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Footy legend Mark Geyer reveals why Hulk Hogan secretly asked him to let him win an arm wrestling match – and says EVERYTHING about the wrestling superstar is fake…including his voice
- Mark Geyer reveals that Hulk Hogan secretly asked him to let him win an arm wrestling match
- The NRL legend revealed that he let the WWE icon beat him in the match
- Geyer said everything about Hogan was fake – including his voice
NRL legend Mark Geyer spilled the beans when Hulk Hogan asked him to let him win an arm wrestling match in an encounter that convinced him everything about the iconic WWE champion is fake.
Speaking on Triple M Breakfast on Wednesday morning, Geyer recalled meeting the WWE legend during one of his funniest celebrity encounters in 2009.
NRL legend Mark Geyer has revealed how an encounter with Hulk Hogan (pictured) convinced him that everything about the wrestling legend is on show before the show
Geyer (pictured) remembered the day Hogan walked into the radio studio unannounced – using a very different voice from that of wrestling fans they know
Geyer explained that Hulk Hogan was supposed to appear on the Kyle and Jackie O Show, but ended up showing up at their studio and producers decided it would be a good idea if the great Penrith arm wrestled him.
“When we got away from prying eyes, he said, ‘Hey buddy – take it easy, will you – because my arm’s gone.’ But he put it this way,’ Geyer explained, changing to a normal tone.
“And then he says, ‘Let’s go, brother – I’m going to take you in this arm wrestle and beat you up!'”
Hogan imagined the arm-wrestling mayor of Toronto, Rob Ford
Geyer then explained that he let the Hulkster win the arm wrestling.
Geyer’s co-host Jess Eva then asked if Hogan put up much resistance during the match.
“No, it was all an act, as his voice was … and wrestling,” Geyer laughed.
‘He did say thank you. He said, “Thanks for that, brother.”‘
Aussie Chris Hemsworth will play the iconic American wrestler in an upcoming movie about his rise to fame.
Geyer said Hogan didn’t put up much resistance during the arm wrestle
Born Terry Bollea, Hogan was originally a musician before he was noticed and recruited to the world of wrestling, thanks to his 200cm build and muscular physique.
With his 24-inch biceps, absurd tan and blond Zapata mustache, Hogan was the biggest — and most recognizable — figure in the sport for decades.
His 1988 match against Andre the Giant remains the biggest wrestling event on American television, with 33 million viewers.