Well, if this wasn't an interesting twist in the night! Thanks for the upload, good fun. P.S. For those wondering, "Eye of the Tiger" was one of Hulk's early entrance themes before he adopted Rick Derringer's "Real American." He also appeared in Rocky III, for which the song was written, so its use here is not random.
Totally awesome. Was nice to see all the surprises in tonight's show. Probably the best season of American Idol ever... Throwing away the rules, and letting all these talented kids doing what they are there for... Singing, and most of all FUN!
The hell with all you Hulk haters. The man is a legend! Sold out arenas around the world. People that don't even watch wrestling know who Hulk Hogan is and his popularity is still huge around the world.
It's too bad they didn't use his Real American music, that would have made this moment perfect. I loved the reaction. Everyone in the place, EVERYONE, went bananas! Hogan truly is a legend.
The ratings for American Idol must‘ve been high when Hulk Hogan appeared on that show. Who knows if anyone in the audience or anyone watching the show thought for an instant thought Sylvester Stallone was going to come out on the stage when the theme song from Rocky 3 was being played,though very briefly?
Man this just goes to show you how much Hogan has impacted American Culture. No other superstar (outside Cena and Rock) can come on a show that is NO WHERE NEAR the same as wrestling, and make THAT much of an impact. Racist or not, Hogan gets the job done when you need him and God give him time to heal his wounds for what has happened in 2015 alone. We don't need to lose another legend as big as Hogan.
Yeah I know, but come on everyone from his generation is a little racist lol. My grandparents and even parents probably have the same opinions. The world is full of butthurt!
+Reginald Marshall i get all that. but wwe should never take him out of wrestling. Hulk Hogan is the biggest reason why there is a wrestling as big as it is. actually in my opinion its not as big as it use to be when hogan was around. wwe.....need to take care of that dude and say thank you for putting wrestling on the map.
The only reason the WWE is around is because of Hulk Hogan; Vince can proclaim all he likes that he could've chosen anybody to run with the ball, as he puts it, but bottom line is that so many tried and failed - Macho Man, Ultimate Warrior, Andre The Giant, Yokozuna, Sgt Slaughter, Undertaker - these guys all failed, whereas Hogan succeeded. Hogan is the reason we have an industry today. He is the single most influential and popular figure in sports entertainment history, bar NONE. The end.
I remember years ago, he was on CNN (Larry King I believe), somewhere in the late 90's, and I was one of the people who called in to ask him a question. But I never expected to actually get on the air and talk to him live. In 1 second every question I ever had in my mind to ask the Hulkster vanished, and I was at a loss for words. But at one point I just asked him something, which is, to this day for me, the best question I ever asked and I got a great response.
What a surprise it was when Hulk Hogan made a guest appearance on American Idol and the theme song of Rocky 3,Eye of The Tiger,which used to be played as Hulk Hogan's entrance song,was chosen to be heard that night.
The American idol fans probably thought for an instant that Sylvester Stallone was going to appear on that show,hence they heard the theme from Rocky III,which was Hulk Hogan's movie debut.
when they said James wasn't safe my heart stopped!! I'm so happy for James you can tell this meant so much to him and it's really great the things American Idol does for it's contestants
When Ryan announced that Paul and James were not safe i was saying: "That's Rubbish, That's Rubbish" just like Fred and George Weasley in Goblet of Fire, when Barty Crouch announced that underaged students won't participate in the Triwizard Tournament. When Hulk came out i was giggling at James's reaction, it was cute. When Hulk announced that the two were safe I was like Hallelujah, and it was funny when he knocked Ryan out, even though it was an act.
@rraNeIsAwesome Probably because Hogan is still somewhat associated with Rocky III, which Eye of the Tiger was basically the "secondary" theme song for, even though the song itself had nothing to do with Hogan's role in the movie.
Pretty sure because the WWE owns the song and Hogan is and was in TNA at the time. Eye of the Tiger was his original (and best) song he came to the ring with. Real American was written for Barry Windham and Mike Rotundo originally
@tkosullivan I always thought his pre-Real American theme song was that generic piano song from the original "Wrestling Album". Guess it'd make sense to go with Eye of the Tiger during all the Rocky 3 craze though.
When he came out, everyone was that kid that watched Hulk Hogan growing up.
He still has millions of fans! Hulkamania forever!!!!!!!!!!!
Hulkamania will never die
Every where Hulk goes, there's always a huge ovation! Hulkmania forever!
the greatest professional athlete in the world today
Gorilla Mason...😔
Hulk hogan is more talented then anyone on that stage.
Well, if this wasn't an interesting twist in the night! Thanks for the upload, good fun.
P.S. For those wondering, "Eye of the Tiger" was one of Hulk's early entrance themes before he adopted Rick Derringer's "Real American." He also appeared in Rocky III, for which the song was written, so its use here is not random.
The greatest wrestler on American idol in WWE
sounds like to me that hulkamania is still running wild :D
Look at the place erupt, and what an ovation and look at the look on Jennifer Lopez face lol,
LEGEDN OF ALL LEGENDS HULKAMANIA WILL NEVER DIE NEVER !!!!
THERE IS TO MUCH EPICNESS ON THIS VIDEO! I MEAN HULK AND STEVE TYLER IN SAME ROOM, TO MUCH LEGEND POWER!
perhaps but Tyler looked unimpressed ...
That moment when celebrities mark out.
HULK HOGAN SO AWESOME HERE ON AMERICAN IDOL !!!!
Seacrest sold that punch better than half the guys in WWE today.
I love that Hulk came to Idol!!!
Totally awesome. Was nice to see all the surprises in tonight's show. Probably the best season of American Idol ever... Throwing away the rules, and letting all these talented kids doing what they are there for... Singing, and most of all FUN!
The hell with all you Hulk haters. The man is a legend! Sold out arenas around the world. People that don't even watch wrestling know who Hulk Hogan is and his popularity is still huge around the world.
It's too bad they didn't use his Real American music, that would have made this moment perfect.
I loved the reaction. Everyone in the place, EVERYONE, went bananas! Hogan truly is a legend.
I just love James's reaction. He is so adorable!!!
This was so awesome!
The ratings for American Idol must‘ve been high when Hulk Hogan appeared on that show. Who knows if anyone in the audience or anyone watching the show thought for an instant thought Sylvester Stallone was going to come out on the stage when the theme song from Rocky 3 was being played,though very briefly?
it was also Hulk's first theme song in wresting as well, as he had appeared in that movie.
Man this just goes to show you how much Hogan has impacted American Culture. No other superstar (outside Cena and Rock) can come on a show that is NO WHERE NEAR the same as wrestling, and make THAT much of an impact. Racist or not, Hogan gets the job done when you need him and God give him time to heal his wounds for what has happened in 2015 alone. We don't need to lose another legend as big as Hogan.
Yeah I know, but come on everyone from his generation is a little racist lol. My grandparents and even parents probably have the same opinions. The world is full of butthurt!
+Reginald Marshall i get all that. but wwe should never take him out of wrestling. Hulk Hogan is the biggest reason why there is a wrestling as big as it is. actually in my opinion its not as big as it use to be when hogan was around. wwe.....need to take care of that dude and say thank you for putting wrestling on the map.
tonshaad1230 hogan is not racist
i
Austin and Flair probably have the cache to pull this off too. maybe undertaker
Hulk still Rules
Hulk hogan is coo, you guys wouldn't know unless you actually met him. I live in clearwater and met him once! A very humbling guy
Hogan is Awesome!Always Fan of him !
For a such a bad person he sure did put alot of smiles on people faces and people standing up. Hulk rules
i don't care how much people hate on hogan bottom line is he's the reason i'm a wrestling fan mad respect for the hulkster!
OMG ,,HIS body is still amazing
its fucking hulk hogan man instand flash back to my childhood memories
When the other celebrities mark out, then you know the impact you've made !
Because he's HULK FREAKIN' HOGAN .... no other reason needed, baby!!!
There's no wrestling without Hulk Hogan 💪🏼
As a TNA fan, I'm proud. I might not have been born in the Hulk's Era, but on I'm glad to see him kick ass on Impact.
how can anyone hate hulk hogan, he is the father of pro wrestling
Nope.
I friggin LOVE this
Brother saves the moment!
This is awesome
The only reason the WWE is around is because of Hulk Hogan; Vince can proclaim all he likes that he could've chosen anybody to run with the ball, as he puts it, but bottom line is that so many tried and failed - Macho Man, Ultimate Warrior, Andre The Giant, Yokozuna, Sgt Slaughter, Undertaker - these guys all failed, whereas Hogan succeeded. Hogan is the reason we have an industry today. He is the single most influential and popular figure in sports entertainment history, bar NONE. The end.
100% True.
Noone could've ran the way Hulk Hogan did. Vince could say what he wants but we all know the truth
James' reaction is priceless
I remember years ago, he was on CNN (Larry King I believe), somewhere in the late 90's, and I was one of the people who called in to ask him a question. But I never expected to actually get on the air and talk to him live. In 1 second every question I ever had in my mind to ask the Hulkster vanished, and I was at a loss for words.
But at one point I just asked him something, which is, to this day for me, the best question I ever asked and I got a great response.
What was the question
I loved seeing this video. HOGAN still rules!!!! epic
Hulk is so f'n awesome! Hulkamania!
James is a huge wrestling fan. You know that meant the world to him.
Hulk Hogan is the american idol.
The one time they had an actual Real American Idol on the show lol
Just awesome!!!!!
Whatcha gonna do, when American Idol, and Hulkamania, runs wild on you BROTHER?!
all these young guys dont know what it was like back then , its true
I love this too ! I hope he wins , can't wait to see that reaction. He is awesome,awesome,awesome.
The two dislikes are '' The Rock '' and ''Undertaker''.
That was a great moment for American Idol! James Durbin is my favorite for this season!
This was gansta!
Gotta love Hogan. Fuck the haters.
Bring back the eighties.
Awesome
What a surprise it was when Hulk Hogan made a guest appearance on American Idol and the theme song of Rocky 3,Eye of The Tiger,which used to be played as Hulk Hogan's entrance song,was chosen to be heard that night.
The hulk Hogan Hall Of Fame
He was still in that hulk hogan shape then too.
The American idol fans probably thought for an instant that Sylvester Stallone was going to appear on that show,hence they heard the theme from Rocky III,which was Hulk Hogan's movie debut.
OMG James was crying I'm so happy for him
And Hulk Hogan does what so many people wanted to do and pop Ryan Seacrest. God that felt good. LOL
when they said James wasn't safe my heart stopped!! I'm so happy for James you can tell this meant so much to him and it's really great the things American Idol does for it's contestants
James is ADORABLE LOL!
oh my god i remember watching this i was shocked!
All of the young kids that bash him did not grow up in the 80's like most of us so they can't truly appreciate the man.
@VolpjeYo you're surprised people know who Hogan is? He was in movies, He wrestled, He does commercials, all kinds of stuff.
Go Hogan!
james' reaction makes me smile everytime i watch this :]
Never skip leg day
Mark Out Moment lol
when you feeling down and hurt inside !!!
and What cha gonna do when Hulkamania runs wild on you brother!
When Ryan announced that Paul and James were not safe i was saying: "That's Rubbish, That's Rubbish" just like Fred and George Weasley in Goblet of Fire, when Barty Crouch announced that underaged students won't participate in the Triwizard Tournament. When Hulk came out i was giggling at James's reaction, it was cute. When Hulk announced that the two were safe I was like Hallelujah, and it was funny when he knocked Ryan out, even though it was an act.
I heard James in an interview shortly after this. He said that he thought it was actually someone in a Hulk Hogan mask LOL
I'm here because of Chris Jerichos Podcast
same. I don't watch idol, but sweet to see Hogan here lol
Icon.
GUY ON THE right MARKING OUT BIG TIME LOL
bahahhaha james's face= PRICELESS
@rraNeIsAwesome Probably because Hogan is still somewhat associated with Rocky III, which Eye of the Tiger was basically the "secondary" theme song for, even though the song itself had nothing to do with Hogan's role in the movie.
whatcha gonna do when American Idol runs wild on you brother!!
Seacrest really sold the punch lol.
Oversell.
Hogan is the goat!
Even J Lo is a Hulkamaniac lol
vote,vote,vote JAMES into the finale !!!!!! What a voice.
Dude sold that punch like Shawn Michaels
First time he used that theme since 1985
James is like a kid! haha but im sure im gonna be a kid too when it happens to me :))
Pretty sure because the WWE owns the song and Hogan is and was in TNA at the time. Eye of the Tiger was his original (and best) song he came to the ring with. Real American was written for Barry Windham and Mike Rotundo originally
Damn! Hogan really shrunk. Those Legdrops did a number on his back...
Yes it did. Also two and knee replacements.
9 back surgeries. He said he's dropped 3 inches in height
He's still huge, not like 1987 but still huge. I bet you he's still 6 5 6 6
@methais It was his entrance music for like, two years, then eventually onto Real American.
I think Seacrest Just beat HBK with this oversell of Hogans punch.
Brother 🔥
whatcha gonna do american idol whatcha gonna do when hulkamania runs wild on YOOOOOOU ?!
he should host american idol
That don't work for me brother, YOUR OUT!
@PowerStruggle555 I was just thinking "James' face is pricelss!" :]
@92Frosty yes, he was about to bow and worship Hulk Hogan, same as people do in WWE. James is the best
@EricMW211 Yep, the U.S. Express tag team-as stated on the then-WWF's "The Wrestling Album." Nearly wrote that in.
@mr1derful74 How do you know American Idol called him?
that guy with the earing reaaaaalllly marked out lol
@tkosullivan I always thought his pre-Real American theme song was that generic piano song from the original "Wrestling Album". Guess it'd make sense to go with Eye of the Tiger during all the Rocky 3 craze though.
" The Road Warrior pop" it should have been renamed "The Hulk Hogan pop.. . BROTHER!