wrestling and Star Wars

When Hulk Hogan Appeared in the Robot Chicken: Star Wars Special

Cartoon version of Hulk Hogan in Jedi robes with lightsaber and championship belt, parodying Star Wars in Robot Chicken style

When we think of Star Wars, we think of Jedi, Sith, lightsabers, and galactic battles. When we think of Hulk Hogan, we picture 24-inch pythons, ripped tank tops, and the immortal chant of “Whatcha gonna do, brother?!” At first glance, these two pop culture titans couldn’t be more different. But dive a little deeper, and you’ll find that the Force and Hulkamania have collided in some surprisingly fun and iconic ways. The Galaxy-Sized Cameo: Robot Chicken and the Hulkster In 2007, Hulk Hogan made a surprise appearance in the Robot Chicken: Star Wars parody special. The Adult Swim stop-motion comedy is known for poking fun at nerdy pop culture—and Hogan fit right in. In a blink-and-you’ll-miss-it sketch, he voiced an animated version of Abraham Lincoln in a Star Wars-themed bit. It was brief, ridiculous, and absolutely on-brand for a man who once wrestled giant men in spandex and starred in…

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