Hulk Hogan's Height
6ft 3 (190.5 cm)
Peak height was 6ft 6 (198.1 cm)
American Wrestler and actor. In Feb 2005 Allure he said: "I used to be 6ft 7, but after knee, neck and back surgeries I'm now about 6ft 4". In 2011 he repeated in an interview he was 6ft 7 barefoot but lost height and was 6ft 4, but now after multiple back surgeries believes he is 6ft 5 again. In 2014 he also mentioned his weight, saying "I weigh 295[lbs]".
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Average Guess (379 Votes)
Peak: 6ft 5.73in (197.4cm)
Current: 6ft 3.24in (191.1cm)
Peak: 6ft 5.73in (197.4cm)
Current: 6ft 3.24in (191.1cm)
Rising - 174 cm said on 14/Nov/18
@Canson: Yeah, when exactly he started losing height is tricky. I think early 90's is most probable and he seems to have lost much of his height that decade. I don't believe he's ever been as short as 6'2" myself. He may look that short at times with bad posture, but I don't think that's ever been his height as he'd measure. Maybe upper 6'2" range(6'2"-6'2.75") at worst, imo. I wonder how much of his height loss coincided with his big weight loss just before and around the early WCW years.
@Canson: Yeah, when exactly he started losing height is tricky. I think early 90's is most probable and he seems to have lost much of his height that decade. I don't believe he's ever been as short as 6'2" myself. He may look that short at times with bad posture, but I don't think that's ever been his height as he'd measure. Maybe upper 6'2" range(6'2"-6'2.75") at worst, imo. I wonder how much of his height loss coincided with his big weight loss just before and around the early WCW years.
Canson said on 13/Nov/18
Today Hulk may measure similar to a peak George Foreman or peak Larry Holmes but at his peak he was similar with Tiny Lister or Wlad Klitschko
Today Hulk may measure similar to a peak George Foreman or peak Larry Holmes but at his peak he was similar with Tiny Lister or Wlad Klitschko
miko said on 12/Nov/18
Hulk looked to have a fractional edge on Hall in the NWO meet and greet pictures. His posture on some photos was actually very good, and he looked to be standing almost fully straight at times.
Just shows that he can still look around the 6'4 range when he actually stands properly, in reality I think if measured at military posture he would clear 6'3, but by how much I'm not sure.
Hall still looks around the weaker 6'4 mark these days, an inch down on his peak. I'm waiting for Mr Height Loss to appear and say that Hall is down to 6'1.5.
Hulk looked to have a fractional edge on Hall in the NWO meet and greet pictures. His posture on some photos was actually very good, and he looked to be standing almost fully straight at times.
Just shows that he can still look around the 6'4 range when he actually stands properly, in reality I think if measured at military posture he would clear 6'3, but by how much I'm not sure.
Hall still looks around the weaker 6'4 mark these days, an inch down on his peak. I'm waiting for Mr Height Loss to appear and say that Hall is down to 6'1.5.
Canson said on 12/Nov/18
@Rising and RP: one thing that often makes Hulk difficult to gauge may be the fact that it’s heavily debated as to when he began losing his height as well as whether or not he lost and regained like people say. I could see that at one point as Danimal and others have said he was 6’2” at points. I also keyed in on what Alan32080 mentioned about the vertebrae having been removed.
@Rising and RP: one thing that often makes Hulk difficult to gauge may be the fact that it’s heavily debated as to when he began losing his height as well as whether or not he lost and regained like people say. I could see that at one point as Danimal and others have said he was 6’2” at points. I also keyed in on what Alan32080 mentioned about the vertebrae having been removed.
Canson said on 11/Nov/18
@Rising: I will say that he could be the full 6’5.25 at his peak. I think today with normal posture he may be closer to what Alan32080 suggested. While I don’t think 6’3.5 at a low a good 6’3 is as low as I could argue. 6’3.25 is actually arguable still but that’s as much as I could
@Rising: I will say that he could be the full 6’5.25 at his peak. I think today with normal posture he may be closer to what Alan32080 suggested. While I don’t think 6’3.5 at a low a good 6’3 is as low as I could argue. 6’3.25 is actually arguable still but that’s as much as I could
Rising - 174 cm said on 11/Nov/18
@RP: Thanks, I saw the A-Team episodes years ago, but didn't remember if he had cowboy boots the entire episodes, but every shot I see his footwear in that seems to be the case: Click Here but I would say they look more like 1.75" heels than 2": Click Here I had thought Belzer looked 6'0"-6'0.5" during his time on Homicide and even Law & Order SVU, but even keeping in mind I have an easier time seeing Peppard a full 6'0" by 1985-86 than most, it's difficult to imagine Belzer taller with the difference in footwear you mention.
@PekaHauhner: I don't think he looks bigger than that moving around the ring and certainly not while taking the polaroid after the match, but if he does, it wouldn't be such a surprise if they used camera angles to make Hulk look more like the nearly 7' Andre the Giant-size character he was supposed to be. But I think it's more that a minimum 6'5" guy, 295 pound guy will look enormous next to a 5'9" max, 163 pound guy.
@RP: Thanks, I saw the A-Team episodes years ago, but didn't remember if he had cowboy boots the entire episodes, but every shot I see his footwear in that seems to be the case: Click Here but I would say they look more like 1.75" heels than 2": Click Here I had thought Belzer looked 6'0"-6'0.5" during his time on Homicide and even Law & Order SVU, but even keeping in mind I have an easier time seeing Peppard a full 6'0" by 1985-86 than most, it's difficult to imagine Belzer taller with the difference in footwear you mention.
@PekaHauhner: I don't think he looks bigger than that moving around the ring and certainly not while taking the polaroid after the match, but if he does, it wouldn't be such a surprise if they used camera angles to make Hulk look more like the nearly 7' Andre the Giant-size character he was supposed to be. But I think it's more that a minimum 6'5" guy, 295 pound guy will look enormous next to a 5'9" max, 163 pound guy.
RP said on 11/Nov/18
Rising,
Hogan with Peppard was wearing cowboy boots. With Belzer he had on thin sneakers. Belzer was only 6’1” in shoes. More like 6’0” barefoot. Possibly even 5’11-3/4” true barefoot.
Rising,
Hogan with Peppard was wearing cowboy boots. With Belzer he had on thin sneakers. Belzer was only 6’1” in shoes. More like 6’0” barefoot. Possibly even 5’11-3/4” true barefoot.
PekaHauhnar said on 11/Nov/18
I know it is in a movie but Hogan looks well over 6'5" in Rocky III even when they were moving around
I know it is in a movie but Hogan looks well over 6'5" in Rocky III even when they were moving around
Rising - 174 cm said on 10/Nov/18
@Canson: Sounds like as good of a guess as any for both peak and current. The only thing I'll say is that definitely puts Belzer under 6'1" and closer to a flat 6'0", though if ground is flat with Peppard and Hulk isn't bending his knee then this comparison JT did suggests that might not be wrong: Click Here
@Canson: Sounds like as good of a guess as any for both peak and current. The only thing I'll say is that definitely puts Belzer under 6'1" and closer to a flat 6'0", though if ground is flat with Peppard and Hulk isn't bending his knee then this comparison JT did suggests that might not be wrong: Click Here
RP said on 10/Nov/18
Canson, yeah...can’t argue that.
Canson, yeah...can’t argue that.
Canson said on 9/Nov/18
6’5/6’5.25 peak
6’3-6’3 1/8 today
6’5/6’5.25 peak
6’3-6’3 1/8 today
RP said on 4/Nov/18
@ Solidpeas...
Keep scrolling down in the fan pics...there are two pics that’ are full length & show footwear...all three guys are in sneakers. Hogan & Hall are basically dead on in height. One could say that Hall “might” be 0.25” taller...but, that’s it! And yes, Hulk’s fluctuating & failing posture make his height almost impossible to nail down at times. Rob, study these pics...I think Scott Hall needs a 0.5” downgrade ...or Hogan would need a 0.25” to 0.5” up grade. IMO...Hogan 6’3” & Hall 6’3.25”...you could even argue 6’3.5” for both men by judging witn Nash.
IMO:
Hogan Peak: 6’5.5” to 6’5.25”
Current: 6’3”
Hall Peak: 6’5”
Current: 6’3.25”
Nash Peak: 6’9.25” to 6’9.5”
Current: 6’8.5” to 6’8.75”
@ Solidpeas...
Keep scrolling down in the fan pics...there are two pics that’ are full length & show footwear...all three guys are in sneakers. Hogan & Hall are basically dead on in height. One could say that Hall “might” be 0.25” taller...but, that’s it! And yes, Hulk’s fluctuating & failing posture make his height almost impossible to nail down at times. Rob, study these pics...I think Scott Hall needs a 0.5” downgrade ...or Hogan would need a 0.25” to 0.5” up grade. IMO...Hogan 6’3” & Hall 6’3.25”...you could even argue 6’3.5” for both men by judging witn Nash.
IMO:
Hogan Peak: 6’5.5” to 6’5.25”
Current: 6’3”
Hall Peak: 6’5”
Current: 6’3.25”
Nash Peak: 6’9.25” to 6’9.5”
Current: 6’8.5” to 6’8.75”
Canson said on 4/Nov/18
@RP: 🙏
@RP: 🙏
solidpeas said on 3/Nov/18
Here are some photos from the nWo Q&A thing Click Here
If you scroll down to the photos with fans, Hogan and Hall are looking dead even in some photos. Some have Hogan's head higher and some have Hall's
Couldn't say with the footwear. That looked pretty even too.
So Hogan would have to still be about 6'3 if Hall is also 6'3 or 6'4
For Hogan I'd say his peak was between 6'5 and 6'6 but never 6'7. That was just kayfabe as they say. Now he must be about 6'3 after all the injuries and surgery.
With Hogan, his posture has to be taken into account also. I don't think he can straighten his neck back or straighten his knees when he stands.
His body would be longer sole to head when he lies down than how tall he could stand up if he tried.
You can tell he is a bigger person than most when you look at the size of his hands and feet. They are bigger than a normal 6'2-6'3 person.
Here are some photos from the nWo Q&A thing Click Here
If you scroll down to the photos with fans, Hogan and Hall are looking dead even in some photos. Some have Hogan's head higher and some have Hall's
Couldn't say with the footwear. That looked pretty even too.
So Hogan would have to still be about 6'3 if Hall is also 6'3 or 6'4
For Hogan I'd say his peak was between 6'5 and 6'6 but never 6'7. That was just kayfabe as they say. Now he must be about 6'3 after all the injuries and surgery.
With Hogan, his posture has to be taken into account also. I don't think he can straighten his neck back or straighten his knees when he stands.
His body would be longer sole to head when he lies down than how tall he could stand up if he tried.
You can tell he is a bigger person than most when you look at the size of his hands and feet. They are bigger than a normal 6'2-6'3 person.
Rising - 174 cm said on 2/Nov/18
@Canson: I agree with you that he's about 6'3" today. I don't doubt he can look 6'2" with bad posture, but I'd be surprised if he didn't measure somewhere around 190-191 cm. I'm still somewhat torn on his peak. 6'5.5" has been my guess for a long time, but I also consider the possibility of 6'5"-6'5.25" or same height as Tiny Lister. Hulk generally looked more 6'5" than 6'6" with 5'10.5"-5'11" Mr. T in the mid 80's: Click Here The only time I saw the difference look 7"+ was when Hulk had at least an inch footwear advantage: Click Here I'm in the minority guessing T at 5'11" peak as it is, but Hulk still didn't look 6'6" with him. I'm still somewhat undecided on where he was in the 6'5" range. As I said a while back, I was actually leaning more towards 6'5"-6'5.25" than my usual 6'5.5" guess before seeing the Belzer video again.
@berta: I can agree there were times he looked that such as with Richard Belzer if Belzer's listing was correct. He also looked it as late as 1988 if Trump was indeed a full 6'2", though I don't know if Hulk was wearing his cowboy boots. As for height loss, it can start as early as 30 for some and there's no reason it couldn't start even earlier with enough stress on the spine, joints, bones etc. Hulk Hogan was certainly not your typical man in any way physically. With that said, I believe Hulk was probably at his peak height throughout the entire 80's.
@Canson: I agree with you that he's about 6'3" today. I don't doubt he can look 6'2" with bad posture, but I'd be surprised if he didn't measure somewhere around 190-191 cm. I'm still somewhat torn on his peak. 6'5.5" has been my guess for a long time, but I also consider the possibility of 6'5"-6'5.25" or same height as Tiny Lister. Hulk generally looked more 6'5" than 6'6" with 5'10.5"-5'11" Mr. T in the mid 80's: Click Here The only time I saw the difference look 7"+ was when Hulk had at least an inch footwear advantage: Click Here I'm in the minority guessing T at 5'11" peak as it is, but Hulk still didn't look 6'6" with him. I'm still somewhat undecided on where he was in the 6'5" range. As I said a while back, I was actually leaning more towards 6'5"-6'5.25" than my usual 6'5.5" guess before seeing the Belzer video again.
@berta: I can agree there were times he looked that such as with Richard Belzer if Belzer's listing was correct. He also looked it as late as 1988 if Trump was indeed a full 6'2", though I don't know if Hulk was wearing his cowboy boots. As for height loss, it can start as early as 30 for some and there's no reason it couldn't start even earlier with enough stress on the spine, joints, bones etc. Hulk Hogan was certainly not your typical man in any way physically. With that said, I believe Hulk was probably at his peak height throughout the entire 80's.
RP said on 2/Nov/18
@ Canson... + 1 👍 I Agee on both those observations.
@ Canson... + 1 👍 I Agee on both those observations.
Rising - 174 cm said on 2/Nov/18
6'5.5" does still look about right if Ed McMahon hadn't lost height by 1982 and I can't see arguing less than a solid 6'5"-6'5.25" minimum for Hulk if that's the case.
6'5.5" does still look about right if Ed McMahon hadn't lost height by 1982 and I can't see arguing less than a solid 6'5"-6'5.25" minimum for Hulk if that's the case.
Canson said on 1/Nov/18
@Rising: I’ve always been an advocate of the solid or strong 6’5”. He could’ve been a hair over 6’5” in his prime honestly. I would still say he’s 6’3” today as opposed to 6-2
@Rising: I’ve always been an advocate of the solid or strong 6’5”. He could’ve been a hair over 6’5” in his prime honestly. I would still say he’s 6’3” today as opposed to 6-2
berta said on 31/Oct/18
Sometimes in old photos and videos he can really look 6 foot 6. The guy have lost a lot of height. Maybe he even lost his first fraction at the age of 35-40. Keep in mind that he was maybe around 130-135 kg for most of his career and always jumped up in the air and landed on his ass in his finish move. I think even a 20 year old guy that do that could loose height efter a couple years. My guess if i would bet money on his height at peak, would be legit 197 cm
Sometimes in old photos and videos he can really look 6 foot 6. The guy have lost a lot of height. Maybe he even lost his first fraction at the age of 35-40. Keep in mind that he was maybe around 130-135 kg for most of his career and always jumped up in the air and landed on his ass in his finish move. I think even a 20 year old guy that do that could loose height efter a couple years. My guess if i would bet money on his height at peak, would be legit 197 cm
RP said on 30/Oct/18
Even with a 0.75” footwear advantage...hard not to call Hogan a strong 6’5.5” with Ed McMahon on the Johnny Carson Show in 1982
Even with a 0.75” footwear advantage...hard not to call Hogan a strong 6’5.5” with Ed McMahon on the Johnny Carson Show in 1982
Rising - 174 cm said on 28/Oct/18
@Sotiris: Good pic with Johnny Carson. It does look like Hulk has a typical 1.75" cowboy heel. Rob lists Carson at the 5'10.5" he claimed, but I agree 5'10" flat is probably closer. I don't see more than 6.5" or 7" max there. Hulk might be leaning a bit more dropping some height, but he has at least half an inch footwear advantage.
@Sotiris: Good pic with Johnny Carson. It does look like Hulk has a typical 1.75" cowboy heel. Rob lists Carson at the 5'10.5" he claimed, but I agree 5'10" flat is probably closer. I don't see more than 6.5" or 7" max there. Hulk might be leaning a bit more dropping some height, but he has at least half an inch footwear advantage.
Sotiris Gravas said on 25/Oct/18
Hogan and Davey Boy Smith... Click Here
Here's a better, bigger look from a JT pic... Click Here
6'2" Kerry Von Erich and Davey Boy... Click Here
6'2" Brutus Beefcake (and Hogan) comparison pic JT posted online... Click Here
I think Davey Boy might have been 5'10", as compared to a 5'11" peak height Bret Hart:
Click Here
Davey Boy Smith w/ Bill Anderson... Click Here
Kerry Von Erich w/ Bill Anderson... Click Here (Never seen this one before.)
Hogan and Davey Boy Smith... Click Here
Here's a better, bigger look from a JT pic... Click Here
6'2" Kerry Von Erich and Davey Boy... Click Here
6'2" Brutus Beefcake (and Hogan) comparison pic JT posted online... Click Here
I think Davey Boy might have been 5'10", as compared to a 5'11" peak height Bret Hart:
Click Here
Davey Boy Smith w/ Bill Anderson... Click Here
Kerry Von Erich w/ Bill Anderson... Click Here (Never seen this one before.)
Sotiris Gravas said on 25/Oct/18
Here's Hogan next to Jim Brunzell (billed as 5'10") that I've never seen before:
Click Here I've seen him listed as low as 5'9" online. If Hogan were really 6'7", Brunzell's head would come up to his chin.
Here's a more recent pic of Brunzell (poor posture) and his Killer Bees partner B. Brian Blair w/ Hillbilly Jim:
Click Here (I'm pretty sure that Hillbilly is in his cowboy boots.)
Compare that w/ Duggan and One Man Gang (serious back problems)... Click Here
I love how B. Brian Blair was billed as 6'1", though he was shorter than 5'10" Brunzell:
Click Here
Greg Gagne was billed as 6'2" though they were very close in height... Click Here
Recent pic of Brunzell w/ height loss Mean Gene to make him feel tall... Click Here
Here's Hogan next to Jim Brunzell (billed as 5'10") that I've never seen before:
Click Here I've seen him listed as low as 5'9" online. If Hogan were really 6'7", Brunzell's head would come up to his chin.
Here's a more recent pic of Brunzell (poor posture) and his Killer Bees partner B. Brian Blair w/ Hillbilly Jim:
Click Here (I'm pretty sure that Hillbilly is in his cowboy boots.)
Compare that w/ Duggan and One Man Gang (serious back problems)... Click Here
I love how B. Brian Blair was billed as 6'1", though he was shorter than 5'10" Brunzell:
Click Here
Greg Gagne was billed as 6'2" though they were very close in height... Click Here
Recent pic of Brunzell w/ height loss Mean Gene to make him feel tall... Click Here
RP said on 25/Oct/18
Sotiris,
Otto was 6’0.75” barefoot & 6’2” in footwear...IMO
Sotiris,
Otto was 6’0.75” barefoot & 6’2” in footwear...IMO
Sotiris Gravas said on 24/Oct/18
Here's a young Hogan when he was more into baseball... I'm sure you can pick him out:
Click Here Close-up of face... Click Here
Hogan back in high school. Funny how the two guys on either side of him are also "6'7", wink, wink":
Click Here
Hogan (in cowboy boots) W/ 5'10" Johnny Carson... Click Here Here's a look at his footwear that day, a nice big heel... Click Here
Hogan and Otto Wanz (billed as 6'2")... Click Here
Same pic in color... Click Here
Otto and Bundy... Click Here
Otto and Inoki... Click Here
Otto and Arnie... Click Here
Otto and Andre... Click Here Nice one in color... Click Here
Here's a young Hogan when he was more into baseball... I'm sure you can pick him out:
Click Here Close-up of face... Click Here
Hogan back in high school. Funny how the two guys on either side of him are also "6'7", wink, wink":
Click Here
Hogan (in cowboy boots) W/ 5'10" Johnny Carson... Click Here Here's a look at his footwear that day, a nice big heel... Click Here
Hogan and Otto Wanz (billed as 6'2")... Click Here
Same pic in color... Click Here
Otto and Bundy... Click Here
Otto and Inoki... Click Here
Otto and Arnie... Click Here
Otto and Andre... Click Here Nice one in color... Click Here
Pdoggy said on 23/Oct/18
In every pic I can see Hogan has Ali by 4 inches
In every pic I can see Hogan has Ali by 4 inches
Manpreet Singh Virk said on 21/Oct/18
Hogan is 6'5 currently.
Hogan is 6'5 currently.
Sotiris Gravas said on 20/Oct/18
@Gretz I would have just been entering puberty in the early 80s, so I wouldn't have been all that tall next to them (I was born in 1972). That said, a whole bunch of wrestlers came to my gym back in what was probably 1997. I worked out alongside guys like Tatanka, Savio Vega, Owen Hart, Marc Mero (and Sable). Shawn Michaels showed up later... All of these guys were very short, around 5'10"/5'11". I was actually shocked by how short these guys were. (Even more shocked when Owen Hart died two years later in the manner that he did. First, the Montreal Screwjob, and then that.) There were even 2(?) kids there that I think were Savio Vega's that kept on looking up at me; it was earlier in the day, so I was a minimum of 6'7". I think Edge was there, who, looking back, I initially thought was maybe Triple H. It had to be him b/c he didn't have a lot of mass. The only tall guy there was a guy whose name I had forgotten... Mideon, in construction boots (billed as 6'3"). I guess Edge was around 6'2" (billed as 6'5").
I remember being bummed out that Undertaker wasn't there. That would've been cool. Once, my pals and I were on the highway, on our way to see a WWF show, and a wrestler in the car next to us flicked his cigarette butt right in our direction. What an guy, LOL! It was one of my friend's favorite wreslters, too. I gotta try and remember his name.
Just remembered his name (Ha ha!), w/ a little help from the Internet. He was Road Dogg, part of D-Generation X, which began in 1997. When my pals and I got to the show, some little kids actually asked for my autograph, thinking I was The Rock, I kid you not, b/c I had a similar hairstyle and sunglasses on. Clearly, they thought The Rock was more than 6'3". (When my brother was young and thin, kids would actually ask for his autograph, thinking he was Ace Ventura (Jim Carrey).
I actually caught a glimpse of Wayne Gretzky at a Ritz-Carlton when I was around 10, back in 1982. (I remember being surprised at 6'6" Darryl Strawberry's height when he walked by me when I was maybe 13.)
Have you got up close to any wrestlers over the years...?
@Gretz I would have just been entering puberty in the early 80s, so I wouldn't have been all that tall next to them (I was born in 1972). That said, a whole bunch of wrestlers came to my gym back in what was probably 1997. I worked out alongside guys like Tatanka, Savio Vega, Owen Hart, Marc Mero (and Sable). Shawn Michaels showed up later... All of these guys were very short, around 5'10"/5'11". I was actually shocked by how short these guys were. (Even more shocked when Owen Hart died two years later in the manner that he did. First, the Montreal Screwjob, and then that.) There were even 2(?) kids there that I think were Savio Vega's that kept on looking up at me; it was earlier in the day, so I was a minimum of 6'7". I think Edge was there, who, looking back, I initially thought was maybe Triple H. It had to be him b/c he didn't have a lot of mass. The only tall guy there was a guy whose name I had forgotten... Mideon, in construction boots (billed as 6'3"). I guess Edge was around 6'2" (billed as 6'5").
I remember being bummed out that Undertaker wasn't there. That would've been cool. Once, my pals and I were on the highway, on our way to see a WWF show, and a wrestler in the car next to us flicked his cigarette butt right in our direction. What an guy, LOL! It was one of my friend's favorite wreslters, too. I gotta try and remember his name.
Just remembered his name (Ha ha!), w/ a little help from the Internet. He was Road Dogg, part of D-Generation X, which began in 1997. When my pals and I got to the show, some little kids actually asked for my autograph, thinking I was The Rock, I kid you not, b/c I had a similar hairstyle and sunglasses on. Clearly, they thought The Rock was more than 6'3". (When my brother was young and thin, kids would actually ask for his autograph, thinking he was Ace Ventura (Jim Carrey).
I actually caught a glimpse of Wayne Gretzky at a Ritz-Carlton when I was around 10, back in 1982. (I remember being surprised at 6'6" Darryl Strawberry's height when he walked by me when I was maybe 13.)
Have you got up close to any wrestlers over the years...?
Michael Raja said on 19/Oct/18
Next to 6 ft 3 Muhammad Ali, Hogan looks 6'5.5 or 6'6 not fully 6'7
Next to 6 ft 3 Muhammad Ali, Hogan looks 6'5.5 or 6'6 not fully 6'7
Canson said on 19/Oct/18
@Dream: Very possible
@Dream: Very possible
Gretz said on 18/Oct/18
Gravis,did you ever meet Hogan,Danny Spivy,Scott Hall,hillbilly Jim,or any of guys close to this height in the early 80`s.It seems to me you would be taller than all of them,and would love to here how you match up with them.
Gravis,did you ever meet Hogan,Danny Spivy,Scott Hall,hillbilly Jim,or any of guys close to this height in the early 80`s.It seems to me you would be taller than all of them,and would love to here how you match up with them.
Dream(5'9.5") said on 16/Oct/18
Come to think of it, Hulk Hogan would not be any taller than Bo Burnham, Metta World Peace, Wladimir Klitsckho, or even a peak Peyton Manning.
Come to think of it, Hulk Hogan would not be any taller than Bo Burnham, Metta World Peace, Wladimir Klitsckho, or even a peak Peyton Manning.
RP said on 14/Oct/18
62B, correct ...HGH can help you grow taller. However, it must be administered before or during puberty.
62B, correct ...HGH can help you grow taller. However, it must be administered before or during puberty.
Canson said on 14/Oct/18
@Dream: Thanks!
@Christian: very possible that he’s 6’5.25. I don’t rule that out but I doubt he’s over that. He’d probably have been closer to 6’5 than 6’6 peak
@Dream: Thanks!
@Christian: very possible that he’s 6’5.25. I don’t rule that out but I doubt he’s over that. He’d probably have been closer to 6’5 than 6’6 peak
dewie 5ft9 175cm said on 14/Oct/18
Rob sid and taker was 2.5 3inches taller than 6ft6 hogen 6ft8.5 6ft9.
Rob sid and taker was 2.5 3inches taller than 6ft6 hogen 6ft8.5 6ft9.
Kyuss101 said on 13/Oct/18
Prime 6-5.5 max. Now 6-2.5. Period.
Prime 6-5.5 max. Now 6-2.5. Period.
62B said on 12/Oct/18
@Henry. Once your growth plates are fused you will no longer grow any taller no matter how much HGH you take
@Henry. Once your growth plates are fused you will no longer grow any taller no matter how much HGH you take
Henry said on 12/Oct/18
Big John Studd apparently took HGH to get taller and it worked.
Click Here is why it is extremely important to
NOT act as if pro wrestlers like him and others are always the same height till age 40 or 50. Pro Wrestlers heights change much faster and earlier than normal humans.
Hogan with Belzer was SIGNIFICANTLY TALLER than even late 80s Hogan for instance. His spine was already curved enough to cause a noticeable height loss by then. Chris Masters already had a curved spine after 10 years and Hogan being a much heavier man and doing a million leg drops obviously lost much more height in the first 10 years of his career than Masters. Hogan's height loss was obviously slower during the first part of his career and accelerated faster the older he got. Hogan's peak height was before he started wrestling and during his very first wrestling matches. HOGAN'S CONSTANT HEIGHT LOSS FROM THE FIRST DAY HE LACED UP A PAIR OF WRESTLING BOOTS must always be taken into account when looking at photographs and videos.
Big John Studd apparently took HGH to get taller and it worked.
Click Here is why it is extremely important to
NOT act as if pro wrestlers like him and others are always the same height till age 40 or 50. Pro Wrestlers heights change much faster and earlier than normal humans.
Hogan with Belzer was SIGNIFICANTLY TALLER than even late 80s Hogan for instance. His spine was already curved enough to cause a noticeable height loss by then. Chris Masters already had a curved spine after 10 years and Hogan being a much heavier man and doing a million leg drops obviously lost much more height in the first 10 years of his career than Masters. Hogan's height loss was obviously slower during the first part of his career and accelerated faster the older he got. Hogan's peak height was before he started wrestling and during his very first wrestling matches. HOGAN'S CONSTANT HEIGHT LOSS FROM THE FIRST DAY HE LACED UP A PAIR OF WRESTLING BOOTS must always be taken into account when looking at photographs and videos.
Christian 6'5 3/8" said on 12/Oct/18
@Canson
What about 6'5.25"? That's possible too.
@Canson
What about 6'5.25"? That's possible too.
Dream(5'9.5") said on 11/Oct/18
Actually, I think @Christian and @Canson, and everyone else are right.
Bill Fagerbakke often looks a more solid 6'6" than Hulk Hogan. The difference is that Fagerbakke didn't need to wear thick footwear to prove he's extremely tall. Hogan is still a tall guy, but he was more likely a guy under 6'6".
Actually, I think @Christian and @Canson, and everyone else are right.
Bill Fagerbakke often looks a more solid 6'6" than Hulk Hogan. The difference is that Fagerbakke didn't need to wear thick footwear to prove he's extremely tall. Hogan is still a tall guy, but he was more likely a guy under 6'6".
Canson said on 11/Oct/18
I don’t think he was ever anywhere near 6’6” at a low. However, 6’5” at a low looks very realistic. People underestimate his boots that he wore. He was the same size as Tiny Lister and Lister even said Hogan was 6’5” previously not 6’7” like he claimed
I don’t think he was ever anywhere near 6’6” at a low. However, 6’5” at a low looks very realistic. People underestimate his boots that he wore. He was the same size as Tiny Lister and Lister even said Hogan was 6’5” previously not 6’7” like he claimed
Canson said on 11/Oct/18
@Miko: meaning a normal morning would be 6’5.75 out of bed prob and 6’5 at a low in the afternoon
@Miko: meaning a normal morning would be 6’5.75 out of bed prob and 6’5 at a low in the afternoon
Rising - 174 cm said on 10/Oct/18
@RP: Yeah, 6'5.5" is still my guess as well. I think I mentioned I was leaning toward 6'5" and the same height as Tiny Lister before, but Hulk looked more than just 3" taller than Trump in the 80's and that Belzer video is a bit difficult to reconcile with a 6'5" flat or less Hulk. With that said, very specific figures like 6'4.75" are always interesting.
@MelvinJones: Those are the figures Hulk claimed and probably told Stallone. Sly was probably too short to tell the difference, especially since Hulk wore cowboy boots to his Rocky 3 audition. Also, since Sly always claimed to be at least 5'10" himself, you'd expect he might upgrade some heights, though he did refer to Franco Columbu as only 5'3". Maybe some hyperbole in both cases. Either way, I can believe Hulk's story about his mother measuring him 6'7", but in his cowboy boots.
@RP: Yeah, 6'5.5" is still my guess as well. I think I mentioned I was leaning toward 6'5" and the same height as Tiny Lister before, but Hulk looked more than just 3" taller than Trump in the 80's and that Belzer video is a bit difficult to reconcile with a 6'5" flat or less Hulk. With that said, very specific figures like 6'4.75" are always interesting.
@MelvinJones: Those are the figures Hulk claimed and probably told Stallone. Sly was probably too short to tell the difference, especially since Hulk wore cowboy boots to his Rocky 3 audition. Also, since Sly always claimed to be at least 5'10" himself, you'd expect he might upgrade some heights, though he did refer to Franco Columbu as only 5'3". Maybe some hyperbole in both cases. Either way, I can believe Hulk's story about his mother measuring him 6'7", but in his cowboy boots.
miko said on 10/Oct/18
If Hogan ever measured 6'6, it was straight out of bed after a 12 hour sleep.
If Hogan ever measured 6'6, it was straight out of bed after a 12 hour sleep.
Canson said on 9/Oct/18
@Christian: that’s max for Hogan that I could buy is 6’5”.
@Christian: that’s max for Hogan that I could buy is 6’5”.
RP said on 9/Oct/18
**Chet Coppock
**Chet Coppock
RP said on 9/Oct/18
@ Dream @ Christian 6’5 3/8
IMO, peak Hogan & Peak Fagerbakke standing side by side, would’ve looked just like Hogan & Chet Chappok standing side by side in the 1986 photos.
@ Dream @ Christian 6’5 3/8
IMO, peak Hogan & Peak Fagerbakke standing side by side, would’ve looked just like Hogan & Chet Chappok standing side by side in the 1986 photos.
Christian 6'5 3/8" said on 8/Oct/18
@Dream
Hogan was never even near 6'6" IMO. Nearer to 6'5", while Fagerbakke was likely legit 6'6".
@Dream
Hogan was never even near 6'6" IMO. Nearer to 6'5", while Fagerbakke was likely legit 6'6".
62B said on 7/Oct/18
@RP. I wouldn't be overly surprised if Hulks peak height turned out to be 6'4 3/4". My personal guess was a peak of 6'5" to 6'5 1/4". 6'5 1/2" to me is still believable but on the high side. I think 6'6" barefoot is out of the question. Like I said in an earlier post he looked close to that with in his early match with Dibiase, but he could have had a shoe advantage.
@RP. I wouldn't be overly surprised if Hulks peak height turned out to be 6'4 3/4". My personal guess was a peak of 6'5" to 6'5 1/4". 6'5 1/2" to me is still believable but on the high side. I think 6'6" barefoot is out of the question. Like I said in an earlier post he looked close to that with in his early match with Dibiase, but he could have had a shoe advantage.
Gretz said on 6/Oct/18
Thanks Pdoggy if Jim was that tall Hogan must have been 6'6" and some fraction in 1978 he was a mammoth I know he used gear he has even admitted to it.I used them myself when I was into bodybuilding(i`m talking many years ago and when you stop you lose all the gains you made quick,but it`s quite a high when you gain 100 Lbs on your bench press in 3 months and thats after natural gains stopped so I didn`t hop on the steroid ban wagon)so i can say Hogan had to be a legit 330 Lbs. at one point.By the mid 90`s he was probably closer to 270Lbs.And all you young guys thinking of trying steroids don`t do it it will only ruin your health.take creatine and you will gain 40+ pounds on your bench pretty quick,so stay natural you will live a lot longer than all these mass monsters that die in their 40`s or early 50`s.
Thanks Pdoggy if Jim was that tall Hogan must have been 6'6" and some fraction in 1978 he was a mammoth I know he used gear he has even admitted to it.I used them myself when I was into bodybuilding(i`m talking many years ago and when you stop you lose all the gains you made quick,but it`s quite a high when you gain 100 Lbs on your bench press in 3 months and thats after natural gains stopped so I didn`t hop on the steroid ban wagon)so i can say Hogan had to be a legit 330 Lbs. at one point.By the mid 90`s he was probably closer to 270Lbs.And all you young guys thinking of trying steroids don`t do it it will only ruin your health.take creatine and you will gain 40+ pounds on your bench pretty quick,so stay natural you will live a lot longer than all these mass monsters that die in their 40`s or early 50`s.
RP said on 6/Oct/18
Pdoggy,
Hogan is 65 years old, not 67.
And there is a 5 to 1 advantage of evidence that points to a peak physical prime Hulk Hogan being closer to 6’5” than 6’6”. The 6’6.5” guesses are off by at least one inch. I think Hogan’s peak physical prime “average” daily barefoot height from 1979-1989 era was 6’5.5 personally. Something like:
Morning: 6’5.75”
Early afternoon: 6’5.5”
Late evening: 6’5.25”...maybe even 6’5” seeing he weighed over 300 lbs during that era.
I’ll also admit that a close friend of mine in the know...swears Hulk Hogan in the mid to late 1980’s at his physical prime & peak popularity was only 6’4.75” barefoot & 6’6” in his wrestling boots. I’m still sticking with 6’5.5” ...however, I wouldn’t be shocked if My friend why’s in the business claims of 6’4-3/4” peak & 6’6” in wrestling boots was true? He also said Andre was 6’11.5” in the early 1980’s & only 6’10” by the late 1980’s. I’ll reveal his name & job w/the WWE later with his permission. He said Andre’s own personal claims of 7’0.25” were true & Andre was being honest. However, that was his measured height in his thin soled wrestling boots from the early 1970’s. But, his official measured barefoot height back then was only 6’11.5”...we got together with some other buddies & attended the Dolphins vs Raiders football game a couple of weeks ago. So, I finally went full nerd mode on him & asked him all these questions that we chat about on this site. And I’ll eat some crow & say that Sotiris Gravas has been closer on heights than what most on here want to give him credit for. He was pretty much within 1” on everyone he estimated.
Pdoggy,
Hogan is 65 years old, not 67.
And there is a 5 to 1 advantage of evidence that points to a peak physical prime Hulk Hogan being closer to 6’5” than 6’6”. The 6’6.5” guesses are off by at least one inch. I think Hogan’s peak physical prime “average” daily barefoot height from 1979-1989 era was 6’5.5 personally. Something like:
Morning: 6’5.75”
Early afternoon: 6’5.5”
Late evening: 6’5.25”...maybe even 6’5” seeing he weighed over 300 lbs during that era.
I’ll also admit that a close friend of mine in the know...swears Hulk Hogan in the mid to late 1980’s at his physical prime & peak popularity was only 6’4.75” barefoot & 6’6” in his wrestling boots. I’m still sticking with 6’5.5” ...however, I wouldn’t be shocked if My friend why’s in the business claims of 6’4-3/4” peak & 6’6” in wrestling boots was true? He also said Andre was 6’11.5” in the early 1980’s & only 6’10” by the late 1980’s. I’ll reveal his name & job w/the WWE later with his permission. He said Andre’s own personal claims of 7’0.25” were true & Andre was being honest. However, that was his measured height in his thin soled wrestling boots from the early 1970’s. But, his official measured barefoot height back then was only 6’11.5”...we got together with some other buddies & attended the Dolphins vs Raiders football game a couple of weeks ago. So, I finally went full nerd mode on him & asked him all these questions that we chat about on this site. And I’ll eat some crow & say that Sotiris Gravas has been closer on heights than what most on here want to give him credit for. He was pretty much within 1” on everyone he estimated.
Canson said on 6/Oct/18
Hillbilly Jim is listed as 6’5.5 here but there is still no such thing as “confirmed” as we don’t know what time of the day he measured. He could be a solid 6’5 at a low
Hillbilly Jim is listed as 6’5.5 here but there is still no such thing as “confirmed” as we don’t know what time of the day he measured. He could be a solid 6’5 at a low
tree said on 6/Oct/18
PEAK was 6ft6 check him out with VINCE 6ft1.5 Click Here at 2:44 u can see he had thin boots
Vince looked over 6ft1 with hhh Click Here
PEAK was 6ft6 check him out with VINCE 6ft1.5 Click Here at 2:44 u can see he had thin boots
Vince looked over 6ft1 with hhh Click Here
Dream(5'9.5") said on 5/Oct/18
@Christian @Rob
I probably say it’s a toss up. Both could get away with claiming 6’7” and most people wouldn’t question them.
Could one say Bill Fagerbakke looked a more solid 6’6”? Very giant chance he’s in that Carmelo Anthony category. Could one say Hulk Hogan be in a similar range to Bill? Very possible too.
I’ve only seen Bill Fagerbakke, and I have to look into Hulk Hogan more. Today, I would say a current Bill Fagerbakke would beat out current Hulk Hogan, easily.
@Christian @Rob
I probably say it’s a toss up. Both could get away with claiming 6’7” and most people wouldn’t question them.
Could one say Bill Fagerbakke looked a more solid 6’6”? Very giant chance he’s in that Carmelo Anthony category. Could one say Hulk Hogan be in a similar range to Bill? Very possible too.
I’ve only seen Bill Fagerbakke, and I have to look into Hulk Hogan more. Today, I would say a current Bill Fagerbakke would beat out current Hulk Hogan, easily.
62B said on 5/Oct/18
Gretz said on 5/Oct/18
If you look at confirmed 6'5.5" Hillbilly Jim next to Hogan when they are training together,Hogan has a solid inch on him.That is all you need to prove Hogan peaked at 6'6" to 6'6.5".by the way that makes Andre at least 7'0" in 1978 when they first wrestled in the south(i think Hogan was called Sterling Golden than).
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Do you know who confirmed that Hillbilly was 6'5.5"? I'm pretty confident Hulk was never 6'6". The only time he really looks 6'6" to me is in the early video with him and Dibiase. And that's only because I know a young Dibiase was a solid 6'3". One of the things I don't think I have ever mentioned is that while in the Army going to all those wrestling events. Is that my one room mate was a huge Hulkamaniac and had seen Hogan several times up close. My friend was even so close to rings side for one of the Early Wrestle Manias that he was on camera. My other roommate at the time was a solid 6'6". My roommate who was the Hulkamaniac said Hogans height was pretty much right in-between my 6'3 1/4" and my 6'6" roommate.
Gretz said on 5/Oct/18
If you look at confirmed 6'5.5" Hillbilly Jim next to Hogan when they are training together,Hogan has a solid inch on him.That is all you need to prove Hogan peaked at 6'6" to 6'6.5".by the way that makes Andre at least 7'0" in 1978 when they first wrestled in the south(i think Hogan was called Sterling Golden than).
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Do you know who confirmed that Hillbilly was 6'5.5"? I'm pretty confident Hulk was never 6'6". The only time he really looks 6'6" to me is in the early video with him and Dibiase. And that's only because I know a young Dibiase was a solid 6'3". One of the things I don't think I have ever mentioned is that while in the Army going to all those wrestling events. Is that my one room mate was a huge Hulkamaniac and had seen Hogan several times up close. My friend was even so close to rings side for one of the Early Wrestle Manias that he was on camera. My other roommate at the time was a solid 6'6". My roommate who was the Hulkamaniac said Hogans height was pretty much right in-between my 6'3 1/4" and my 6'6" roommate.
Pdoggy said on 5/Oct/18
@Gretz
Dead on accurate about Hillbilly Jim Hogan was one of those guys again with a large head not obviously large as Andre's but larger than normal head he definitely in my opinion Ppeaked at that six six and a half maybe even six seven like he says he was then obviously later on Lost height no doubt about it and now actually is probably closer to 6 4" 6 5". He certainly has a difficult time standing straight his knees his back he is 67 years old or they're about so what do you expect.
Too many pics with Hogan where he's next to people right around that 6 5" 6 6"range Hillbilly Jim that idiot ring announcer guy who said Andre was six nine what a joke and many others.
@Gretz
Dead on accurate about Hillbilly Jim Hogan was one of those guys again with a large head not obviously large as Andre's but larger than normal head he definitely in my opinion Ppeaked at that six six and a half maybe even six seven like he says he was then obviously later on Lost height no doubt about it and now actually is probably closer to 6 4" 6 5". He certainly has a difficult time standing straight his knees his back he is 67 years old or they're about so what do you expect.
Too many pics with Hogan where he's next to people right around that 6 5" 6 6"range Hillbilly Jim that idiot ring announcer guy who said Andre was six nine what a joke and many others.
viper said on 5/Oct/18
I just saw Andre wrestled twice in my hometown in NC twice in 1975. Pretty cool.
I just saw Andre wrestled twice in my hometown in NC twice in 1975. Pretty cool.
Gretz said on 5/Oct/18
If you look at confirmed 6'5.5" Hillbilly Jim next to Hogan when they are training together,Hogan has a solid inch on him.That is all you need to prove Hogan peaked at 6'6" to 6'6.5".by the way that makes Andre at least 7'0" in 1978 when they first wrestled in the south(i think Hogan was called Sterling Golden than).
If you look at confirmed 6'5.5" Hillbilly Jim next to Hogan when they are training together,Hogan has a solid inch on him.That is all you need to prove Hogan peaked at 6'6" to 6'6.5".by the way that makes Andre at least 7'0" in 1978 when they first wrestled in the south(i think Hogan was called Sterling Golden than).
RP said on 4/Oct/18
Melvin, yeah...I think that was his height in his Thunderlips Boots.
Melvin, yeah...I think that was his height in his Thunderlips Boots.
MelvinJones said on 3/Oct/18
Sylvester Stallone said that Hogan was 6'7 and 295 when he played Thunderlips. It sounds believable doesn't it except maybe the height is with his lifts. What do you all think? Thanks. Great site.
Sylvester Stallone said that Hogan was 6'7 and 295 when he played Thunderlips. It sounds believable doesn't it except maybe the height is with his lifts. What do you all think? Thanks. Great site.
RP said on 3/Oct/18
@ Canson...true
@ Canson...true
Sotiris Gravas said on 2/Oct/18
@RP I now see Hogan as more 6'4.5" barefoot peak height rather than 6'5". Then again, I used to think he was only 6'3", so, maybe I'm not the best person to ask (LOL)... I don't know why he still insists he was once 6'7"... Hogan (now 6'2") claims he's now 6'4.5", and The Rock (now 6'2") actually said he was 6'4.5" when standing next to 6'1" Logan Paul ("I GOT PUNCHED!" YouTube vid) back in 2016. He must love doing movies where he gets to stand next to little 5'2" Kevin Hart.
@RP I now see Hogan as more 6'4.5" barefoot peak height rather than 6'5". Then again, I used to think he was only 6'3", so, maybe I'm not the best person to ask (LOL)... I don't know why he still insists he was once 6'7"... Hogan (now 6'2") claims he's now 6'4.5", and The Rock (now 6'2") actually said he was 6'4.5" when standing next to 6'1" Logan Paul ("I GOT PUNCHED!" YouTube vid) back in 2016. He must love doing movies where he gets to stand next to little 5'2" Kevin Hart.
Canson said on 2/Oct/18
@RP: “almost exactly the same with Jordan” could mean what you said. I have a peak Jordan 6’4.5 so Hogan at that stage of his life may have been 6’4.5 or maybe 195cm max
@RP: “almost exactly the same with Jordan” could mean what you said. I have a peak Jordan 6’4.5 so Hogan at that stage of his life may have been 6’4.5 or maybe 195cm max
Christian 6'5 3/8" said on 2/Oct/18
@Dream
Definitely Fagerbakke
@Dream
Definitely Fagerbakke
Rising - 174 cm said on 1/Oct/18
I largely agree with miko. Hulk's posture makes him look shorter and I could still see him 6'3" or a bit under at worst. With that said, injuries and chronic pain alone don't necessarily rule out lifts as Burt Reynolds showed, but there's no evidence Hulk wears them and I don't suspect he does at all. If he ever did, it would have been during his wrestling days.
I largely agree with miko. Hulk's posture makes him look shorter and I could still see him 6'3" or a bit under at worst. With that said, injuries and chronic pain alone don't necessarily rule out lifts as Burt Reynolds showed, but there's no evidence Hulk wears them and I don't suspect he does at all. If he ever did, it would have been during his wrestling days.
Dream(5'9.5 said on 1/Oct/18
Rob, who would you bet your coins of being slightly taller, Peak Bill Fagerbakke or Hulk Hogan?
Editor Rob
Rob, who would you bet your coins of being slightly taller, Peak Bill Fagerbakke or Hulk Hogan?
Editor RobI wouldn't put a bet as I feel they are too close at their prime.
RP said on 1/Oct/18
Sotiris,
By judging the pictures of Hulk Hogan & Wayne Gretzky to the pics of Michael Jordan & Wayne Gretzky...it looks like early 1990’s Hulk Hogan & Michael Jordan are almost the exact same height?? I think those Hogan & Gretzky pics are from 1991 or 1992?
So? 6’5.25” for peak Hogan? Or, as many have claimed before, peak Hogan was actually 6’4.75” to 6’5” barefoot & 6’6” in his wrestling boots?
Sotiris,
By judging the pictures of Hulk Hogan & Wayne Gretzky to the pics of Michael Jordan & Wayne Gretzky...it looks like early 1990’s Hulk Hogan & Michael Jordan are almost the exact same height?? I think those Hogan & Gretzky pics are from 1991 or 1992?
So? 6’5.25” for peak Hogan? Or, as many have claimed before, peak Hogan was actually 6’4.75” to 6’5” barefoot & 6’6” in his wrestling boots?
viper said on 1/Oct/18
Connor measured 6-1.2 as well. He's not taller than 6-1. He looks it with 6-1 Tyler Boyd.
Hogan is 6-2 at the absolute most. His posture is good.
Connor measured 6-1.2 as well. He's not taller than 6-1. He looks it with 6-1 Tyler Boyd.
Hogan is 6-2 at the absolute most. His posture is good.
miko said on 1/Oct/18
Hogan looking very similar with Riddick Bowe a few months ago, who has 6'4.5 (from his amateur years) and 6'5 listings, he's only 51 so height loss will be minimal, he was about 2 inches taller than George Foreman, so nothing under 6'4.
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Again this year, with 6'1.5 range HHH (Rob still has him listed at 6'2, but he might have lost a fraction, I won't low-ball him to 6'1 and under like others), Hogan looked around 1.5/2' taller at the Andre event.
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With 6'1.5 (6'2 peak) range Sting earlier in the year, standing straight and looking 1.5/2 inches taller.
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I'm not saying Hulk is still 6'4 or whatever, but it just shows when he actually straightens himself out, he can still reach 6'3/6'3.5 range in good posture, and if he was 6'2 or even 6'1 (which is trolling), then he must be in some huge lifts to look as tall as he does in the above photos, and given his bad knees & hips, he ain't gonna be in lifts.
Hogan looking very similar with Riddick Bowe a few months ago, who has 6'4.5 (from his amateur years) and 6'5 listings, he's only 51 so height loss will be minimal, he was about 2 inches taller than George Foreman, so nothing under 6'4.
Click Here
Again this year, with 6'1.5 range HHH (Rob still has him listed at 6'2, but he might have lost a fraction, I won't low-ball him to 6'1 and under like others), Hogan looked around 1.5/2' taller at the Andre event.
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With 6'1.5 (6'2 peak) range Sting earlier in the year, standing straight and looking 1.5/2 inches taller.
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I'm not saying Hulk is still 6'4 or whatever, but it just shows when he actually straightens himself out, he can still reach 6'3/6'3.5 range in good posture, and if he was 6'2 or even 6'1 (which is trolling), then he must be in some huge lifts to look as tall as he does in the above photos, and given his bad knees & hips, he ain't gonna be in lifts.
Sotiris Gravas said on 30/Sep/18
As for the pic of Hogan with that football player, I just wanted to say that football cleats don't give added height; the studs sink into the ground so as to provide ground-gripping traction.
It's funny how Hogan went from looking around 6'4" (maybe 6'4.5") next to 5'10" Mr. T back in 1985:
Click Here to looking around 6'3" in 1990 w/ 6'3" Fred Ottman Click Here
@Canson I can understand how Hogan suffered height loss from back surgeries, but didn't he start having those later in his career, circa 2009...?
As for the pic of Hogan with that football player, I just wanted to say that football cleats don't give added height; the studs sink into the ground so as to provide ground-gripping traction.
It's funny how Hogan went from looking around 6'4" (maybe 6'4.5") next to 5'10" Mr. T back in 1985:
Click Here to looking around 6'3" in 1990 w/ 6'3" Fred Ottman Click Here
@Canson I can understand how Hogan suffered height loss from back surgeries, but didn't he start having those later in his career, circa 2009...?
Canson said on 30/Sep/18
@Frost: that type of pic isn’t good as Hulk is further forward. Hulk likely is taller. Conner likely is 6’1” flat as the combine is early morning
@Frost: that type of pic isn’t good as Hulk is further forward. Hulk likely is taller. Conner likely is 6’1” flat as the combine is early morning
Canson said on 30/Sep/18
@Alan: could be a matter of getting older too that you’ve lost the morning height. My previous comment wasn’t completely accurate. People will reduce the gap (morning to evening) but you also lose evening height. I know at one stage I was 194 at a low or within a mm now I’m 6’4.25 almost consistently. I’m a few months shy of 37
@Alan: could be a matter of getting older too that you’ve lost the morning height. My previous comment wasn’t completely accurate. People will reduce the gap (morning to evening) but you also lose evening height. I know at one stage I was 194 at a low or within a mm now I’m 6’4.25 almost consistently. I’m a few months shy of 37
Canson said on 30/Sep/18
@Alan: that’s kinda what I thought. I’ve heard Rob say that people who are older typically lose morning height (start out lower in the AM) and maintain their low later in the day. I could see Hogan around 6’3 in pics at a low maybe 6’3.25 if he edged you by 1/2”.
@Alan: that’s kinda what I thought. I’ve heard Rob say that people who are older typically lose morning height (start out lower in the AM) and maintain their low later in the day. I could see Hogan around 6’3 in pics at a low maybe 6’3.25 if he edged you by 1/2”.
Frost said on 29/Sep/18
Didn't see the comments below on conner.
I guess there's the slight chance he grew as this is his second year in the league so he would have been 20-21 upon being drafted.
Didn't see the comments below on conner.
I guess there's the slight chance he grew as this is his second year in the league so he would have been 20-21 upon being drafted.
Frost said on 29/Sep/18
Are we even sure he's this tall?
With 6'1.5" measured James Conner
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Even factoring in Conner's cleats I don't see it. And James was definitely measured in the early hours, so he might not even be that tall.
Are we even sure he's this tall?
With 6'1.5" measured James Conner
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Even factoring in Conner's cleats I don't see it. And James was definitely measured in the early hours, so he might not even be that tall.
62B said on 29/Sep/18
Rob. Just wondering. You don't seem to be influenced at all when it comes to Hulks peak height. Is there any one thing that influences your estimate?
Rob. Just wondering. You don't seem to be influenced at all when it comes to Hulks peak height. Is there any one thing that influences your estimate?
Alan R said on 28/Sep/18
@Canson I used to keep my height all day but now I’m dropping below 6’3” afternoon/evening. Measured 6’2.75 before bed after training all day. Yes the first time we met him at the range in Tampa he would stand tall or adjust posture with whoever he was around. He looked 1” smaller than my 6’5” ex team member. The recent meeting he was maybe 6’3.5” max but I still could see him out of bed hitting 6’4” but not during the day now. My opinion. I can see 6’3” evening or a tad over. Not much though at night.
@Canson I used to keep my height all day but now I’m dropping below 6’3” afternoon/evening. Measured 6’2.75 before bed after training all day. Yes the first time we met him at the range in Tampa he would stand tall or adjust posture with whoever he was around. He looked 1” smaller than my 6’5” ex team member. The recent meeting he was maybe 6’3.5” max but I still could see him out of bed hitting 6’4” but not during the day now. My opinion. I can see 6’3” evening or a tad over. Not much though at night.
viper said on 28/Sep/18
James Conner was measured at 6-1.4 and 6-1.2
James Conner was measured at 6-1.4 and 6-1.2
viper said on 28/Sep/18
Shawne Merriman needs to be downgraded to 6-2.5 before Hogan is down to 6-2.
Shawne Merriman needs to be downgraded to 6-2.5 before Hogan is down to 6-2.
viper said on 28/Sep/18
Hogan could be 6-1, It's not out of the realm of possibility.
It's been so, sooo obvious he's 6-2 max since the Aikman commercials
Hogan could be 6-1, It's not out of the realm of possibility.
It's been so, sooo obvious he's 6-2 max since the Aikman commercials
viper said on 28/Sep/18
I saw a pic of James Conner the other day looking exactly the same height as 6-1.4 measured Tyler Boyd
I saw a pic of James Conner the other day looking exactly the same height as 6-1.4 measured Tyler Boyd
Canson said on 28/Sep/18
@Monkey Knees agree 100%
@Monkey Knees agree 100%
John E Barrett said on 28/Sep/18
As time goes on Hogan is getting smaller and smaller he is at that stage where age is beating him up, he looks odd with those now skinny legs his top part of the body looks out of line - so top half and lower half are doing different things. The only thing that looks sort of good is his arms - look at Super Star Billy Graham went from 6'4 to 5'11 hogan by the time he is 70 could be 6'1 or 6 feet.
As time goes on Hogan is getting smaller and smaller he is at that stage where age is beating him up, he looks odd with those now skinny legs his top part of the body looks out of line - so top half and lower half are doing different things. The only thing that looks sort of good is his arms - look at Super Star Billy Graham went from 6'4 to 5'11 hogan by the time he is 70 could be 6'1 or 6 feet.
Eric Sims said on 28/Sep/18
In that picture with the 6'1 nfl guy, it's shot at a high camera angle which makes the people and things standing furthest away look taller than they are. Just look at the grass at Hogan's feet and the grass at the furthest point of the picture. U will notice that the grass in the furthest point of the picture is actually higher than where it is at Hogan's feet. The angle of the photo creates a "Sinking slope" or hill look to it with the hill and everything closer to the camera sinking and being on lower ground. That being said I think Hogan could be 6'2.5 but that's the lowest I'd go with because i recall he was noticeably taller than Brock Lesnar im a segment in 2014 or 15
In that picture with the 6'1 nfl guy, it's shot at a high camera angle which makes the people and things standing furthest away look taller than they are. Just look at the grass at Hogan's feet and the grass at the furthest point of the picture. U will notice that the grass in the furthest point of the picture is actually higher than where it is at Hogan's feet. The angle of the photo creates a "Sinking slope" or hill look to it with the hill and everything closer to the camera sinking and being on lower ground. That being said I think Hogan could be 6'2.5 but that's the lowest I'd go with because i recall he was noticeably taller than Brock Lesnar im a segment in 2014 or 15
RP said on 27/Sep/18
@ Sotiris,
With 6’1-1/4” James Conner, you’re 100% correct. Nobody in their right mind could argue more than 6’2” for Hogan from those pics.
@ Sotiris,
With 6’1-1/4” James Conner, you’re 100% correct. Nobody in their right mind could argue more than 6’2” for Hogan from those pics.
Canson said on 27/Sep/18
@Sotiris: I know people who have met Barkley in person and some say he looked closer to 6’4 than 6’5 others saythat the best case is 6’4.5. Either way with Hulk, that is a bad comparison since they aren’t equal. Hulk likely wasn’t as tall as he was peak in their actual pic together. Barkley’s 6’4.5 (he once measured 6’4 5/8) is likely a normal low for him whereas others claim shoes, add vanity inches, and get measured earlier in the day.
@Sotiris: I know people who have met Barkley in person and some say he looked closer to 6’4 than 6’5 others saythat the best case is 6’4.5. Either way with Hulk, that is a bad comparison since they aren’t equal. Hulk likely wasn’t as tall as he was peak in their actual pic together. Barkley’s 6’4.5 (he once measured 6’4 5/8) is likely a normal low for him whereas others claim shoes, add vanity inches, and get measured earlier in the day.
Canson said on 27/Sep/18
@Alan: I can agree he’s prob not 6’2 however and that he just appears shorter in pics due to posture. I remember you mentioned first time you met him that he emulated you and your coworker’s posture and stood taller when he tried
@Alan: I can agree he’s prob not 6’2 however and that he just appears shorter in pics due to posture. I remember you mentioned first time you met him that he emulated you and your coworker’s posture and stood taller when he tried
Canson said on 27/Sep/18
@Alan: you said you wake to 6’3.3. What’s your afternoon height? That’s probably why Rob has him at 6’3. I also wake up to 6’5-6’5 1/8 myself and dip to about 6’4.25-6’4.3 in the afternoon (7-8 hrs). My low if I’m standing for more than 20 minutes at any point is 6’4.25. By mid day I’m probably around 6’4 3/8 if we’re talking 5 hours. You may be down to 6’2 1/2 or 5/8 in the afternoon making Hogan closer to 6’3”. You mentioned you maintain your height better than avg
@Alan: you said you wake to 6’3.3. What’s your afternoon height? That’s probably why Rob has him at 6’3. I also wake up to 6’5-6’5 1/8 myself and dip to about 6’4.25-6’4.3 in the afternoon (7-8 hrs). My low if I’m standing for more than 20 minutes at any point is 6’4.25. By mid day I’m probably around 6’4 3/8 if we’re talking 5 hours. You may be down to 6’2 1/2 or 5/8 in the afternoon making Hogan closer to 6’3”. You mentioned you maintain your height better than avg
Monkey knees said on 27/Sep/18
Flair was 5ft 11in peak
Piper was 6ft peak
Warrior 6ft 1in peak
Some heights written below are... Just crazy. Really crazy.
Flair was 5ft 11in peak
Piper was 6ft peak
Warrior 6ft 1in peak
Some heights written below are... Just crazy. Really crazy.
Monkey knees said on 27/Sep/18
Peak 6ft 5in.
2018 6ft 3in or just below.
The finest example of mcmahons/Americas bumping up of heights... Ie NBA/NFL etc
Peak 6ft 5in.
2018 6ft 3in or just below.
The finest example of mcmahons/Americas bumping up of heights... Ie NBA/NFL etc
Christian 6'5 3/8" said on 27/Sep/18
@184guy2
Hogan looked only a half inch taller than The Rock in the early 2000's.
@184guy2
Hogan looked only a half inch taller than The Rock in the early 2000's.
Canson said on 26/Sep/18
@Sotiris: have to remember Hulk had a fusion. He had vertebrae removed as well but the fusion would generally restore lost height from disc height problems. If he really were 6’5” peak maybe he’s down to 6’3”-6’4 now
@Sotiris: have to remember Hulk had a fusion. He had vertebrae removed as well but the fusion would generally restore lost height from disc height problems. If he really were 6’5” peak maybe he’s down to 6’3”-6’4 now
Canson said on 26/Sep/18
@Sotiris: have to remember Hulk had a fusion. He had vertebrae removed as well but the fusion would generally restore lost height from disc height problems. If he really were 6’5” peak maybe he’s down to 6’3” as a result of vertebrae
@Sotiris: have to remember Hulk had a fusion. He had vertebrae removed as well but the fusion would generally restore lost height from disc height problems. If he really were 6’5” peak maybe he’s down to 6’3” as a result of vertebrae
Canson said on 26/Sep/18
@Sotiris: Alan may have thought he was taller than that but to be fair Alan comes down to 6’2.67 from what he said so Hogan being half inch taller puts him closer to 6’3”. Alan even pointed out he has poor posture but when he stood straight he looked over 6’3”. I doubt he’s under 6’3” but doubt any higher than 6’3 or maybe 1/8 over to be honest
@Sotiris: Alan may have thought he was taller than that but to be fair Alan comes down to 6’2.67 from what he said so Hogan being half inch taller puts him closer to 6’3”. Alan even pointed out he has poor posture but when he stood straight he looked over 6’3”. I doubt he’s under 6’3” but doubt any higher than 6’3 or maybe 1/8 over to be honest
Canson said on 26/Sep/18
@RP: I can buy a peak Hogan as 6’5 but no higher. Honestly, maybe 195cm the more I see. And I was one who thought strong 6’5 previously but not now. His 6’6 listing was in shoes imho.
@RP: I can buy a peak Hogan as 6’5 but no higher. Honestly, maybe 195cm the more I see. And I was one who thought strong 6’5 previously but not now. His 6’6 listing was in shoes imho.
Sotiris Gravas said on 26/Sep/18
@RP I could be wrong about Spivey and Hall... As for Hogan, I'll be honest, even when I hear myself saying that Hogan is now 6'2", it's hard to believe. That said, here's a recent pic of Hogan (closer to camera) w/ 6'1" James Conner that a gentleman sent me on Twitter... Click Here
Here's another view... Click Here Hogan is now 6'2", max.
@Rob Downgrade..?
@RP I could be wrong about Spivey and Hall... As for Hogan, I'll be honest, even when I hear myself saying that Hogan is now 6'2", it's hard to believe. That said, here's a recent pic of Hogan (closer to camera) w/ 6'1" James Conner that a gentleman sent me on Twitter... Click Here
Here's another view... Click Here Hogan is now 6'2", max.
@Rob Downgrade..?
RP said on 26/Sep/18
My Bad!...Spivey played for Georgia.
My Bad!...Spivey played for Georgia.
Pdoggy said on 26/Sep/18
Hogan said when he met Andre he's got at least 6 inches on me. 6'6 to 6'7 peak height plus 6"= 7'+ peak.
The transparency of the Downgrades is comical. It's real entertainment.😉
Hogan said when he met Andre he's got at least 6 inches on me. 6'6 to 6'7 peak height plus 6"= 7'+ peak.
The transparency of the Downgrades is comical. It's real entertainment.😉
RP said on 26/Sep/18
Sotiris, wasn’t Dan Spivey listed @ 6’6” in college football? University of Florida if I’m not mistaken?
It seemed like Hogan was giving everyone’s height in shoes, and not barefoot, other than Ed Leslie @ 6’2-1/2”??
Flair 6’0”..yep in shoes back in the day.
Piper, 6’2”...yep in shoes (6’0.5”) barefoot. Piper himself only claimed 6’1-1/2” when filming The Live!
Hogan is mixed up when saying André was 7’1.5” & 7’4” in his boots. He was actually 7’1.5” in his cowboy boots. And claiming he’s still 6’4” (maybe in sneakers) he’s max 6’3” barefoot now. And saying he was 6’7” in his prime? Only in shoes. 6’5-1/2” max barefoot in his prime...IMO. As for Scott Hall, I can buy him being 6’5” barefoot back in his prime.
Sotiris, wasn’t Dan Spivey listed @ 6’6” in college football? University of Florida if I’m not mistaken?
It seemed like Hogan was giving everyone’s height in shoes, and not barefoot, other than Ed Leslie @ 6’2-1/2”??
Flair 6’0”..yep in shoes back in the day.
Piper, 6’2”...yep in shoes (6’0.5”) barefoot. Piper himself only claimed 6’1-1/2” when filming The Live!
Hogan is mixed up when saying André was 7’1.5” & 7’4” in his boots. He was actually 7’1.5” in his cowboy boots. And claiming he’s still 6’4” (maybe in sneakers) he’s max 6’3” barefoot now. And saying he was 6’7” in his prime? Only in shoes. 6’5-1/2” max barefoot in his prime...IMO. As for Scott Hall, I can buy him being 6’5” barefoot back in his prime.
184guy2 said on 25/Sep/18
He looked at least 6'4 until 2006 with Orton
In WCW he looked a weak 6'5 guy , not 6'4
In WWF 6'5 +
He looked at least 6'4 until 2006 with Orton
In WCW he looked a weak 6'5 guy , not 6'4
In WWF 6'5 +
Sotiris Gravas said on 25/Sep/18
@Alan R Here's Hogan and 6'4" Dusty Wathan (leaning in)... Click Here
Hogan and 74-year-old Charlie Manuel (6'4" peak height)... Click Here ,
from the back... Click Here
According to you, Hogan is still 6'3.5" barefoot...? You'll forgive me if I disagree and laugh for about 5 minutes straight... (No offense.)
Also, if Slick was only 6'3", that means Monsoon was even shorter than I thought:
Click Here
Nash was 6'9" peak, 6'8" now and Hall was 6'4" peak, around 6'3" now.
Here's 6'5" Dan Spivey next to Scott Hall back in 1985... Click Here Hall actually looks under 6'4" here.
@Alan R Here's Hogan and 6'4" Dusty Wathan (leaning in)... Click Here
Hogan and 74-year-old Charlie Manuel (6'4" peak height)... Click Here ,
from the back... Click Here
According to you, Hogan is still 6'3.5" barefoot...? You'll forgive me if I disagree and laugh for about 5 minutes straight... (No offense.)
Also, if Slick was only 6'3", that means Monsoon was even shorter than I thought:
Click Here
Nash was 6'9" peak, 6'8" now and Hall was 6'4" peak, around 6'3" now.
Here's 6'5" Dan Spivey next to Scott Hall back in 1985... Click Here Hall actually looks under 6'4" here.
Undertaker Frank said on 25/Sep/18
Alan R I believe you that Hogan told you that if he was 6ft 4 then he would have been the same height as Troy Aikman
David Hasselhoff Snoop Dogg which he is clearly shorter If Andre was 7ft 1.5 his Wrestling boots would not make him 7ft 4 even in Cowboy boots he was shorter than Wilt Chamberlain Andre got that 7ft4
listing to make him taller than Kareem Abdul Jabbar who was 7ft 2
Alan R I believe you that Hogan told you that if he was 6ft 4 then he would have been the same height as Troy Aikman
David Hasselhoff Snoop Dogg which he is clearly shorter If Andre was 7ft 1.5 his Wrestling boots would not make him 7ft 4 even in Cowboy boots he was shorter than Wilt Chamberlain Andre got that 7ft4
listing to make him taller than Kareem Abdul Jabbar who was 7ft 2
solidpeas said on 25/Sep/18
I saw a lot of his career. He did seem to suddenly lose height around 1999. I think he did have some pretty serious knee surgery at that time.
Could be age had also caught up with him.
Anyway I'd say Rob's estimate is actually pretty close.
I'm not sure about 6'6 though. I'd say he was 6'5.
Then dropped down to about 6'3 since about 1999. He had back straightening surgery a few years ago. I think all that did was help him maintain 6'3 despite more ageing.
I saw a lot of his career. He did seem to suddenly lose height around 1999. I think he did have some pretty serious knee surgery at that time.
Could be age had also caught up with him.
Anyway I'd say Rob's estimate is actually pretty close.
I'm not sure about 6'6 though. I'd say he was 6'5.
Then dropped down to about 6'3 since about 1999. He had back straightening surgery a few years ago. I think all that did was help him maintain 6'3 despite more ageing.
Alan R said on 24/Sep/18
Hello everyone. Been a while since I posted. Took a new Job working with Homeland and I.C.E. Had to hang up the swat gear getting to old to kick in doors. Nice to see everyone still posting. So I read through a ton of new comments and I got to say Damn there are some crazy opinions on his height from 6’3” Peak to 6’8” Peak. Both are not even close to reality. But still glad to see the low posters still off there rockers none the less. So I measured myself yesterday. I have dropped down to 6’2.9” mid day. Still hitting 6’3” - 6’3.3” in the morning. I moved to Tampa 4 months ago to work the port for cargo and illegal trafficking and have stopped into Hogan’s shop a few times. About 3 weeks ago Hogan was there and he was wearing some low cut thin trainers. He had board shorts on and low cut socks. This was around 2:00 in the afternoon so I was around 6’4.” in my shoes. With that being said he was still taller than me. So I would estimate him at 6’4.75-6’5” in his footwear. We both had similar soles so it was pretty equal. So I would put him at 6’3.5” now barefoot. I still think he wakes up and hits 6’4” out of bed. Still gonna say 6’5.5”-6’6” Prime. Definitely not under 6’3.5” now and not over 6’6” Prime. Weird thing was he remembered me from the range and we talked guns and weightlifting and I also asked him about the height thing and showed him this page. He never heard of it before and got a kick from some of the comments. He told me that he was still 6’4” and that he was 6’7” when he was 26 years old. He said Flair was around 6’ and Brutus was 6’2.5”, Andre was 7’1.5” but was 7’4” in his boots, Roddy was 6’2”, Kevin Nash was 6’10 and Hall was 6’5” back in the day. He also said that the manager Slick was around 6’3” but people never knew he was y’all because he was around tall bulky guys. Anyways Keep up the posts everyone even the insane ones. Makes for a good laugh.
Hello everyone. Been a while since I posted. Took a new Job working with Homeland and I.C.E. Had to hang up the swat gear getting to old to kick in doors. Nice to see everyone still posting. So I read through a ton of new comments and I got to say Damn there are some crazy opinions on his height from 6’3” Peak to 6’8” Peak. Both are not even close to reality. But still glad to see the low posters still off there rockers none the less. So I measured myself yesterday. I have dropped down to 6’2.9” mid day. Still hitting 6’3” - 6’3.3” in the morning. I moved to Tampa 4 months ago to work the port for cargo and illegal trafficking and have stopped into Hogan’s shop a few times. About 3 weeks ago Hogan was there and he was wearing some low cut thin trainers. He had board shorts on and low cut socks. This was around 2:00 in the afternoon so I was around 6’4.” in my shoes. With that being said he was still taller than me. So I would estimate him at 6’4.75-6’5” in his footwear. We both had similar soles so it was pretty equal. So I would put him at 6’3.5” now barefoot. I still think he wakes up and hits 6’4” out of bed. Still gonna say 6’5.5”-6’6” Prime. Definitely not under 6’3.5” now and not over 6’6” Prime. Weird thing was he remembered me from the range and we talked guns and weightlifting and I also asked him about the height thing and showed him this page. He never heard of it before and got a kick from some of the comments. He told me that he was still 6’4” and that he was 6’7” when he was 26 years old. He said Flair was around 6’ and Brutus was 6’2.5”, Andre was 7’1.5” but was 7’4” in his boots, Roddy was 6’2”, Kevin Nash was 6’10 and Hall was 6’5” back in the day. He also said that the manager Slick was around 6’3” but people never knew he was y’all because he was around tall bulky guys. Anyways Keep up the posts everyone even the insane ones. Makes for a good laugh.
Erik C. said on 23/Sep/18
Hogan was and still is indeed massive, but i never interpreted him as 'tall' per say and i always that he was quite a bit inflated and shorter than advertised. I would actually say that in his interview where he claims 6 foot 4 1/2 current and 6 foot seven prime was surprisingly modest, respectable, and fair at least to me personally. After all, Hogan has a huge ego and I figured A height inflation to match. I think he was off by about an inch or so give or take on both his prime and current heighr claims respectively. I would say prime he was more like 6 foot six give or take and current he is more like 6 foot 3 1/2 give or take. But I have an idea as to how he might've gotten 6 foot seven from his aunt's measurement. When I was at my gym Wednesday, I have a friend who is about 6 foot five give or take half an inch and I am myself am about 6-8 1/4 precisely but I tend to round down to 6-7 so deter fallacious ppl. Me and my friend measured ourselves and I was very surprised to get 6 foot 10 1/2 In Adidas flip-flops and my friend got 6 foot 7 1/2 from what I figured was a compressed height bc we were working out for a while. There were many thoughts running through my mind at that moment, like, did I grow, is the measuring tape off, etc. but what i found was that flip-flops and sneakers actually make it seem that your 1 1/2 inches taller than you actually are, and also that my HAIR created the illusion that i had another half inch or so. So I was thinking of that could be an explanation as to how Hogan got a 6-7
Hogan was and still is indeed massive, but i never interpreted him as 'tall' per say and i always that he was quite a bit inflated and shorter than advertised. I would actually say that in his interview where he claims 6 foot 4 1/2 current and 6 foot seven prime was surprisingly modest, respectable, and fair at least to me personally. After all, Hogan has a huge ego and I figured A height inflation to match. I think he was off by about an inch or so give or take on both his prime and current heighr claims respectively. I would say prime he was more like 6 foot six give or take and current he is more like 6 foot 3 1/2 give or take. But I have an idea as to how he might've gotten 6 foot seven from his aunt's measurement. When I was at my gym Wednesday, I have a friend who is about 6 foot five give or take half an inch and I am myself am about 6-8 1/4 precisely but I tend to round down to 6-7 so deter fallacious ppl. Me and my friend measured ourselves and I was very surprised to get 6 foot 10 1/2 In Adidas flip-flops and my friend got 6 foot 7 1/2 from what I figured was a compressed height bc we were working out for a while. There were many thoughts running through my mind at that moment, like, did I grow, is the measuring tape off, etc. but what i found was that flip-flops and sneakers actually make it seem that your 1 1/2 inches taller than you actually are, and also that my HAIR created the illusion that i had another half inch or so. So I was thinking of that could be an explanation as to how Hogan got a 6-7
Pdoggy said on 22/Sep/18
Similar to Charles Barkley his head was pointed that's what she gave him the height he actually had Charles comes to a point. Look at Hogan from the 90s when he lost his hair you can see the point of his head in the back.
Similar to Charles Barkley his head was pointed that's what she gave him the height he actually had Charles comes to a point. Look at Hogan from the 90s when he lost his hair you can see the point of his head in the back.
Canson said on 21/Sep/18
@Bobby: I thought you had him pegged at 6’5” before? Although the 6’3.5 or 6’4” can look believeable with Charles Barkley who is 6’4.5
@Bobby: I thought you had him pegged at 6’5” before? Although the 6’3.5 or 6’4” can look believeable with Charles Barkley who is 6’4.5
62B said on 21/Sep/18
bobbyh3342 said on 20/Sep/18
hulk hogan was never more than 6'4 in his prime my dad (who was 6'6) actually thought he looked 6 '3.5 in the 80s,,, i didnt get to meet him till 1998 and by that time i was already taller so my guess for hulk is 6'4.25 in the 70s and 6'4 in the 80s and down to 6'3 by the 90s
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Yet he was slightly taller than my 6'4" Grandfather in 1980. Hard for me to put him under 6'5" peak. If he was it wasn't by much.
bobbyh3342 said on 20/Sep/18
hulk hogan was never more than 6'4 in his prime my dad (who was 6'6) actually thought he looked 6 '3.5 in the 80s,,, i didnt get to meet him till 1998 and by that time i was already taller so my guess for hulk is 6'4.25 in the 70s and 6'4 in the 80s and down to 6'3 by the 90s
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Yet he was slightly taller than my 6'4" Grandfather in 1980. Hard for me to put him under 6'5" peak. If he was it wasn't by much.
John barrett said on 21/Sep/18
The reality could be and the facts are pointing to that these guys were a lot shorter then we really thought so they maybe looking like this today.
HOGAN no more then 6'3
Big Show just 6'10 but looking shorter
Kevin Nash was just 6'8
Kane 6'6
Taker just under 6'6
HHH just 6'1
Bret Hart just under 6 foot
HBK 5'10
Flair 5'9
Daniel Bryan 5'6 and a half
AJ Styles 5'8
Angle 5'9
Orton 6'3
Edge 6'2
Dolph Z 5'10
Drew Mc 6'4
Braun Strowman 6'5 and a half
The reality could be and the facts are pointing to that these guys were a lot shorter then we really thought so they maybe looking like this today.
HOGAN no more then 6'3
Big Show just 6'10 but looking shorter
Kevin Nash was just 6'8
Kane 6'6
Taker just under 6'6
HHH just 6'1
Bret Hart just under 6 foot
HBK 5'10
Flair 5'9
Daniel Bryan 5'6 and a half
AJ Styles 5'8
Angle 5'9
Orton 6'3
Edge 6'2
Dolph Z 5'10
Drew Mc 6'4
Braun Strowman 6'5 and a half
Henry said on 21/Sep/18
Rob, ALL PRO WRESTLERS have height loss due to curved spines and many HEIGHT REDUCING surgeries from pro wrestling. You need to take this into account and increase all pro wrestlers peak height accordingly.
Here is Chris Masters XRAY and comments about wrestling for example. Hulk Hogan's Spine was curved muck more than this.
Click Here
Editor Rob
Rob, ALL PRO WRESTLERS have height loss due to curved spines and many HEIGHT REDUCING surgeries from pro wrestling. You need to take this into account and increase all pro wrestlers peak height accordingly.
Here is Chris Masters XRAY and comments about wrestling for example. Hulk Hogan's Spine was curved muck more than this.
Click Here
Editor RobQuite a high percentage have a peak/current. Some might lose more than others, due to greater impacts, or more damaging moves.
Gretz said on 20/Sep/18
You actually have big boss man and duggan at 6'2' YOUR POSTS ARE NO LONGER WORTH REPLYING TO YOU ARE A JOKE.
You actually have big boss man and duggan at 6'2' YOUR POSTS ARE NO LONGER WORTH REPLYING TO YOU ARE A JOKE.
bobbyh3342 said on 20/Sep/18
hulk hogan was never more than 6'4 in his prime my dad (who was 6'6) actually thought he looked 6 '3.5 in the 80s,,, i didnt get to meet him till 1998 and by that time i was already taller so my guess for hulk is 6'4.25 in the 70s and 6'4 in the 80s and down to 6'3 by the 90s
hulk hogan was never more than 6'4 in his prime my dad (who was 6'6) actually thought he looked 6 '3.5 in the 80s,,, i didnt get to meet him till 1998 and by that time i was already taller so my guess for hulk is 6'4.25 in the 70s and 6'4 in the 80s and down to 6'3 by the 90s
RP said on 17/Sep/18
If footwear equal?
A 6’3” Ventura gives you a 6’5-1/4 Hulk Hogan. Rob has Ventura @ 6’3-1/2” peak....Ventura claims 6’4” peak himself. I personally had heard once that Ventura was 6’2-3/4 barefoot & 6’4” w/footwear. So, we’ve got him anywhere from 6’2-3/4” to 6’4” peak height? IMO, he was closer to 6’2-3/4” to 6’3” true barefoot height, than the 6’4” claims. He also lived his cowboy boots & huge soles styled footwear.
If footwear equal?
A 6’3” Ventura gives you a 6’5-1/4 Hulk Hogan. Rob has Ventura @ 6’3-1/2” peak....Ventura claims 6’4” peak himself. I personally had heard once that Ventura was 6’2-3/4 barefoot & 6’4” w/footwear. So, we’ve got him anywhere from 6’2-3/4” to 6’4” peak height? IMO, he was closer to 6’2-3/4” to 6’3” true barefoot height, than the 6’4” claims. He also lived his cowboy boots & huge soles styled footwear.
62B said on 17/Sep/18
Christian 6'5 3/8" said on 14/Sep/18
6'8" for Hulk is insanity. Even Sotiris' 6'3" peak estimate for him is more believable than that.
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There are always going to be the few that believe the billed heights. And there are always going to be the down graders. Nowhere in the 80's did Hogan look less than 6'4.5" or taller than 6'5.5". My opinion anyways.
Christian 6'5 3/8" said on 14/Sep/18
6'8" for Hulk is insanity. Even Sotiris' 6'3" peak estimate for him is more believable than that.
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There are always going to be the few that believe the billed heights. And there are always going to be the down graders. Nowhere in the 80's did Hogan look less than 6'4.5" or taller than 6'5.5". My opinion anyways.
Matt hill said on 16/Sep/18
He dont look more than 6ft2 these days at peak i would go with the height he claims he is now at 6ft4and half a inch 6ft4.5 so with 2inch lifts in his wrestling boots at peak would put him at 6ft6.5 close to his wrestling billed height of 6ft7 he has never been 6ft6 or 6ft7 he is well known to tell lies
He dont look more than 6ft2 these days at peak i would go with the height he claims he is now at 6ft4and half a inch 6ft4.5 so with 2inch lifts in his wrestling boots at peak would put him at 6ft6.5 close to his wrestling billed height of 6ft7 he has never been 6ft6 or 6ft7 he is well known to tell lies
62B said on 16/Sep/18
Click Here In this video Hulk looks pretty much the same height as Studd. Studd may have him by a half inch, but if you look at their boots Studd seems to have the advantage.
Click Here In this video Hulk looks pretty much the same height as Studd. Studd may have him by a half inch, but if you look at their boots Studd seems to have the advantage.
RP said on 16/Sep/18
Sotiris, me too on Typhon/Tugboat. I can’t believe the WWF didn’t bill him at the very least 6’5” ! Based on their 1980’s track record.
Sotiris, me too on Typhon/Tugboat. I can’t believe the WWF didn’t bill him at the very least 6’5” ! Based on their 1980’s track record.
62B said on 15/Sep/18
Click Here If Jesse Ventura is a legit strong 6'3" then I think in this video its hard to put Hogan under 6'5"
Click Here If Jesse Ventura is a legit strong 6'3" then I think in this video its hard to put Hogan under 6'5"
Pdoggy said on 15/Sep/18
Please keep in mind that Hogan always had a couple inches at least on Gorilla Monsoon and Gorilla Monsoon was 6'5" as he had a couple inches on Ali.
Please keep in mind that Hogan always had a couple inches at least on Gorilla Monsoon and Gorilla Monsoon was 6'5" as he had a couple inches on Ali.
Sotiris Gravas said on 14/Sep/18
@Christian 6'5 3/8" I was ignorant and wrong when I said Hogan was only 6'3" peak height. Mea culpa. I now see he was at least 6'4", maybe 6'4.5". That said, anyone who actually thinks he was 6'8" is a delusional fanboy. I guess I'll still get flak for thinking he's now only 6'2". Oh, well. (Glad that viper agrees.)
@RP I'm not sure if Duggan was ever more than 6'2" peak; I could be wrong...
I'm surprised that Ottman was actually billed as 6'3"...
@Christian 6'5 3/8" I was ignorant and wrong when I said Hogan was only 6'3" peak height. Mea culpa. I now see he was at least 6'4", maybe 6'4.5". That said, anyone who actually thinks he was 6'8" is a delusional fanboy. I guess I'll still get flak for thinking he's now only 6'2". Oh, well. (Glad that viper agrees.)
@RP I'm not sure if Duggan was ever more than 6'2" peak; I could be wrong...
I'm surprised that Ottman was actually billed as 6'3"...
RP said on 14/Sep/18
Christian 6’5 3/8”
Didn’t Sotiris eventually change his peak Hulk Hogan height @ 6’4” or 6’4-1/2” & Andre’s peak he finally settled on 6’10-1/2” ?? Sotiris??
Christian 6’5 3/8”
Didn’t Sotiris eventually change his peak Hulk Hogan height @ 6’4” or 6’4-1/2” & Andre’s peak he finally settled on 6’10-1/2” ?? Sotiris??
Rising - 174 cm said on 14/Sep/18
Do you mean Skechers logger boots with a 1.75" heel or that add 1.75" in height? The reason I ask is because I've seen Skechers Cascades advertise anywhere from a 1.7"-2" heel and 0.5" midsole. Most cowboy boots have a heel around 1.75", but only roughly 0.4" at the front so those will give about 1.6" actual height. Cowboy boots with a full 2" heel use to be common in the 70's and 80's and you still see some custom/designer pairs, but those should give 1.7"-1.8" range actual height.
Do you mean Skechers logger boots with a 1.75" heel or that add 1.75" in height? The reason I ask is because I've seen Skechers Cascades advertise anywhere from a 1.7"-2" heel and 0.5" midsole. Most cowboy boots have a heel around 1.75", but only roughly 0.4" at the front so those will give about 1.6" actual height. Cowboy boots with a full 2" heel use to be common in the 70's and 80's and you still see some custom/designer pairs, but those should give 1.7"-1.8" range actual height.
Christian 6'5 3/8" said on 14/Sep/18
6'8" for Hulk is insanity. Even Sotiris' 6'3" peak estimate for him is more believable than that.
6'8" for Hulk is insanity. Even Sotiris' 6'3" peak estimate for him is more believable than that.
viper said on 13/Sep/18
I certainly agree Hogan is 6-2 now.
He looks just 6-1 to me with Aikman.
I certainly agree Hogan is 6-2 now.
He looks just 6-1 to me with Aikman.
viper said on 13/Sep/18
IMO way better chance of Randy Savage being 6-0 than Stone Cold ever being 6-1
IMO way better chance of Randy Savage being 6-0 than Stone Cold ever being 6-1
RP said on 13/Sep/18
@ Zahid...
Looks spot to me @ Gold’s Gym photo!
Hogan: 6’4”
Paul Wight: 6’11.75” to 7’0”
Steve Austin: 6’1”
Davey Boy Smith: 5’11” to 5’11.25”
Billy Gunn: 6’4”
Randy Savage: 6’0”
Ric Flair: 5’11”
Note: Hulk Hogan has the thinnest footwear of anyone in that photo...so, we could even argue 6’4.25” for Hogan, based on if Gunn is a legit 6’4” (which Rob has confirmed) and those Otomix trainers back in the 1990’s only raised your height 0.7”...which is what appears Hogan has on. I’ve seen this pic many times. There is also a fuller version that fully shows everyone’s footwear clearly. Hogan & Stone Cold are also both losing about 0.25” due to a slight slouching posture & bent left knees. That’s why I’m giving Stone Cold a legit 6’1”...no doubt! And that being said...hard to argue Big Show not being exactly 7’0” there! Unless those sneakers of his have 2” soles! LOL! And the thickest sneaker sole I’ve ever scene or wore was only 1.375”...buy, I also don’t wear size 18’s either 🤣🤣
@ Zahid...
Looks spot to me @ Gold’s Gym photo!
Hogan: 6’4”
Paul Wight: 6’11.75” to 7’0”
Steve Austin: 6’1”
Davey Boy Smith: 5’11” to 5’11.25”
Billy Gunn: 6’4”
Randy Savage: 6’0”
Ric Flair: 5’11”
Note: Hulk Hogan has the thinnest footwear of anyone in that photo...so, we could even argue 6’4.25” for Hogan, based on if Gunn is a legit 6’4” (which Rob has confirmed) and those Otomix trainers back in the 1990’s only raised your height 0.7”...which is what appears Hogan has on. I’ve seen this pic many times. There is also a fuller version that fully shows everyone’s footwear clearly. Hogan & Stone Cold are also both losing about 0.25” due to a slight slouching posture & bent left knees. That’s why I’m giving Stone Cold a legit 6’1”...no doubt! And that being said...hard to argue Big Show not being exactly 7’0” there! Unless those sneakers of his have 2” soles! LOL! And the thickest sneaker sole I’ve ever scene or wore was only 1.375”...buy, I also don’t wear size 18’s either 🤣🤣
RP said on 13/Sep/18
Sotiris,
In that pic Hogan IMO looks 2.5” taller than Duggan? Peak Duggan 6’2.5” = a 6’5” Hulk Hogan??? BTW...you’re spot on with Fred Ottman..he’s one of the dozen or so wrestlers that I have met face to face in person...he was 6’3-1/2” ...you could argue 6’3”...he looked 6’3-1/2” to me though. Massive man too! Also, Randy Savage ...I met & Shaked hands with the man in 1997. He looked 6’0” to 6’0-1/4” to me...he was in cowboy boots though. However, I myself was wearing 1.75” Skechers logger boots...so, he “should” have had only a 1/4” footwear advantage on me. That being said, the absolute lowest I’d go on him in 1997 was 5’11-3/4”...or!...like I told Danimal, “unless he also had a lift insert in those boots” ?? However, the boots did not look abnormal ...so, I highly doubt it. Final hypothesis on 1997 Randy Savage: anywhere between 5’11.75” to 6’0.25”...!
Sotiris,
In that pic Hogan IMO looks 2.5” taller than Duggan? Peak Duggan 6’2.5” = a 6’5” Hulk Hogan??? BTW...you’re spot on with Fred Ottman..he’s one of the dozen or so wrestlers that I have met face to face in person...he was 6’3-1/2” ...you could argue 6’3”...he looked 6’3-1/2” to me though. Massive man too! Also, Randy Savage ...I met & Shaked hands with the man in 1997. He looked 6’0” to 6’0-1/4” to me...he was in cowboy boots though. However, I myself was wearing 1.75” Skechers logger boots...so, he “should” have had only a 1/4” footwear advantage on me. That being said, the absolute lowest I’d go on him in 1997 was 5’11-3/4”...or!...like I told Danimal, “unless he also had a lift insert in those boots” ?? However, the boots did not look abnormal ...so, I highly doubt it. Final hypothesis on 1997 Randy Savage: anywhere between 5’11.75” to 6’0.25”...!
RP said on 13/Sep/18
@ Zahid, yes!
@ Zahid, yes!
Canson said on 12/Sep/18
@Rising: because people here want everyone to be taller than they are. They think calling Hulk 6’8” makes him better than only being the 6’5” he actually was in his peak. Never get why they do that
@Rising: because people here want everyone to be taller than they are. They think calling Hulk 6’8” makes him better than only being the 6’5” he actually was in his peak. Never get why they do that
RP said on 12/Sep/18
FYI...
Miko posted the Hullk Hogan tweeted pic I mentioned on The Big Show’s page.
FYI...
Miko posted the Hullk Hogan tweeted pic I mentioned on The Big Show’s page.
Sotiris Gravas said on 11/Sep/18
Here's Hogan looking all of 6'3" with 6'2 Duggan, 6'3" Fred Ottman, and 6'2" Big Boss Man:
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Hogan was 6'3" during this time, same height as Ottman... Click Here
Ottman is still 6'3" and Hogan is now 6'2". Yes, 6'2"... Click Here
Here's Hogan looking all of 6'3" with 6'2 Duggan, 6'3" Fred Ottman, and 6'2" Big Boss Man:
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Hogan was 6'3" during this time, same height as Ottman... Click Here
Ottman is still 6'3" and Hogan is now 6'2". Yes, 6'2"... Click Here
Sotiris Gravas said on 11/Sep/18
Just for the hell of it... here's 5'10.5" peak height (billed as 6'1") Ric Flair and 6'5" (billed as 6'9") Blackjack Mulligan IN FLIP FLOPS... Click Here
And 6'6.5" peak height (billed 6'9") Sid Eudy IN FLIP FLOPS next to 6'2.5" peak height (billed 6'5") Leon White (Big Van Vader)... Click Here
My fave pic of Cody Taylor Hall IN FLIP FLOPS WHILE ON TIPPY TOES (maybe 6'6"?/billed as 6'10"):
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Here again in flip flops, but not on tiptoes... Click Here
He doesn't look very tall here... Click Here
I don't think Randy Savage was ever more than 5'11.5" peak height. What do you guys think...?
Too bad summer's almost over...
Just for the hell of it... here's 5'10.5" peak height (billed as 6'1") Ric Flair and 6'5" (billed as 6'9") Blackjack Mulligan IN FLIP FLOPS... Click Here
And 6'6.5" peak height (billed 6'9") Sid Eudy IN FLIP FLOPS next to 6'2.5" peak height (billed 6'5") Leon White (Big Van Vader)... Click Here
My fave pic of Cody Taylor Hall IN FLIP FLOPS WHILE ON TIPPY TOES (maybe 6'6"?/billed as 6'10"):
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Here again in flip flops, but not on tiptoes... Click Here
He doesn't look very tall here... Click Here
I don't think Randy Savage was ever more than 5'11.5" peak height. What do you guys think...?
Too bad summer's almost over...
Gretz said on 11/Sep/18
i think hogan`s true peak height was around 6'6",the storyline with hillbilly jim he actually acted like a fan for like 6 months before finally getting involved when I think Studd and bundy where kicking Hulk`s ass on championchip wrestling on saturday morning.later you see them training together and HULK LOOKS A SOLID INCH TALLER THAN jIM,now many people have Jim listed at 6'5.5" not sure about this and did not have time to check the year on this.but to me hogan was tallest in 1978 so a little over 6'6" is not out of the question.now I know what will happen is someone will post a pic of him next to troy aikman and say look he is not even 6'4" but anyone who has followed Terries career over 40 years knows he has lost significant height.
i think hogan`s true peak height was around 6'6",the storyline with hillbilly jim he actually acted like a fan for like 6 months before finally getting involved when I think Studd and bundy where kicking Hulk`s ass on championchip wrestling on saturday morning.later you see them training together and HULK LOOKS A SOLID INCH TALLER THAN jIM,now many people have Jim listed at 6'5.5" not sure about this and did not have time to check the year on this.but to me hogan was tallest in 1978 so a little over 6'6" is not out of the question.now I know what will happen is someone will post a pic of him next to troy aikman and say look he is not even 6'4" but anyone who has followed Terries career over 40 years knows he has lost significant height.
Zahid said on 11/Sep/18
This is a rare picture from 97/98 (based on Stone Cold's reply to a user's question): Click Here
It was taken at Gold's Gym in Venice Beach, CA. This was Austin's email:
"that pic was at golds gym in venice, ca. both companies were working in the LA area. prolly around 1997-8 i guess."
If you take Billy Gunn's height as reference (6'4") and consider equal footware & ground, here are the heights of the others imo:(circa 97/98)
Hulk Hogan : 6'4"
Stone Cold : 6'0"-6'1"
British Bull Dog : 5'11"-6'0"
Ric Flair : 5'11"
Randy Savage : 6'0"
Big Show : 6'11"-7'0"
What do you think Rob?
This is a rare picture from 97/98 (based on Stone Cold's reply to a user's question): Click Here
It was taken at Gold's Gym in Venice Beach, CA. This was Austin's email:
"that pic was at golds gym in venice, ca. both companies were working in the LA area. prolly around 1997-8 i guess."
If you take Billy Gunn's height as reference (6'4") and consider equal footware & ground, here are the heights of the others imo:(circa 97/98)
Hulk Hogan : 6'4"
Stone Cold : 6'0"-6'1"
British Bull Dog : 5'11"-6'0"
Ric Flair : 5'11"
Randy Savage : 6'0"
Big Show : 6'11"-7'0"
What do you think Rob?
Sotiris Gravas said on 10/Sep/18
@Duhon This was just sent to me on Twitter... Click Here
Take a good look at those almost 2" cowboy boot heels.
@Duhon This was just sent to me on Twitter... Click Here
Take a good look at those almost 2" cowboy boot heels.
RP said on 10/Sep/18
I’m estimating Hogan being 2.5” taller than Beefcake by factoring in Hogan’s bent knees & Beefcake’s 0.5” inch flip flops. And guessing Hogan being 4.5” taller than Savage based also on Hogan’s bent knees & Savage seeming to have a slight advantage in camera depth & Angle.
I’m estimating Hogan being 2.5” taller than Beefcake by factoring in Hogan’s bent knees & Beefcake’s 0.5” inch flip flops. And guessing Hogan being 4.5” taller than Savage based also on Hogan’s bent knees & Savage seeming to have a slight advantage in camera depth & Angle.
RP said on 10/Sep/18
***correction on the photo Hogan tweeted!
Hogan, Savage & Big Show are barefooted. Beefcake is wearing 0.5” to 0.625” thick black flip flops & Blair has on 1” to 1.25” black sneakers. I have the pic...need instructions to post?? Or just go google Hulk Hogan’s tweets.
***correction on the photo Hogan tweeted!
Hogan, Savage & Big Show are barefooted. Beefcake is wearing 0.5” to 0.625” thick black flip flops & Blair has on 1” to 1.25” black sneakers. I have the pic...need instructions to post?? Or just go google Hulk Hogan’s tweets.
RP said on 10/Sep/18
Hulk Hogan just tweeted an old mid-1990’s photo of him, Randy Savage, Big Show, Brutus Beefcake & Brian Blair. All men are barefoot in swimming trunks & underwear...standing in front of a monster truck...LOL! A great photo for gauging Big Show’s true barefoot height at his peak (1995-1996) time frame. Hogan was flexing & bending his knees a bit. He still looked 2.5” taller than Beefcake & 4.5” to 5” taller than Savage. Brian Blair was said to have been either 5’10” or 5’11”...which means probably go with the 5’10” listing. Also once saw a 6’0” listing for Blair when he was a member of the Killer Bees...which was WWF BS! I’m pretty sure his true height was 5’10”....Savage looks 5’11.5” to 6’0” in this photo...based on Blair 5’10” & Beefcake 6’2”...IMO
Hulk Hogan just tweeted an old mid-1990’s photo of him, Randy Savage, Big Show, Brutus Beefcake & Brian Blair. All men are barefoot in swimming trunks & underwear...standing in front of a monster truck...LOL! A great photo for gauging Big Show’s true barefoot height at his peak (1995-1996) time frame. Hogan was flexing & bending his knees a bit. He still looked 2.5” taller than Beefcake & 4.5” to 5” taller than Savage. Brian Blair was said to have been either 5’10” or 5’11”...which means probably go with the 5’10” listing. Also once saw a 6’0” listing for Blair when he was a member of the Killer Bees...which was WWF BS! I’m pretty sure his true height was 5’10”....Savage looks 5’11.5” to 6’0” in this photo...based on Blair 5’10” & Beefcake 6’2”...IMO
Rising - 174 cm said on 9/Sep/18
Yes, though Mamun did say he only saw Sly briefly. I agree Frank2 was good overall, but so is Mr. R and he said Sly was close to 5'9" when he saw him years ago in NY. Obviously you could argue that's footwear, but even some aware of footwear put Sly closer to 5'9" like 5'6" Kevin Conway from Paradise Alley and F.I.S.T. Same thing with First Blood author David Morrell, who told me that Sly struck him as being 5'9.5" like he was back in the 80's, but that the "sturdy Rambo boots" made him taller. I believe Brigitte Nielsen has a good perception of height since her 5'9"-5'9.5" for Eddie Murphy seems spot on to me. She may have even been privy to Sly's barefoot height since they had to coordinate their heights for films and public appearances. I see no reason for her to lie for him 20 years after they divorced since when she did lie for him while they married, she use to claim he was 5'10"-5'10.5". As you said on Dolph's page, nobody is going to be right 100% of the time. My main point was that Sly looked well over 5'7" in the photos of Sotiris posted with Weathers. Sly's height will probably be debated long after we're all gone. Hulk Hogan's probably will too.
With all that said, I don't know why Henry is arguing Hulk was over 6'8" when Hulk himself only claims to have measured 6'7" in his prime. Has he ever said whether that was barefoot or in footwear? Trying to argue Hulk must be a certain height because of how tall he looks on a box is a new one. The point of the box is to make Hulk look the height they want him to in the film.
Yes, though Mamun did say he only saw Sly briefly. I agree Frank2 was good overall, but so is Mr. R and he said Sly was close to 5'9" when he saw him years ago in NY. Obviously you could argue that's footwear, but even some aware of footwear put Sly closer to 5'9" like 5'6" Kevin Conway from Paradise Alley and F.I.S.T. Same thing with First Blood author David Morrell, who told me that Sly struck him as being 5'9.5" like he was back in the 80's, but that the "sturdy Rambo boots" made him taller. I believe Brigitte Nielsen has a good perception of height since her 5'9"-5'9.5" for Eddie Murphy seems spot on to me. She may have even been privy to Sly's barefoot height since they had to coordinate their heights for films and public appearances. I see no reason for her to lie for him 20 years after they divorced since when she did lie for him while they married, she use to claim he was 5'10"-5'10.5". As you said on Dolph's page, nobody is going to be right 100% of the time. My main point was that Sly looked well over 5'7" in the photos of Sotiris posted with Weathers. Sly's height will probably be debated long after we're all gone. Hulk Hogan's probably will too.
With all that said, I don't know why Henry is arguing Hulk was over 6'8" when Hulk himself only claims to have measured 6'7" in his prime. Has he ever said whether that was barefoot or in footwear? Trying to argue Hulk must be a certain height because of how tall he looks on a box is a new one. The point of the box is to make Hulk look the height they want him to in the film.
viper said on 7/Sep/18
Mamun was a good height estimator and saw Sly at 5-7-5-8.
Didn't Frank2 see Sly at 5-7
Mamun was a good height estimator and saw Sly at 5-7-5-8.
Didn't Frank2 see Sly at 5-7
Rising - 174 cm said on 6/Sep/18
@Sotiris: Fair enough, but I think the best source you'll get is Sly's ex-wife Brigitte Nielsen who has said 174-175 cm on Celebrity Big Brother and has apparently said 5'9" on other occasions saying she would know as she's married to him. Certainly she saw him barefoot on more than one occasion. The source you're referring to is the screenwriter William Goldman, whom I think was influenced by confirmation bias. But it's largely irrelevant to figuring out Hulk's height as there's no way to tell the difference from Rocky 3 with the angles, the box etc.
@Sotiris: Fair enough, but I think the best source you'll get is Sly's ex-wife Brigitte Nielsen who has said 174-175 cm on Celebrity Big Brother and has apparently said 5'9" on other occasions saying she would know as she's married to him. Certainly she saw him barefoot on more than one occasion. The source you're referring to is the screenwriter William Goldman, whom I think was influenced by confirmation bias. But it's largely irrelevant to figuring out Hulk's height as there's no way to tell the difference from Rocky 3 with the angles, the box etc.
Sotiris Gravas said on 5/Sep/18
Move over, Hogan. Here's Nicolas Sarkozy on a box. Rob has him at 5'5.5", but I don't see him over 5'4":
Click Here
Move over, Hogan. Here's Nicolas Sarkozy on a box. Rob has him at 5'5.5", but I don't see him over 5'4":
Click Here
Sotiris Gravas said on 5/Sep/18
@Rising-174cm Ppl often say Sly was at least 5'8" barefoot. The only reason I'm tempted to believe he was more like 5'7" is from reading a CelebHeights post where someone said they stood next to a barefoot Stallone at a pool. As for what type of elevator sneakers he wore... fascinating stuff. (Love that there's a brand named Hogan.)
@Rising-174cm Ppl often say Sly was at least 5'8" barefoot. The only reason I'm tempted to believe he was more like 5'7" is from reading a CelebHeights post where someone said they stood next to a barefoot Stallone at a pool. As for what type of elevator sneakers he wore... fascinating stuff. (Love that there's a brand named Hogan.)
Henry said on 4/Sep/18
The box only proves that Thunderlips is 6'11 3/4" standing on the box while Hogan was 6'8 1/16" without the box.
The height difference between the bottom of my nose and the top of my head is exactly 6 1/2". Hogan has a gigantic head and the height difference between the bottom of his nose and the top of his head must be at least 8".
Peak Beltzer comes up below Hogan's nose even though Belzer had a footwear advantage, was standing straight as an arrow almost on his tip toes while Hogan had a relaxed Posture and wider stance.
The box only proves that Thunderlips is 6'11 3/4" standing on the box while Hogan was 6'8 1/16" without the box.
The height difference between the bottom of my nose and the top of my head is exactly 6 1/2". Hogan has a gigantic head and the height difference between the bottom of his nose and the top of his head must be at least 8".
Peak Beltzer comes up below Hogan's nose even though Belzer had a footwear advantage, was standing straight as an arrow almost on his tip toes while Hogan had a relaxed Posture and wider stance.
Rising - 174 cm said on 4/Sep/18
@Sotiris: Wrong. Look at this: Click Here The first is a comparison another poster made of Sly and Carl that night with Rob and Carl and the second is the photo you posted with a line from Sly's head. It's difficult to tell exactly where Sly's head ends due to the hair transplant(?) but I was pretty conservative. Sly looks slightly taller than Rob did and about 5'8.5" with Carl. And he's 70 so he's likely a bit shorter than he was in 1982. And 6'0.5" was still the minimum Rob thought Carl was. What kind of shoes do you think Sly was wearing in that '03 pic that would make a 5'7" man look like a 5'11" man? Would you concede they were probably similar to what he wore when he looked similarly tall with Letterman 2 weeks earlier? Click Here Here's Sly wearing different colors of the same shoe in '04 and '08: Click Here Note the H logo on the side. Those shoes are ironically a brand called Hogan. Here's a similar black pair to the ones he's wearing in the Matt Lauer interview: Click Here Here's a tan/beige pair close to the ones he has at the Laker game: Click Here and here's a brown pair similar to what he wore on Letterman: Click Here Those sneakers have a 3.5 cm insole and a 2 cm removable insole, and while Sly may very well be supplementing that with an even bigger lift, the shoes are too low cut to give him any more than 6-7 cm range without falling out of them. So Sly was not walking around in these complex 5" elevators. In fact, he was often wearing elevator sneakers that you or I could order online for a around $300. To remove any doubt those are shoes Sly often wears, here's a pair he autographed: Click Here
@Sotiris: Wrong. Look at this: Click Here The first is a comparison another poster made of Sly and Carl that night with Rob and Carl and the second is the photo you posted with a line from Sly's head. It's difficult to tell exactly where Sly's head ends due to the hair transplant(?) but I was pretty conservative. Sly looks slightly taller than Rob did and about 5'8.5" with Carl. And he's 70 so he's likely a bit shorter than he was in 1982. And 6'0.5" was still the minimum Rob thought Carl was. What kind of shoes do you think Sly was wearing in that '03 pic that would make a 5'7" man look like a 5'11" man? Would you concede they were probably similar to what he wore when he looked similarly tall with Letterman 2 weeks earlier? Click Here Here's Sly wearing different colors of the same shoe in '04 and '08: Click Here Note the H logo on the side. Those shoes are ironically a brand called Hogan. Here's a similar black pair to the ones he's wearing in the Matt Lauer interview: Click Here Here's a tan/beige pair close to the ones he has at the Laker game: Click Here and here's a brown pair similar to what he wore on Letterman: Click Here Those sneakers have a 3.5 cm insole and a 2 cm removable insole, and while Sly may very well be supplementing that with an even bigger lift, the shoes are too low cut to give him any more than 6-7 cm range without falling out of them. So Sly was not walking around in these complex 5" elevators. In fact, he was often wearing elevator sneakers that you or I could order online for a around $300. To remove any doubt those are shoes Sly often wears, here's a pair he autographed: Click Here
Sotiris Gravas said on 3/Sep/18
@Henry Here's Hogan on a box... Click Here Enjoy! Hogan did more for boxes than Justin Timberlake or TMZ's Harvey Levin.
@Henry Here's Hogan on a box... Click Here Enjoy! Hogan did more for boxes than Justin Timberlake or TMZ's Harvey Levin.
Sotiris Gravas said on 3/Sep/18
@Henry Dude, Hogan was around 6'4" (maybe 6'4.5") peak height. Also, Sly was around 5'7" peak height and wore lifts for much of his adult life. If Hogan could inject your imagination into his pythons rather than good ol' steroids, his arms would be 40 inches.
Here's Stallone (not wearing lifts or elevator shoes) next to now 6'0.5" Carl Weathers (peak height 6'1")... Click Here
Here's Sly (in magic shoes) next to Weathers... Click Here
And finally, here's Hogan compared to 6'4.75" Charles Barkley... Click Here
P.S. In "The Matrix," there was "no spoon." In "Rocky III," there was a box. Someone sent a pic to me on Twitter; I'll post it here next time...
@Henry Dude, Hogan was around 6'4" (maybe 6'4.5") peak height. Also, Sly was around 5'7" peak height and wore lifts for much of his adult life. If Hogan could inject your imagination into his pythons rather than good ol' steroids, his arms would be 40 inches.
Here's Stallone (not wearing lifts or elevator shoes) next to now 6'0.5" Carl Weathers (peak height 6'1")... Click Here
Here's Sly (in magic shoes) next to Weathers... Click Here
And finally, here's Hogan compared to 6'4.75" Charles Barkley... Click Here
P.S. In "The Matrix," there was "no spoon." In "Rocky III," there was a box. Someone sent a pic to me on Twitter; I'll post it here next time...
David Banner said on 3/Sep/18
@Henry - Hulk was never over 6’4” - Stallone was never over 5’8”
I have the pic where Hulk is standing on a box - plus he’s wearing lifted wrestling boots.
@Henry - Hulk was never over 6’4” - Stallone was never over 5’8”
I have the pic where Hulk is standing on a box - plus he’s wearing lifted wrestling boots.
RP said on 3/Sep/18
@ Henry...yes there are photos out there that showed the close up stare down pre-match scene. Hogan is standing on a small wooden platform. It looked approximately 4” thick. They wanted Hogan to appear 6’11” in that scene vs the 5’11” Rocky Balboa character. Side Note: Rocky Balboa (the character) was 5’11” & 202 lbs
Sly Stallone was 5’9” to 5’9.5” & 185-187 lbs for Rocky III. Thunderlips (The Character) was 6’11” & 390 lbs. Hulk Hogan was 6’5.5” to 6’5.75” & 305-310 lbs for Rocky III filming. Thunderlips had to appear a whole one foot taller than Balboa for the pre match introduction staredown. Hence the need for a 4” inch wooden platform for Hogan to stand on for that one single scene. That’s why Stallone came up to Hogan’s bottom lip in all other scenes. And in the staredown scene came up to his clavical. I promise, there are photos of this out there. I’ve personally scene them multiple times through the years.
@ Henry...yes there are photos out there that showed the close up stare down pre-match scene. Hogan is standing on a small wooden platform. It looked approximately 4” thick. They wanted Hogan to appear 6’11” in that scene vs the 5’11” Rocky Balboa character. Side Note: Rocky Balboa (the character) was 5’11” & 202 lbs
Sly Stallone was 5’9” to 5’9.5” & 185-187 lbs for Rocky III. Thunderlips (The Character) was 6’11” & 390 lbs. Hulk Hogan was 6’5.5” to 6’5.75” & 305-310 lbs for Rocky III filming. Thunderlips had to appear a whole one foot taller than Balboa for the pre match introduction staredown. Hence the need for a 4” inch wooden platform for Hogan to stand on for that one single scene. That’s why Stallone came up to Hogan’s bottom lip in all other scenes. And in the staredown scene came up to his clavical. I promise, there are photos of this out there. I’ve personally scene them multiple times through the years.
Henry said on 2/Sep/18
The Real Lou Ferrigno was mad that the Hulkster was much taller, weighed more and had much bigger arms, and so is the fake Louie Ferigno
The Hulkster was at least 6'8 1/16", at least 341 lbs, and had at least 24 3/4" arms.
Here's a good video that shows how insanely huge Hogans arms were.
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Keep in mind that Hogan had longer arms and a bigger wingspan than Buster Douglas. Buster Douglas had a 6'11 1/2" wingspan, which is impressive compared to mere mortals, but a small wingspan compared to the Hulkster.
The Real Lou Ferrigno was mad that the Hulkster was much taller, weighed more and had much bigger arms, and so is the fake Louie Ferigno
The Hulkster was at least 6'8 1/16", at least 341 lbs, and had at least 24 3/4" arms.
Here's a good video that shows how insanely huge Hogans arms were.
Click Here
Keep in mind that Hogan had longer arms and a bigger wingspan than Buster Douglas. Buster Douglas had a 6'11 1/2" wingspan, which is impressive compared to mere mortals, but a small wingspan compared to the Hulkster.
Rising - 174 cm said on 2/Sep/18
Yeah, there's a photo of Hogan standing on a box for Rocky 3. His character Thunderlips was announced "almost 7 feet tall" so obviously they'd make Hogan look taller. I doubt Sly was less than the 5'8.5"-5'9" his ex-wife said he was, but even if we said he was for arguments sake, he's known to wear lifts himself so he's often going to look much taller than he is. Hogan as Thunderlips was supposed to be a giant the same way Rocky was supposed to be a heavyweight, even though Stallone really would have been a super middleweight at that time since he slimmed down to 163 for Rocky 3 and would have only been light heavyweight to cruiserweight in Rocky 1, 2 and 4. 6'5.5" still seems good for Hulk's peak overall, imo.
Yeah, there's a photo of Hogan standing on a box for Rocky 3. His character Thunderlips was announced "almost 7 feet tall" so obviously they'd make Hogan look taller. I doubt Sly was less than the 5'8.5"-5'9" his ex-wife said he was, but even if we said he was for arguments sake, he's known to wear lifts himself so he's often going to look much taller than he is. Hogan as Thunderlips was supposed to be a giant the same way Rocky was supposed to be a heavyweight, even though Stallone really would have been a super middleweight at that time since he slimmed down to 163 for Rocky 3 and would have only been light heavyweight to cruiserweight in Rocky 1, 2 and 4. 6'5.5" still seems good for Hulk's peak overall, imo.
Greg B said on 2/Sep/18
Rob, do you have an estimate for Barkley's height based on this comparison with Steve Harvey? (Start at about 0:43.)
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Editor Rob
Rob, do you have an estimate for Barkley's height based on this comparison with Steve Harvey? (Start at about 0:43.)
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Editor RobIn the clip, Charles might be a little closer but Steve doesn't look above 6ft
RP said on 2/Sep/18
Louie, you were only 6’4” at your peak on a good day 😉 and my favorite bodybuilder as a child 😉😉
Louie, you were only 6’4” at your peak on a good day 😉 and my favorite bodybuilder as a child 😉😉
Henry said on 1/Sep/18
I don't see him standing on top of a box, the Hulkster just really was that tall. Thunderlips billed 6'11 3/4" 390lbs measurements were a bit of an exaggeration, but 6'8 1/16" barefoot morning measment 341 lbs was certainly possible at his heaviest and after a long 13 hours of sleep at his peak.
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I don't see him standing on top of a box, the Hulkster just really was that tall. Thunderlips billed 6'11 3/4" 390lbs measurements were a bit of an exaggeration, but 6'8 1/16" barefoot morning measment 341 lbs was certainly possible at his heaviest and after a long 13 hours of sleep at his peak.
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Louie Ferigno said on 1/Sep/18
Hulk Hogan was only 6’ 5.5” at his tallest! His weight at best was 276 lbs. his arms were at best 20”. Please get it straight. I was 6’ 5.5” and 315 at my best weight. I also had 23 inch arms. My chest was larger and my waist smaller. My legs were much bigger as well. Hogan is a liar.
Hulk Hogan was only 6’ 5.5” at his tallest! His weight at best was 276 lbs. his arms were at best 20”. Please get it straight. I was 6’ 5.5” and 315 at my best weight. I also had 23 inch arms. My chest was larger and my waist smaller. My legs were much bigger as well. Hogan is a liar.
Louie Ferigno said on 1/Sep/18
Hulk Hogan was only 6’ 5.5” at his tallest! His weight at best was 276 lbs. his arms were at best 20”. Please get it straight. I was 6’ 5.5” and 315 at my best weight. I also had 23 inch arms. My chest was larger and my waist smaller. My legs were much bigger as well. Hogan is a liar.
Hulk Hogan was only 6’ 5.5” at his tallest! His weight at best was 276 lbs. his arms were at best 20”. Please get it straight. I was 6’ 5.5” and 315 at my best weight. I also had 23 inch arms. My chest was larger and my waist smaller. My legs were much bigger as well. Hogan is a liar.
Henry said on 1/Sep/18
I very carefully measured the height at the bottom of my nose to the top of my head multiple times. It was 6 1/2". Hulk Hogan has a gigantic head and the top of Belzer's head comes up below his nose. Beltzer also had much better posture and a footwear advantage.
Hogan was wearing sneakers with thinner soles than Top Siders.
Hogan was at least 8" taller than peak Beltzer, who is a tall man in hjs own right and looked even extremely tall next to average height people.
I very carefully measured the height at the bottom of my nose to the top of my head multiple times. It was 6 1/2". Hulk Hogan has a gigantic head and the top of Belzer's head comes up below his nose. Beltzer also had much better posture and a footwear advantage.
Hogan was wearing sneakers with thinner soles than Top Siders.
Hogan was at least 8" taller than peak Beltzer, who is a tall man in hjs own right and looked even extremely tall next to average height people.
Undertaker Frank said on 31/Aug/18
Gracian the picture with Stallone, Hogan was standing on what looked like a Wooden deck
Look when they took a photo together @ the end of the match The Height difference looked alot less
Stallone is rumored to be only 5ft 7 to 5ft 8 barefoot
Gracian the picture with Stallone, Hogan was standing on what looked like a Wooden deck
Look when they took a photo together @ the end of the match The Height difference looked alot less
Stallone is rumored to be only 5ft 7 to 5ft 8 barefoot
viper said on 31/Aug/18
He's telling the truth on the height shrinkage.
6-5 peak. 6-2 now
He's telling the truth on the height shrinkage.
6-5 peak. 6-2 now
Bazza said on 31/Aug/18
@gracian - hogan was made to look that big in Rocky 3 just like Dolph Lundgren was in rocky 4, its all camera work.
Look at the face off between legit 6'2 guy ultimate warrior in the 1990 match up and tell me he is over 6'6, just no way, he looks 3' taller max.
@gracian - hogan was made to look that big in Rocky 3 just like Dolph Lundgren was in rocky 4, its all camera work.
Look at the face off between legit 6'2 guy ultimate warrior in the 1990 match up and tell me he is over 6'6, just no way, he looks 3' taller max.
viper said on 30/Aug/18
It was posted on here years ago
It was posted on here years ago
Gracian said on 30/Aug/18
I do not understand why people want to argue about 6'5" or 6'5.5", because Hogan really was not under 6'6"! Maybe even a bit more than 6'6" is possible for him? He, alongside Christopher Lloyd in the movie "Suburban Commando" in 1991, could look easily over 6'6". Even if Lloyd was a weak 6'1" (6'0.75") and at the age of 53 he lost some height, he still makes Hogan over 6'6":
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Hogan looked like a giant next to Stallone in "Rocky 3" in 1982:
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Here are the pictures of Hogan next to Andre The Giant from 1987:
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Rob, 6'6.25" in his peak height is possible for him?
I do not understand why people want to argue about 6'5" or 6'5.5", because Hogan really was not under 6'6"! Maybe even a bit more than 6'6" is possible for him? He, alongside Christopher Lloyd in the movie "Suburban Commando" in 1991, could look easily over 6'6". Even if Lloyd was a weak 6'1" (6'0.75") and at the age of 53 he lost some height, he still makes Hogan over 6'6":
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Hogan looked like a giant next to Stallone in "Rocky 3" in 1982:
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Here are the pictures of Hogan next to Andre The Giant from 1987:
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Rob, 6'6.25" in his peak height is possible for him?
Pdoggy said on 29/Aug/18
I'm confused Editor Rob has this become a site where just pics are added that simply have people in them but serve no basis for judging height?? If that is the case we should post pics where Hogan and whomever were at the same ball game amongst 40k other people. So many of the pics lately serve no purpose.
I'm confused Editor Rob has this become a site where just pics are added that simply have people in them but serve no basis for judging height?? If that is the case we should post pics where Hogan and whomever were at the same ball game amongst 40k other people. So many of the pics lately serve no purpose.
Sotiris Gravas said on 28/Aug/18
@RP Yikes! :)
@RP Yikes! :)
Henry said on 28/Aug/18
ROTFLMFAO, Hogan is standing SEVERAL FEET behind Ben Davidson in that photo.
Do you understand how perspective works?
ROTFLMFAO, Hogan is standing SEVERAL FEET behind Ben Davidson in that photo.
Do you understand how perspective works?
RP said on 28/Aug/18
Vegas **6’3” IMO for peak Lex.
Vegas **6’3” IMO for peak Lex.
62B said on 28/Aug/18
@Viper. Were is this list you keep referring to? Luger wasn't under 6'2". Looks like every old pre wrestling football article has him listed at 6'3" and between 250 and 270 lbs. Unless he was wearing lifts in the NWA he was only about a half inch shorter than me. I was 6'3 1/4" back then.
@Viper. Were is this list you keep referring to? Luger wasn't under 6'2". Looks like every old pre wrestling football article has him listed at 6'3" and between 250 and 270 lbs. Unless he was wearing lifts in the NWA he was only about a half inch shorter than me. I was 6'3 1/4" back then.
RP said on 28/Aug/18
RoelC,
There once was an article in reference to Lexx getting a shot for the Green Bay Packers ... he was not cutting it on the offense of line, so they moved him to the defense of line. It was ultimately rekeased. This was a pro wrestling illustrated article from when I was in high school, 1991-1994... so no telling of its accuracy ... we all know how the wrestling magazines used to spin things.
RoelC,
There once was an article in reference to Lexx getting a shot for the Green Bay Packers ... he was not cutting it on the offense of line, so they moved him to the defense of line. It was ultimately rekeased. This was a pro wrestling illustrated article from when I was in high school, 1991-1994... so no telling of its accuracy ... we all know how the wrestling magazines used to spin things.
Sotiris Gravas said on 28/Aug/18
Here's 5'9" Tommy Lasorda next to 5'11" Fernando Valenzuela back in 1981... Click Here
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Ladorda was 5'10" peak height, but not in the "80s... Click Here
Now, here's Lasorda w/ Hogan (CLOSER TO THE CAMERA) in 1986... Click Here Please don't tell me he looks more than 6'4.5" here, b/c he doesn't.
Here's Chet Coppock next to Lasorda... Click Here
Here's Coppock w/ Hogan... Click Here , Click Here
Coppock claimed 6'6", but I'm sure that was in shoes. Here he is w/ 6'4.5" Michael Jordan in 1991 at the Chicago Auto Show... Click Here
Here's Coppock now w/ Road Warrior Animal (6'1" peak/currently 6'0")... Click Here
Coppock w/ 6'5" peak height Reggie Theus... Click Here
W/ (6'2" peak height) Otis Wilson and (6'3"peak height) Andre Dawson... Click Here
Coppock said Hogan was about an inch shorter and that MJ was a little shorter, which makes sense b/c Coppock was 6'5" barefoot, 6'6" in shoes, just like Michael Jordan. Here's Coppock's email one more time... Click Here
Anyways, just for fun, here he is w/ 6'5" Studd... Click Here
Here w/ Andre (WresleMania II 1986)... Click Here , Click Here
Here w/ The Islanders in 1988... Click Here
Here's 5'9" Tommy Lasorda next to 5'11" Fernando Valenzuela back in 1981... Click Here
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Ladorda was 5'10" peak height, but not in the "80s... Click Here
Now, here's Lasorda w/ Hogan (CLOSER TO THE CAMERA) in 1986... Click Here Please don't tell me he looks more than 6'4.5" here, b/c he doesn't.
Here's Chet Coppock next to Lasorda... Click Here
Here's Coppock w/ Hogan... Click Here , Click Here
Coppock claimed 6'6", but I'm sure that was in shoes. Here he is w/ 6'4.5" Michael Jordan in 1991 at the Chicago Auto Show... Click Here
Here's Coppock now w/ Road Warrior Animal (6'1" peak/currently 6'0")... Click Here
Coppock w/ 6'5" peak height Reggie Theus... Click Here
W/ (6'2" peak height) Otis Wilson and (6'3"peak height) Andre Dawson... Click Here
Coppock said Hogan was about an inch shorter and that MJ was a little shorter, which makes sense b/c Coppock was 6'5" barefoot, 6'6" in shoes, just like Michael Jordan. Here's Coppock's email one more time... Click Here
Anyways, just for fun, here he is w/ 6'5" Studd... Click Here
Here w/ Andre (WresleMania II 1986)... Click Here , Click Here
Here w/ The Islanders in 1988... Click Here
viper said on 27/Aug/18
The Mexican mentors list had Luger at 187cm
The Mexican mentors list had Luger at 187cm
Vegas' said on 27/Aug/18
Luger suffered a spinal stroke just over a decade ago which left him in a quadriplegic state for a while. He did recover the ability to walk but he is in pretty bad shape these past few years.
As for peak, Luger edged Sting if you watch the in-ring videos. RP is convinced Luger was 6'2.5..can't really argue as I never met him or even saw Luger perform in person.
The photos of Luger in the white shirt and Hogan is from first episode of Nitro in September 95 with Luger in cowboy boots so footwear advantage. The NWO Hogan is 1997 so he wouldn't have been peak then like I outlined on 18 August
Luger suffered a spinal stroke just over a decade ago which left him in a quadriplegic state for a while. He did recover the ability to walk but he is in pretty bad shape these past few years.
As for peak, Luger edged Sting if you watch the in-ring videos. RP is convinced Luger was 6'2.5..can't really argue as I never met him or even saw Luger perform in person.
The photos of Luger in the white shirt and Hogan is from first episode of Nitro in September 95 with Luger in cowboy boots so footwear advantage. The NWO Hogan is 1997 so he wouldn't have been peak then like I outlined on 18 August
RP said on 27/Aug/18
Sotiris!!!!
Larry Pfohl (Lex Lugar) did suffered a spinal stroke and was paralyzed for several months back in 2006 or 2007 !! And yes!!! He lost height from the severe nerve damage in his spine , spinal stroke , The paralysis & The severe muscle deterioration!! The severe muscle deterioration was all throughout his back and legs!!!
Sotiris!!!!
Larry Pfohl (Lex Lugar) did suffered a spinal stroke and was paralyzed for several months back in 2006 or 2007 !! And yes!!! He lost height from the severe nerve damage in his spine , spinal stroke , The paralysis & The severe muscle deterioration!! The severe muscle deterioration was all throughout his back and legs!!!
RoelC said on 27/Aug/18
RP said on 24/Aug/18
Viper.. DT & DE
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Where did you get that info? Lex Luger was always an offensive lineman in football.
He was an offensive guard for the Miami Hurricanes. Click Here
He was an offensive tackle for the Montreal Alouettes Click Here Click Here
He was an offensive guard for the Green Bay Packers Click Here
He was an offensive guard for the Tampa Bay Bandits Click Here (see no. 72)
He was an offensive guard/tackle for the Memphis Showboats Click Here
He was never a defense player. In fact, when Pennsylvania State University wanted to try him out as a DE he left the team and transfered to the University of Miami.
By the way here's that picture of Lex Luger & Michael Jordan on the golf course. Michael Jordan is easily an inch taller and is standing further behind and has looser posture than Luger.
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We can't see footwear or if the ground is level.
RP said on 24/Aug/18
Viper.. DT & DE
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Where did you get that info? Lex Luger was always an offensive lineman in football.
He was an offensive guard for the Miami Hurricanes. Click Here
He was an offensive tackle for the Montreal Alouettes Click Here Click Here
He was an offensive guard for the Green Bay Packers Click Here
He was an offensive guard for the Tampa Bay Bandits Click Here (see no. 72)
He was an offensive guard/tackle for the Memphis Showboats Click Here
He was never a defense player. In fact, when Pennsylvania State University wanted to try him out as a DE he left the team and transfered to the University of Miami.
By the way here's that picture of Lex Luger & Michael Jordan on the golf course. Michael Jordan is easily an inch taller and is standing further behind and has looser posture than Luger.
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We can't see footwear or if the ground is level.
Sotiris Gravas said on 26/Aug/18
Just great, I tried posting something and I got a "Details incorrect. Please delete cookies, refresh you browser and try again" message. So here goes...
Here's Hogan looking 6'2.5" next to 6'3.5 Troy Aikman back in 2010 w/ footwear shown:
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Also, if Sting was 6'2" peak height, guess what that makes Earthquake:
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6'2" Sting w/ 6'1.5" Ultimate Warrior... Click Here , Click Here ,
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And finally, Hogan and Warrior: Match Made in Hell 07-21-1991... Click Here
Just great, I tried posting something and I got a "Details incorrect. Please delete cookies, refresh you browser and try again" message. So here goes...
Here's Hogan looking 6'2.5" next to 6'3.5 Troy Aikman back in 2010 w/ footwear shown:
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Also, if Sting was 6'2" peak height, guess what that makes Earthquake:
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6'2" Sting w/ 6'1.5" Ultimate Warrior... Click Here , Click Here ,
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And finally, Hogan and Warrior: Match Made in Hell 07-21-1991... Click Here
Sotiris Gravas said on 26/Aug/18
I love how Luger was billed as 6'6" even though he was around 6'2"... and Yokozuna was billed at 6'4"... What a joke... Click Here
Look at Luger now next to Sting (who's now around 6'1")... Click Here Luger looks around 6'0" here. A far cry from his billed 6'6". I guess his height loss is due to the same magical back surgeries Hogan had undergone. Lulz.
P.S. If Luger was only 6'2" in his prime, take a wild guess what that puts Hogan's peak height at:
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P.P.S. Luger and Sting were the same height (6'2")... Click Here ,
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P.P.P.S. Here's Sting and Hogan from back in 1994 on the show "Thunder in Paradise":
Click Here Hogan looks 6'4" here.
I love how Luger was billed as 6'6" even though he was around 6'2"... and Yokozuna was billed at 6'4"... What a joke... Click Here
Look at Luger now next to Sting (who's now around 6'1")... Click Here Luger looks around 6'0" here. A far cry from his billed 6'6". I guess his height loss is due to the same magical back surgeries Hogan had undergone. Lulz.
P.S. If Luger was only 6'2" in his prime, take a wild guess what that puts Hogan's peak height at:
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P.P.S. Luger and Sting were the same height (6'2")... Click Here ,
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P.P.P.S. Here's Sting and Hogan from back in 1994 on the show "Thunder in Paradise":
Click Here Hogan looks 6'4" here.
RP said on 25/Aug/18
UndertakerFrank,
Yeah, I could see that ...I lot of people actually claim that Davey Boy wore lifts.
UndertakerFrank,
Yeah, I could see that ...I lot of people actually claim that Davey Boy wore lifts.
RP said on 24/Aug/18
Viper.. DT & DE
Viper.. DT & DE
Bazza said on 24/Aug/18
Luger was strong 6'2 no more just another WWF boosting getting people thinking he is 6'4 plus to go make you go along with Hogan is 6'8 and undertaker is 6'11 etc......
Luger was strong 6'2 no more just another WWF boosting getting people thinking he is 6'4 plus to go make you go along with Hogan is 6'8 and undertaker is 6'11 etc......
62B said on 23/Aug/18
Canson said on 22/Aug/18
@62B: I wonder if he was more like 6’4 by that point
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I'd say that's possible.
Canson said on 22/Aug/18
@62B: I wonder if he was more like 6’4 by that point
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I'd say that's possible.
UndertakerFrank said on 23/Aug/18
RP, I met Davie Boy in street clothes im 5ft 11 .5 I had about 2 to 2.5 inches on him I do believe Davie Boy wore lifts to make him appear close to 5ft 11
RP, I met Davie Boy in street clothes im 5ft 11 .5 I had about 2 to 2.5 inches on him I do believe Davie Boy wore lifts to make him appear close to 5ft 11
viper said on 22/Aug/18
Was Luger a Defensive End? 6-3 270 in 1982 was really huge
Was Luger a Defensive End? 6-3 270 in 1982 was really huge
Canson said on 22/Aug/18
@Vegas: he also said in the quote Rob posted that he’s “about 6’4”. This may be what Viper is referring to as he also mentioned he was 6’7” before. 6’4.5 is also “about 6’4”. You also have to remember it’s possible he measured earlier in the day if he reached “”6’7” and later when he reached “6’4”. My opinion is what you said however. 6’5-6’5.5 barefoot peak 6’3 today (roughly).
@Vegas: he also said in the quote Rob posted that he’s “about 6’4”. This may be what Viper is referring to as he also mentioned he was 6’7” before. 6’4.5 is also “about 6’4”. You also have to remember it’s possible he measured earlier in the day if he reached “”6’7” and later when he reached “6’4”. My opinion is what you said however. 6’5-6’5.5 barefoot peak 6’3 today (roughly).
Canson said on 22/Aug/18
@62B: I wonder if he was more like 6’4 by that point
@62B: I wonder if he was more like 6’4 by that point
Canson said on 22/Aug/18
@Sotiris: none taken. no guarantee Aikman is really that tall either. But you can’t see footwear or ground level or Posture. Alan32080 even confirmed he has poor posture in person. Now I can’t see 6’4 or 6’3.5 but I do see a solid 6’3” like Rob lists him if he stands straight
@Sotiris: none taken. no guarantee Aikman is really that tall either. But you can’t see footwear or ground level or Posture. Alan32080 even confirmed he has poor posture in person. Now I can’t see 6’4 or 6’3.5 but I do see a solid 6’3” like Rob lists him if he stands straight
Rising - 174 cm said on 22/Aug/18
I think Arnold has lost 2", maybe 2.5" tops, but viper is right that it varies greatly from person to person. I've seen this among family myself and the funny thing is my father is slightly younger at 66 and he was right around 6'0.25" himself, but is now only about 5'11". Yet my 76 year old uncle has been close to my height for years. He's still around 5'8".
@Vegas: Great post. I thought most of the height loss was around that late 90's period, but makes sense he had lost some before and a little since, though surprisingly little.
@Canson: I think he did measure that in footwear. He doesn't mention anything about removing footwear when his mother measured him. My estimate was the exact same, but after seeing the Belzer video again, I lean more to 6'5.5" than 6'5", but agreed on around 6'3" today.
I think Arnold has lost 2", maybe 2.5" tops, but viper is right that it varies greatly from person to person. I've seen this among family myself and the funny thing is my father is slightly younger at 66 and he was right around 6'0.25" himself, but is now only about 5'11". Yet my 76 year old uncle has been close to my height for years. He's still around 5'8".
@Vegas: Great post. I thought most of the height loss was around that late 90's period, but makes sense he had lost some before and a little since, though surprisingly little.
@Canson: I think he did measure that in footwear. He doesn't mention anything about removing footwear when his mother measured him. My estimate was the exact same, but after seeing the Belzer video again, I lean more to 6'5.5" than 6'5", but agreed on around 6'3" today.
62B said on 21/Aug/18
Click Here Here is a 1982 article that describes Lugar as 6'3" and 270 lbs. My opinion is that he was really just shy of the 6'3" mark
Click Here Here is a 1982 article that describes Lugar as 6'3" and 270 lbs. My opinion is that he was really just shy of the 6'3" mark
62B said on 21/Aug/18
I think by 1995 Hogan slipped under the 6'5" mark and was probably 6'4 1/2" - 6'4 3/4". Here Hogan looks to have Luger by 1 3/4" to maybe 2" seeing as Luger has thicker soled boots and Hogans bald head is above Lugers poofy hair. tinypic.com/view.php?pic=a9xq8x&s=9#.W3xcOPZFyM9
Luger has on a large heeled boot of some kind, Hogans bald head still above Lugers poofy hair Click Here
Click Here Hogan looks to be lightly closer to the camera, but still bald head above Lugers poofy hair
I think by 1995 Hogan slipped under the 6'5" mark and was probably 6'4 1/2" - 6'4 3/4". Here Hogan looks to have Luger by 1 3/4" to maybe 2" seeing as Luger has thicker soled boots and Hogans bald head is above Lugers poofy hair. tinypic.com/view.php?pic=a9xq8x&s=9#.W3xcOPZFyM9
Luger has on a large heeled boot of some kind, Hogans bald head still above Lugers poofy hair Click Here
Click Here Hogan looks to be lightly closer to the camera, but still bald head above Lugers poofy hair
RP said on 21/Aug/18
Bill Anderson is his prime was 6’0.5” barefoot & almost 6’2” in his wrestling boots. He not close to 6’2” barefoot ! However, he was just over 6’0” barefoot ...6’0.25” to 6’0.5”...would most likely measure 6’0.5” at his peak. Keep in mind, guys like 5’11” Davey Boy Smith would often wear lifts in their wrestling boots...and Bill in sneakers still edges him out. There are a ton more photos proving a 6’0.25” to 6’0.5” Bill Anderson vs the one’s having him look 5’11”-ish.
Bill Anderson is his prime was 6’0.5” barefoot & almost 6’2” in his wrestling boots. He not close to 6’2” barefoot ! However, he was just over 6’0” barefoot ...6’0.25” to 6’0.5”...would most likely measure 6’0.5” at his peak. Keep in mind, guys like 5’11” Davey Boy Smith would often wear lifts in their wrestling boots...and Bill in sneakers still edges him out. There are a ton more photos proving a 6’0.25” to 6’0.5” Bill Anderson vs the one’s having him look 5’11”-ish.
Vegas' said on 21/Aug/18
Viper, Hogan claims a 2.5 inch height loss as of 2017 (6'7 to 6'4.5) Click Here
Not convinced Arnie has lost 3.5 inches considering Guinness Book of records had him down at 185cm in 1982..that would make him 5'9 now which looks too low.
Sotiris, yes Hogan looks 6'2 in photos and sometimes on video going as far back as 1999. He also looks taller, like Click Here
Viper, Hogan claims a 2.5 inch height loss as of 2017 (6'7 to 6'4.5) Click Here
Not convinced Arnie has lost 3.5 inches considering Guinness Book of records had him down at 185cm in 1982..that would make him 5'9 now which looks too low.
Sotiris, yes Hogan looks 6'2 in photos and sometimes on video going as far back as 1999. He also looks taller, like Click Here
viper said on 21/Aug/18
6-5 peak 6-2 now
6-5 peak 6-2 now
Sotiris Gravas said on 20/Aug/18
6'4" Hogan next to 5'11" Jim Belushi (1985)... Click Here
W/ Larry Zbyszko (billed at 5'11")... Click Here
Hogan next to around 6'2" Nick Fotiu (1979), Fotiu not standing straight, can't see footwear:
Click Here
Hogan w/ 6'4" Jim Covert, Chet Coppock (claims 6'6") and 6'2" Otis Wilson... Click Here
Chet Coppock next to 6'4.5" Michael Jordan... Click Here
Chet Coppock very telling email about kayfabe height... Click Here
Hogan (100% military posture) next to Ben Davidson (listed at 6'8", not standing straight)... both men in cowboy boots... Click Here
Same pic, only straightened... Click Here
FYI, I hear more and more that football players are measured IN SHOES. Something to think about.
Bottom line: 6'4" peak height for Hogan. Don't forget that Fred Ottman (Tugboat/Typhoon) was only 6'3".
6'4" Hogan next to 5'11" Jim Belushi (1985)... Click Here
W/ Larry Zbyszko (billed at 5'11")... Click Here
Hogan next to around 6'2" Nick Fotiu (1979), Fotiu not standing straight, can't see footwear:
Click Here
Hogan w/ 6'4" Jim Covert, Chet Coppock (claims 6'6") and 6'2" Otis Wilson... Click Here
Chet Coppock next to 6'4.5" Michael Jordan... Click Here
Chet Coppock very telling email about kayfabe height... Click Here
Hogan (100% military posture) next to Ben Davidson (listed at 6'8", not standing straight)... both men in cowboy boots... Click Here
Same pic, only straightened... Click Here
FYI, I hear more and more that football players are measured IN SHOES. Something to think about.
Bottom line: 6'4" peak height for Hogan. Don't forget that Fred Ottman (Tugboat/Typhoon) was only 6'3".
Canson said on 20/Aug/18
@Viper: you believe he was 6’7” peak? I think maybe 6’5-6’5.5 peak (6’7” in some shoes perhaps), and 6’3 today barefoot which is why he says that he believed he was 6’5 again. He may very well have been 6’2” range before surgery to correct his spine
@Viper: you believe he was 6’7” peak? I think maybe 6’5-6’5.5 peak (6’7” in some shoes perhaps), and 6’3 today barefoot which is why he says that he believed he was 6’5 again. He may very well have been 6’2” range before surgery to correct his spine
Canson said on 20/Aug/18
@62B: that makes more sense. Jordan is about my height according to people who’ve met him in person and I’m a little over 6’4” (6’4.25 at a low/ 6’4 3/8 may have been my peak but at 36 years old. Same with Barkley. Both may edge me but it’s up to 1/4” difference tops maybe even slightly less.
@62B: that makes more sense. Jordan is about my height according to people who’ve met him in person and I’m a little over 6’4” (6’4.25 at a low/ 6’4 3/8 may have been my peak but at 36 years old. Same with Barkley. Both may edge me but it’s up to 1/4” difference tops maybe even slightly less.
UndertakerFrank said on 20/Aug/18
Sotris, When Undertaker & Sid had stare downs Sid would always raise his chin up and made it hard to judge who was taller I believe Taker was about 6ft 6 .5 to 6ft 7 When i met him in 93 he told me he was 6ft 9
Sotris, When Undertaker & Sid had stare downs Sid would always raise his chin up and made it hard to judge who was taller I believe Taker was about 6ft 6 .5 to 6ft 7 When i met him in 93 he told me he was 6ft 9
RP said on 20/Aug/18
IMO, Hulk has lost 2.5” inches in real true height.
6’5.5” to 6’3”...
However, due to his severe back & hip issues, he also no longer wears any kind of elevated footwear (cowboy boots, thick boots)...etc. which can give the impression that he’s lost 3.5” to 4” in Height ...when comparing picks from the 1980’s to 2000’s
IMO, Hulk has lost 2.5” inches in real true height.
6’5.5” to 6’3”...
However, due to his severe back & hip issues, he also no longer wears any kind of elevated footwear (cowboy boots, thick boots)...etc. which can give the impression that he’s lost 3.5” to 4” in Height ...when comparing picks from the 1980’s to 2000’s
Sotiris Gravas said on 20/Aug/18
Sorry, I previously said Hogan looks 6'4.5" next to 5'11" Bill Anderson (not 6'2" fake height), but I was too generous. No more than 6'4" here... Click Here
Bill Anderson was never 6'2"... Click Here
Hogan (6'4") next to 5'11" Belzer... Click Here
Sorry, I previously said Hogan looks 6'4.5" next to 5'11" Bill Anderson (not 6'2" fake height), but I was too generous. No more than 6'4" here... Click Here
Bill Anderson was never 6'2"... Click Here
Hogan (6'4") next to 5'11" Belzer... Click Here
Sotiris Gravas said on 20/Aug/18
@Canson No offense, but if Hogan wasn't even 6'3" next to 6'3.5" Troy Aikman back in 2010, I just can't see how he'd be 6'3" now... Click Here
@Canson No offense, but if Hogan wasn't even 6'3" next to 6'3.5" Troy Aikman back in 2010, I just can't see how he'd be 6'3" now... Click Here
viper said on 19/Aug/18
My 71 year old dad hasn't lost a lick of height. Still 6-0.25 exactly. My 80 year old uncle is still 5-8. It's only on a case by case basis.
Meanwhile Clint has lost 4 inches. Is that weird? Yes he's much older but still.
Hogan has had so many surgeries he's telling the truth of his 3 inch shrinkage.
6-5 peak and now 6-2
My 71 year old dad hasn't lost a lick of height. Still 6-0.25 exactly. My 80 year old uncle is still 5-8. It's only on a case by case basis.
Meanwhile Clint has lost 4 inches. Is that weird? Yes he's much older but still.
Hogan has had so many surgeries he's telling the truth of his 3 inch shrinkage.
6-5 peak and now 6-2
viper said on 19/Aug/18
The talk of him losing 4 inches is quite funny & plain weird.
Not really. Not when Arnold had lost 3.5
The talk of him losing 4 inches is quite funny & plain weird.
Not really. Not when Arnold had lost 3.5
Canson said on 19/Aug/18
@Vegas: I think he’s always lied about his height honestly. He was 6’5 like you said and 6’3 today
@Vegas: I think he’s always lied about his height honestly. He was 6’5 like you said and 6’3 today
miko said on 19/Aug/18
6'5/6'5.25 at his biggest and around 6'3/6'3.25 today when he stands straight. The talk of him losing 4 inches is quite funny & plain weird.
6'5/6'5.25 at his biggest and around 6'3/6'3.25 today when he stands straight. The talk of him losing 4 inches is quite funny & plain weird.
62B said on 19/Aug/18
Canson said on 18/Aug/18
Hulk was never 6’6-6’6.5. But if Luger was slightly shorter than Jordan, he was 6’4 perhaps. Jordan has always been about 6’4.5
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Luger was shorter than me by about a half inch. He was more like 6' 2 3/4"
Canson said on 18/Aug/18
Hulk was never 6’6-6’6.5. But if Luger was slightly shorter than Jordan, he was 6’4 perhaps. Jordan has always been about 6’4.5
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Luger was shorter than me by about a half inch. He was more like 6' 2 3/4"
John barrett said on 18/Aug/18
Got to remember Hogan is now 65 anyone by that age would lose a little bit of height. But Hogan the Wrestler came up through a time where guys beat their body's up on a nightly bases, dropped slammed for years even doing that would lose you height then Hogan had what 7 ot 8 back surgeries then a hip replacement and a knee replacement I'm surprised he isn't 5'8 so to hold on to 6'3 is good back 30 years I say 6'5 to 6'6 for hulk 😎
Got to remember Hogan is now 65 anyone by that age would lose a little bit of height. But Hogan the Wrestler came up through a time where guys beat their body's up on a nightly bases, dropped slammed for years even doing that would lose you height then Hogan had what 7 ot 8 back surgeries then a hip replacement and a knee replacement I'm surprised he isn't 5'8 so to hold on to 6'3 is good back 30 years I say 6'5 to 6'6 for hulk 😎
viper said on 18/Aug/18
Luger had a 6-3 football listing I thought
Luger had a 6-3 football listing I thought
Sotiris Gravas said on 18/Aug/18
@Vegas' and everyone else, of course... This is a 6'1.5" gentleman next to a 6'0" dude, as compared to Hulk Hogan. Hogan is around 6'2" nowadays... same height as The Rock. I'm willing to give Hogan a peak height of 6'4.5". Claims of 6'6" and over are nonsense. Look at him next to Sid Eudy (6'6.5" peak height). Sid TOWERS over him... Click Here , Click Here
Here's Hogan next to Shaq, footwear visible... Click Here
And here... Click Here
Here's 6'3.5" Conan w/ Shaq (who's lost maybe 0.25")... Click Here
@Vegas' and everyone else, of course... This is a 6'1.5" gentleman next to a 6'0" dude, as compared to Hulk Hogan. Hogan is around 6'2" nowadays... same height as The Rock. I'm willing to give Hogan a peak height of 6'4.5". Claims of 6'6" and over are nonsense. Look at him next to Sid Eudy (6'6.5" peak height). Sid TOWERS over him... Click Here , Click Here
Here's Hogan next to Shaq, footwear visible... Click Here
And here... Click Here
Here's 6'3.5" Conan w/ Shaq (who's lost maybe 0.25")... Click Here
RP said on 18/Aug/18
Canson, Lugar was 6’3” barefoot ...most I could give him is 6’3.25” after meeting him in 1997.
Canson, Lugar was 6’3” barefoot ...most I could give him is 6’3.25” after meeting him in 1997.
RP said on 18/Aug/18
Gregs1981, I met Luger in 1997 he looked 6’3” to 6’3.25” to me personally. I too remember that photo with Jordan. And Jordan looked barely taller, they were very close in height indeed!. Only 0.5” difference at most. It never showed their footwear. Maybe Luger was wearing Cowboy boots?? The photo I saw was not on the golf course yet. They were still inside. It was some charity golfing event I do believe.
Gregs1981, I met Luger in 1997 he looked 6’3” to 6’3.25” to me personally. I too remember that photo with Jordan. And Jordan looked barely taller, they were very close in height indeed!. Only 0.5” difference at most. It never showed their footwear. Maybe Luger was wearing Cowboy boots?? The photo I saw was not on the golf course yet. They were still inside. It was some charity golfing event I do believe.
Canson said on 18/Aug/18
Hulk was never 6’6-6’6.5. But if Luger was slightly shorter than Jordan, he was 6’4 perhaps. Jordan has always been about 6’4.5
Hulk was never 6’6-6’6.5. But if Luger was slightly shorter than Jordan, he was 6’4 perhaps. Jordan has always been about 6’4.5
Vegas' said on 18/Aug/18
Mike Rotunda I met in 2010 and he looked 6'1 range at that point.
We have been debating Hogan's height on here for a decade and I don't think we are any closer to solving the mystery. Wrestling in Japan in early 80s Hogan looked similar height to Seiji Sakaguchi who was listed 195cm in judo in the 1960s so I think 6'5 peak is fine.
But that's where the fun starts. Danimal (biggest Hogan fan on here) claims Hogan had surgery post WM6 which is where he lost height. I can't find evidence of that and he was filming Suburban Commando during those months away. When he returned in July /August 1990 he still looked 6'5 (6'6.5+ in cowboy boots) with Vince. Come summer 1991-early 1992 he started to look under 6'5 with Sid Eudy, kept that height in early years of WCW run where he looked a little over 6'4 with Vader, Luger. By 1997 he started looking shorter again with Brian Adams, Rodman and as mentioned with Carl Weathers on set. At Halloween Havoc 99 he barely looks taller than Sting who most view as 6'2 peak. Now I know he did have major knee reconstruction surgery in the late 1990s which explain height loss or inability to stand straight by that point. 2002 he looks similar height to Rock and since 2002 he has had all kinds of surgeries but doesn't necessarily look all that much shorter than he did back then despite it. As mentioned my friend (6'4) met Hogan in his shop during Wrestlemania weekend last year. We were outside because you had to pay $150-200 to meet him for 30 seconds and I wasn't a childhood mega-fan like my friend. But Hogan looked at worst weak 6'3 with my friend but still noticeably shorter..then again he was leaving and coming back suggesting he was resting so he could have been closer to 6'2.5.
They have a couple of statues in the store (one in nwo gear and the other in classic 80s yellow) that the shop assistants told us were lifesize and that he had gone from 6'7 to 6'4. Personally not convinced they are lifesize given how tall they are but Viper or Sotiris (or indeed any tall poster here like Canson, Christian, JT) if you are ever down in Orlando you guys should visit his store on i-drive and take photos next to the statues. Its free to enter store if Hogan isn't doing a meet and greet.
Mike Rotunda I met in 2010 and he looked 6'1 range at that point.
We have been debating Hogan's height on here for a decade and I don't think we are any closer to solving the mystery. Wrestling in Japan in early 80s Hogan looked similar height to Seiji Sakaguchi who was listed 195cm in judo in the 1960s so I think 6'5 peak is fine.
But that's where the fun starts. Danimal (biggest Hogan fan on here) claims Hogan had surgery post WM6 which is where he lost height. I can't find evidence of that and he was filming Suburban Commando during those months away. When he returned in July /August 1990 he still looked 6'5 (6'6.5+ in cowboy boots) with Vince. Come summer 1991-early 1992 he started to look under 6'5 with Sid Eudy, kept that height in early years of WCW run where he looked a little over 6'4 with Vader, Luger. By 1997 he started looking shorter again with Brian Adams, Rodman and as mentioned with Carl Weathers on set. At Halloween Havoc 99 he barely looks taller than Sting who most view as 6'2 peak. Now I know he did have major knee reconstruction surgery in the late 1990s which explain height loss or inability to stand straight by that point. 2002 he looks similar height to Rock and since 2002 he has had all kinds of surgeries but doesn't necessarily look all that much shorter than he did back then despite it. As mentioned my friend (6'4) met Hogan in his shop during Wrestlemania weekend last year. We were outside because you had to pay $150-200 to meet him for 30 seconds and I wasn't a childhood mega-fan like my friend. But Hogan looked at worst weak 6'3 with my friend but still noticeably shorter..then again he was leaving and coming back suggesting he was resting so he could have been closer to 6'2.5.
They have a couple of statues in the store (one in nwo gear and the other in classic 80s yellow) that the shop assistants told us were lifesize and that he had gone from 6'7 to 6'4. Personally not convinced they are lifesize given how tall they are but Viper or Sotiris (or indeed any tall poster here like Canson, Christian, JT) if you are ever down in Orlando you guys should visit his store on i-drive and take photos next to the statues. Its free to enter store if Hogan isn't doing a meet and greet.
Gregs1981 said on 18/Aug/18
Hulk looked to be a solid 6'6-6'6.5 at his peak. He looked around same height as Scott Hall in his NWO days when he was probably not quite at his peak height. Hulk's mass tended to make him look shorter than he actually was. Hogan has always looked a good bit taller than Lex Luger who was around 6'4.5. I remember a photo of Luger next to Michael Jordan on a golf course it was cover of WWF magazine and Luger was nearly as tall as Jordan. Hulk looked to be at least 2 inches taller than Luger.
Hulk looked to be a solid 6'6-6'6.5 at his peak. He looked around same height as Scott Hall in his NWO days when he was probably not quite at his peak height. Hulk's mass tended to make him look shorter than he actually was. Hogan has always looked a good bit taller than Lex Luger who was around 6'4.5. I remember a photo of Luger next to Michael Jordan on a golf course it was cover of WWF magazine and Luger was nearly as tall as Jordan. Hulk looked to be at least 2 inches taller than Luger.
Canson said on 17/Aug/18
@Vegas and Viper: he also claimed 6’7 when he was younger and never was that tall so Vegas is right. Maybe peak was something like Draymond Green (6’5-6’5.25 at a normal low) 6’5.5-6’6 out of bed. Could be at the top of those ranges max and be a strong 6’5 peak or right at a solid 6’5 at a low
@Vegas and Viper: he also claimed 6’7 when he was younger and never was that tall so Vegas is right. Maybe peak was something like Draymond Green (6’5-6’5.25 at a normal low) 6’5.5-6’6 out of bed. Could be at the top of those ranges max and be a strong 6’5 peak or right at a solid 6’5 at a low
viper said on 16/Aug/18
He claimed that Elvis sat ringside for his matches in Memphis even though Elvis had been dead by the time Hogan debuted in Memphis
Lol
He claimed that Elvis sat ringside for his matches in Memphis even though Elvis had been dead by the time Hogan debuted in Memphis
Lol
184guy said on 16/Aug/18
@Sotiris
Stop shaving 1inch from evrybody
@Sotiris
Stop shaving 1inch from evrybody
Sotiris Gravas said on 16/Aug/18
@UndertakerFrank My favorite is how Hogan had to admit that he lied about the size of his you-know-what... That said, I'm now willing to Hogan a peak height of 6'4". Same height as Jake the Snake, who was around 2.25" shorter than Undertaker. Rob has Undertaker at 6'7.5" peak height and Sid Eudy at only 6'6.5", but if you look at their staredowns, Sid actually edged out Taker ever so slightly.
P.S. I'm also an Undertaker fan.
@UndertakerFrank My favorite is how Hogan had to admit that he lied about the size of his you-know-what... That said, I'm now willing to Hogan a peak height of 6'4". Same height as Jake the Snake, who was around 2.25" shorter than Undertaker. Rob has Undertaker at 6'7.5" peak height and Sid Eudy at only 6'6.5", but if you look at their staredowns, Sid actually edged out Taker ever so slightly.
P.S. I'm also an Undertaker fan.
Sotiris Gravas said on 16/Aug/18
@62B Sorry to you and everyone else for posting on here way too often. Sometimes I can be a little too OCD, and can definitely see how my frequent posts are grating on the nerves. My apologies. (I think I might be taking a break from social media). Anyways, I never meant to be an attention, whore...
@62B Sorry to you and everyone else for posting on here way too often. Sometimes I can be a little too OCD, and can definitely see how my frequent posts are grating on the nerves. My apologies. (I think I might be taking a break from social media). Anyways, I never meant to be an attention, whore...
Canson said on 16/Aug/18
He’s lost two inches. 6’5 peak 6’3 today
He’s lost two inches. 6’5 peak 6’3 today
Sotiris Gravas said on 16/Aug/18
Just wanted to share some pics... If Rob has Sid Eudy at 6'6.5" peak height (something I agree w/), that would put Barry Windham at around 6'4" as per this pic... Click Here
and Mike Rotunda at 6'2"... Click Here
Based on that, what height would you give Hogan and Hillbilly Jim ,based on this pic...?
Click Here What do you guys think...?
Also, I noticed that Google has Fred Ottman (aka Tugboat/Typhoon) at 6'3", indicating that 6'3" was his billed wrestling height... which would make him the same height as Earthquake:
Click Here , Click Here
I noticed how Hogan looked to be the same height as Tugboat back in 1990:
Click Here , Click Here , Click Here
Click Here
Anyways, just putting it out there...
And finally, here's Fred Ottman (aka Tugboat) next to One Man Gang in street clothes, now that there's more "snow on the roof"... Click Here
One more thing, if Mike Rotunda (IRS) was really 6'2", that puts Ted Dibiase at the same height:
Click Here
Here's what IRS and Dibiase look like now; seems Dibiase has lost more height:
Click Here
Dibiase next to 6'6.5" Sid... Click Here
Dibiase next to Hogan... Click Here
Tha-tha-tha-that's all, folks!
Just wanted to share some pics... If Rob has Sid Eudy at 6'6.5" peak height (something I agree w/), that would put Barry Windham at around 6'4" as per this pic... Click Here
and Mike Rotunda at 6'2"... Click Here
Based on that, what height would you give Hogan and Hillbilly Jim ,based on this pic...?
Click Here What do you guys think...?
Also, I noticed that Google has Fred Ottman (aka Tugboat/Typhoon) at 6'3", indicating that 6'3" was his billed wrestling height... which would make him the same height as Earthquake:
Click Here , Click Here
I noticed how Hogan looked to be the same height as Tugboat back in 1990:
Click Here , Click Here , Click Here
Click Here
Anyways, just putting it out there...
And finally, here's Fred Ottman (aka Tugboat) next to One Man Gang in street clothes, now that there's more "snow on the roof"... Click Here
One more thing, if Mike Rotunda (IRS) was really 6'2", that puts Ted Dibiase at the same height:
Click Here
Here's what IRS and Dibiase look like now; seems Dibiase has lost more height:
Click Here
Dibiase next to 6'6.5" Sid... Click Here
Dibiase next to Hogan... Click Here
Tha-tha-tha-that's all, folks!
Canson said on 15/Aug/18
@Viper: I don’t know about 3 but definitely at least 2
@Viper: I don’t know about 3 but definitely at least 2
Sotiris Gravas said on 15/Aug/18
@RP Thanks, RP... right back at ya, I'll even pick up the tab. I see now that I was very cocky and swayed by Chuck Wepner saying that Andre was only 6'9". I see now that Andre was probably 6'11" in his peak and perhaps 6'10" in his later years. Perhaps a 12-inch-head means that Andre really was 7-feet-tall peak height as listed on CelebHeights. I now see Hogan as 6'4" peak height, but perhaps he was 6'5" as ppl suggest. I'll have to look again and see... I do think that Big Show's peak was 6'9" and is now 6'8.5" (with WWE heels 6'10.5)... as compared to 6'11" The Great Khali (7 feet tall in heels), but maybe Khali also has a 12-inch-long head and is 7 feet tall barefoot, making Big Show 6'9.5"... Hmmm...
Anyways... that's my 2 cents. Keep up the good work, gentlemen!
@RP Thanks, RP... right back at ya, I'll even pick up the tab. I see now that I was very cocky and swayed by Chuck Wepner saying that Andre was only 6'9". I see now that Andre was probably 6'11" in his peak and perhaps 6'10" in his later years. Perhaps a 12-inch-head means that Andre really was 7-feet-tall peak height as listed on CelebHeights. I now see Hogan as 6'4" peak height, but perhaps he was 6'5" as ppl suggest. I'll have to look again and see... I do think that Big Show's peak was 6'9" and is now 6'8.5" (with WWE heels 6'10.5)... as compared to 6'11" The Great Khali (7 feet tall in heels), but maybe Khali also has a 12-inch-long head and is 7 feet tall barefoot, making Big Show 6'9.5"... Hmmm...
Anyways... that's my 2 cents. Keep up the good work, gentlemen!
UndertakerFrank said on 15/Aug/18
Viper, Hogan does lie alot he said Andre was 7ft 1 to 7ft 2 and he also claims he was 6ft 7 @ one point
I give Hogan atleast 6ft 4 to 6ft 5 Peak Kevin Nash Pegged Hogan @ 6ft 4 in the early 80's
Viper, Hogan does lie alot he said Andre was 7ft 1 to 7ft 2 and he also claims he was 6ft 7 @ one point
I give Hogan atleast 6ft 4 to 6ft 5 Peak Kevin Nash Pegged Hogan @ 6ft 4 in the early 80's
Sotiris Gravas said on 15/Aug/18
Maybe I was too harsh w/ Hogan and Andre's peak height. Guess I had tunnel vision...
Jake "The Snake" Roberts was 6'4" next to 6'6" Taker:
Click Here W/ that in mind:
6'4" Roberts next to a 6'4" Hogan... Click Here
Roberts next to 6'10" Andre... Click Here
Roberts and DDP, both now 6'3"... Click Here
6'6.5" peak height Sid w/ 6'4" Hogan peak height... Click Here
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So, 6'4" peak height Hogan with peak height 6'11" Andre... Click Here , as compared to Hogan with Andre who was later 6'10"... Click Here
Guess that makes me seem less of a "troll." I still don't put Hogan at 6'5" or 6'6".
I will say this... a pic like this of Andre next to 6'5" Chuck Wepner doesn't help when trying to determine height, that's for damn sure... Click Here Even if Andre did have a 12" head b/c of his big jaw, I still don't give him 7'0".
I guess the real takeaway from all this is that viper should stop being a "downgrader." Stop it, dude! Kidding.
P.S. One thing I definitely don't understand is Undertaker's peak height listed as 6'7.5" and Sid Eudy's peak height at only 6'6.5", given that Sid was taller than Taker... My head hurts. Imagine how much my head would hurt if I got a karate chop from The Great Khali...
Maybe I was too harsh w/ Hogan and Andre's peak height. Guess I had tunnel vision...
Jake "The Snake" Roberts was 6'4" next to 6'6" Taker:
Click Here W/ that in mind:
6'4" Roberts next to a 6'4" Hogan... Click Here
Roberts next to 6'10" Andre... Click Here
Roberts and DDP, both now 6'3"... Click Here
6'6.5" peak height Sid w/ 6'4" Hogan peak height... Click Here
Click Here , Click Here , Click Here
So, 6'4" peak height Hogan with peak height 6'11" Andre... Click Here , as compared to Hogan with Andre who was later 6'10"... Click Here
Guess that makes me seem less of a "troll." I still don't put Hogan at 6'5" or 6'6".
I will say this... a pic like this of Andre next to 6'5" Chuck Wepner doesn't help when trying to determine height, that's for damn sure... Click Here Even if Andre did have a 12" head b/c of his big jaw, I still don't give him 7'0".
I guess the real takeaway from all this is that viper should stop being a "downgrader." Stop it, dude! Kidding.
P.S. One thing I definitely don't understand is Undertaker's peak height listed as 6'7.5" and Sid Eudy's peak height at only 6'6.5", given that Sid was taller than Taker... My head hurts. Imagine how much my head would hurt if I got a karate chop from The Great Khali...
Vegas' said on 15/Aug/18
viper said on 14/Aug/18
Why would Hogan claim he has shrunk 3 inches.
Because he has. He's telling the truth there.
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He claimed that Elvis sat ringside for his matches in Memphis even though Elvis had been dead by the time Hogan debuted in Memphis. He said Andre weighed 700lb at Wrestlemania 3, claimed Lars Ulrich wanted him to play bass in Metallica and he broke his ribs with the Rock Bottom at Mania 18..so he isn't exactly most truthful individual.
In saying that I have seen him twice in recent years. In TNA in 2012 he had a hard time getting into the ring for a promo segment. Last year in Orlando during a signing session at his store he had to take frequent breaks just from standing up and taking photos with fans.
viper said on 14/Aug/18
Why would Hogan claim he has shrunk 3 inches.
Because he has. He's telling the truth there.
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He claimed that Elvis sat ringside for his matches in Memphis even though Elvis had been dead by the time Hogan debuted in Memphis. He said Andre weighed 700lb at Wrestlemania 3, claimed Lars Ulrich wanted him to play bass in Metallica and he broke his ribs with the Rock Bottom at Mania 18..so he isn't exactly most truthful individual.
In saying that I have seen him twice in recent years. In TNA in 2012 he had a hard time getting into the ring for a promo segment. Last year in Orlando during a signing session at his store he had to take frequent breaks just from standing up and taking photos with fans.
62B said on 15/Aug/18
Sotiris Gravas said on 13/Aug/18
Hacksaw Jim Duggan's peak height is listed as 6'2", whereas Ted Dibiase is listed as 6'3"... Problem is, they were the same height... 6'2", MAX: Click Here
They were the same height then and are about the same height now: Click Here
Guess that explains why Hogan looks 6'3" here next to Dibiase, given that Hogan was ALWAYS 6'3":
Click Here
Bottom line: Hogan was 6'3".
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Really? Two guys you know I was right next to. Dibiase was taller than Duggan in person. Really beginning to think you are a troll. You have your mind made up and only post pictures that suit your agenda. I think you are an attention whore.
Sotiris Gravas said on 13/Aug/18
Hacksaw Jim Duggan's peak height is listed as 6'2", whereas Ted Dibiase is listed as 6'3"... Problem is, they were the same height... 6'2", MAX: Click Here
They were the same height then and are about the same height now: Click Here
Guess that explains why Hogan looks 6'3" here next to Dibiase, given that Hogan was ALWAYS 6'3":
Click Here
Bottom line: Hogan was 6'3".
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Really? Two guys you know I was right next to. Dibiase was taller than Duggan in person. Really beginning to think you are a troll. You have your mind made up and only post pictures that suit your agenda. I think you are an attention whore.
Rising - 174 cm said on 15/Aug/18
There's a much better chance of Hulk at 6'3" currently than 6'3" peak. The myriad of surgeries he had around the late 90's are the primary cause of his significant height loss. It's no great secret that height differences are minimized in closeups to make it easier to frame the shot. As for Belzer, I'd think he's still comfortably over 5'11" when he stands decently and he looked taller than 6'0" to me through most of his runs on Law & Order and Homicide considering all of his co-stars who Rob has around the 6'0" mark. 6'1" looks unlikely with Hogan, but I'd think more 6'0.5" all things considered.
There's a much better chance of Hulk at 6'3" currently than 6'3" peak. The myriad of surgeries he had around the late 90's are the primary cause of his significant height loss. It's no great secret that height differences are minimized in closeups to make it easier to frame the shot. As for Belzer, I'd think he's still comfortably over 5'11" when he stands decently and he looked taller than 6'0" to me through most of his runs on Law & Order and Homicide considering all of his co-stars who Rob has around the 6'0" mark. 6'1" looks unlikely with Hogan, but I'd think more 6'0.5" all things considered.
62B said on 14/Aug/18
@Sotiris. Another by your own admission 5'10" to the bottom of Hogan's nose in 1987, where he could have potentially lost 1/4" Click Here
@Sotiris. Another by your own admission 5'10" to the bottom of Hogan's nose in 1987, where he could have potentially lost 1/4" Click Here
62B said on 14/Aug/18
@Sotiris. Here is your under billed 5'10" Jerry lewis with Hulk. (Rob has him at 5'10.5" and he is listed as tall as 6') Click Here Here is listed Ken Kirzinger Click Here Kirzinger touches the 6'5" mark with a footwear advantage over Rob. In 1987 Hogan is very much in the 6'5" range
@Sotiris. Here is your under billed 5'10" Jerry lewis with Hulk. (Rob has him at 5'10.5" and he is listed as tall as 6') Click Here Here is listed Ken Kirzinger Click Here Kirzinger touches the 6'5" mark with a footwear advantage over Rob. In 1987 Hogan is very much in the 6'5" range
Bazza said on 14/Aug/18
I can see how people have Hogan at 6'2 because that is how he certainly can look stood near guys round that height and legit 6'4 guys but his posture is awful for obvious reasons and were he to stand tall for a measurement i would put a bit of money on him hitting 6'3 possibly clearing it by a bit.
I can see how people have Hogan at 6'2 because that is how he certainly can look stood near guys round that height and legit 6'4 guys but his posture is awful for obvious reasons and were he to stand tall for a measurement i would put a bit of money on him hitting 6'3 possibly clearing it by a bit.
RP said on 14/Aug/18
I second what Christian 6’5 3/8” Said!
And Sotiris, I agree with a lot of what you say...Just not all of it. And I greatly enjoy your post ... you seem to be a very intelligent, articulate and very humorous. The kind of fella I’d love to have a pint with @ a pub & shoot the bull with about sports, politics & heights of course, LOL!
I second what Christian 6’5 3/8” Said!
And Sotiris, I agree with a lot of what you say...Just not all of it. And I greatly enjoy your post ... you seem to be a very intelligent, articulate and very humorous. The kind of fella I’d love to have a pint with @ a pub & shoot the bull with about sports, politics & heights of course, LOL!
Vegas' said on 14/Aug/18
Sotiris I have not given an estimate for Hogan in your time here...
For what its worth I think around 6'5 for his peak give or take. 6'3 peak would put peak Andre at 6'8 because there was never more than 5 inches between those two Click Here Andre with big footwear advantage in cowboy boots vs Hogan's flip flops Click Here
Lewis' posture isn't that bad in the video I posted and difference is more than 5 inches. Hogan certainly isn't full posture in that photo you posted though Click Here
Will say one thing if you continue to estimate Hogan at 6'3 peak there will be fireworks on here when Danimal and Sal see your posts :)
Sotiris I have not given an estimate for Hogan in your time here...
For what its worth I think around 6'5 for his peak give or take. 6'3 peak would put peak Andre at 6'8 because there was never more than 5 inches between those two Click Here Andre with big footwear advantage in cowboy boots vs Hogan's flip flops Click Here
Lewis' posture isn't that bad in the video I posted and difference is more than 5 inches. Hogan certainly isn't full posture in that photo you posted though Click Here
Will say one thing if you continue to estimate Hogan at 6'3 peak there will be fireworks on here when Danimal and Sal see your posts :)
viper said on 14/Aug/18
Why would Hogan claim he has shrunk 3 inches.
Because he has. He's telling the truth there.
Why would Hogan claim he has shrunk 3 inches.
Because he has. He's telling the truth there.
Sotiris Gravas said on 14/Aug/18
@Canson Hogan was born in 1953. That makes him 20 years old in 1973 and only 30 years old in 1983... and 40 years old by 1993. (He became a wrestler at the age of 24.) You suggested that Hogan was 6'5" but then lost it starting in the '90s. Here's a 6'3" Hogan in bigger footwear from the movie "Suburban Commando" (1991) next to 6'0" (NOT 6'1") Christopher Lloyd... Click Here I fail to see how a guy can lose 2 whole inches prior to turning 40 years of age.
Here's a 6'3" Hogan at the age of 44 (when ppl START to lose height) next to 6'1" Carl Weathers from the TV movie "Assault on Devil's Island" (1997)...
Click Here Even w/ the wear and tear of wrestling, losing 2" by the age of 40 seems very unlikely. Hogan is 6'2" now, NOT 6'3", (same height as The Rock) as can be seen next to Brock Lesnar who's maybe 6'1.5" now, or the other pics I've previously posted of Hogan next to 6'4" men. Check them out...
Let's not forget how Hogan looked around 6'2.25" next to 6'3.5" Troy Aikman back in 2010... Click Here , Click Here
How can Hogan possibly be 6'3" now if he wasn't 6'3" then? It doesn't make sense. It's just not possible.
@Canson Hogan was born in 1953. That makes him 20 years old in 1973 and only 30 years old in 1983... and 40 years old by 1993. (He became a wrestler at the age of 24.) You suggested that Hogan was 6'5" but then lost it starting in the '90s. Here's a 6'3" Hogan in bigger footwear from the movie "Suburban Commando" (1991) next to 6'0" (NOT 6'1") Christopher Lloyd... Click Here I fail to see how a guy can lose 2 whole inches prior to turning 40 years of age.
Here's a 6'3" Hogan at the age of 44 (when ppl START to lose height) next to 6'1" Carl Weathers from the TV movie "Assault on Devil's Island" (1997)...
Click Here Even w/ the wear and tear of wrestling, losing 2" by the age of 40 seems very unlikely. Hogan is 6'2" now, NOT 6'3", (same height as The Rock) as can be seen next to Brock Lesnar who's maybe 6'1.5" now, or the other pics I've previously posted of Hogan next to 6'4" men. Check them out...
Let's not forget how Hogan looked around 6'2.25" next to 6'3.5" Troy Aikman back in 2010... Click Here , Click Here
How can Hogan possibly be 6'3" now if he wasn't 6'3" then? It doesn't make sense. It's just not possible.
viper said on 13/Aug/18
So Hogan hasnt shrunk at all. Hard to believe
So Hogan hasnt shrunk at all. Hard to believe
Bazza said on 13/Aug/18
Seen footage of Jake Roberts and Hogan face to face in an 87 promo vid on youtube and they are eye to eye pretty much bang on same height. Rob has Roberts at around 6'5 peak so no way Hogan was over 6'5.5
Seen footage of Jake Roberts and Hogan face to face in an 87 promo vid on youtube and they are eye to eye pretty much bang on same height. Rob has Roberts at around 6'5 peak so no way Hogan was over 6'5.5
Sotiris Gravas said on 13/Aug/18
@RP I love how your post--in contrast to my hurricane of proof--is tantamount to whispering sweet nothings into someone's ear. Your commitment to your 6'5" Hogan delusion is almost endearing. If Hogan was EVER 3+ inches taller than Ali--or ANYONE for that matter--you can bet your Life Savers that the illusion was carried out via cowboy boots. I offer up a deluge of proof that Hogan was NEVER more than 6'3"... you offer something akin to spitting on the sidewalk. I don't mean to be condescending, but from what I've seen on this forum, you offer a frame of reference that's not in keeping w/ reality, and you do so very resolutely at that. Your posts are entertaining, though, I'll give you that... You'll undoubtedly go to your grave entrenched in your kayfabe beliefs a very content man.
Let's be honest, it doesn't really matter how tall any of these wrestlers really were. Knowing their genuine measurements is of no great import, not really, but I made a game of it, and it was fun. Trying to convince someone that 2 + 1 doesn't equal 5 becomes less fun, all too quickly, I'm afraid. Again... agree to disagree.
Always remember, Hogan did more than just lie about the size of his manhood. "
@RP I love how your post--in contrast to my hurricane of proof--is tantamount to whispering sweet nothings into someone's ear. Your commitment to your 6'5" Hogan delusion is almost endearing. If Hogan was EVER 3+ inches taller than Ali--or ANYONE for that matter--you can bet your Life Savers that the illusion was carried out via cowboy boots. I offer up a deluge of proof that Hogan was NEVER more than 6'3"... you offer something akin to spitting on the sidewalk. I don't mean to be condescending, but from what I've seen on this forum, you offer a frame of reference that's not in keeping w/ reality, and you do so very resolutely at that. Your posts are entertaining, though, I'll give you that... You'll undoubtedly go to your grave entrenched in your kayfabe beliefs a very content man.
Let's be honest, it doesn't really matter how tall any of these wrestlers really were. Knowing their genuine measurements is of no great import, not really, but I made a game of it, and it was fun. Trying to convince someone that 2 + 1 doesn't equal 5 becomes less fun, all too quickly, I'm afraid. Again... agree to disagree.
Always remember, Hogan did more than just lie about the size of his manhood. "
Christian 6'5 3/8" said on 13/Aug/18
@Sotiris
Even Viper of all people is calling you out on your low estimates. And Viper has a reputation of being a "downgrader" on this site (not that I'm calling him one myself). I think you mean well and you're a good poster, and don't listen to haters like Joey700, but some of your estimates are rather poor. I can't roll with Andre being 6'9" peak or Hogan 6'3" peak. There are other estimates that I agree with you on though.
@Sotiris
Even Viper of all people is calling you out on your low estimates. And Viper has a reputation of being a "downgrader" on this site (not that I'm calling him one myself). I think you mean well and you're a good poster, and don't listen to haters like Joey700, but some of your estimates are rather poor. I can't roll with Andre being 6'9" peak or Hogan 6'3" peak. There are other estimates that I agree with you on though.
RP said on 13/Aug/18
Also, let’s not forget how Hogan towered over 6’2.5” Ali @ Wrestlemania in 1985...always had 3+ inches on Ali in 1985. At the match & all the promo events & photo shoots.
Also, let’s not forget how Hogan towered over 6’2.5” Ali @ Wrestlemania in 1985...always had 3+ inches on Ali in 1985. At the match & all the promo events & photo shoots.
Sotiris Gravas said on 13/Aug/18
@Vegas' "Brother," even if Hulk Hogan whispered into your ear that he was only 6'3"... you'd still go to your grave believing he was 6'5". Lewis' peak height was NEVER more than 5'10". He still looks 5'10" here (at the age of 61) thanks to a footwear advantage. Hogan has about 5" on him. That leaves us w/ 6'3". I know, I know, you don't accept that... it's okay... Also, Lewis is slouching throughout this whole video clip. Not once does he ever stand up straight w/ his shoulders back; not once. At least you don't believe he was 6'8" like 90% of the population.
@Vegas' "Brother," even if Hulk Hogan whispered into your ear that he was only 6'3"... you'd still go to your grave believing he was 6'5". Lewis' peak height was NEVER more than 5'10". He still looks 5'10" here (at the age of 61) thanks to a footwear advantage. Hogan has about 5" on him. That leaves us w/ 6'3". I know, I know, you don't accept that... it's okay... Also, Lewis is slouching throughout this whole video clip. Not once does he ever stand up straight w/ his shoulders back; not once. At least you don't believe he was 6'8" like 90% of the population.
Sotiris Gravas said on 13/Aug/18
Hey, guys. Here's a pic of Dan Florek (6'0")... which makes Christopher Meloni around 5'11" and Richard Belzer around 5'10.5" here: Click Here
Here's Belzer looking a lot shorter than Meloni, even though he's closer to the camera:
Click Here
Here's Belzer next to Richard Gere (5'10" peak height/currently 5'9"):
Click Here
Here's Belzer and Hogan where the Hulkster only has Belzer by about 3":
Click Here
Here's Belzer up front from 2016... Jeff Ross (5'10") at the far left and Jim Carrey (6'1.5") in the back. Belzer looks around 5'9" here:
Click Here
Final thoughts: I don't think Belzer was ever more than 5'11"... Translation: Hogan was around 6'3".
Big Van Vader (R.I.P.) was billed as 6'5", but he was NEVER that height; he was around 6'2.5". That being said, that means next to Vader puts Hogan at 6'3", the height I ALWAYS said he was:
Click Here
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Here's 6'3.5" Snoop Dogg next to Vader (looking VERY short):
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Here's 6'3" Hogan next to 6'6.5" Dennis Rodman:
Click Here
Here's now 6'6" Dennis Rodman next to 6'7.5" Kevin Nash:
Click Here
Here's 6'3" Hulk Hogan (footwear advantage) next to 6'0" Christopher Lloyd at the end of the movie "Suburban Commando" (1991):
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Here's Hogan w/ 5'10" Jerry Lewis:
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Here's Hogan w/ 5'10" Mr. T:
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Hogan w/ 6'3.5" Troy Aikman:
Click Here
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Recent pic w/ 6'4" peak height (now 74) Charlie Manuel: Click Here
Recent pic w/ 6'4" Dusty Wathan: Click Here
Here's 6'3" Hogan w/ 6'3" George Foreman from back in the day: Click Here
Hacksaw Jim Duggan's peak height is listed as 6'2", whereas Ted Dibiase is listed as 6'3"... Problem is, they were the same height... 6'2", MAX: Click Here
They were the same height then and are about the same height now: Click Here
Guess that explains why Hogan looks 6'3" here next to Dibiase, given that Hogan was ALWAYS 6'3":
Click Here
Bottom line: Hogan was 6'3".
Hey, guys. Here's a pic of Dan Florek (6'0")... which makes Christopher Meloni around 5'11" and Richard Belzer around 5'10.5" here: Click Here
Here's Belzer looking a lot shorter than Meloni, even though he's closer to the camera:
Click Here
Here's Belzer next to Richard Gere (5'10" peak height/currently 5'9"):
Click Here
Here's Belzer and Hogan where the Hulkster only has Belzer by about 3":
Click Here
Here's Belzer up front from 2016... Jeff Ross (5'10") at the far left and Jim Carrey (6'1.5") in the back. Belzer looks around 5'9" here:
Click Here
Final thoughts: I don't think Belzer was ever more than 5'11"... Translation: Hogan was around 6'3".
Big Van Vader (R.I.P.) was billed as 6'5", but he was NEVER that height; he was around 6'2.5". That being said, that means next to Vader puts Hogan at 6'3", the height I ALWAYS said he was:
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Here's 6'3.5" Snoop Dogg next to Vader (looking VERY short):
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Here's 6'3" Hogan next to 6'6.5" Dennis Rodman:
Click Here
Here's now 6'6" Dennis Rodman next to 6'7.5" Kevin Nash:
Click Here
Here's 6'3" Hulk Hogan (footwear advantage) next to 6'0" Christopher Lloyd at the end of the movie "Suburban Commando" (1991):
Click Here
Here's Hogan w/ 5'10" Jerry Lewis:
Click Here
Here's Hogan w/ 5'10" Mr. T:
Click Here
Hogan w/ 6'3.5" Troy Aikman:
Click Here
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Recent pic w/ 6'4" peak height (now 74) Charlie Manuel: Click Here
Recent pic w/ 6'4" Dusty Wathan: Click Here
Here's 6'3" Hogan w/ 6'3" George Foreman from back in the day: Click Here
Hacksaw Jim Duggan's peak height is listed as 6'2", whereas Ted Dibiase is listed as 6'3"... Problem is, they were the same height... 6'2", MAX: Click Here
They were the same height then and are about the same height now: Click Here
Guess that explains why Hogan looks 6'3" here next to Dibiase, given that Hogan was ALWAYS 6'3":
Click Here
Bottom line: Hogan was 6'3".
RP said on 12/Aug/18
Sotiris
Belzer was 6’0” Barefoot in his prime. Never 6’1” (only with his is shoes) but, you trying to pass him off as 5’10” ?? Cmon! Go watch the years of Law & Order, SUV, countless movies from the 1985-2015! And you’ll see that without a doubt he was a legit 6 footer! Now that he’s an old man, he is more like 5’11” at best. But...he held on to 6’0” up until at least 2005. Just one quick example ...was always at least one inch taller than a legit 5’11” Ice-T...sometimes looked even more than one inch taller. I can respect most of your estimates. However, your peak 6’3” Hulk Hogan is simply wrong, Mate! Peak 6’9” Andre is also a little extreme. IMO...his peak was never below 6’11”...was he closer to 6’9” by the end of his life? Say, 1991-1993?? Possibly? I won’t argue that. But, peak...I’m going 6’11” + plus...in my opinion 7’0” also very possible.
Sotiris
Belzer was 6’0” Barefoot in his prime. Never 6’1” (only with his is shoes) but, you trying to pass him off as 5’10” ?? Cmon! Go watch the years of Law & Order, SUV, countless movies from the 1985-2015! And you’ll see that without a doubt he was a legit 6 footer! Now that he’s an old man, he is more like 5’11” at best. But...he held on to 6’0” up until at least 2005. Just one quick example ...was always at least one inch taller than a legit 5’11” Ice-T...sometimes looked even more than one inch taller. I can respect most of your estimates. However, your peak 6’3” Hulk Hogan is simply wrong, Mate! Peak 6’9” Andre is also a little extreme. IMO...his peak was never below 6’11”...was he closer to 6’9” by the end of his life? Say, 1991-1993?? Possibly? I won’t argue that. But, peak...I’m going 6’11” + plus...in my opinion 7’0” also very possible.
Canson said on 12/Aug/18
@Viper and Sotiris: a peak Hogan was every bit of a full 6’5”. But we are talking in the 70s and 80s. He lost height prob early 90s
@Viper and Sotiris: a peak Hogan was every bit of a full 6’5”. But we are talking in the 70s and 80s. He lost height prob early 90s
Vegas' said on 11/Aug/18
Beltzer didn't look 6'1 with Glenn I seem to remember. Was Beltzer 3 inches taller than Mr T?
Regardless it's obvious Hogan wasn't 6'3 peak. He looks taller than that next to ~5'10 Jerry Lewis but Lewis was already 61 at that point Click Here
Beltzer didn't look 6'1 with Glenn I seem to remember. Was Beltzer 3 inches taller than Mr T?
Regardless it's obvious Hogan wasn't 6'3 peak. He looks taller than that next to ~5'10 Jerry Lewis but Lewis was already 61 at that point Click Here
Canson said on 11/Aug/18
@Viper: at his peak I can’t see him over maybe 6’5” maybe 6’5.25. That was in the 80s or 70s imho. Today he’s not more than 6’3”
@Viper: at his peak I can’t see him over maybe 6’5” maybe 6’5.25. That was in the 80s or 70s imho. Today he’s not more than 6’3”
Sotiris Gravas said on 11/Aug/18
@viper It's been established that Michael Douglas is now around 5'8 and that his peak height was around 5'9.5": Click Here Ppl seem to believe that Richard Belzer was 6'0" or 6'1"... He wasn't; that's him next to Douglas: Click Here Here's a pic of Andre w/ Michael Douglas. As you can see, Andre looks very short next to a 5'9.5" guy: Click Here So, if Belzer was 5'10", Hogan was only 6'3", like I always said. And Andre was around 6'9" barefoot evening height.
@viper It's been established that Michael Douglas is now around 5'8 and that his peak height was around 5'9.5": Click Here Ppl seem to believe that Richard Belzer was 6'0" or 6'1"... He wasn't; that's him next to Douglas: Click Here Here's a pic of Andre w/ Michael Douglas. As you can see, Andre looks very short next to a 5'9.5" guy: Click Here So, if Belzer was 5'10", Hogan was only 6'3", like I always said. And Andre was around 6'9" barefoot evening height.
Joey700 said on 10/Aug/18
Sotiris Gravas Wow dude. Nobody else has ever put political rants on this site like you just did. That just proves that you are just a troll who is here to put everyone down. Trolling is not cool dude.
Sotiris Gravas Wow dude. Nobody else has ever put political rants on this site like you just did. That just proves that you are just a troll who is here to put everyone down. Trolling is not cool dude.
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