters. Instead they inflate Barkley or use the old excuse about the validity of the measurement “Said measurement didn’t take place” or the “Well it says Bird and Malone measured 6’7” And Barkley 6’4”. Theyre two different articles. The one Rob referred to for Barkley doesn’t mention Malone or Bird only Barkley and Magic and Barkley’s 6’4 5/8 is very specific. If they were to round he would be listed 6’5” not 6’4”
Undertaker Frank said on 11/Jun/20
Actually Ottman was listed @ 6ft 3
Actually Ottman was listed @ 6ft 3
Canson said on 11/Jun/20
JT said on 10/Jun/20
Giant Gonzalez on that God-awful Thunder in Paradise show with Hogan Click Here
Click Here The staredown with Hogan is from 1993 Click Here and with Fred Ottman/Typhoon in 1991 Click Here IMO Fred Ottman was around 6’4”, or an inch shorter than Hogan.
This wrestler next to Ottman looks around 6’7” Click Here
There’s no evidence Barkley was ever measured at 6’4 5/8” for the 1992 Olympics just like there is no evidence supporting the 6’7” claim for Larry Bird during that same Olympics. Plus, there is no reason why any basketball player, let alone any athlete at the Olympics, required measuring.
If Barkley is 6’4 5/8” Michael Jordan is a good inch shorter. Click Here
Gene Okerlund would be around 5’6” and a 1987-1988 Andre probably sub-6’8” considering those big orthopedic shoes he wore during that time frame. Click Here Maybe Sotiris’ estimate was right…..
I suppose Barkley could be an occasional lift wearer but that would be inconsistent with his downplaying his height.
It doesn’t mention anything about Bird measuring at the Olympics. Only Magic and Barkley and that’s at the top of Barkley’s page. You’re combining the two articles one of which says 6’4” flat for Barkley that says 6’7” for Bird. That one is not reliable of course because they knocked off 2 inches for each player. The other where it specifically states that they measured Barkley at 6’4 5/8 and Magic closer to 6’7” is not the same article. And like Viper just said Barkley is physically very small for a 6’6” guy too small to be believable. Carmelo Anthony physically looks much taller than Barkley does and he is 6’6” range himself. But I don’t put it past Barkley to wear enhanced footwear on occasion. Also Jordan isn’t 1” shorter than Barkley. Rob wouldn’t have listed them like he did if he were. For every pic of Jordan being shorter I can find one where he is taller than Barkley. For good measure Conan is about 6’3.5” and Barkley doesn’t look a full inch taller than him. Maybe he’s lost a fraction but peak height he was 6’4 5/8 which is believeable being he claimed 6’5” on occasion too
JT said on 10/Jun/20
Giant Gonzalez on that God-awful Thunder in Paradise show with Hogan Click Here
Click Here The staredown with Hogan is from 1993 Click Here and with Fred Ottman/Typhoon in 1991 Click Here IMO Fred Ottman was around 6’4”, or an inch shorter than Hogan.
This wrestler next to Ottman looks around 6’7” Click Here
There’s no evidence Barkley was ever measured at 6’4 5/8” for the 1992 Olympics just like there is no evidence supporting the 6’7” claim for Larry Bird during that same Olympics. Plus, there is no reason why any basketball player, let alone any athlete at the Olympics, required measuring.
If Barkley is 6’4 5/8” Michael Jordan is a good inch shorter. Click Here
Gene Okerlund would be around 5’6” and a 1987-1988 Andre probably sub-6’8” considering those big orthopedic shoes he wore during that time frame. Click Here Maybe Sotiris’ estimate was right…..
I suppose Barkley could be an occasional lift wearer but that would be inconsistent with his downplaying his height.
It doesn’t mention anything about Bird measuring at the Olympics. Only Magic and Barkley and that’s at the top of Barkley’s page. You’re combining the two articles one of which says 6’4” flat for Barkley that says 6’7” for Bird. That one is not reliable of course because they knocked off 2 inches for each player. The other where it specifically states that they measured Barkley at 6’4 5/8 and Magic closer to 6’7” is not the same article. And like Viper just said Barkley is physically very small for a 6’6” guy too small to be believable. Carmelo Anthony physically looks much taller than Barkley does and he is 6’6” range himself. But I don’t put it past Barkley to wear enhanced footwear on occasion. Also Jordan isn’t 1” shorter than Barkley. Rob wouldn’t have listed them like he did if he were. For every pic of Jordan being shorter I can find one where he is taller than Barkley. For good measure Conan is about 6’3.5” and Barkley doesn’t look a full inch taller than him. Maybe he’s lost a fraction but peak height he was 6’4 5/8 which is believeable being he claimed 6’5” on occasion too
viper said on 10/Jun/20
Just looking at Barkley on the basketball court physically you can tell he wasn't 6-6.
Every 6-6 player looks taller. If hes
6-6 he's certainly the shortest I've ever seen play basketball
Just looking at Barkley on the basketball court physically you can tell he wasn't 6-6.
Every 6-6 player looks taller. If hes
6-6 he's certainly the shortest I've ever seen play basketball
viper said on 10/Jun/20
I can't believe there are still people on this site who think Barkley was a ridiculous 6-6.
Rob doesn't even have him at 6-5
I can't believe there are still people on this site who think Barkley was a ridiculous 6-6.
Rob doesn't even have him at 6-5
Riky said on 10/Jun/20
Hogan looked clearly shorter than 6'6" Sid, Hogan was 6'4.5 peak and 6'2.5 today. It's pretty evident
Hogan looked clearly shorter than 6'6" Sid, Hogan was 6'4.5 peak and 6'2.5 today. It's pretty evident
JT said on 10/Jun/20
Giant Gonzalez on that God-awful Thunder in Paradise show with Hogan Click Here
Click Here The staredown with Hogan is from 1993 Click Here and with Fred Ottman/Typhoon in 1991 Click Here IMO Fred Ottman was around 6’4”, or an inch shorter than Hogan.
This wrestler next to Ottman looks around 6’7” Click Here
There’s no evidence Barkley was ever measured at 6’4 5/8” for the 1992 Olympics just like there is no evidence supporting the 6’7” claim for Larry Bird during that same Olympics. Plus, there is no reason why any basketball player, let alone any athlete at the Olympics, required measuring.
If Barkley is 6’4 5/8” Michael Jordan is a good inch shorter. Click Here
Gene Okerlund would be around 5’6” and a 1987-1988 Andre probably sub-6’8” considering those big orthopedic shoes he wore during that time frame. Click Here Maybe Sotiris’ estimate was right…..
I suppose Barkley could be an occasional lift wearer but that would be inconsistent with his downplaying his height.
Giant Gonzalez on that God-awful Thunder in Paradise show with Hogan Click Here
Click Here The staredown with Hogan is from 1993 Click Here and with Fred Ottman/Typhoon in 1991 Click Here IMO Fred Ottman was around 6’4”, or an inch shorter than Hogan.
This wrestler next to Ottman looks around 6’7” Click Here
There’s no evidence Barkley was ever measured at 6’4 5/8” for the 1992 Olympics just like there is no evidence supporting the 6’7” claim for Larry Bird during that same Olympics. Plus, there is no reason why any basketball player, let alone any athlete at the Olympics, required measuring.
If Barkley is 6’4 5/8” Michael Jordan is a good inch shorter. Click Here
Gene Okerlund would be around 5’6” and a 1987-1988 Andre probably sub-6’8” considering those big orthopedic shoes he wore during that time frame. Click Here Maybe Sotiris’ estimate was right…..
I suppose Barkley could be an occasional lift wearer but that would be inconsistent with his downplaying his height.
RoelC said on 10/Jun/20
viper said on 8/Jun/20
How can it be a fraud when a lot of the heights on there were correct.
It accurately had Sid Eudy at 198cm
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Just because a few heights seem close to the truth, doesn't make the list legit.
If that list is legit, than all heights/weights on that list are legit. You cannot pick & choose the heights you agree with, while ignoring the others.
A lot of the heights on that list are wrong. It has Nash at 203cm and Big Show at 213cm. Unless Nash was wearing lifts, no way was there 4 inches between them. And don't even get me started on Big Show's weight on that list. Same goes for Hogan and Sgt. Slaughter. The difference between those two wasn't 11 cm as the list is implying.
Bret Hart at 175cm and Bob Backlund at 176cm are wrong aswell.
But what makes that list truly fishy is the fact that it has wrestlers on it who weren't even in the WWE in 1996. Goldberg didn't start wrestling for the WWE until 2003, yet he was on that list. Care to explain that Viper?
Same goes for guys like Big Show, Eddie Guerrero & Chris Benoit. None of them were WWE employees in 1996 or before. They all wrestled in 1996, just not for the WWE.
Notice how he doesn't mention any wrestlers who started wrestling after 1996. Guys like Kurt Angle or Brock Lesnar. So excuses that he might've updated the list over the years don't really make any sense either as I would expect guys like Lesnar, Angle & Jericho to be on it aswell.
viper said on 8/Jun/20
How can it be a fraud when a lot of the heights on there were correct.
It accurately had Sid Eudy at 198cm
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Just because a few heights seem close to the truth, doesn't make the list legit.
If that list is legit, than all heights/weights on that list are legit. You cannot pick & choose the heights you agree with, while ignoring the others.
A lot of the heights on that list are wrong. It has Nash at 203cm and Big Show at 213cm. Unless Nash was wearing lifts, no way was there 4 inches between them. And don't even get me started on Big Show's weight on that list. Same goes for Hogan and Sgt. Slaughter. The difference between those two wasn't 11 cm as the list is implying.
Bret Hart at 175cm and Bob Backlund at 176cm are wrong aswell.
But what makes that list truly fishy is the fact that it has wrestlers on it who weren't even in the WWE in 1996. Goldberg didn't start wrestling for the WWE until 2003, yet he was on that list. Care to explain that Viper?
Same goes for guys like Big Show, Eddie Guerrero & Chris Benoit. None of them were WWE employees in 1996 or before. They all wrestled in 1996, just not for the WWE.
Notice how he doesn't mention any wrestlers who started wrestling after 1996. Guys like Kurt Angle or Brock Lesnar. So excuses that he might've updated the list over the years don't really make any sense either as I would expect guys like Lesnar, Angle & Jericho to be on it aswell.
Canson said on 10/Jun/20
miko said on 10/Jun/20
Agreed with JT that Barkley was around 6'6.
Barkley at 6'4.75 would put Hogan put Hogan at barely over 6'3 at that time considering in cowboy boots he was still shorter than Barkley.
Barkley was measured at 6’4 5/8”. How is he 6’6”?
miko said on 10/Jun/20
Agreed with JT that Barkley was around 6'6.
Barkley at 6'4.75 would put Hogan put Hogan at barely over 6'3 at that time considering in cowboy boots he was still shorter than Barkley.
Barkley was measured at 6’4 5/8”. How is he 6’6”?
Canson said on 10/Jun/20
Vegas' said on 9/Jun/20
197cm is 6'5 range.
198cm is just shy of 6'6
198.5-200cm would be 6'6
People don’t look at it that way, Vegas. When they see 197 cm range 6’5.5+ or 6’5.75” they just think of 6’6”. I see what you’re saying with range but Sid said that he’s “about 6’6”. 6’5.75” is about 6’6” and so is 6’6.25. I could include 6’5.5 and 6’6.5 in there. And 198cm being shy of 6’6” sounds a bit silly because most guys listed at 6’6” are listed at 198cm. 6’6 is actually 198.12cm which is closer to 198 than 198.5. That’s splitting hairs.
Vegas' said on 9/Jun/20
197cm is 6'5 range.
198cm is just shy of 6'6
198.5-200cm would be 6'6
People don’t look at it that way, Vegas. When they see 197 cm range 6’5.5+ or 6’5.75” they just think of 6’6”. I see what you’re saying with range but Sid said that he’s “about 6’6”. 6’5.75” is about 6’6” and so is 6’6.25. I could include 6’5.5 and 6’6.5 in there. And 198cm being shy of 6’6” sounds a bit silly because most guys listed at 6’6” are listed at 198cm. 6’6 is actually 198.12cm which is closer to 198 than 198.5. That’s splitting hairs.
miko said on 10/Jun/20
Agreed with JT that Barkley was around 6'6.
Barkley at 6'4.75 would put Hogan put Hogan at barely over 6'3 at that time considering in cowboy boots he was still shorter than Barkley.
Agreed with JT that Barkley was around 6'6.
Barkley at 6'4.75 would put Hogan put Hogan at barely over 6'3 at that time considering in cowboy boots he was still shorter than Barkley.
viper said on 9/Jun/20
What did the mentors list have Bret Hart as?
It had HBK at 178cm which I think is right
What did the mentors list have Bret Hart as?
It had HBK at 178cm which I think is right
Vegas' said on 9/Jun/20
197cm is 6'5 range.
198cm is just shy of 6'6
198.5-200cm would be 6'6
197cm is 6'5 range.
198cm is just shy of 6'6
198.5-200cm would be 6'6
Canson said on 9/Jun/20
Vegas' said on 9/Jun/20
Sid didn't admit to being 198cm.
He didn’t. He admitted to being about 6’6” which includes both 199 and 197
Vegas' said on 9/Jun/20
Sid didn't admit to being 198cm.
He didn’t. He admitted to being about 6’6” which includes both 199 and 197
Vegas' said on 9/Jun/20
Roel is correct, most people here guess wrestlers in or around an inch of each other.. doesn't mean everyone is right though. Even a stopped clock shows the right time twice every day..
Sid didn't admit to being 198cm.
Andre the Giant, Billy Gunn, Bret Hart, Bob Backlund, DDP. Mick Foley, Slaughter, Road Dogg are 100% wrong in 1996 just but doing quick run through
Roel is correct, most people here guess wrestlers in or around an inch of each other.. doesn't mean everyone is right though. Even a stopped clock shows the right time twice every day..
Sid didn't admit to being 198cm.
Andre the Giant, Billy Gunn, Bret Hart, Bob Backlund, DDP. Mick Foley, Slaughter, Road Dogg are 100% wrong in 1996 just but doing quick run through
viper said on 8/Jun/20
How can it be a fraud when a lot of the heights on there were correct.
It accurately had Sid Eudy at 198cm
How can it be a fraud when a lot of the heights on there were correct.
It accurately had Sid Eudy at 198cm
Canson said on 8/Jun/20
RoelC said on 8/Jun/20
Canson said on 7/Jun/20
Maybe in the early 90s or late 80s. I can even believe 196 peak in the early 80s but he looked shorter than Charles Barkley when he stood next to him. I would’ve said maximum of 193 by the late 90s
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When did Hogan ever stand next to Barkley? Never seen a pic of those two together.
The Mexican Mentor list is a fraud and has been debunked 15 years ago. Can't believe that Viper is still quoting that list as if it means something.
It’s not completely inaccurate. Sid is, in fact, 198cm like it lists him. He admitted to being 6’6” so even if he’s somehow 199 or 197 for that matter, he’s still around that. 6’6” is rounded to 198. You’re right. Hogan and Barkley May not have. I could’ve sworn they had. but Barkley looked taller next to other celebs. Also Dennis Rodman did stand next to Hogan and he was good 2” taller
RoelC said on 8/Jun/20
Canson said on 7/Jun/20
Maybe in the early 90s or late 80s. I can even believe 196 peak in the early 80s but he looked shorter than Charles Barkley when he stood next to him. I would’ve said maximum of 193 by the late 90s
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When did Hogan ever stand next to Barkley? Never seen a pic of those two together.
The Mexican Mentor list is a fraud and has been debunked 15 years ago. Can't believe that Viper is still quoting that list as if it means something.
It’s not completely inaccurate. Sid is, in fact, 198cm like it lists him. He admitted to being 6’6” so even if he’s somehow 199 or 197 for that matter, he’s still around that. 6’6” is rounded to 198. You’re right. Hogan and Barkley May not have. I could’ve sworn they had. but Barkley looked taller next to other celebs. Also Dennis Rodman did stand next to Hogan and he was good 2” taller
Canson said on 8/Jun/20
RoelC said on 8/Jun/20
Canson said on 7/Jun/20
Maybe in the early 90s or late 80s. I can even believe 196 peak in the early 80s but he looked shorter than Charles Barkley when he stood next to him. I would’ve said maximum of 193 by the late 90s
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When did Hogan ever stand next to Barkley? Never seen a pic of those two together.
The Mexican Mentor list is a fraud and has been debunked 15 years ago. Can't believe that Viper is still quoting that list as if it means something.
It’s not completely inaccurate. Sid is, in fact, 198cm like it lists him. He admitted to being 6’6” so even if he’s somehow 199 or 197 for that matter, he’s still around that. As for Hogan and Barkley, they weren’t but Barkley looked taller next to other celebs. Also Dennis Rodman did stand next to Hogan and he was good 2” taller
RoelC said on 8/Jun/20
Canson said on 7/Jun/20
Maybe in the early 90s or late 80s. I can even believe 196 peak in the early 80s but he looked shorter than Charles Barkley when he stood next to him. I would’ve said maximum of 193 by the late 90s
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When did Hogan ever stand next to Barkley? Never seen a pic of those two together.
The Mexican Mentor list is a fraud and has been debunked 15 years ago. Can't believe that Viper is still quoting that list as if it means something.
It’s not completely inaccurate. Sid is, in fact, 198cm like it lists him. He admitted to being 6’6” so even if he’s somehow 199 or 197 for that matter, he’s still around that. As for Hogan and Barkley, they weren’t but Barkley looked taller next to other celebs. Also Dennis Rodman did stand next to Hogan and he was good 2” taller
JT said on 8/Jun/20
I’ve never seen a photo of Hogan and Barkley together even though they appeared at the same Dec 4 1995 Nitro event in Phoenix and likely would have met backstage.
I’ve posted a comparison photo before where Hogan and Barkley are standing in the same spot in the ring that night. Click Here
This is how Hogan and Barkley measured up next to Mean Gene that same night (different spots in the ring which is why the ring ropes don’t match up)
Click Here
Click Here
Hogan’s heels look typical for a cowboy boot (~ 2 inches).
Click Here They look like the same ones when he first joined the NWO. Barkley was wearing casual footwear (maybe 1 to 1.25 inch heel).
Mean Gene was around 5’8” and Barkley around 6’6” back then. Hogan in cowboy boots looks clearly shorter than Barkley in regular shoes although Henry will claim Hogan had an engine block strapped to his back for the preceding month….
Barkley had around 7 inches on Flair Click Here
Barkley standing in around the same spot in the ring as Giant/Big Show that night
Click Here
I’ve never seen a photo of Hogan and Barkley together even though they appeared at the same Dec 4 1995 Nitro event in Phoenix and likely would have met backstage.
I’ve posted a comparison photo before where Hogan and Barkley are standing in the same spot in the ring that night. Click Here
This is how Hogan and Barkley measured up next to Mean Gene that same night (different spots in the ring which is why the ring ropes don’t match up)
Click Here
Click Here
Hogan’s heels look typical for a cowboy boot (~ 2 inches).
Click Here They look like the same ones when he first joined the NWO. Barkley was wearing casual footwear (maybe 1 to 1.25 inch heel).
Mean Gene was around 5’8” and Barkley around 6’6” back then. Hogan in cowboy boots looks clearly shorter than Barkley in regular shoes although Henry will claim Hogan had an engine block strapped to his back for the preceding month….
Barkley had around 7 inches on Flair Click Here
Barkley standing in around the same spot in the ring as Giant/Big Show that night
Click Here
Undertaker Frank said on 8/Jun/20
The Tallest Hogan ever look was with Richard Belzer who is listed @ 6ft 1 If Belzer was a Legit 6ft 1 Then Hogan was atleast 6ft 5 or 6ft 6 Nash had Hogan @ 6ft 4 in the 80's so its hard to Judge his Height
The Tallest Hogan ever look was with Richard Belzer who is listed @ 6ft 1 If Belzer was a Legit 6ft 1 Then Hogan was atleast 6ft 5 or 6ft 6 Nash had Hogan @ 6ft 4 in the 80's so its hard to Judge his Height
Christian 6'5 3/8" said on 8/Jun/20
Wasn't Henry the same guy who said that Hogan has a 12"+ head, or something of that nature?
Wasn't Henry the same guy who said that Hogan has a 12"+ head, or something of that nature?
RoelC said on 8/Jun/20
Canson said on 7/Jun/20
Maybe in the early 90s or late 80s. I can even believe 196 peak in the early 80s but he looked shorter than Charles Barkley when he stood next to him. I would’ve said maximum of 193 by the late 90s
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When did Hogan ever stand next to Barkley? Never seen a pic of those two together.
The Mexican Mentor list is a fraud and has been debunked 15 years ago. Can't believe that Viper is still quoting that list as if it means something.
Canson said on 7/Jun/20
Maybe in the early 90s or late 80s. I can even believe 196 peak in the early 80s but he looked shorter than Charles Barkley when he stood next to him. I would’ve said maximum of 193 by the late 90s
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When did Hogan ever stand next to Barkley? Never seen a pic of those two together.
The Mexican Mentor list is a fraud and has been debunked 15 years ago. Can't believe that Viper is still quoting that list as if it means something.
Canson said on 7/Jun/20
Henry said on 7/Jun/20
Henry, you make no sense. How was Charles Barkley, 6’4 5/8 in his prime, taller than Hogan by the 90s. Hogan had lost height by then but not 4 or 5”. He was a peak 6’5 guy not a peak 6’8 let alone 6’8 9/16”
Henry said on 7/Jun/20
Henry, you make no sense. How was Charles Barkley, 6’4 5/8 in his prime, taller than Hogan by the 90s. Hogan had lost height by then but not 4 or 5”. He was a peak 6’5 guy not a peak 6’8 let alone 6’8 9/16”
Canson said on 7/Jun/20
viper said on 3/Jun/20
The Mexican mentors list from 1996 had Hogan at 195cm
Maybe in the early 90s or late 80s. I can even believe 196 peak in the early 80s but he looked shorter than Charles Barkley when he stood next to him. I would’ve said maximum of 193 by the late 90s
viper said on 3/Jun/20
The Mexican mentors list from 1996 had Hogan at 195cm
Maybe in the early 90s or late 80s. I can even believe 196 peak in the early 80s but he looked shorter than Charles Barkley when he stood next to him. I would’ve said maximum of 193 by the late 90s
Canson said on 7/Jun/20
@184guy2: 😂
@184guy2: 😂
Henry said on 7/Jun/20
B.S. Buster Douglas has footwear advantage over Hogan and you picked photos where Hogan had bad posture, a wide stance, etc.
Buster Douglas had incredibly wide shoulders and long arms with a 6'11 1/2" wingspan. Hogan makes him look like a midget with short arms and narrow shoulders.
Here's what the ACTUAL difference in height looks like. Hollywood usually exaggerates height by 2 Inches. Thunderlips was billed a 6'11 15/16" in Rocky 3.
Click Here
If that link doesn't work, there's also a link here that includes Beltzer(where Beltzer has the footwear advantage), Mr T in the squared circle where Mr.T has a footwear advantage, Stallone where Stallone has a footwear advantage, etc.
Click Here
B.S. Buster Douglas has footwear advantage over Hogan and you picked photos where Hogan had bad posture, a wide stance, etc.
Buster Douglas had incredibly wide shoulders and long arms with a 6'11 1/2" wingspan. Hogan makes him look like a midget with short arms and narrow shoulders.
Here's what the ACTUAL difference in height looks like. Hollywood usually exaggerates height by 2 Inches. Thunderlips was billed a 6'11 15/16" in Rocky 3.
Click Here
If that link doesn't work, there's also a link here that includes Beltzer(where Beltzer has the footwear advantage), Mr T in the squared circle where Mr.T has a footwear advantage, Stallone where Stallone has a footwear advantage, etc.
Click Here
Roderick said on 7/Jun/20
@Henry You know what, that's all the evidence I needed. I'm with you that Hogan was a minimum of 6'8 9/16" peak height! Go Henry!
@Rob Since you downgraded a peak Taker, doesn't it make sense to downgrade a peak Hogan?
Editor Rob
@Henry You know what, that's all the evidence I needed. I'm with you that Hogan was a minimum of 6'8 9/16" peak height! Go Henry!
@Rob Since you downgraded a peak Taker, doesn't it make sense to downgrade a peak Hogan?
Editor RobA peak Hogan could have lost height earlier in his career.
Dan Trojan said on 6/Jun/20
Henry so what you're saying is you think hogan had mr t and stallone by about a foot now that's a rotflmfao you need your eyes checked man in rocky 3 hogan was standing on a box and he definitely didn't have anywhere near a foot on mr t you just confirmed you're definitely a troll
Henry so what you're saying is you think hogan had mr t and stallone by about a foot now that's a rotflmfao you need your eyes checked man in rocky 3 hogan was standing on a box and he definitely didn't have anywhere near a foot on mr t you just confirmed you're definitely a troll
Vegas' said on 6/Jun/20
Henry, peak Hogan wasn't 11 1/2 inches taller than Mr T even with a 1 inch footwear advantage..
Click Here
Henry, peak Hogan wasn't 11 1/2 inches taller than Mr T even with a 1 inch footwear advantage..
Click Here
Canson said on 6/Jun/20
@Dan Trojan: lol I love your post. Some stories are just that. Stories.
@Dan Trojan: lol I love your post. Some stories are just that. Stories.
Canson said on 6/Jun/20
Henry said on 4/Jun/20
@Miko ROTFLMFAO. If peak Hogan was 6'5", that would make Buster Douglas 5'11" Richard Beltzer 5'8 1/2", Mr.T 5'5 1/2" and Stallone 5'4 1/4".
Click Here
Hogan has thicker boots on and is closer to the camera. That’s not a 6” difference. Hogan has max 2” on him in some pics. Really it was even less if both stood barefoot. Douglas was about 6’3.5” peak and Hogan 6’5-6’5.5 range
Henry said on 4/Jun/20
@Miko ROTFLMFAO. If peak Hogan was 6'5", that would make Buster Douglas 5'11" Richard Beltzer 5'8 1/2", Mr.T 5'5 1/2" and Stallone 5'4 1/4".
Click Here
Hogan has thicker boots on and is closer to the camera. That’s not a 6” difference. Hogan has max 2” on him in some pics. Really it was even less if both stood barefoot. Douglas was about 6’3.5” peak and Hogan 6’5-6’5.5 range
Henry said on 4/Jun/20
@Miko ROTFLMFAO. If peak Hogan was 6'5", that would make Buster Douglas 5'11" Richard Beltzer 5'8 1/2", Mr.T 5'5 1/2" and Stallone 5'4 1/4".
@Miko ROTFLMFAO. If peak Hogan was 6'5", that would make Buster Douglas 5'11" Richard Beltzer 5'8 1/2", Mr.T 5'5 1/2" and Stallone 5'4 1/4".
Canson said on 3/Jun/20
@Henry: whether or not he actually saw the Xrays/images is a post for another day. I could tell you that I was on the moon and it not be true because I’ve never been. In addition there’s no actual way to tell how much height he’s lost. I guarantee he was never 6’8 9/16. He never claimed that
@Henry: whether or not he actually saw the Xrays/images is a post for another day. I could tell you that I was on the moon and it not be true because I’ve never been. In addition there’s no actual way to tell how much height he’s lost. I guarantee he was never 6’8 9/16. He never claimed that
viper said on 3/Jun/20
Henry's story is pretty funny
Henry's story is pretty funny
viper said on 3/Jun/20
The Mexican mentors list from 1996 had Hogan at 195cm
The Mexican mentors list from 1996 had Hogan at 195cm
Christian 6'5 3/8" said on 2/Jun/20
@Henry
If you wanna troll and make up stories, at least be more convincing with it.
@Henry
If you wanna troll and make up stories, at least be more convincing with it.
miko said on 2/Jun/20
Henry I admire your points, but let's be realistic here, a 6'8.5 Hogan would put prime Kevin Nash at 7'1 and prime Big Show at 7'3.
And a near 6'5 Vince McMahon!
Henry I admire your points, but let's be realistic here, a 6'8.5 Hogan would put prime Kevin Nash at 7'1 and prime Big Show at 7'3.
And a near 6'5 Vince McMahon!
Dan Trojan said on 2/Jun/20
Henry you must be a troll you expect us just to believe your chiropractor used to be hogan's where's your proof
Henry you must be a troll you expect us just to believe your chiropractor used to be hogan's where's your proof
Henry said on 31/May/20
My chiropractor has seen Hogan's X-rays of his curved spine from leg drops. He knows a million times more about curved spines, scoliosis and spinal height loss more than all of the posters here combined. He had met Hogan in the early 80s and is a big Hulkamaniac.
Hogan's mother also measured him while standing on a step ladder from high above at an angle which reduced Hogan's height. It was probably after Hogan was awake for 30 hours partying like he used to do in the 80s. 6'8 9/16" is the absolute minimum peak barefoot height for Hogan before he stepped into the squared circle for the first time. Even with an already curved spine, he simply looks like a giant compared to Buster Douglas, Richard Beltzer and others despite Hogan having a giant footwear disadvantage.
My chiropractor has seen Hogan's X-rays of his curved spine from leg drops. He knows a million times more about curved spines, scoliosis and spinal height loss more than all of the posters here combined. He had met Hogan in the early 80s and is a big Hulkamaniac.
Hogan's mother also measured him while standing on a step ladder from high above at an angle which reduced Hogan's height. It was probably after Hogan was awake for 30 hours partying like he used to do in the 80s. 6'8 9/16" is the absolute minimum peak barefoot height for Hogan before he stepped into the squared circle for the first time. Even with an already curved spine, he simply looks like a giant compared to Buster Douglas, Richard Beltzer and others despite Hogan having a giant footwear disadvantage.
JT said on 31/May/20
Hogan and Dr. D David Schultz on their tippy toes from the early 1980s Click Here
Schultz and Mr. T Click Here
Schultz looked 6’1”ish in interviews with Mean Gene.
Henry, leaving aside the fact that your chiropractor never examined Hogan and that we don’t have old and new x-rays to compare, talk to an orthopedic surgeon, not a chiropractor, if you are looking for an informed medical opinion regarding someone’s spine.
Regarding Chris Masters, he only posted a partial x-ray of his spine and he looks to have cervical scoliosis only, which can occur naturally (I have double scoliotic thoracic and lumbar curves that developed when I was young and not from any injury, etc.). Masters’ thoracic spine looks perfectly straight. I could see wrestlers developing osteoarthritis, stenosis, disc herniation, etc. in their cervical spine from the repeated “whiplash” head movements – not sure if that could cause his spine to curve like that. He’s pretty young for degenerative scoliosis and that usually occurs in the lumbar area. Regardless, his curve is not that large.
There’s not much impact involved in Hogan’s leg drop compared to other wrestler moves, as he’s carrying his weight only. Compare that to guys like Undertaker or Paul Orndorff who are carrying an extra 225-300 lbs. when performing moves like a piledriver, which should involve much more compression of the spine.
Look at the impact the spines of basketball players are subjected to with all of that running and jumping over decades. Most hold their height pretty well as they get older.
Hogan and Dr. D David Schultz on their tippy toes from the early 1980s Click Here
Schultz and Mr. T Click Here
Schultz looked 6’1”ish in interviews with Mean Gene.
Henry, leaving aside the fact that your chiropractor never examined Hogan and that we don’t have old and new x-rays to compare, talk to an orthopedic surgeon, not a chiropractor, if you are looking for an informed medical opinion regarding someone’s spine.
Regarding Chris Masters, he only posted a partial x-ray of his spine and he looks to have cervical scoliosis only, which can occur naturally (I have double scoliotic thoracic and lumbar curves that developed when I was young and not from any injury, etc.). Masters’ thoracic spine looks perfectly straight. I could see wrestlers developing osteoarthritis, stenosis, disc herniation, etc. in their cervical spine from the repeated “whiplash” head movements – not sure if that could cause his spine to curve like that. He’s pretty young for degenerative scoliosis and that usually occurs in the lumbar area. Regardless, his curve is not that large.
There’s not much impact involved in Hogan’s leg drop compared to other wrestler moves, as he’s carrying his weight only. Compare that to guys like Undertaker or Paul Orndorff who are carrying an extra 225-300 lbs. when performing moves like a piledriver, which should involve much more compression of the spine.
Look at the impact the spines of basketball players are subjected to with all of that running and jumping over decades. Most hold their height pretty well as they get older.
miko said on 31/May/20
I've got Hogan at 6'5/6'5.25 at his tallest.
I think he remained at his peak until around the mid 90's. He started to look a fraction shorter (6'4.75/6'5) in his NWO days, he was the same height as Scott Hall.
1999/2000 onwards his body started to fail him, I think he had a few knee surgeries and other things before his return to WWE in 2002, when he came back he looked around a flat 6'4 when he stood straight, by this point he was shorter than Scott Hall.
He had lots of problems in the 2008/2013 period, his posture was horrific and at times he could look below 6'3, it was hard to tell how tall he actually was as he could look anywhere from 6'2 to 6'4, but after his big back surgery he looks to be 6'3/6'3.25 nowadays when he stands straight.
I've got Hogan at 6'5/6'5.25 at his tallest.
I think he remained at his peak until around the mid 90's. He started to look a fraction shorter (6'4.75/6'5) in his NWO days, he was the same height as Scott Hall.
1999/2000 onwards his body started to fail him, I think he had a few knee surgeries and other things before his return to WWE in 2002, when he came back he looked around a flat 6'4 when he stood straight, by this point he was shorter than Scott Hall.
He had lots of problems in the 2008/2013 period, his posture was horrific and at times he could look below 6'3, it was hard to tell how tall he actually was as he could look anywhere from 6'2 to 6'4, but after his big back surgery he looks to be 6'3/6'3.25 nowadays when he stands straight.
Canson said on 30/May/20
Henry said on 28/May/20
I talk to my chiropractor all the time and the Hulkster. He said that the Hulkster's spine started curving at an accelerated rate the instant he did his first leg drop. Taking regular bumps already curves your spine and reduces your height(look up Chris Masters curved spine x-ray). The Hulkster's peak barefoot height of 6'8 9/16" was before he ever stepped into the square circle for the first time. He had already lost significant height by the mid 80s let alone the early 90s.
You’ve mentioned this story before but it doesn’t make sense. Hulk has never claimed to be 6’8 let alone 6’8 9/16”. He said he was 6’7” then came clean with 6’5” and was said to be 6’6” barefoot in his prime. As for your Chiropracror, that is his hypothesis. That’s speculation with probably less proof and reasoning than us posters here on Celebheights. He likely has never met Hogan and if he has he cant gauge his height because he was never that tall. If you see a pic with Sid, Hogan was clearly shorter than him by at least an inch and Sid recently admitted to only being 6’6” in his prime. Taker was also 1.5-2” taller than Hogan. That would’ve meant that Hogan dipped from 6’8 9/16 to 6’5 just from the time he stopped growing until the 1980 or 1990s which he didn’t
@JT: I think Hogan lost height as early as the 90s. He was a legit 6’5” maybe 6’5.25” guy going back to the 1980s. He looked 6’4” in the 90s imho. Charles Barkley looked taller by that stage and Barkley wasn’t 6’5” at his peak. I believe part of what Henry is saying about him having curvature is true but 6’8 is ridiculous. He didn’t lose 2” by then let alone 3 9/16”. Maybe he lost an inch. I believed a peak Hogan 6’5-6’5.5” all along. I never believed 6’5.5-6’6” and the evidence is mounting that he was never over the 6’5-6’5.5 with Sid’s measurement coming out. He even looked slightly shorter than Tiny Lister in some of the shots for No Holds Barred
Henry said on 28/May/20
I talk to my chiropractor all the time and the Hulkster. He said that the Hulkster's spine started curving at an accelerated rate the instant he did his first leg drop. Taking regular bumps already curves your spine and reduces your height(look up Chris Masters curved spine x-ray). The Hulkster's peak barefoot height of 6'8 9/16" was before he ever stepped into the square circle for the first time. He had already lost significant height by the mid 80s let alone the early 90s.
You’ve mentioned this story before but it doesn’t make sense. Hulk has never claimed to be 6’8 let alone 6’8 9/16”. He said he was 6’7” then came clean with 6’5” and was said to be 6’6” barefoot in his prime. As for your Chiropracror, that is his hypothesis. That’s speculation with probably less proof and reasoning than us posters here on Celebheights. He likely has never met Hogan and if he has he cant gauge his height because he was never that tall. If you see a pic with Sid, Hogan was clearly shorter than him by at least an inch and Sid recently admitted to only being 6’6” in his prime. Taker was also 1.5-2” taller than Hogan. That would’ve meant that Hogan dipped from 6’8 9/16 to 6’5 just from the time he stopped growing until the 1980 or 1990s which he didn’t
@JT: I think Hogan lost height as early as the 90s. He was a legit 6’5” maybe 6’5.25” guy going back to the 1980s. He looked 6’4” in the 90s imho. Charles Barkley looked taller by that stage and Barkley wasn’t 6’5” at his peak. I believe part of what Henry is saying about him having curvature is true but 6’8 is ridiculous. He didn’t lose 2” by then let alone 3 9/16”. Maybe he lost an inch. I believed a peak Hogan 6’5-6’5.5” all along. I never believed 6’5.5-6’6” and the evidence is mounting that he was never over the 6’5-6’5.5 with Sid’s measurement coming out. He even looked slightly shorter than Tiny Lister in some of the shots for No Holds Barred
Henry said on 28/May/20
I talk to my chiropractor all the time and the Hulkster. He said that the Hulkster's spine started curving at an accelerated rate the instant he did his first leg drop. Taking regular bumps already curves your spine and reduces your height(look up Chris Masters curved spine x-ray). The Hulkster's peak barefoot height of 6'8 9/16" was before he ever stepped into the square circle for the first time. He had already lost significant height by the mid 80s let alone the early 90s.
I talk to my chiropractor all the time and the Hulkster. He said that the Hulkster's spine started curving at an accelerated rate the instant he did his first leg drop. Taking regular bumps already curves your spine and reduces your height(look up Chris Masters curved spine x-ray). The Hulkster's peak barefoot height of 6'8 9/16" was before he ever stepped into the square circle for the first time. He had already lost significant height by the mid 80s let alone the early 90s.
JT said on 28/May/20
There’s no evidence Hogan lost any height until into the 2000s.
Compare Hogan from 1979 to ~5’10” Lance Russell Click Here and Sid to Russell
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Russell looked roughly Jerry Lawler’s height in the mid 1990s Click Here as well as in the late 1970s Click Here so he lost little if any height during the interim
If Sid wore lifts, it was both in and out of the ring
Russell and ~6’7”-6’8” Stan Frazier (likely in cowboy boots) from 1983 Click Here
Henry said on 27/May/20
Psycho Sid is obviously standing on a box in that interview with Mean Gene
Where is your box here?? Click Here Click Here
There’s no evidence Hogan lost any height until into the 2000s.
Compare Hogan from 1979 to ~5’10” Lance Russell Click Here and Sid to Russell
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Russell looked roughly Jerry Lawler’s height in the mid 1990s Click Here as well as in the late 1970s Click Here so he lost little if any height during the interim
If Sid wore lifts, it was both in and out of the ring
Russell and ~6’7”-6’8” Stan Frazier (likely in cowboy boots) from 1983 Click Here
Henry said on 27/May/20
Psycho Sid is obviously standing on a box in that interview with Mean Gene
Where is your box here?? Click Here Click Here
Canson said on 28/May/20
Vegas' said on 27/May/20
Jackson Henderson, Hogan was 37 in 91 when he first stood next to Sid.
What medical procedure had he undergone by that point to lose 1.5 inches? I mean this photo was taken only 9-12 months earlier in summer of 1990 and used countless times on this page to show that Hogan was at least 6'7 Click Here
Also disagree with your assessment that he put his body through more than his fellow performers. The fact he is still alive while maybe 1/3 of the guys he worked between 1985-93 are not suggests otherwise.
Hogan rarely left his feet outside the legdrop and that would take decades to really wear down his joints. Look at Harley Race or Dynamite Kid who were in wheelchairs most of the last years of their lives. Even later performers like Foley, Austin, Edge, Lita were forced to retire in their mid 30s at the peak of their careers. Hogan was still physically able to wrestle same style he become known for right up to 2006..after that his body starting breaking down on him and by 2011 he was physically unable to work a proper match (Sting vs Hogan at Bound for Glory 2011 good example)
@Vegas: Sid’s admission to being 6’6” has killed any chance of 6’6 let alone 6’7” for Hogan. Ronster is convinced that Hogan is 6’6 or 6’7” along with a couple others but him saying or claiming he measured 6’7” by his mother is as good as me saying I measured 6’6 when I’m only 6’4”
Vegas' said on 27/May/20
Jackson Henderson, Hogan was 37 in 91 when he first stood next to Sid.
What medical procedure had he undergone by that point to lose 1.5 inches? I mean this photo was taken only 9-12 months earlier in summer of 1990 and used countless times on this page to show that Hogan was at least 6'7 Click Here
Also disagree with your assessment that he put his body through more than his fellow performers. The fact he is still alive while maybe 1/3 of the guys he worked between 1985-93 are not suggests otherwise.
Hogan rarely left his feet outside the legdrop and that would take decades to really wear down his joints. Look at Harley Race or Dynamite Kid who were in wheelchairs most of the last years of their lives. Even later performers like Foley, Austin, Edge, Lita were forced to retire in their mid 30s at the peak of their careers. Hogan was still physically able to wrestle same style he become known for right up to 2006..after that his body starting breaking down on him and by 2011 he was physically unable to work a proper match (Sting vs Hogan at Bound for Glory 2011 good example)
@Vegas: Sid’s admission to being 6’6” has killed any chance of 6’6 let alone 6’7” for Hogan. Ronster is convinced that Hogan is 6’6 or 6’7” along with a couple others but him saying or claiming he measured 6’7” by his mother is as good as me saying I measured 6’6 when I’m only 6’4”
Canson said on 28/May/20
Guy Pacitto said on 27/May/20
@Canson, i must admit, prior to Sid's admission of true peak height, i always thought Hogan peak at 6'5.5, i now question whether Hogan was that peak height, let alone 6'6. As Rob has him down as, i always remember Sid being 1-2 inches taller than Hogan, when they wrestled.
I agree. I had Hogan between 6’5 and 6’5.5 peak before. I would’ve said 6’5.25”. That’s a remote possibility now but I could see the flat 6’5” now when those two were photographed together. But to what Rob said it’s unknown as to when Hogan began to lose height. Maybe he began to lose it before Sid. Hogan is 7 years older than Sid and I’ve heard of the surgeries which are much more expansive than any of the ones Sid’s reported to have had
Guy Pacitto said on 27/May/20
@Canson, i must admit, prior to Sid's admission of true peak height, i always thought Hogan peak at 6'5.5, i now question whether Hogan was that peak height, let alone 6'6. As Rob has him down as, i always remember Sid being 1-2 inches taller than Hogan, when they wrestled.
I agree. I had Hogan between 6’5 and 6’5.5 peak before. I would’ve said 6’5.25”. That’s a remote possibility now but I could see the flat 6’5” now when those two were photographed together. But to what Rob said it’s unknown as to when Hogan began to lose height. Maybe he began to lose it before Sid. Hogan is 7 years older than Sid and I’ve heard of the surgeries which are much more expansive than any of the ones Sid’s reported to have had
Gman39 said on 27/May/20
Always seemed to be about the same height as Jake 'The Snake', so I think about 6'5" peak height for Hulk.
Always seemed to be about the same height as Jake 'The Snake', so I think about 6'5" peak height for Hulk.
Undertaker Frank said on 27/May/20
Whats funny if you look @ all the matches with Hulk & Andre from 78 till after Wrestlemania 3 Andre had the same height difference over Hogan The Same with Warrior & Hogan from there WrestleMania Match & When Warrior went into the Hall Of Fame Hogan had the same Height Difference over Warrior!! Could it Be they all shrunk the same amount ???
Whats funny if you look @ all the matches with Hulk & Andre from 78 till after Wrestlemania 3 Andre had the same height difference over Hogan The Same with Warrior & Hogan from there WrestleMania Match & When Warrior went into the Hall Of Fame Hogan had the same Height Difference over Warrior!! Could it Be they all shrunk the same amount ???
Guy Pacitto said on 27/May/20
@Canson, i must admit, prior to Sid's admission of true peak height, i always thought Hogan peak at 6'5.5, i now question whether Hogan was that peak height, let alone 6'6. As Rob has him down as, i always remember Sid being 1-2 inches taller than Hogan, when they wrestled.
@Canson, i must admit, prior to Sid's admission of true peak height, i always thought Hogan peak at 6'5.5, i now question whether Hogan was that peak height, let alone 6'6. As Rob has him down as, i always remember Sid being 1-2 inches taller than Hogan, when they wrestled.
Canson said on 27/May/20
Ben Bell said on 23/May/20
Canson
Great post.
Only a few guys I think were taller, Nash and Windham and that’s only from meeting Nash twice.
I think Animal is shorter.
I bet you’re with 1” on all of them which is a solid guess when all variables are taken in to account.
When I met Hogan a few years ago I though 6’3.5-6’4. However I have bad posture due to back surgery so even though I can stand 6’025 I probably wasn’t. I could take an inch off Hogan.
Its rare I actually stand my full height.
Again a really solid post.
My bad Ben. Those were RP’s listings. I only replied to him at the very bottom. The credit for the listings goes to him
Ben Bell said on 23/May/20
Canson
Great post.
Only a few guys I think were taller, Nash and Windham and that’s only from meeting Nash twice.
I think Animal is shorter.
I bet you’re with 1” on all of them which is a solid guess when all variables are taken in to account.
When I met Hogan a few years ago I though 6’3.5-6’4. However I have bad posture due to back surgery so even though I can stand 6’025 I probably wasn’t. I could take an inch off Hogan.
Its rare I actually stand my full height.
Again a really solid post.
My bad Ben. Those were RP’s listings. I only replied to him at the very bottom. The credit for the listings goes to him
Vegas' said on 27/May/20
Jackson Henderson, Hogan was 37 in 91 when he first stood next to Sid.
What medical procedure had he undergone by that point to lose 1.5 inches? I mean this photo was taken only 9-12 months earlier in summer of 1990 and used countless times on this page to show that Hogan was at least 6'7 Click Here
Also disagree with your assessment that he put his body through more than his fellow performers. The fact he is still alive while maybe 1/3 of the guys he worked between 1985-93 are not suggests otherwise.
Hogan rarely left his feet outside the legdrop and that would take decades to really wear down his joints. Look at Harley Race or Dynamite Kid who were in wheelchairs most of the last years of their lives. Even later performers like Foley, Austin, Edge, Lita were forced to retire in their mid 30s at the peak of their careers. Hogan was still physically able to wrestle same style he become known for right up to 2006..after that his body starting breaking down on him and by 2011 he was physically unable to work a proper match (Sting vs Hogan at Bound for Glory 2011 good example)
Jackson Henderson, Hogan was 37 in 91 when he first stood next to Sid.
What medical procedure had he undergone by that point to lose 1.5 inches? I mean this photo was taken only 9-12 months earlier in summer of 1990 and used countless times on this page to show that Hogan was at least 6'7 Click Here
Also disagree with your assessment that he put his body through more than his fellow performers. The fact he is still alive while maybe 1/3 of the guys he worked between 1985-93 are not suggests otherwise.
Hogan rarely left his feet outside the legdrop and that would take decades to really wear down his joints. Look at Harley Race or Dynamite Kid who were in wheelchairs most of the last years of their lives. Even later performers like Foley, Austin, Edge, Lita were forced to retire in their mid 30s at the peak of their careers. Hogan was still physically able to wrestle same style he become known for right up to 2006..after that his body starting breaking down on him and by 2011 he was physically unable to work a proper match (Sting vs Hogan at Bound for Glory 2011 good example)
Vegas' said on 27/May/20
RP some of those boot boosts over barefoot you estimate look to be off
Kane's boots were big but not 3 inches. Lister wore what looked like 1.5 inch working boots wrestling and Wights boots were 1.25-1.5 inch soles not 2.5 inch.
If Sid was 6'6 flat barefoot and footwear equal for everyone he was in-ring then in 91-92
Hogan was 6'4
Warrior was 6 foot
Piper was 5'11
Undertaker was 6'6
In 99-2000
Nash was 6'8
Savage was 5'10
RP some of those boot boosts over barefoot you estimate look to be off
Kane's boots were big but not 3 inches. Lister wore what looked like 1.5 inch working boots wrestling and Wights boots were 1.25-1.5 inch soles not 2.5 inch.
If Sid was 6'6 flat barefoot and footwear equal for everyone he was in-ring then in 91-92
Hogan was 6'4
Warrior was 6 foot
Piper was 5'11
Undertaker was 6'6
In 99-2000
Nash was 6'8
Savage was 5'10
Henry said on 27/May/20
Psycho Sid is obviously standing on a box in that interview with Mean Gene.
Psycho Sid is obviously standing on a box in that interview with Mean Gene.
Canson said on 26/May/20
@RP: I actually think he lost height even earlier than that. I agree with Rob that he may be a guy who lost his before other wrestlers. I don’t rule out the 6’5-6’5.5 Peak range like you said but probably in the 70s. However, I saw pics of Hogan with Barkley and he looked shorter. Barkley measured 6’4 5/8” in 1992. But if we go with peak height for Hogan, I do feel that we can safely rule out 6’6” at this stage of the game. There was absolutely no way that He was 6’6” peak next to Sid. I think 6’5.25” would be a decent start for him like you and 62B said
@RP: I actually think he lost height even earlier than that. I agree with Rob that he may be a guy who lost his before other wrestlers. I don’t rule out the 6’5-6’5.5 Peak range like you said but probably in the 70s. However, I saw pics of Hogan with Barkley and he looked shorter. Barkley measured 6’4 5/8” in 1992. But if we go with peak height for Hogan, I do feel that we can safely rule out 6’6” at this stage of the game. There was absolutely no way that He was 6’6” peak next to Sid. I think 6’5.25” would be a decent start for him like you and 62B said
RP said on 26/May/20
@ Canson, I agree. 6’5.25” to 6’5.5” peak.
Possibly 6’5.5” absolute peak late 70’s into late 80’s.
6’5” by 1992.
6’4.5” by 1995.
6’4” by 2000
6’3.5” by 2005
6’3” by 2010.
This is why Bruno called him 6’5” or 6’6” in one of his earliest matches in the late 1970’s with the WWF. He described him as about 6’5” to 6’6” & over 300 lbs. even though Vince SR was trying to push a 6’8” billing for the young Hogan.
@ Canson, I agree. 6’5.25” to 6’5.5” peak.
Possibly 6’5.5” absolute peak late 70’s into late 80’s.
6’5” by 1992.
6’4.5” by 1995.
6’4” by 2000
6’3.5” by 2005
6’3” by 2010.
This is why Bruno called him 6’5” or 6’6” in one of his earliest matches in the late 1970’s with the WWF. He described him as about 6’5” to 6’6” & over 300 lbs. even though Vince SR was trying to push a 6’8” billing for the young Hogan.
Guy Pacitto said on 25/May/20
Thats a good comparison of Sid and Hogan, thanks for sending that pic through, it still depicts about a 1' - 1.25 inch difference between them, to be honest thats the closest in height between them that i have ever seen, i still struggle to see how Hogan was ever a peak 6'6, i think around 6'5 is as high i would go for peak Hogan, no more than 6'5.25 at the very most.
Thats a good comparison of Sid and Hogan, thanks for sending that pic through, it still depicts about a 1' - 1.25 inch difference between them, to be honest thats the closest in height between them that i have ever seen, i still struggle to see how Hogan was ever a peak 6'6, i think around 6'5 is as high i would go for peak Hogan, no more than 6'5.25 at the very most.
RP said on 25/May/20
@ Rufus, yep! Sid would always do that with everyone during stare downs. It would make him appear 0.5” to 0.75” taller. Sid also wore a pretty thick chunky wrestling boot in many matches. Sid once also in an interview a few years ago, attributed his broken leg/ankle on having to wear as he put it “a heavy thick ring boot”. I truly think Sid had about a 1/2” in ring footwear advantage on Hulk Hogan & Undertaker.
@ Rufus, yep! Sid would always do that with everyone during stare downs. It would make him appear 0.5” to 0.75” taller. Sid also wore a pretty thick chunky wrestling boot in many matches. Sid once also in an interview a few years ago, attributed his broken leg/ankle on having to wear as he put it “a heavy thick ring boot”. I truly think Sid had about a 1/2” in ring footwear advantage on Hulk Hogan & Undertaker.
JT said on 25/May/20
There was about a 2 inch difference between Hogan and Sid
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The top of Gene Okerlund’s head came up to around Hogan’s bottom lip
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Compare that to how Sid measured up to Gene
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There was about a 2 inch difference between Hogan and Sid
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The top of Gene Okerlund’s head came up to around Hogan’s bottom lip
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Compare that to how Sid measured up to Gene
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Canson said on 25/May/20
@Editor Rob: so to revisit this one, do you think there’s really only 1/4” between Hogan and Sid? It looked much more than that as it was noticeable
Editor Rob
@Editor Rob: so to revisit this one, do you think there’s really only 1/4” between Hogan and Sid? It looked much more than that as it was noticeable
Editor RobThe question is whether Hogan lost some height earlier than others. I don't discount the idea entirely.
Public Enemy said on 25/May/20
That’s an excellent point Rufus. Sid always raised his head but yeah there isn’t much difference at all from the top of their heads if you exclude Sid’s weave.
That’s an excellent point Rufus. Sid always raised his head but yeah there isn’t much difference at all from the top of their heads if you exclude Sid’s weave.
Canson said on 25/May/20
@62B, Ben Bell, and RP: Thanks for your replies and I hope you enjoy your Memorial days. I have always thought along the lines of 62B that Hogan was 6’5.25”. Now with that admission from Sid about his own height, that’s very telling. There’s two variables with regards to Sid’s height. Is he just 6’6” flat? Or could he Really be as high on a normal day as 6’6.5? But I think at any rate Hogan’s peak needs some attention from Rob. 6’6” was always too high and it’s no more evident than now. As to what Ben Bell said, 6’3.5-6’4” isn’t a surprise given the fact that Alan32080 another poster here guessed him at that height too when he first met him. I’m actually one of the ones here who thinks Hogan is 6’3” or perhaps even a hair over like 6’3.25”. I didn’t always but I do now.
@62B, Ben Bell, and RP: Thanks for your replies and I hope you enjoy your Memorial days. I have always thought along the lines of 62B that Hogan was 6’5.25”. Now with that admission from Sid about his own height, that’s very telling. There’s two variables with regards to Sid’s height. Is he just 6’6” flat? Or could he Really be as high on a normal day as 6’6.5? But I think at any rate Hogan’s peak needs some attention from Rob. 6’6” was always too high and it’s no more evident than now. As to what Ben Bell said, 6’3.5-6’4” isn’t a surprise given the fact that Alan32080 another poster here guessed him at that height too when he first met him. I’m actually one of the ones here who thinks Hogan is 6’3” or perhaps even a hair over like 6’3.25”. I didn’t always but I do now.
Rufus said on 25/May/20
The wrestling eye magazine had a photo of Hogan and Sid "nose to nose". Sid had his chin raised up really high so it's a little hard to tell but if you look at the top of there heads it does not appear to be much of a height difference between Hogan and Sid.
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The wrestling eye magazine had a photo of Hogan and Sid "nose to nose". Sid had his chin raised up really high so it's a little hard to tell but if you look at the top of there heads it does not appear to be much of a height difference between Hogan and Sid.
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62B said on 24/May/20
@Canson. 6'5.25" for peak Hulk has been my estimate for a while now. I think 6'4 3/4" is about the lowest I would guess him at peak. He definitely looked taller than my Grandfather. Some of it could have been footwear, it's not something I was paying attention to back in 1980.
@Canson. 6'5.25" for peak Hulk has been my estimate for a while now. I think 6'4 3/4" is about the lowest I would guess him at peak. He definitely looked taller than my Grandfather. Some of it could have been footwear, it's not something I was paying attention to back in 1980.
Ben Bell said on 23/May/20
Canson
Great post.
Only a few guys I think were taller, Nash and Windham and that’s only from meeting Nash twice.
I think Animal is shorter.
I bet you’re with 1” on all of them which is a solid guess when all variables are taken in to account.
When I met Hogan a few years ago I though 6’3.5-6’4. However I have bad posture due to back surgery so even though I can stand 6’025 I probably wasn’t. I could take an inch off Hogan.
Its rare I actually stand my full height.
Again a really solid post.
Canson
Great post.
Only a few guys I think were taller, Nash and Windham and that’s only from meeting Nash twice.
I think Animal is shorter.
I bet you’re with 1” on all of them which is a solid guess when all variables are taken in to account.
When I met Hogan a few years ago I though 6’3.5-6’4. However I have bad posture due to back surgery so even though I can stand 6’025 I probably wasn’t. I could take an inch off Hogan.
Its rare I actually stand my full height.
Again a really solid post.
RP said on 23/May/20
@ Canson
Yes sir.
@ Canson
Yes sir.
Jackson Henderson said on 23/May/20
Keep in mind that by the time Hulk wrestled Sid he already lost 1-1.5 inches in height. Hogan was at a peak when he wrestled Andre in Shea Stadium in 1979. All the photo comparisons are not of Hulk at his peak. Hulk really put his body through hell more than a lot of performers.
Keep in mind that by the time Hulk wrestled Sid he already lost 1-1.5 inches in height. Hogan was at a peak when he wrestled Andre in Shea Stadium in 1979. All the photo comparisons are not of Hulk at his peak. Hulk really put his body through hell more than a lot of performers.
Canson said on 22/May/20
RP said on 21/May/20
If Sid Eudy was truly 6’6” barefoot, that’s a game changer for sure.
Peak barefoot heights:
Sid Vicious Eudy: 6’6”
Undertaker: 6’6”
Kane: 6’6.5”
Hulk Hogan: 6’4.5”
Andre: 6’10.5”
Kevin Nash: 6’8.75”
Scott Hall: 6’4.5”
Jake Roberts: 6’4”
Ric Flair: 5’11”
Randy Savage: 6’0”
Ultimate Warrior: 6’1.5”
Brett Hart: 5’11.75”
Roddy Piper: 6’0.5”
Big Show: 6’10.5”
One Man Gang: 6’5”
Earthquake: 6’4.75”
Vince McMahon: 6’1”
Barry Wyndham: 6’4”
Lex Lugar: 6’2.75”
Sting: 6’2”
Arn Anderson: 5’11”
Tully Blanchard: 5’10”
Dusty Rhodes: 5’11”
Zeus: 6’5”
Stone Cold: 6’1”
The Rock: 6’2.5”
HHH: 6’2”
Randy Orton: 6’3.75”
Jerry Lawler: 5’10”
Brock: 6’2.25”
Hawk: 6’2”
Animal : 6’1.5”
Black Jack Mulligan;: 6’5”
Dan Spivey: 6’5.75”
All that said, it’s still hard to say for sure, because so many wrestlers wore so many different types of boots & footwear.
Example: Hulk Hogan looked to have worn a 1.25” wresting boot mostvof his career in the WWF (1984-1993) era and Sid looked to have worn a 1.75” wrestling boot.. Undertaker looked to have worn 1.25” wrestling boots, Andre wore 0.75” to 1” max wrestling boots, Big Show wears 2.25” to 2.5” wrestling boots, Kane wears 2.75” to 3” wrestling boots, Brett Hart wore 0.75” to 1” wrestling boots, Ric Flair wore 1.5” to 1.75” wrestling boots, Zeus wore a 2.5” logger boot, John Cena wears 1” to 1.3” sneakers, Kevin Nash wore 1” to 1.25” wrestling boots. Jake Roberts would sometimes wear 1.25” boots and other times vs very certain opponents would wear his big 2” boots. So, that’s what makes it hard to nail down wrestlers true barefoot heights. And was Sid a true FLAT 6’6” barefoot? Or was he 6’6” & change, such as 6’6 1/4” or 6’6 3/8” (like Rob suggest) hard to tell? And I’m sure it was hard for Sid to recall 100% for certain if he was measured barefoot in 1985 by The Memphis Steamboats at 6’6”, 6’6.25”...6’6.5”...etc.
Agreed RP. Even if Rob uses 6’6.25” for Sid it means 6’5” for Hogan tops. That was probably 3cm between them max. 6’5.25 peak for Hogan May be a start
RP said on 21/May/20
If Sid Eudy was truly 6’6” barefoot, that’s a game changer for sure.
Peak barefoot heights:
Sid Vicious Eudy: 6’6”
Undertaker: 6’6”
Kane: 6’6.5”
Hulk Hogan: 6’4.5”
Andre: 6’10.5”
Kevin Nash: 6’8.75”
Scott Hall: 6’4.5”
Jake Roberts: 6’4”
Ric Flair: 5’11”
Randy Savage: 6’0”
Ultimate Warrior: 6’1.5”
Brett Hart: 5’11.75”
Roddy Piper: 6’0.5”
Big Show: 6’10.5”
One Man Gang: 6’5”
Earthquake: 6’4.75”
Vince McMahon: 6’1”
Barry Wyndham: 6’4”
Lex Lugar: 6’2.75”
Sting: 6’2”
Arn Anderson: 5’11”
Tully Blanchard: 5’10”
Dusty Rhodes: 5’11”
Zeus: 6’5”
Stone Cold: 6’1”
The Rock: 6’2.5”
HHH: 6’2”
Randy Orton: 6’3.75”
Jerry Lawler: 5’10”
Brock: 6’2.25”
Hawk: 6’2”
Animal : 6’1.5”
Black Jack Mulligan;: 6’5”
Dan Spivey: 6’5.75”
All that said, it’s still hard to say for sure, because so many wrestlers wore so many different types of boots & footwear.
Example: Hulk Hogan looked to have worn a 1.25” wresting boot mostvof his career in the WWF (1984-1993) era and Sid looked to have worn a 1.75” wrestling boot.. Undertaker looked to have worn 1.25” wrestling boots, Andre wore 0.75” to 1” max wrestling boots, Big Show wears 2.25” to 2.5” wrestling boots, Kane wears 2.75” to 3” wrestling boots, Brett Hart wore 0.75” to 1” wrestling boots, Ric Flair wore 1.5” to 1.75” wrestling boots, Zeus wore a 2.5” logger boot, John Cena wears 1” to 1.3” sneakers, Kevin Nash wore 1” to 1.25” wrestling boots. Jake Roberts would sometimes wear 1.25” boots and other times vs very certain opponents would wear his big 2” boots. So, that’s what makes it hard to nail down wrestlers true barefoot heights. And was Sid a true FLAT 6’6” barefoot? Or was he 6’6” & change, such as 6’6 1/4” or 6’6 3/8” (like Rob suggest) hard to tell? And I’m sure it was hard for Sid to recall 100% for certain if he was measured barefoot in 1985 by The Memphis Steamboats at 6’6”, 6’6.25”...6’6.5”...etc.
Agreed RP. Even if Rob uses 6’6.25” for Sid it means 6’5” for Hogan tops. That was probably 3cm between them max. 6’5.25 peak for Hogan May be a start
Nik Ashton said on 22/May/20
It’s interesting that his son Nick is listed as 6’0” (183 cm) on plenty of sites! 😀👌
It’s interesting that his son Nick is listed as 6’0” (183 cm) on plenty of sites! 😀👌
RP said on 21/May/20
If Sid Eudy was truly 6’6” barefoot, that’s a game changer for sure.
Peak barefoot heights:
Sid Vicious Eudy: 6’6”
Undertaker: 6’6”
Kane: 6’6.5”
Hulk Hogan: 6’4.5”
Andre: 6’10.5”
Kevin Nash: 6’8.75”
Scott Hall: 6’4.5”
Jake Roberts: 6’4”
Ric Flair: 5’11”
Randy Savage: 6’0”
Ultimate Warrior: 6’1.5”
Brett Hart: 5’11.75”
Roddy Piper: 6’0.5”
Big Show: 6’10.5”
One Man Gang: 6’5”
Earthquake: 6’4.75”
Vince McMahon: 6’1”
Barry Wyndham: 6’4”
Lex Lugar: 6’2.75”
Sting: 6’2”
Arn Anderson: 5’11”
Tully Blanchard: 5’10”
Dusty Rhodes: 5’11”
Zeus: 6’5”
Stone Cold: 6’1”
The Rock: 6’2.5”
HHH: 6’2”
Randy Orton: 6’3.75”
Jerry Lawler: 5’10”
Brock: 6’2.25”
Hawk: 6’2”
Animal : 6’1.5”
Black Jack Mulligan;: 6’5”
Dan Spivey: 6’5.75”
All that said, it’s still hard to say for sure, because so many wrestlers wore so many different types of boots & footwear.
Example: Hulk Hogan looked to have worn a 1.25” wresting boot mostvof his career in the WWF (1984-1993) era and Sid looked to have worn a 1.75” wrestling boot.. Undertaker looked to have worn 1.25” wrestling boots, Andre wore 0.75” to 1” max wrestling boots, Big Show wears 2.25” to 2.5” wrestling boots, Kane wears 2.75” to 3” wrestling boots, Brett Hart wore 0.75” to 1” wrestling boots, Ric Flair wore 1.5” to 1.75” wrestling boots, Zeus wore a 2.5” logger boot, John Cena wears 1” to 1.3” sneakers, Kevin Nash wore 1” to 1.25” wrestling boots. Jake Roberts would sometimes wear 1.25” boots and other times vs very certain opponents would wear his big 2” boots. So, that’s what makes it hard to nail down wrestlers true barefoot heights. And was Sid a true FLAT 6’6” barefoot? Or was he 6’6” & change, such as 6’6 1/4” or 6’6 3/8” (like Rob suggest) hard to tell? And I’m sure it was hard for Sid to recall 100% for certain if he was measured barefoot in 1985 by The Memphis Steamboats at 6’6”, 6’6.25”...6’6.5”...etc.
If Sid Eudy was truly 6’6” barefoot, that’s a game changer for sure.
Peak barefoot heights:
Sid Vicious Eudy: 6’6”
Undertaker: 6’6”
Kane: 6’6.5”
Hulk Hogan: 6’4.5”
Andre: 6’10.5”
Kevin Nash: 6’8.75”
Scott Hall: 6’4.5”
Jake Roberts: 6’4”
Ric Flair: 5’11”
Randy Savage: 6’0”
Ultimate Warrior: 6’1.5”
Brett Hart: 5’11.75”
Roddy Piper: 6’0.5”
Big Show: 6’10.5”
One Man Gang: 6’5”
Earthquake: 6’4.75”
Vince McMahon: 6’1”
Barry Wyndham: 6’4”
Lex Lugar: 6’2.75”
Sting: 6’2”
Arn Anderson: 5’11”
Tully Blanchard: 5’10”
Dusty Rhodes: 5’11”
Zeus: 6’5”
Stone Cold: 6’1”
The Rock: 6’2.5”
HHH: 6’2”
Randy Orton: 6’3.75”
Jerry Lawler: 5’10”
Brock: 6’2.25”
Hawk: 6’2”
Animal : 6’1.5”
Black Jack Mulligan;: 6’5”
Dan Spivey: 6’5.75”
All that said, it’s still hard to say for sure, because so many wrestlers wore so many different types of boots & footwear.
Example: Hulk Hogan looked to have worn a 1.25” wresting boot mostvof his career in the WWF (1984-1993) era and Sid looked to have worn a 1.75” wrestling boot.. Undertaker looked to have worn 1.25” wrestling boots, Andre wore 0.75” to 1” max wrestling boots, Big Show wears 2.25” to 2.5” wrestling boots, Kane wears 2.75” to 3” wrestling boots, Brett Hart wore 0.75” to 1” wrestling boots, Ric Flair wore 1.5” to 1.75” wrestling boots, Zeus wore a 2.5” logger boot, John Cena wears 1” to 1.3” sneakers, Kevin Nash wore 1” to 1.25” wrestling boots. Jake Roberts would sometimes wear 1.25” boots and other times vs very certain opponents would wear his big 2” boots. So, that’s what makes it hard to nail down wrestlers true barefoot heights. And was Sid a true FLAT 6’6” barefoot? Or was he 6’6” & change, such as 6’6 1/4” or 6’6 3/8” (like Rob suggest) hard to tell? And I’m sure it was hard for Sid to recall 100% for certain if he was measured barefoot in 1985 by The Memphis Steamboats at 6’6”, 6’6.25”...6’6.5”...etc.
miko said on 20/May/20
I'd still go with 6'5.25 for Hogan's peak.
Today he still looks a good solid 6'3/6'3.25 when he stands straight.
I'd still go with 6'5.25 for Hogan's peak.
Today he still looks a good solid 6'3/6'3.25 when he stands straight.
Chinybobs said on 20/May/20
Billed 6-8 vs Andre. Lol. 6-5 seems more and more accurate
Billed 6-8 vs Andre. Lol. 6-5 seems more and more accurate
Ben Bell said on 20/May/20
With the Sid admission the most I could go for peak Hogan is 6’5.5
Meeting him in 2014 he was 6’3.5-6’4.
It all depends on Hogans posture, his posture is all over the place and he rarely stands straight.
With the Sid admission the most I could go for peak Hogan is 6’5.5
Meeting him in 2014 he was 6’3.5-6’4.
It all depends on Hogans posture, his posture is all over the place and he rarely stands straight.
Canson said on 20/May/20
@Guy Pacitto: I think he should come down to 6’5.5 to start although 6’5 is arguable. Sid is probably ok. Maybe 6’6.5 but no less
@Guy Pacitto: I think he should come down to 6’5.5 to start although 6’5 is arguable. Sid is probably ok. Maybe 6’6.5 but no less
Guy Pacitto said on 20/May/20
A,peak,Sid at 6'6, and Hogan at 6'6 is,not plausible, Hogan peak needs downgrading to 6'5 tops.
A,peak,Sid at 6'6, and Hogan at 6'6 is,not plausible, Hogan peak needs downgrading to 6'5 tops.
SeanR said on 19/May/20
Rob, Sid and Undertaker’s peak have been reduced.
Can the same be said for Hogan, I just don’t see him being the same height as Sid and within 1 inch of Taker at peak.
I can buy 6’5” or 6’5.5” at peak in the seventies but nowadays looks 6’2.5” or 6’2.75”
Editor Rob
Rob, Sid and Undertaker’s peak have been reduced.
Can the same be said for Hogan, I just don’t see him being the same height as Sid and within 1 inch of Taker at peak.
I can buy 6’5” or 6’5.5” at peak in the seventies but nowadays looks 6’2.5” or 6’2.75”
Editor RobI think it's hard to imagine Sid not having lost near an inch, so if he is still looking 6ft 5-5.5 today, maybe 6ft 6 and change was his actual measurement.
Hogan definitely seemed shorter than Sid, but then when he lost height is up for debate. A 20's Hogan wasn't the same as 30's Hogan.
Hogan definitely seemed shorter than Sid, but then when he lost height is up for debate. A 20's Hogan wasn't the same as 30's Hogan.
Canson said on 19/May/20
@JT: Hogan’s knee is slightly bent and in that pic there isn’t that much between them even before that. They could potentially be the same after. I’m not saying Barkley isn’t taller by way of the footwear advantage Hogan has but was Hogan still 6’5” in 1995? I don’t think he was. Probably right around 6’4 if that. Barkley only measured 6’4 5/8” in his prime, which was likely his afternoon height. He wasn’t as low as 6’4 I doubt. If you’ve see the documentary the Last Dance they show closeups with Dennis Rodman and Rodman towers over him in 1998.
@JT: Hogan’s knee is slightly bent and in that pic there isn’t that much between them even before that. They could potentially be the same after. I’m not saying Barkley isn’t taller by way of the footwear advantage Hogan has but was Hogan still 6’5” in 1995? I don’t think he was. Probably right around 6’4 if that. Barkley only measured 6’4 5/8” in his prime, which was likely his afternoon height. He wasn’t as low as 6’4 I doubt. If you’ve see the documentary the Last Dance they show closeups with Dennis Rodman and Rodman towers over him in 1998.
Canson said on 19/May/20
@JT: Hogan’s knee is slightly bent and in that pic there isn’t that much between them. I’m not saying Barkley isn’t taller by way of the footwear advantage Hogan has but was Hogan still 6’5” in 1995? I don’t think he was. Barkley only measured 6’4 5/8” in his prime, which was likely his afternoon height. He wasn’t as low as 6’4 I doubt.
@JT: Hogan’s knee is slightly bent and in that pic there isn’t that much between them. I’m not saying Barkley isn’t taller by way of the footwear advantage Hogan has but was Hogan still 6’5” in 1995? I don’t think he was. Barkley only measured 6’4 5/8” in his prime, which was likely his afternoon height. He wasn’t as low as 6’4 I doubt.
Chinybobs said on 18/May/20
The rod man was 2” taller than hogan,,, so how the hell is hogan 6-6??? He’s 6-5 peak. Now 6.2-5 imo. Impossible to say he’s 6-6. Dennis was a weak 6-7 imo so hogan cannot be over 6-5 peak.
The rod man was 2” taller than hogan,,, so how the hell is hogan 6-6??? He’s 6-5 peak. Now 6.2-5 imo. Impossible to say he’s 6-6. Dennis was a weak 6-7 imo so hogan cannot be over 6-5 peak.
JT said on 16/May/20
Click Here Hogan (1983) in cowboy boots here
Barkley and Hogan (again in cowboy boots) standing in the same spot in the same ring at the same 1995 Nitro event Click Here
Barkley had a full head size on Gene, which none of the ~6’5” guys like Hogan, Scott Hall, and Jake Roberts did.
Click Here Hogan (1983) in cowboy boots here
Barkley and Hogan (again in cowboy boots) standing in the same spot in the same ring at the same 1995 Nitro event Click Here
Barkley had a full head size on Gene, which none of the ~6’5” guys like Hogan, Scott Hall, and Jake Roberts did.
Canson said on 14/May/20
viper said on 13/May/20
Barkley is absolutely nothing more than 6-5
He isn’t even 6’5” and wasn’t in his peak. He measured 6’4 5/8”
viper said on 13/May/20
Barkley is absolutely nothing more than 6-5
He isn’t even 6’5” and wasn’t in his peak. He measured 6’4 5/8”
viper said on 13/May/20
Barkley is absolutely nothing more than 6-5
Barkley is absolutely nothing more than 6-5
Chinybobs said on 13/May/20
Imo 6-5.5 peak. Now just under 6-3
Imo 6-5.5 peak. Now just under 6-3
viper said on 11/May/20
Barkley looks the same height as Jordan who may only be 6-4.5
Barkley looks the same height as Jordan who may only be 6-4.5
Canson said on 11/May/20
@Rampage: I can still buy Hulk being a solid 6’3” today to tell you the truth. I don’t think he’s under 6’3” really
@Rampage: I can still buy Hulk being a solid 6’3” today to tell you the truth. I don’t think he’s under 6’3” really
Vegas' said on 11/May/20
6'7 or 6'7 is obviously too tall for peak Hogan but 6'4 imo is too short unless guys like Warrior, Lundgren, Bundy and some others were shorter than pretty much everyone assumes.
Absolute lowest I would buy for Hogan is 6'4 1/2 peak but that's probably pushing it.
Barkley wasn't as low as 6'4 1/2. No way.
6'7 or 6'7 is obviously too tall for peak Hogan but 6'4 imo is too short unless guys like Warrior, Lundgren, Bundy and some others were shorter than pretty much everyone assumes.
Absolute lowest I would buy for Hogan is 6'4 1/2 peak but that's probably pushing it.
Barkley wasn't as low as 6'4 1/2. No way.
Rampage(-_-_-)Clover said on 10/May/20
Rob, how likely is below 6ft3 for Hulk now?
Editor Rob
Rob, how likely is below 6ft3 for Hulk now?
Editor RobHe's probably still going to be close to it, I doubt he's 6ft 2-2.5 today.
John barrett said on 9/May/20
A lot of us still think if we meet Hulk Hogan to day we meeting a guy in his 30's 320 pounds and with 24 inch arms. But to day his around 67 not far off 70 weighs about 250 has shrunk about 3 inches, two hips replaced, two knee caps replaced, nearly a dozen back surgerys and is one very luck guy he is not in a wheel chair - I think he was 6'6 and to day looks a little under 6'3.
A lot of us still think if we meet Hulk Hogan to day we meeting a guy in his 30's 320 pounds and with 24 inch arms. But to day his around 67 not far off 70 weighs about 250 has shrunk about 3 inches, two hips replaced, two knee caps replaced, nearly a dozen back surgerys and is one very luck guy he is not in a wheel chair - I think he was 6'6 and to day looks a little under 6'3.
Henry said on 9/May/20
Hogan had already lost a tremendous amount of height by Suburban Commando but he was still at least 6" or 7" taller than Christopher Loyd by that point.
Hogan had already lost a tremendous amount of height by Suburban Commando but he was still at least 6" or 7" taller than Christopher Loyd by that point.
houss said on 7/May/20
Hogan and 6'1 peak Christopher loyd
Click Here
Rob , how is the difference between the two
Editor Rob
Hogan and 6'1 peak Christopher loyd
Click Here
Rob , how is the difference between the two
Editor RobIn the film itself, Hulk at times could pass for over 6ft 6 against Lloyd.
David Banner said on 7/May/20
@Roderick - I think you’re dead on. Maybe only 6’4” peak barefoot
Hulk wore lifts and custom lifted high heeled boots
Plus in his prime he was shorter than Charles Barkley who’s only 6’4.5” tops
@Roderick - I think you’re dead on. Maybe only 6’4” peak barefoot
Hulk wore lifts and custom lifted high heeled boots
Plus in his prime he was shorter than Charles Barkley who’s only 6’4.5” tops
Crypto139 said on 6/May/20
Oh, I also found out that Colin Cowherd has claimed 6'1.5" as well when looking up comments about him on this site. If he really is closer to 6'1.5" then Hogan might be even lower than I thought.
Oh, I also found out that Colin Cowherd has claimed 6'1.5" as well when looking up comments about him on this site. If he really is closer to 6'1.5" then Hogan might be even lower than I thought.
Crypto139 said on 6/May/20
6 foot 3ish makes sense, I once saw him next to Colin Cowherd, a guy that claims to be 6 foot 2, and Hogan barely looked taller than him if at all. I came back here just to say that I think he looks 6 foot 3, but it seems people already figured that out. I think Hogan's posture could be better, but he looks no lower than 190 cm I guess. Hey Rob, how tall would you say Hogan looks next to the guy that claims 6 foot 2? Also I guess you can add Colin Cowherd to the list of legit 6'2 celebs and celebs that are honest about their height. Click Here
6 foot 3ish makes sense, I once saw him next to Colin Cowherd, a guy that claims to be 6 foot 2, and Hogan barely looked taller than him if at all. I came back here just to say that I think he looks 6 foot 3, but it seems people already figured that out. I think Hogan's posture could be better, but he looks no lower than 190 cm I guess. Hey Rob, how tall would you say Hogan looks next to the guy that claims 6 foot 2? Also I guess you can add Colin Cowherd to the list of legit 6'2 celebs and celebs that are honest about their height. Click Here
Vegas' said on 6/May/20
Hogan himself doesn't even claim 6'8 for his peak and he is notorious for stretching the truth..
If Hogan was 6'8 in 85 with Belzer then he would be ~6'10 in cowboys. Most agree Mr T was around 5'10 peak, so 5'11 range in those shoes. There is no way 11 inches difference there Click Here
Hogan himself doesn't even claim 6'8 for his peak and he is notorious for stretching the truth..
If Hogan was 6'8 in 85 with Belzer then he would be ~6'10 in cowboys. Most agree Mr T was around 5'10 peak, so 5'11 range in those shoes. There is no way 11 inches difference there Click Here
Roderick said on 4/May/20
@RONSTER No way was Hogan 6'6.5". He wasn't just half an inch shorter than Undertaker. Hogan was max 6'4.5"
@RONSTER No way was Hogan 6'6.5". He wasn't just half an inch shorter than Undertaker. Hogan was max 6'4.5"
RONSTER said on 2/May/20
Hi Rob, would you agree that given both Mean Gene, Jessie Ventura, and most notably Gorilla Monsson would always refer to Hogan’s height as 6’8” and close to 6’9” on many occasions that he was right around 6’6.5” barefoot. They would seem to add 2” to everyone’s heights in the 80’s. And by the time he is wrestling Sid in the early 90’s at almost 40 he was down to 6’6”, maybe a hair under which is why Sid who was very close to 6’8” barefoot was 1-2” taller.
Editor Rob
Hi Rob, would you agree that given both Mean Gene, Jessie Ventura, and most notably Gorilla Monsson would always refer to Hogan’s height as 6’8” and close to 6’9” on many occasions that he was right around 6’6.5” barefoot. They would seem to add 2” to everyone’s heights in the 80’s. And by the time he is wrestling Sid in the early 90’s at almost 40 he was down to 6’6”, maybe a hair under which is why Sid who was very close to 6’8” barefoot was 1-2” taller.
Editor RobIt was common to inflate guys like Hogan towards 6ft 8
Big ed said on 1/May/20
Henry good pictures I think 6'9 is to high he was billed 6'8 he said himself his tallest was 6'7 so debunks that straight away. He may have been 6'6 it's hard to call looks a couple of inches taller than Jake Roberts which would put him 6'6.5 range yet on the same token looks a couple of inches shorter than 6'7 sid which puts him in the 6'5 range I personally put him around 6'5.5" peak
Henry good pictures I think 6'9 is to high he was billed 6'8 he said himself his tallest was 6'7 so debunks that straight away. He may have been 6'6 it's hard to call looks a couple of inches taller than Jake Roberts which would put him 6'6.5 range yet on the same token looks a couple of inches shorter than 6'7 sid which puts him in the 6'5 range I personally put him around 6'5.5" peak
6'4 and a half leperchaun said on 1/May/20
6'9'' barefoot. haha that's such a lie. Hogan seemed 6'3'' next to Mr. T. Hogan would always wear heels and a hat do make himself appear close to 6'8'' or 6'9''. 6'3'' peak height and today 6'1'' range.
6'9'' barefoot. haha that's such a lie. Hogan seemed 6'3'' next to Mr. T. Hogan would always wear heels and a hat do make himself appear close to 6'8'' or 6'9''. 6'3'' peak height and today 6'1'' range.
Jordan87 said on 30/Apr/20
@ David Banner,
"Reigns isn’t 6’2”
He is by No Means 6'3", that is fanboyism.
@ David Banner,
"Reigns isn’t 6’2”
He is by No Means 6'3", that is fanboyism.
Canson said on 29/Apr/20
6’6 in his prime is a stretch. Maybe in the morning
6’6 in his prime is a stretch. Maybe in the morning
Henry said on 26/Apr/20
Great link here for all the Newbies showing the Hulkster was about 6'9" barefoot right out of bed at his peak height and still well over 6'8" by nighttime.
Click Here
Great link here for all the Newbies showing the Hulkster was about 6'9" barefoot right out of bed at his peak height and still well over 6'8" by nighttime.
Click Here
Henry said on 26/Apr/20
Mean Gean reveals The Hulkster's true height and weight here.
Go to 4:12 in this video.
Click Here
Editor Rob
Mean Gean reveals The Hulkster's true height and weight here.
Go to 4:12 in this video.
Click Here
Editor Rob6ft 8 and a half is taking things a bit far 😄
Cockstride said on 21/Apr/20
6-5.5 peak. Now 6.3 maximum
6-5.5 peak. Now 6.3 maximum
David Banner said on 20/Apr/20
Reigns isn’t 6’2”
Reigns isn’t 6’2”
Jordan87 said on 20/Apr/20
How is Reigns 6'3"? He is 6'2 thats it.
How is Reigns 6'3"? He is 6'2 thats it.
FriedChicken said on 19/Apr/20
Reigns isn't 6'3 he's 6'2
Reigns isn't 6'3 he's 6'2
Mobosi said on 18/Apr/20
@rob I think Hogan is still over 6'3 today because look at him with 6'3 reigns in this picture in 2016 Click Here
@rob I think Hogan is still over 6'3 today because look at him with 6'3 reigns in this picture in 2016 Click Here
Ben Bell said on 17/Apr/20
Brian Frang
I’m all for realistic heights but I’ve never seen Hulk look with 2” of anyone legit 6’7.
I can’t find a photo anywhere of him dwarfing Ferrigno or any links to the show they were apparently both on.
The only reference to the show I’ve heard has been from Hogan.
I’d say he as 6’6 at the most peak height. Likely a hair under. He looks taller than legit 6’5 guys but slightly under 6’6 people.
Today I’d say at the least 6’2, the most 6’4. Very hard to tell with his knees and posture.
Brian Frang
I’m all for realistic heights but I’ve never seen Hulk look with 2” of anyone legit 6’7.
I can’t find a photo anywhere of him dwarfing Ferrigno or any links to the show they were apparently both on.
The only reference to the show I’ve heard has been from Hogan.
I’d say he as 6’6 at the most peak height. Likely a hair under. He looks taller than legit 6’5 guys but slightly under 6’6 people.
Today I’d say at the least 6’2, the most 6’4. Very hard to tell with his knees and posture.
Ben Bell said on 17/Apr/20
In 2015 when I met him I’d have said 6’3.5
In 2015 when I met him I’d have said 6’3.5
Big ed said on 8/Apr/20
Hogans height went down gradually 6'6 wm1 6'5.5" wm6 wcw 98 6'5 2002 return 6'4 2010 6'3.5 2015 6'3 now 6'2.75"
Hogans height went down gradually 6'6 wm1 6'5.5" wm6 wcw 98 6'5 2002 return 6'4 2010 6'3.5 2015 6'3 now 6'2.75"
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