Five unforgettable Hulk Hogan matches that defined wrestling history

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Hulk Hogan, the wrestling icon who made professional wrestling what it is today, died Thursday at the age of 71.

Hogan became Vince McMahon's prized possession, as Hulkamania ran wild for decades in and out of the ring. Wrestling until the early 2000s, Hogan provided generations of fans with unforgettable moments.

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WWE Legend Andre The Giant, left, in action against Hulk Hogan during WrestleMania III on March 29, 1987 at the Pontiac Silverdome in Pontiac, Michigan. (WWE/WWE via Getty Images)

The story of Hogan, and wrestling in general, cannot be told without mentioning what is perhaps the greatest match in history.

Hogan fought Andre the Giant for the WWF World Heavyweight Championship at the Pontiac Silverdome in Michigan in 1987, and the match ended with a legendary scoop-slam by Hogan to Andre, who weighed 525 pounds at the time.

Hogan then gave his signature leg-drop finisher, and pinned Andre. 

The entire event is still widely regarded as the pinnacle event of WWE, mainly because of this match.

Hulk Hogan, right, in action against Ultimate Warrior during WrestleMania 6 at the SkyDome on April 1, 1990 in Toronto. (WWE/WWE via Getty Images)

In 1990, Hogan and The Ultimate Warrior were both beloved by fans, but only one could be considered the top dog.

So, in Toronto, the two babyfaces came together in the ring and put their respective belts on the line - Hogan with the WWF title, and The Ultimate Warrior with the Intercontinental Championship.

The Ultimate Warrior prevailed, giving Hogan his first clean pinfall loss since 1981.

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