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Whether people love or hate the guy, one can't deny that Hulk Hogan is among the all-time greats in professional wrestling, as some argue he's the most influential professional wrestling personality in history. A name that almost every person knows about, Hulk Hogan revolutionized professional wrestling into mainstream pop culture, from the larger-than-life cartoon character during the 1980s to the edgy villain persona during the late 1990s. Because Hulk Hogan's characteristics helped him gain mainstream stardom for decades, one of his known characteristics that are still beloved among modern fans is his "brother" catchphrase that he regularly uses. With that said, some may ask themselves, why does Hulk Hogan always insist on calling everybody "brother?"
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Hulk Hogan's Contributions To Professional Wrestling
Hulk Hogan is on top of the food chain regarding the most recognized names in professional wrestling. Someone who's been on top of the wrestling world for many years because of his overwhelming popularity, wrestling fans and even non-wrestling fans are aware of Hulk Hogan's name.
As Hulk Hogan battled the very best in the business during the 1980s Wrestling Boom period, from winning multiple WWE Championship reigns and taking part in numerous WrestleMania main event bouts, he became among the list of household names of entertainment figures of the 1980s. Fast-forward to the 1990s, as wrestling became more adult-oriented and reality-based, Hulk Hogan helped kickstart the Monday Night Wars that led to a wrestling renaissance, once again contributing to the mainstream success of the wrestling business of that decade.
Some could say Hulk Hogan's the total package of a wrestling character. Whether he was the red and yellow real-life superhero or leading the NWO invasion in WCW, Hulk Hogan's name in wrestling will always be marked for years to come.
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"Well, Let Me Tell You Something, Brother" Became One Of Hulk Hogan's Biggest Catchphrases
For those who watched wrestling for many decades, especially when larger-than-life personalities ruled the wrestling world, one would notice that catchphrases were an integral part of many wrestlers' character. From The Rock's "If ya smell what The Rock is cookin'" to Steve Austin's "...And that's the bottom line, cuz Stone Cold said so," catchphrases say a lot about a wrestler's character.
Hulk Hogan is no stranger to catchphrases, as he has many memorable oe. For instance, the "Well, let me tell you something, brother" catchphrase when he starts a promo has become a signature part of his macho personality. But even Hulk Hogan referring to everyone as simply "brother" has become a signature trademark, as a character and in real life.
Why Does Hulk Hogan Call Everybody "Brother?"
In early 2014, when Hulk Hogan returned to WWE after many years, he was interviewed by NOLA.com, promoting WrestleMania 30. When asked about his use of the word "brother," Hulk Hogan explained that when becoming a star in professional wrestling, referring to everyone as "brother" was easier for him to label people rather than trying to remember their names. When becoming a mainstream star and meeting with lots of people, like meeting with kids and doing radio interviews, he'd call them "brothers" because he said he couldn't remember their names.
Related: Hulk Hogan Vs. Roddy Piper: 13 Things Fans Forget About Their FeudHulk Hogan's charisma helped the word "brother" be heavily associated with his name in the entertainment world, mainly because of how he says it. Hulk Hogan turning a simple word like "brother" into a popular trademark says a lot about his charisma.
