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Average Guess (839 Votes)
Peak: 6ft 5.71in (197.4cm)
Current: 6ft 3.15in (190.9cm)
Peak: 6ft 5.71in (197.4cm)
Current: 6ft 3.15in (190.9cm)
Christian 6'5 3/8" said on 21/Jan/19
@Henry
Tenta's measurement was most likely earlier in the day.
@Henry
Tenta's measurement was most likely earlier in the day.
Pdoggy said on 21/Jan/19
Hogan had about a half inch on Tenta. Who was just under 6'6.
Hogan had about a half inch on Tenta. Who was just under 6'6.
Canson said on 21/Jan/19
@Sotiris: Tyson is 5’10” in person and if you see with he and Strawberry that’s about how he would look next to a 6’5 guy. Strawberry likely even had a footwear advantage but the Canada angle isn’t perfect either
@Sotiris: Tyson is 5’10” in person and if you see with he and Strawberry that’s about how he would look next to a 6’5 guy. Strawberry likely even had a footwear advantage but the Canada angle isn’t perfect either
Canson said on 21/Jan/19
@Henry: it is not widely used in the US. They go with feet an inches. And 198 cm just means he was measured at or near 6’6” at some point in the day. Like I mentioned nobody is that precise with that. Maybe soccer but that’s it. Any other 198cm athlete would just be listed 198 despite over or under. We also don’t know if that’s even barefoot for Tenta but I imagine it is. In addition what you said about GB of World Records is not accurate. They would take 3 measurements 8 hours apart. So that said if he had a 6’6” measurement or near it in the morning, his other two wouldn’t be that high. And Rob doesn’t base it off that and neither does anyone else here as height loss is accelerated in your first hour you’re awake. Rob has said that a good gauge is 5-7 hours after being awake. I’ve seen 7-8 hours by a doctor on the internet and 7-8 is your most consistent of the day as it doesn’t go any lower than that usually. Tenta could be close to 6’6” or even 6’6” flat at a low but could also be 6’5 1/2 if that’s an early morning measurement
@Henry: it is not widely used in the US. They go with feet an inches. And 198 cm just means he was measured at or near 6’6” at some point in the day. Like I mentioned nobody is that precise with that. Maybe soccer but that’s it. Any other 198cm athlete would just be listed 198 despite over or under. We also don’t know if that’s even barefoot for Tenta but I imagine it is. In addition what you said about GB of World Records is not accurate. They would take 3 measurements 8 hours apart. So that said if he had a 6’6” measurement or near it in the morning, his other two wouldn’t be that high. And Rob doesn’t base it off that and neither does anyone else here as height loss is accelerated in your first hour you’re awake. Rob has said that a good gauge is 5-7 hours after being awake. I’ve seen 7-8 hours by a doctor on the internet and 7-8 is your most consistent of the day as it doesn’t go any lower than that usually. Tenta could be close to 6’6” or even 6’6” flat at a low but could also be 6’5 1/2 if that’s an early morning measurement
RP said on 21/Jan/19
Henry is correct, when scientifically recording someone’s true barefoot height, as The Guinness book of world records does...you take 3 measurements ...one early morning shortly out of bed...another early afternoon ...and a third late evening/night time. And you list the average of the three. I’ve heard conflicting views on here as to how we should list heights on this page. Some say to strictly go with the afternoon height ...others will say go with the absolute evening low height. While a few “like myself” say to use the three measurement average of (morning, noon & night). Rob, what are your thoughts ? When listing these peoples heights, are you going with a three measurement average type guess? Or a single afternoon to evening measurement guess? With some people it could mean as much as a 1/2” difference.
Henry is correct, when scientifically recording someone’s true barefoot height, as The Guinness book of world records does...you take 3 measurements ...one early morning shortly out of bed...another early afternoon ...and a third late evening/night time. And you list the average of the three. I’ve heard conflicting views on here as to how we should list heights on this page. Some say to strictly go with the afternoon height ...others will say go with the absolute evening low height. While a few “like myself” say to use the three measurement average of (morning, noon & night). Rob, what are your thoughts ? When listing these peoples heights, are you going with a three measurement average type guess? Or a single afternoon to evening measurement guess? With some people it could mean as much as a 1/2” difference.
RP said on 21/Jan/19
@ Canson, True.
My opinion on big John Tenta is peak 6’5.75” & by the mid 90’s he was down to a flat 6’5”...maybe even 6’4.75” would be his true afternoon measured height.
@ Canson, True.
My opinion on big John Tenta is peak 6’5.75” & by the mid 90’s he was down to a flat 6’5”...maybe even 6’4.75” would be his true afternoon measured height.
berta said on 21/Jan/19
I know i have commented here that i think he is overlisted and coudl have been 196,5-197,5 range peak but looking at videos from when he was very young and beside muhammed ali i think he really could have been 198
I know i have commented here that i think he is overlisted and coudl have been 196,5-197,5 range peak but looking at videos from when he was very young and beside muhammed ali i think he really could have been 198
Canson said on 20/Jan/19
@RP: I see what you’re saying. I’m thinking the 198cm could just mean that he was measured at or around 6’6” and rounded off. Maybe it was just under like you mentioned simply because measuring on an exact fraction like 1/8 or 1/4 or 1/2 or 1 is not very common. You could have two guys that are around a flat 6’4” yet one may measure 193.1 the other 193.3 and they wont be able to tell
@RP: I see what you’re saying. I’m thinking the 198cm could just mean that he was measured at or around 6’6” and rounded off. Maybe it was just under like you mentioned simply because measuring on an exact fraction like 1/8 or 1/4 or 1/2 or 1 is not very common. You could have two guys that are around a flat 6’4” yet one may measure 193.1 the other 193.3 and they wont be able to tell
Canson 194 said on 20/Jan/19
@Sotiris: when you’re that young it’s hard to accurately gauge the height of someone over 190cm to be honest. 6’5” at a low is not a common height. Even in my case I’m probably the 2nd or 3rd tallest person in my region with my corporation and I’m not even 6’5”. There’s on guy who works at the main office who is 6’7-6’7.5 I believe. He’s 3” taller than me. Not sure if he’s still there though. I’m “almost 194 cm” at a low. If anything I would be more in line with a 6’4” guy at a low which is why I just say 6’4 since only 1/4” over the mark
@Sotiris: when you’re that young it’s hard to accurately gauge the height of someone over 190cm to be honest. 6’5” at a low is not a common height. Even in my case I’m probably the 2nd or 3rd tallest person in my region with my corporation and I’m not even 6’5”. There’s on guy who works at the main office who is 6’7-6’7.5 I believe. He’s 3” taller than me. Not sure if he’s still there though. I’m “almost 194 cm” at a low. If anything I would be more in line with a 6’4” guy at a low which is why I just say 6’4 since only 1/4” over the mark
Canson said on 20/Jan/19
@Sotiris: I have Gooden as 6’2”. They maybe gave both an inch. Maybe he’s 6’2.5 and they rounded up. Strawberry said 6’5” in the video. But none of this is surprising. Baseball players are overlisted all the time
@Sotiris: I have Gooden as 6’2”. They maybe gave both an inch. Maybe he’s 6’2.5 and they rounded up. Strawberry said 6’5” in the video. But none of this is surprising. Baseball players are overlisted all the time
Henry said on 20/Jan/19
Canson, maybe you don't know this, but ALMOST THE WHOLE WORLD uses The Metric System. Tenta was measured at 198 cm barefoot which is 6'5.953".
His height is often mistranslated to a lower height. Tenta would have been listed Exactly at 6'6" barefoot by the Guinness Book at that time if they took morning, afternoon, and bighttime measurements and averaged them out.
Canson, maybe you don't know this, but ALMOST THE WHOLE WORLD uses The Metric System. Tenta was measured at 198 cm barefoot which is 6'5.953".
His height is often mistranslated to a lower height. Tenta would have been listed Exactly at 6'6" barefoot by the Guinness Book at that time if they took morning, afternoon, and bighttime measurements and averaged them out.
Canson said on 19/Jan/19
@Sotiris: it was definitely 6’5”. Selleck is 1.5” shorter at 6’3.5
@Sotiris: it was definitely 6’5”. Selleck is 1.5” shorter at 6’3.5
Sotiris Gravas said on 18/Jan/19
@Canson Interesting about Strawberry being 6'5" (though I can't tell if he mumbled 6'5.5", etc. after he said 6'5". Hmmm...) We actually walked by each other once, maybe back in '84. He seemed pretty tall when I was a kid.
Here's a recent 2018 pic of Strawberry w/ now 6'0.75" Ted DiBiase... Click Here
Strawberry and Big Cass... Click Here
Strawberry and 6'3" Doc Gooden (2018)... Click Here
Strawberry and Dr. Oz, who Google lists as 6'1" (2018)... Click Here
What's Oz's real height...?
Oz and 5'9" Charlie Sheen (2016)... Click Here
Charlie Sheen and now 6'6" Dennis Rodman (2018)... Click Here
Here's a pic w/ footwear... Click Here
@Canson Interesting about Strawberry being 6'5" (though I can't tell if he mumbled 6'5.5", etc. after he said 6'5". Hmmm...) We actually walked by each other once, maybe back in '84. He seemed pretty tall when I was a kid.
Here's a recent 2018 pic of Strawberry w/ now 6'0.75" Ted DiBiase... Click Here
Strawberry and Big Cass... Click Here
Strawberry and 6'3" Doc Gooden (2018)... Click Here
Strawberry and Dr. Oz, who Google lists as 6'1" (2018)... Click Here
What's Oz's real height...?
Oz and 5'9" Charlie Sheen (2016)... Click Here
Charlie Sheen and now 6'6" Dennis Rodman (2018)... Click Here
Here's a pic w/ footwear... Click Here
RP said on 18/Jan/19
@ Cason
John Tenta’s official height measurement that went public back in his mid 20’s was performed in Japan (metric system) the exact listed measurement was 198 CMs...which is 77.95” inches or 6’5.95” ...
@ Cason
John Tenta’s official height measurement that went public back in his mid 20’s was performed in Japan (metric system) the exact listed measurement was 198 CMs...which is 77.95” inches or 6’5.95” ...
RP said on 18/Jan/19
@ Juby,
That was his WWF debut. That announcer was the All Time Great & Hall Of Famer, Bruno Sammartino.
@ Juby,
That was his WWF debut. That announcer was the All Time Great & Hall Of Famer, Bruno Sammartino.
Phenom89 said on 18/Jan/19
In my opinion, excluding boots trick, peack hogan a hair under 6.5 and a weak 6.2 now. Accepting that he really lost so much. But no more than 6.5, 6.6 is wrong in my opinion and also 6'5.5 is. Compare him with Undertaker
In my opinion, excluding boots trick, peack hogan a hair under 6.5 and a weak 6.2 now. Accepting that he really lost so much. But no more than 6.5, 6.6 is wrong in my opinion and also 6'5.5 is. Compare him with Undertaker
Juby said on 17/Jan/19
In his WCW debut (Nov 1979), Hogan was estimated by one of the announcer "(...) must be about 6'5-6'6" - and they like overestimate wrestlers height. I don't think Hogan ever was over 6'5 barefoot.
In his WCW debut (Nov 1979), Hogan was estimated by one of the announcer "(...) must be about 6'5-6'6" - and they like overestimate wrestlers height. I don't think Hogan ever was over 6'5 barefoot.
Canson said on 16/Jan/19
@Sotiris: Strawberry wasnt 6’6”. He was 6’5” by his own admission. Go to 3:00 when Mike Tyson asks him. Tyson is 5’10”. Hogan may not have been in cowboy boots there as the difference isn’t that much between the two pictures. Hogan still looks somewhere around 6’3” today whether it be a full 6’3”, a hair over like 6’3.25 or maybe something slightly under the mark like 6’2 7/8 that isn’t noticeable. Imho he’s at least a full 6’3” however if not a hair over
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@Sotiris: Strawberry wasnt 6’6”. He was 6’5” by his own admission. Go to 3:00 when Mike Tyson asks him. Tyson is 5’10”. Hogan may not have been in cowboy boots there as the difference isn’t that much between the two pictures. Hogan still looks somewhere around 6’3” today whether it be a full 6’3”, a hair over like 6’3.25 or maybe something slightly under the mark like 6’2 7/8 that isn’t noticeable. Imho he’s at least a full 6’3” however if not a hair over
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Canson said on 16/Jan/19
I’ve never seen anyone in sports measure at a specific figure such as 6’5.95.
I’ve never seen anyone in sports measure at a specific figure such as 6’5.95.
Canson said on 14/Jan/19
Hulk Hogan was never 6’7” whether it was late 70s or 80s. That was his boot claim. The most he could’ve been is 6’5.5 but really he fits best as a strong 6’5 in the 6’5.25 area. 6’5.25 at a low will get someone listed at 6’7 all day in sports
Hulk Hogan was never 6’7” whether it was late 70s or 80s. That was his boot claim. The most he could’ve been is 6’5.5 but really he fits best as a strong 6’5 in the 6’5.25 area. 6’5.25 at a low will get someone listed at 6’7 all day in sports
RP said on 13/Jan/19
Wasn’t John Tenta a documented 6’5-7/8” from his Sumo Wrestling days in his mid-20’s ? So, still likely 6’5-1/2” to 6’5-3/4” by his mid 30’s in his initial WWF run?
Wasn’t John Tenta a documented 6’5-7/8” from his Sumo Wrestling days in his mid-20’s ? So, still likely 6’5-1/2” to 6’5-3/4” by his mid 30’s in his initial WWF run?
Henry said on 13/Jan/19
Earthquake was measured at a PROVEN 6'5.95" Barefoot so it just proves that everyone on here reduces people's heights by 1.5 to 2 inches.
Earthquake was measured at a PROVEN 6'5.95" Barefoot so it just proves that everyone on here reduces people's heights by 1.5 to 2 inches.
John Amson said on 13/Jan/19
@Timson
Hulk already lost height by the late 80s. He may have been 6’7 in the late 70s/early 80s before he adopted the leg drop as his finisher. By the late 90s and early 2000s he hunched over all the time and I don’t think could have straightened his back if he tried. In the last couple of weeks he seems to be standing pretty straight and looked 6’3.5-6’3.75 on Raw. Spinal fusion surgery at least let’s him stand straight now.
@Timson
Hulk already lost height by the late 80s. He may have been 6’7 in the late 70s/early 80s before he adopted the leg drop as his finisher. By the late 90s and early 2000s he hunched over all the time and I don’t think could have straightened his back if he tried. In the last couple of weeks he seems to be standing pretty straight and looked 6’3.5-6’3.75 on Raw. Spinal fusion surgery at least let’s him stand straight now.
Canson said on 12/Jan/19
@John Samson: well said he rarely stands straight today. I think he’s a 6’3” range guy. Whether half or solid or quarter is debatable. I would also not rule out although a shot in the dark 6’2.75. I would really go with 6’3/6’3.25
@John Samson: well said he rarely stands straight today. I think he’s a 6’3” range guy. Whether half or solid or quarter is debatable. I would also not rule out although a shot in the dark 6’2.75. I would really go with 6’3/6’3.25
Timson said on 12/Jan/19
Wasn’t much taller than 6-4.5 earthquake. 6.5-5. Peak. Bull claim of 6-8. Nowhere near.
Wasn’t much taller than 6-4.5 earthquake. 6.5-5. Peak. Bull claim of 6-8. Nowhere near.
Canson said on 8/Jan/19
6’5-6’5.25 in pro sports is good enough for a 6’7 listing once shoes are accounted for
6’5-6’5.25 in pro sports is good enough for a 6’7 listing once shoes are accounted for
184guy2 said on 8/Jan/19
@Sotiris
To me Barry was pretty near 6'5 ( at worst a fraction under ) , his dad was what you could call , a strong 6'5er , similar to Hogan
@Sotiris
To me Barry was pretty near 6'5 ( at worst a fraction under ) , his dad was what you could call , a strong 6'5er , similar to Hogan
RP said on 7/Jan/19
Rob,
Can Mean Gene get a page?
RIP Geno!
Rob,
Can Mean Gene get a page?
RIP Geno!
Canson said on 7/Jan/19
Hulk Hogan was never a legit 6’7 back in the day. He was 6’5” range at his peak
Hulk Hogan was never a legit 6’7 back in the day. He was 6’5” range at his peak
Sotiris Gravas said on 6/Jan/19
@rawdshaq No. Click Here BTW, Sid Eudy's peak height was 6'6.5".
Hogan and height-loss Piper... Click Here
Now 6'1" Duggan w/ height-loss Piper... Click Here Or perhaps this:
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@rawdshaq No. Click Here BTW, Sid Eudy's peak height was 6'6.5".
Hogan and height-loss Piper... Click Here
Now 6'1" Duggan w/ height-loss Piper... Click Here Or perhaps this:
Click Here
John samson said on 6/Jan/19
Hogan was a legitimate 6ft6 flat foot back in the early 80s. He may have been 6ft7 in the late 70s. He wrestled Andre in Shea stadium in 1979 and even by the mid 80s he had a lot of wear and tear. If you check out videos of him wrestling in Japan in the early 80s he could actually wrestle a technical style very well but that’s not what the American audience wanted and by the late 80s injuries would prevent that anyway. He was 4-5 inches under Andre.
I’d say he is 6ft3.5 now. He hardly stands straight (it might not even be possible with his back and knees). At the Andre premiere he was photographed with Triple H (peak 6ft3 now 6ft1.5 to 6ft2 on a good day) and was 2 inches taller with similar footwear. If hogan could go back in time and pick a different finisher he may have been able to remain 6ft5 at this age. The leg drop was hell on his spine but it a boot to the face and leg drop is the coolest thing.
Hogan was a legitimate 6ft6 flat foot back in the early 80s. He may have been 6ft7 in the late 70s. He wrestled Andre in Shea stadium in 1979 and even by the mid 80s he had a lot of wear and tear. If you check out videos of him wrestling in Japan in the early 80s he could actually wrestle a technical style very well but that’s not what the American audience wanted and by the late 80s injuries would prevent that anyway. He was 4-5 inches under Andre.
I’d say he is 6ft3.5 now. He hardly stands straight (it might not even be possible with his back and knees). At the Andre premiere he was photographed with Triple H (peak 6ft3 now 6ft1.5 to 6ft2 on a good day) and was 2 inches taller with similar footwear. If hogan could go back in time and pick a different finisher he may have been able to remain 6ft5 at this age. The leg drop was hell on his spine but it a boot to the face and leg drop is the coolest thing.
Sotiris Gravas said on 6/Jan/19
Here's 6'4" Barry Windham and 6'2" IRS w/ Lou Albano (billed 5'10")... Click Here and Barry next to his 6'5" dad, Blackjack Mulligan... Click Here
6'5" Mulligan w/ Albano... Click Here
This is Hogan (in cowboy boots) w/ Lou (Albano, not Ferrigno)... Click Here ,
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Albano and Andre (The Machines)... Click Here
Andre and Blackjack Mulligan... Click Here
Andre and Blackjack (footwear advantage)... Click Here
Here's 6'4" Barry Windham and 6'2" IRS w/ Lou Albano (billed 5'10")... Click Here and Barry next to his 6'5" dad, Blackjack Mulligan... Click Here
6'5" Mulligan w/ Albano... Click Here
This is Hogan (in cowboy boots) w/ Lou (Albano, not Ferrigno)... Click Here ,
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Albano and Andre (The Machines)... Click Here
Andre and Blackjack Mulligan... Click Here
Andre and Blackjack (footwear advantage)... Click Here
Dan Trojan said on 6/Jan/19
You may br right sotiris like i said i could've misjudged his height all i'm saying is he did appear taller than a few of my friends that claim to be 6'2" that's why i said roughly around 6'3" but the more i look at the photo of me and him i'm starting to think that yeah maybe he is 6'2"-6'2.5"
You may br right sotiris like i said i could've misjudged his height all i'm saying is he did appear taller than a few of my friends that claim to be 6'2" that's why i said roughly around 6'3" but the more i look at the photo of me and him i'm starting to think that yeah maybe he is 6'2"-6'2.5"
Canson said on 6/Jan/19
i think his poor posture can give off the impression he’s onpy 6’2”. That’s also the case with Undertaker as he gives off a 6’5 impression at times but is still near enough 6’6”. There is approximately a 2-3” difference with the two but because Hogan has lost more height than Taker has. The difference was only about 1.5-2” when they were in their respective primes
i think his poor posture can give off the impression he’s onpy 6’2”. That’s also the case with Undertaker as he gives off a 6’5 impression at times but is still near enough 6’6”. There is approximately a 2-3” difference with the two but because Hogan has lost more height than Taker has. The difference was only about 1.5-2” when they were in their respective primes
Canson said on 6/Jan/19
@Sotiris: the absolute lowest I could give Hogan is the 6’2.75 that Christian did which I don’t completely rule out. That’s not much under 6’3”. I do agree tho Seagal 6’3 today. But Lou I doubt is as tall as Hogan either. Lou doesn’t look over 6’2” or 6’2.25 today imho
@Sotiris: the absolute lowest I could give Hogan is the 6’2.75 that Christian did which I don’t completely rule out. That’s not much under 6’3”. I do agree tho Seagal 6’3 today. But Lou I doubt is as tall as Hogan either. Lou doesn’t look over 6’2” or 6’2.25 today imho
Gulgo said on 5/Jan/19
Click Here definitely looking 6'6" here @ 8sec in. I got the chance to meet Hulk at the Fan Expo in Toronto a few years ago. From my estimate he looked to be 6'2.5" to 6'3" though his posture was poor while he posed for pictures I.e. bent knees. He was massive, you have meet him in person to appreciate his size.
Click Here definitely looking 6'6" here @ 8sec in. I got the chance to meet Hulk at the Fan Expo in Toronto a few years ago. From my estimate he looked to be 6'2.5" to 6'3" though his posture was poor while he posed for pictures I.e. bent knees. He was massive, you have meet him in person to appreciate his size.
Sotiris Gravas said on 5/Jan/19
@Canson I wanna believe you, dude. But... Pics like this give me pause... For comparison, here's 6'2.5" Dolph Lundgren being taller than Lou Ferrigno, along w/ Steve "Hulk Smash" Orosco: Click Here
Now compare that bald dude, Orosco, next to Lou to the pic of Orosco and now 6'3" Steven Seagal, who looks taller than 6'2" Lou... Click Here
Here's the footwear for both men... Click Here
Here's 6'6" Dennis Rodman Looking like a GIANT(!!!) next to Orosco (Tito Ortiz on the right) from 2016:
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Just for fun, an oldie but a goodie of Rodman and Hogan... Click Here (RIP, Mean Gene)
Let's say Lou is 6'2", that means Hogan is the same height, as seen here next to Lou from 7 months ago, a pic I forgot to post... Click Here Hogan is closer to the camera and if he stood perfectly straight, he'd still be under 6'3", IMHO.
In all honesty, if Troy Aikman was only 6'3" in that commercial back then, not even 6'3.5", and Hogan was clearly shorter, there's no way Hogan can be 6'3" now... IMHO :)
Here's 6'3.5" The Hoff (not 6'4") with Lou (2017)... Click Here , Click Here Lou is shorter by at least 1". I'd be willing to give Hogan 6'2.25".
@DanTrojan If you're a 5'6" dude, it's kinda hard to tell a 6'2" guy from 6'3", 6'4", etc., when meeting them.
@Canson I wanna believe you, dude. But... Pics like this give me pause... For comparison, here's 6'2.5" Dolph Lundgren being taller than Lou Ferrigno, along w/ Steve "Hulk Smash" Orosco: Click Here
Now compare that bald dude, Orosco, next to Lou to the pic of Orosco and now 6'3" Steven Seagal, who looks taller than 6'2" Lou... Click Here
Here's the footwear for both men... Click Here
Here's 6'6" Dennis Rodman Looking like a GIANT(!!!) next to Orosco (Tito Ortiz on the right) from 2016:
Click Here
Just for fun, an oldie but a goodie of Rodman and Hogan... Click Here (RIP, Mean Gene)
Let's say Lou is 6'2", that means Hogan is the same height, as seen here next to Lou from 7 months ago, a pic I forgot to post... Click Here Hogan is closer to the camera and if he stood perfectly straight, he'd still be under 6'3", IMHO.
In all honesty, if Troy Aikman was only 6'3" in that commercial back then, not even 6'3.5", and Hogan was clearly shorter, there's no way Hogan can be 6'3" now... IMHO :)
Here's 6'3.5" The Hoff (not 6'4") with Lou (2017)... Click Here , Click Here Lou is shorter by at least 1". I'd be willing to give Hogan 6'2.25".
@DanTrojan If you're a 5'6" dude, it's kinda hard to tell a 6'2" guy from 6'3", 6'4", etc., when meeting them.
rawdshaq said on 5/Jan/19
Hulk Hogan was a legit 6' 7" back in the day. He was billed at 6' 8" and also higher in other businesses. If you think Hogan was anything under 6' 7" then Andre the Giant was only 6' 7" if Hulk Hogan is only 6' 3". Hulk Hogan was a 6' 7" 300lb monster back in the day, and like I said, is about 6' 4" or 6' 3" now.
Hulk Hogan was a legit 6' 7" back in the day. He was billed at 6' 8" and also higher in other businesses. If you think Hogan was anything under 6' 7" then Andre the Giant was only 6' 7" if Hulk Hogan is only 6' 3". Hulk Hogan was a 6' 7" 300lb monster back in the day, and like I said, is about 6' 4" or 6' 3" now.
Canson said on 3/Jan/19
@Sotiris: I’d put money that Hulk is taller than Lou. Dan Trojan is right Hulk isn’t 6’2. He is 6’3”
@Sotiris: I’d put money that Hulk is taller than Lou. Dan Trojan is right Hulk isn’t 6’2. He is 6’3”
Canson said on 3/Jan/19
@Dan Trojan: I do think Lou has lost height however. And probably since rob met him. Doubt he was ever 6’4 but likely 6’3 range peak
@Dan Trojan: I do think Lou has lost height however. And probably since rob met him. Doubt he was ever 6’4 but likely 6’3 range peak
Canson said on 3/Jan/19
@Dan trojan: you know my stance on some of the people Sotiris compares to even though I have a lot of respect for Sotiris. However he is right about Ferrigno. Ali Baba is a poster here and is 6’6” himself and stood next to Lou as did another poster or two and he was only 6’2” range. That’s how he looks in many cases. I know Ali esimtarsd 6’2-6’2.5 when he met him
@Dan trojan: you know my stance on some of the people Sotiris compares to even though I have a lot of respect for Sotiris. However he is right about Ferrigno. Ali Baba is a poster here and is 6’6” himself and stood next to Lou as did another poster or two and he was only 6’2” range. That’s how he looks in many cases. I know Ali esimtarsd 6’2-6’2.5 when he met him
Dan Trojan said on 3/Jan/19
Of course i could've misjudged his height and he might've had a footwear advantage but i wasn't paying attention to that i could be wrong but he did seem taller than some of my friends that are 6'2"
Of course i could've misjudged his height and he might've had a footwear advantage but i wasn't paying attention to that i could be wrong but he did seem taller than some of my friends that are 6'2"
miller said on 3/Jan/19
Hogan 6.5 peak height and today he is a under 6.3 Sotiris pics are prove enaugh that he is under 6.3
Hogan 6.5 peak height and today he is a under 6.3 Sotiris pics are prove enaugh that he is under 6.3
Gulgo said on 2/Jan/19
Here is another great clip @13 secs he straight up I believe. Click Here Looks like 6'6 here. It's hard pause the exact moment. Maybe I will take a screenshot
Here is another great clip @13 secs he straight up I believe. Click Here Looks like 6'6 here. It's hard pause the exact moment. Maybe I will take a screenshot
Dan Trojan said on 2/Jan/19
I don't know what to say sotiris but either it's camera angles or those people are taller than you think because lou ferrigno is 6'3" i swear it those pictures aren't gonna change my mind i stood right by the guy i'm a short guy i'm only 5'6" and he had almost a fuĺl head on me
I don't know what to say sotiris but either it's camera angles or those people are taller than you think because lou ferrigno is 6'3" i swear it those pictures aren't gonna change my mind i stood right by the guy i'm a short guy i'm only 5'6" and he had almost a fuĺl head on me
Canson said on 2/Jan/19
@Sotiris: he’s more than a flat 6’3” he would be 6’3 3/8” perhaps if the measurement of 6’3.75 he received since its early morning. Maybe even 6’3.25 but I’ll give him 6’3 3/8. And this is the same type of scenario as with Undertaker in that Hogan doesn’t stand straight. Alan32080 even said that when he met him if he stands straight he could possibly squeeze past 6’3” flat. I wouldn’t be surprised if Jameis is taller but not by that much. It would be a minimal non-noticeable difference. Even if Jameis were actually as tall as 6’3.75 it would put Hogan sub 6’3” which I highly doubt. That’s posture related there
@Sotiris: he’s more than a flat 6’3” he would be 6’3 3/8” perhaps if the measurement of 6’3.75 he received since its early morning. Maybe even 6’3.25 but I’ll give him 6’3 3/8. And this is the same type of scenario as with Undertaker in that Hogan doesn’t stand straight. Alan32080 even said that when he met him if he stands straight he could possibly squeeze past 6’3” flat. I wouldn’t be surprised if Jameis is taller but not by that much. It would be a minimal non-noticeable difference. Even if Jameis were actually as tall as 6’3.75 it would put Hogan sub 6’3” which I highly doubt. That’s posture related there
dewie 5ft9 175cm said on 2/Jan/19
American frind of mine said he met hogan back in 1993 he is no more than 6ft4 barefoot iam from south africa.
American frind of mine said he met hogan back in 1993 he is no more than 6ft4 barefoot iam from south africa.
RP said on 2/Jan/19
Those Lou & Hogan pics are terrible angles. Most pics of those two together, they look almost the exact same height. Or, more like Hogan edging him out by 1/4” ...IMO
Those Lou & Hogan pics are terrible angles. Most pics of those two together, they look almost the exact same height. Or, more like Hogan edging him out by 1/4” ...IMO
Sotiris Gravas said on 1/Jan/19
Another look at Lou Ferrigno and the other Hulk from 7 months ago at the Nickel City Con:
Click Here
More pics of Ferrigno and 6'2.5" Dolph Lundgren from December 13, 2018... Click Here , Click Here
Dolph is taller than Lou and Lou is taller than Hogan.
Another look at Lou Ferrigno and the other Hulk from 7 months ago at the Nickel City Con:
Click Here
More pics of Ferrigno and 6'2.5" Dolph Lundgren from December 13, 2018... Click Here , Click Here
Dolph is taller than Lou and Lou is taller than Hogan.
Sotiris Gravas said on 1/Jan/19
Hogan and Lou Ferrigno. Ferrigno is the taller man, which means Hogan is 100% under 6'3":
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Lou (tip-toeing) w/ one foot and Dolph Lundgren... Click Here , Click Here
Lou and 6'3" Mike O'Hearn (2009)... Click Here Lou is shorter.
@Canson If Winston is really 6'3", then Hogan can't be more than 6'2". I can't see how Hogan can possibly be 6'3" when compared to Winston.
Alos, let's not forget that Troy Aikman (6'3" not 6'3.5") pic :) Click Here
Hogan and Lou Ferrigno. Ferrigno is the taller man, which means Hogan is 100% under 6'3":
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Lou (tip-toeing) w/ one foot and Dolph Lundgren... Click Here , Click Here
Lou and 6'3" Mike O'Hearn (2009)... Click Here Lou is shorter.
@Canson If Winston is really 6'3", then Hogan can't be more than 6'2". I can't see how Hogan can possibly be 6'3" when compared to Winston.
Alos, let's not forget that Troy Aikman (6'3" not 6'3.5") pic :) Click Here
62B said on 1/Jan/19
@Sortiris. That picture of Hogan and Slaughter has been posted before followed up with the same picture showing Hogan was bent severely at both knees, as he does quite often
@Sortiris. That picture of Hogan and Slaughter has been posted before followed up with the same picture showing Hogan was bent severely at both knees, as he does quite often
Sotiris Gravas said on 30/Dec/18
Hogan and 6'1" Chris Adams... Click Here
Adams and Gary Hart... Click Here
Gary Hart and Bruiser Brody... Click Here
Hogan and 6'1" Chris Adams... Click Here
Adams and Gary Hart... Click Here
Gary Hart and Bruiser Brody... Click Here
Sotiris Gravas said on 30/Dec/18
Hogan and 6'3.5" Snoop (2006)... Click Here
W/ Snoop (2015)... Click Here
Recent pic of Hogan and Sgt. Slaughter... Click Here
Recent pic of still 6'3" Fred Ottman (aka Tugboat/Typhoon) w/ Slaughter... Click Here
Ottman looks taller than Hogan.
Here's a nice old pic I've never seen before of Hogan and Inoki:
Click Here
Those are some short doors... Click Here
Hogan and 6'3.5" Snoop (2006)... Click Here
W/ Snoop (2015)... Click Here
Recent pic of Hogan and Sgt. Slaughter... Click Here
Recent pic of still 6'3" Fred Ottman (aka Tugboat/Typhoon) w/ Slaughter... Click Here
Ottman looks taller than Hogan.
Here's a nice old pic I've never seen before of Hogan and Inoki:
Click Here
Those are some short doors... Click Here
Canson said on 30/Dec/18
@Sotiris: agreed but Hogan wasn’t at his peak at that stage when that pic was taken. I agree he wasn’t 6’6” maybe out of bed but he was definitely 6’5” range at his peak. As for Winston if he measured 6’3.75 at the combine he’s likely no more than a strong 6’3” guy. Considering we can’t see footwear in that pic and the angle isn’t great in the pic I would expect there to be some disparity. Winston may in fact be taller but wouldn’t surprise if he’s wearing cleats and has an advantage from that. I’d expect a maximum 1cm advantage with Hogan minimum 6’3” Winston 6’3 3/8 max unless he gained a fraction. But that was at Florida State more than likely so he wouldn’t have. Hogan at his angle is not advantaged by the camera
@Sotiris: agreed but Hogan wasn’t at his peak at that stage when that pic was taken. I agree he wasn’t 6’6” maybe out of bed but he was definitely 6’5” range at his peak. As for Winston if he measured 6’3.75 at the combine he’s likely no more than a strong 6’3” guy. Considering we can’t see footwear in that pic and the angle isn’t great in the pic I would expect there to be some disparity. Winston may in fact be taller but wouldn’t surprise if he’s wearing cleats and has an advantage from that. I’d expect a maximum 1cm advantage with Hogan minimum 6’3” Winston 6’3 3/8 max unless he gained a fraction. But that was at Florida State more than likely so he wouldn’t have. Hogan at his angle is not advantaged by the camera
Canson said on 30/Dec/18
@Sotiris: agreed but Hogan wasn’t at his peak at that stage when that pic was taken. I agree he wasn’t 6’6” maybe out of bed but he was definitely 6’5” range at his peak. As for Winston if he measured 6’3.75 at the combine he’s likely no more than a strong 6’3” guy. Considering we can’t see footwear in that pic and the angle isn’t great in the pic I would expect there to be some disparity. Winston may in fact be taller but wouldn’t surprise if he’s wearing cleats and has an advantage from that. I’d expect a maximum 1cm advantage with Hogan minimum 6’3” Winston 6’3 3/8 max unless he gained a fraction. Hogan at his angle is not advantaged by the camera
@Sotiris: agreed but Hogan wasn’t at his peak at that stage when that pic was taken. I agree he wasn’t 6’6” maybe out of bed but he was definitely 6’5” range at his peak. As for Winston if he measured 6’3.75 at the combine he’s likely no more than a strong 6’3” guy. Considering we can’t see footwear in that pic and the angle isn’t great in the pic I would expect there to be some disparity. Winston may in fact be taller but wouldn’t surprise if he’s wearing cleats and has an advantage from that. I’d expect a maximum 1cm advantage with Hogan minimum 6’3” Winston 6’3 3/8 max unless he gained a fraction. Hogan at his angle is not advantaged by the camera
Sotiris Gravas said on 29/Dec/18
Just a reminder... that's Hogan next to 6'6.5" Rodman... Click Here Hogan's peak was never 6'6".
Recent pic of Hogan (closer to camera) w/ 6'4" Jameis Winston (leaning into Hogan): Click Here Hogan is under 6'3".
Just a reminder... that's Hogan next to 6'6.5" Rodman... Click Here Hogan's peak was never 6'6".
Recent pic of Hogan (closer to camera) w/ 6'4" Jameis Winston (leaning into Hogan): Click Here Hogan is under 6'3".
RP said on 28/Dec/18
Sotiris, I haven’t seen Hogan wear Cowboy boots in over 15 years. Probably Due to his back, hips & knees.
Sotiris, I haven’t seen Hogan wear Cowboy boots in over 15 years. Probably Due to his back, hips & knees.
Sotiris Gravas said on 27/Dec/18
Hogan and 5'10" Georges St-Pierre... Click Here (Don't know if he's in cowboy boots.)
6'2.75" Alistair Overeem and St-Pierre... Click Here
Hogan and 5'10" Georges St-Pierre... Click Here (Don't know if he's in cowboy boots.)
6'2.75" Alistair Overeem and St-Pierre... Click Here
Sotiris Gravas said on 27/Dec/18
Hogan and 5'11" Paul Orndorff... Click Here
Studd and Orndorff... Click Here
Heenan and Orndorff... Click Here
5'10" Mr. T w/ Ken Norton ... Click Here Google has Norton at 6'3", but I've heard 6'2"...
T and Hogan... Click Here
T and 5'11.5" George Peppard... Click Here , Click Here , Click Here
Hogan and 5'11" Paul Orndorff... Click Here
Studd and Orndorff... Click Here
Heenan and Orndorff... Click Here
5'10" Mr. T w/ Ken Norton ... Click Here Google has Norton at 6'3", but I've heard 6'2"...
T and Hogan... Click Here
T and 5'11.5" George Peppard... Click Here , Click Here , Click Here
Canson said on 25/Dec/18
@Christian: 6’1.75 is very reasonable. He looked marginally taller than 6’1 Will Smith and maybe 2-2.5 less than Avery. I think Avery’s Peak was 6’4.5 and 6’4” probably later maybe a hair over
@Christian: 6’1.75 is very reasonable. He looked marginally taller than 6’1 Will Smith and maybe 2-2.5 less than Avery. I think Avery’s Peak was 6’4.5 and 6’4” probably later maybe a hair over
Christian 6'5 3/8" said on 25/Dec/18
@RP
I'd think Trump was 6'1.75" peak as well. 6'1" is too low.
@RP
I'd think Trump was 6'1.75" peak as well. 6'1" is too low.
Canson-6'4 3/8 said on 25/Dec/18
@RP: I think a peak Trump may be a legit 6’2 or at least gave that impression off. Here he is on Fresh Prince of Bel Air next to Will Smith and James Avery. He didn’t look but maybe 2-2.5” less than Avery and looked taller than Smith. At some points I got more of a 6’1.75” impression as well. I have Will as more solid 6’1”. Of course that was Trump at his peak. He’s 183-184 today
Click Here
@RP: I think a peak Trump may be a legit 6’2 or at least gave that impression off. Here he is on Fresh Prince of Bel Air next to Will Smith and James Avery. He didn’t look but maybe 2-2.5” less than Avery and looked taller than Smith. At some points I got more of a 6’1.75” impression as well. I have Will as more solid 6’1”. Of course that was Trump at his peak. He’s 183-184 today
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Dan Trojan said on 24/Dec/18
I will say that i used to think hulk hogan was 6'7" but seeing him with guys like sid undertaker and Dennis Rodman i have a hard time believing he was ever over 6'5"
I will say that i used to think hulk hogan was 6'7" but seeing him with guys like sid undertaker and Dennis Rodman i have a hard time believing he was ever over 6'5"
RP said on 24/Dec/18
Sotiris,
Peak Hogan was 4” taller than peak Trump. Now, factor in Hogan's 0.5” footwear advanstage. Makes peak Hogan 3.5” taller than a peak Trump. In your opinion, was a Peak Trump only 6’1” ? IMO peak Trump was 6’1.75” to 6’2” barefoot & 6’3” in dress shoes. Peak Hogan was barefoot 6’5.25” to 6’5.5” barefoot & 6’7” in cowboy boots.
Sotiris,
Peak Hogan was 4” taller than peak Trump. Now, factor in Hogan's 0.5” footwear advanstage. Makes peak Hogan 3.5” taller than a peak Trump. In your opinion, was a Peak Trump only 6’1” ? IMO peak Trump was 6’1.75” to 6’2” barefoot & 6’3” in dress shoes. Peak Hogan was barefoot 6’5.25” to 6’5.5” barefoot & 6’7” in cowboy boots.
Canson said on 24/Dec/18
Average guess is high for his peak. For current maybe ok. He could be up to 6’3.25 today still if he stands straight. I would determine aggregate height loss to be 2-2.25” from then until now
Average guess is high for his peak. For current maybe ok. He could be up to 6’3.25 today still if he stands straight. I would determine aggregate height loss to be 2-2.25” from then until now
JT said on 24/Dec/18
Dan Trojan said on 19/Dec/18
Sotiris I just came across something you posted earlier about Gary Robbins interestingly enough he lived in my hometown but I never met him my dad did and he said he was around 7'0" and every other person I know that met him said the same thing
Sounds about right Click Here Hogan’s in cowboy boots with Robbins and Big Show and in b-ball shoes with shaq, who’s in sandals.
Dan Trojan said on 19/Dec/18
Sotiris I just came across something you posted earlier about Gary Robbins interestingly enough he lived in my hometown but I never met him my dad did and he said he was around 7'0" and every other person I know that met him said the same thing
Sounds about right Click Here Hogan’s in cowboy boots with Robbins and Big Show and in b-ball shoes with shaq, who’s in sandals.
Sotiris Gravas said on 23/Dec/18
Here's Hogan and Shaq... Click Here , Click Here , Click Here
Now compare that to Shaq and 6'6" Deontay Wilder... Click Here , Click Here
Now, does Hulk look as tall as Wilder...?
The answer to that is a resounding nope. Hogan was never 6'6", let alone the 6'7" he wants ppl to believe. The man lies more than contestants on the show "Survivor." I give him maybe 6'4.5" peak height.
Hogan and then 6'2" Trump... Click Here , Click Here
Compare that w/ Trump and now 6'6" Rodman from 2012... Click Here
Trump and 6'5" Howard Stern, back in the day... Click Here , Click Here
Just for fun, this is a pic of the wrong Hulk and the wrong sport... Click Here
Happy holidays, gents!
Here's Hogan and Shaq... Click Here , Click Here , Click Here
Now compare that to Shaq and 6'6" Deontay Wilder... Click Here , Click Here
Now, does Hulk look as tall as Wilder...?
The answer to that is a resounding nope. Hogan was never 6'6", let alone the 6'7" he wants ppl to believe. The man lies more than contestants on the show "Survivor." I give him maybe 6'4.5" peak height.
Hogan and then 6'2" Trump... Click Here , Click Here
Compare that w/ Trump and now 6'6" Rodman from 2012... Click Here
Trump and 6'5" Howard Stern, back in the day... Click Here , Click Here
Just for fun, this is a pic of the wrong Hulk and the wrong sport... Click Here
Happy holidays, gents!
Dan Trojan said on 23/Dec/18
True i think he gives off a taller impression because of how skinny he is
True i think he gives off a taller impression because of how skinny he is
RP said on 23/Dec/18
Rob, in your opinion...who meausers taller mid-afternoon today, Hulk Hogan or Buster Douglas?
Editor Rob
Rob, in your opinion...who meausers taller mid-afternoon today, Hulk Hogan or Buster Douglas?
Editor RobToday, you might find that Hogan and Buster are quite similar, somewhere in 6ft 3 range. With Hulk, he might have looked shorter due to bad hips/knees, but still manages measurement in 6ft 3 -3.25 range.
rawdshaq said on 23/Dec/18
Hulk Hogan used to be 6' 7" actually but he lost some height after surgeries so he is around 6' 4" now.
Hulk Hogan used to be 6' 7" actually but he lost some height after surgeries so he is around 6' 4" now.
Dan Trojan said on 22/Dec/18
Yeah that would've been nice too bad he passed away before I could meet him from what I heard he was a good guy a gentle giant
Yeah that would've been nice too bad he passed away before I could meet him from what I heard he was a good guy a gentle giant
Canson said on 22/Dec/18
@Dan Trojan: I doubt Snoop is 6’4. Probably 6’3.5. He’s noticeably shorter than Kobe and looked 6’3.5 with Magic Johnson who is 6’7” not 6’7.5
@Dan Trojan: I doubt Snoop is 6’4. Probably 6’3.5. He’s noticeably shorter than Kobe and looked 6’3.5 with Magic Johnson who is 6’7” not 6’7.5
Sotiris Gravas said on 21/Dec/18
@Dan Trojan Pretty cool Gary Robbins lived in your hometown; a pic w/ him woulda been sweet.
Here's Kerry Von Erich w/ Robbins... Click Here
Kerry and Bruiser Brody... Click Here
Kerry and his 6'5" bro, David... Click Here
@Dan Trojan Pretty cool Gary Robbins lived in your hometown; a pic w/ him woulda been sweet.
Here's Kerry Von Erich w/ Robbins... Click Here
Kerry and Bruiser Brody... Click Here
Kerry and his 6'5" bro, David... Click Here
Dan Trojan said on 19/Dec/18
Sotiris I just came across something you posted earlier about Gary Robbins interestingly enough he lived in my hometown but I never met him my dad did and he said he was around 7'0" and every other person I know that met him said the same thing
Sotiris I just came across something you posted earlier about Gary Robbins interestingly enough he lived in my hometown but I never met him my dad did and he said he was around 7'0" and every other person I know that met him said the same thing
Dan Trojan said on 19/Dec/18
I can't give an honest guess in him because it's hard to tell but one thing I do know is I met Lou Ferrigno and he was legitimately 6'3" and in pictures that I've seen with the 2 hogan in my opinion always looked slightly taller so I'd say 6'3".5 6'4" seems about right he also looked about the same height as Snoop Dogg
I can't give an honest guess in him because it's hard to tell but one thing I do know is I met Lou Ferrigno and he was legitimately 6'3" and in pictures that I've seen with the 2 hogan in my opinion always looked slightly taller so I'd say 6'3".5 6'4" seems about right he also looked about the same height as Snoop Dogg
Canson said on 18/Dec/18
@Christian: I won’t completely rule that out either. But I doubt less. I think when Danimal and Rising both guessed 6’2 as well as Sotiris it was based on poor posture. I could go anywhere 6’3-6’3.25 range today and 6’5-6’5.5 range (probably no higher than 6’5.25 though) peak
@Christian: I won’t completely rule that out either. But I doubt less. I think when Danimal and Rising both guessed 6’2 as well as Sotiris it was based on poor posture. I could go anywhere 6’3-6’3.25 range today and 6’5-6’5.5 range (probably no higher than 6’5.25 though) peak
Canson said on 18/Dec/18
@Christian: I won’t completely rule that out either. But I doubt less. I think when Danimal and Rising both guessed 6’2 as well as Sotiris it was based on poor posture
@Christian: I won’t completely rule that out either. But I doubt less. I think when Danimal and Rising both guessed 6’2 as well as Sotiris it was based on poor posture
Canson said on 18/Dec/18
@Christian: he looks as tall or maybe a hair shorter than Larry Holmes looked with Rob. I would give a peak height similar to a peak conan 191-191.5
@Christian: he looks as tall or maybe a hair shorter than Larry Holmes looked with Rob. I would give a peak height similar to a peak conan 191-191.5
Christian 6'5 3/8" said on 17/Dec/18
@viper and 184guy2
He can look a full 6'3" with Rob best case, but no more than that. He really looks 6'2.75" in that pic.
@viper and 184guy2
He can look a full 6'3" with Rob best case, but no more than that. He really looks 6'2.75" in that pic.
Canson said on 17/Dec/18
@Viper: I’d like to see Hulk standing straight next to Merriman. I could see a 3-4cm advantage if he’s really as low as you saw him and how he looked with Bennett. I think hogan could still be strong 6’3 but no more. Perhaps solid 6’3 no less
@Viper: I’d like to see Hulk standing straight next to Merriman. I could see a 3-4cm advantage if he’s really as low as you saw him and how he looked with Bennett. I think hogan could still be strong 6’3 but no more. Perhaps solid 6’3 no less
Canson said on 17/Dec/18
@Viper: I’d like to see Hulk standing straight next to Merriman. I could see a 3-4cm advantage if not a tad more
@Viper: I’d like to see Hulk standing straight next to Merriman. I could see a 3-4cm advantage if not a tad more
Christian 6'5 3/8" said on 16/Dec/18
@Canson
True. I'd put Hogan at 6'2.75" today personally but 6'3" or even strong 6'3" is possible as well.
@Canson
True. I'd put Hogan at 6'2.75" today personally but 6'3" or even strong 6'3" is possible as well.
Canson said on 16/Dec/18
@Dream: to your question about who would measure taller between he and Fagerbakke, I would say for sure the latter. Fagerbakke wouldn’t be low or mid 6’5 range (strong 6’5) or even a weak 6’6”. To me He looks like he’s listed here on this site at solid 6’6”. Meaning I could see Bill waking up to 6’7” perhaps or a hair under maybe while Hogan May wake up to 6’6” max. People underestimate how thick his boots were and his overall choices in footwear
@Dream: to your question about who would measure taller between he and Fagerbakke, I would say for sure the latter. Fagerbakke wouldn’t be low or mid 6’5 range (strong 6’5) or even a weak 6’6”. To me He looks like he’s listed here on this site at solid 6’6”. Meaning I could see Bill waking up to 6’7” perhaps or a hair under maybe while Hogan May wake up to 6’6” max. People underestimate how thick his boots were and his overall choices in footwear
Canson said on 16/Dec/18
Foreman didn’t look as much as 3” shorter than Hogan. We need to realize that Hogan wears thick boots as well
Foreman didn’t look as much as 3” shorter than Hogan. We need to realize that Hogan wears thick boots as well
Canson said on 16/Dec/18
@Viper: that’s the case with a lot of pics. The celeb may not appear as tall in the pic with him but they typically are
@Viper: that’s the case with a lot of pics. The celeb may not appear as tall in the pic with him but they typically are
Henry said on 16/Dec/18
The Hulkster looks like a towering Giant with Buster Douglas.
Click Here
Douglas had a big footwear advantage as well. The Hulkster looks AT LEAST 6'8 1/16" and at least 330 lbs. He actually looks closer to 6'9"
The Hulkster looks like a towering Giant with Buster Douglas.
Click Here
Douglas had a big footwear advantage as well. The Hulkster looks AT LEAST 6'8 1/16" and at least 330 lbs. He actually looks closer to 6'9"
Halb said on 16/Dec/18
Taker was roughly the same as Sid Justice, and Justice was 2" taller in that Hogan in their staredowns, of course, either might have worn lifts. Lister says Hogan was taller so that's why he wore colossal heels on his boots.
Taker was roughly the same as Sid Justice, and Justice was 2" taller in that Hogan in their staredowns, of course, either might have worn lifts. Lister says Hogan was taller so that's why he wore colossal heels on his boots.
184guy2 said on 16/Dec/18
@viper
he clearly doesn't , but he looks to have a poor posture and maybe knocked down a bit from his peak
@viper
he clearly doesn't , but he looks to have a poor posture and maybe knocked down a bit from his peak
viper said on 15/Dec/18
IMO Buster doesn't look 6-3 with Rob. At best 188-189.
IMO Buster doesn't look 6-3 with Rob. At best 188-189.
secondrowback said on 15/Dec/18
@Canson
I fully agree with you. 6'3 today seems correct. Peak for me was strong 6'5. Maybe 6'5.5 but more likely 6'5.25. 6'6 just seems a little too much. 6'7? No chance!
@Canson
I fully agree with you. 6'3 today seems correct. Peak for me was strong 6'5. Maybe 6'5.5 but more likely 6'5.25. 6'6 just seems a little too much. 6'7? No chance!
Canson said on 15/Dec/18
@PDodgy, Christian, Michael Loughrie and Rob:
Hogan today I wouldn’t argue with. He is around 6’3” or maybe a hair above the mark is possible still like 6’3 1/8”. I think Rob has him listed appropriately for his current.
Peak height is still up for debate. I don’t see him being 6’6” still. He was similar in height with Tiny Lister and was only about 2” shorter than Undertaker who was 6’7 maybe 6’7..25 peak. I guess 6’5.5 is a remote possibility but have a much more difficult time believing he was only an inch shorter than Taker at his peak. I really have him strong 6’5 at best peak as he even came out and said in an article once that he was only 6’5 not 6’7” like the interviewer implied.
@PDodgy, Christian, Michael Loughrie and Rob:
Hogan today I wouldn’t argue with. He is around 6’3” or maybe a hair above the mark is possible still like 6’3 1/8”. I think Rob has him listed appropriately for his current.
Peak height is still up for debate. I don’t see him being 6’6” still. He was similar in height with Tiny Lister and was only about 2” shorter than Undertaker who was 6’7 maybe 6’7..25 peak. I guess 6’5.5 is a remote possibility but have a much more difficult time believing he was only an inch shorter than Taker at his peak. I really have him strong 6’5 at best peak as he even came out and said in an article once that he was only 6’5 not 6’7” like the interviewer implied.
Canson said on 15/Dec/18
@PDodgy, Christian, Michael Loughrie and Rob:
Hogan today I wouldn’t argue with. He is around 6’3” or maybe a hair above the mark is possible still like 6’3 1/8”. I think Rob has him listed appropriately for his current.
Peak height is still up for debate. I don’t see him being 6’6” still. He was similar in height with Tiny Lister and was only about 2” shorter than Undertaker who was 6’7 maybe 6’7..25 peak. I guess 6’5.5 is a remote possibility but have a much more difficult time believing he was only an inch shorter than Taker at his peak.
@PDodgy, Christian, Michael Loughrie and Rob:
Hogan today I wouldn’t argue with. He is around 6’3” or maybe a hair above the mark is possible still like 6’3 1/8”. I think Rob has him listed appropriately for his current.
Peak height is still up for debate. I don’t see him being 6’6” still. He was similar in height with Tiny Lister and was only about 2” shorter than Undertaker who was 6’7 maybe 6’7..25 peak. I guess 6’5.5 is a remote possibility but have a much more difficult time believing he was only an inch shorter than Taker at his peak.
Canson said on 15/Dec/18
@Christian: I still see a peak 6’5-6’5.25 with the upper end being possible.
@Christian: I still see a peak 6’5-6’5.25 with the upper end being possible.
JT said on 15/Dec/18
Reality check. A 6’6” Hogan would make him around 6’8” in cowboy boots yet he looks significantly shorter next to Johnny Carson and Ed McMahon than Magic Johnson (~6’8.5” in dress shoes) does
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Sotiris Gravas said on 11/Dec/18
I find it interesting how Hogan looks so tall next to 5'9" Tommy Lasorda (1986):
Click Here
Nor sure what Lasorda’s actual height was. He was listed at 5’10” as a player 30 years earlier than that photo.
Compare Lasorda with Don Drysdale Click Here who was listed in baseball as 6’6” but has many 6’5” references, including on his official website. Click Here
Reality check. A 6’6” Hogan would make him around 6’8” in cowboy boots yet he looks significantly shorter next to Johnny Carson and Ed McMahon than Magic Johnson (~6’8.5” in dress shoes) does
Click Here Click Here
Sotiris Gravas said on 11/Dec/18
I find it interesting how Hogan looks so tall next to 5'9" Tommy Lasorda (1986):
Click Here
Nor sure what Lasorda’s actual height was. He was listed at 5’10” as a player 30 years earlier than that photo.
Compare Lasorda with Don Drysdale Click Here who was listed in baseball as 6’6” but has many 6’5” references, including on his official website. Click Here
Christian 6'5 3/8" said on 14/Dec/18
@Rob
But Buster looked max 6'3" with you. I think Hogan looked max 6'5.5" if Buster's 6'3".
@Rob
But Buster looked max 6'3" with you. I think Hogan looked max 6'5.5" if Buster's 6'3".
michael loughrie said on 14/Dec/18
Hulk Hogan was a solid 6' 6" back in the day, 6' 3" now
In other words, great listing
Hulk Hogan was a solid 6' 6" back in the day, 6' 3" now
In other words, great listing
Canson said on 14/Dec/18
@Viper: I can believe it at his peak
@Viper: I can believe it at his peak
Pdoggy said on 14/Dec/18
Hogan always had at least three in on both George Foreman & Buster Douglas which puts him right where I always thought he was a little over 6'6.
Hogan always had at least three in on both George Foreman & Buster Douglas which puts him right where I always thought he was a little over 6'6.
viper said on 14/Dec/18
I can buy 6-11 for Andre, but no lower.
There is a pic of him in the early 70s visiting a local restaurant and he physically looks 7-0 with others around him.
I can buy 6-11 for Andre, but no lower.
There is a pic of him in the early 70s visiting a local restaurant and he physically looks 7-0 with others around him.
184guy2 said on 13/Dec/18
@RP Yeah
He looks to be at least 2 inches taller than Buster Douglas
Peak Hogan is pretty hard to catch , looked anywhere from 6'5 up to 6'6
@RP Yeah
He looks to be at least 2 inches taller than Buster Douglas
Peak Hogan is pretty hard to catch , looked anywhere from 6'5 up to 6'6
Canson said on 13/Dec/18
@RP: I’d say maybe no less than 6’5 peak for him. Not sold on how much over he is
@RP: I’d say maybe no less than 6’5 peak for him. Not sold on how much over he is
Canson said on 12/Dec/18
@62B and RP: I think rob is about an inch off at his peak but his current is likely about right. He was Tiny Lister’s height peak but Tiny has retained his well. He’s probably near 2” taller than him today
@Rising: I have heard everything under the sun for Andre. One person tried to tell me he was really 7’4”. Then one said he was only 6’8” I think once. They believed he was 5” taller than a peak Hogan (like the pic suggests) who was only supposed to be 6’3”. He is 6’3 today not peak. I have an employee who’s in his 40s that’s seen Hogan up close and thought he was about my size in the 90s I believe. Likely he had already lost height by then
@62B and RP: I think rob is about an inch off at his peak but his current is likely about right. He was Tiny Lister’s height peak but Tiny has retained his well. He’s probably near 2” taller than him today
@Rising: I have heard everything under the sun for Andre. One person tried to tell me he was really 7’4”. Then one said he was only 6’8” I think once. They believed he was 5” taller than a peak Hogan (like the pic suggests) who was only supposed to be 6’3”. He is 6’3 today not peak. I have an employee who’s in his 40s that’s seen Hogan up close and thought he was about my size in the 90s I believe. Likely he had already lost height by then
Canson said on 12/Dec/18
@62B and RP: I think rob is about an inch off at his peak but his current is likely about right. He was Tiny Lister’s height peak but Tiny has retained his well. He’s probably near 2” taller than him today
@62B and RP: I think rob is about an inch off at his peak but his current is likely about right. He was Tiny Lister’s height peak but Tiny has retained his well. He’s probably near 2” taller than him today
RP said on 12/Dec/18
Rob just added a Buster Douglas page...has meet him & confirmed his 6’3-1/2” height. This should destroy all of the sub-6’5” peak Hulk Hogan comments. Proves that a peak Hulk Hogan was indeed “over” 6’5” !!!
Editor Rob
Rob just added a Buster Douglas page...has meet him & confirmed his 6’3-1/2” height. This should destroy all of the sub-6’5” peak Hulk Hogan comments. Proves that a peak Hulk Hogan was indeed “over” 6’5” !!!
Editor RobBuster in his 50's isn't less than 6ft 3, so I can buy 6ft 3.5 and Hogan I think looked 6ft 6 range with Buster.
Canson said on 12/Dec/18
@62B and Rising: I agree on Andre. I think 6’10-6’11 then and with a chance of 6’11” flat being his peak
@62B and Rising: I agree on Andre. I think 6’10-6’11 then and with a chance of 6’11” flat being his peak
Canson said on 12/Dec/18
@62B: I agree. I would say probably just an ordinary 6’5” maybe similar in his range to what Rob measures in the 5’8” range. Maybe 6’5.75 and 6’5 or 6’5.75-6’6 out of bed and 6’5-6’5.25 (probably wake up to 7/8 and 1/8 low are more realistic for him than waking up a full 6’6”. I didn’t get a strong 6’5 impression more a solid one. What you said is probably correct
@62B: I agree. I would say probably just an ordinary 6’5” maybe similar in his range to what Rob measures in the 5’8” range. Maybe 6’5.75 and 6’5 or 6’5.75-6’6 out of bed and 6’5-6’5.25 (probably wake up to 7/8 and 1/8 low are more realistic for him than waking up a full 6’6”. I didn’t get a strong 6’5 impression more a solid one. What you said is probably correct
Sotiris Gravas said on 11/Dec/18
I find it interesting how Hogan looks so tall next to 5'9" Tommy Lasorda (1986):
Click Here
Yet, this is him next to a slouching Jim Burnzell (billed 5'10")... around the same time, I'm guessing: Click Here
VERY ODD.
Hogan now next to a 5'9" Flair... Click Here
I find it interesting how Hogan looks so tall next to 5'9" Tommy Lasorda (1986):
Click Here
Yet, this is him next to a slouching Jim Burnzell (billed 5'10")... around the same time, I'm guessing: Click Here
VERY ODD.
Hogan now next to a 5'9" Flair... Click Here
Rising - 174 cm said on 11/Dec/18
@Canson: Personally, I don't believe Andre was ever 7'0". More like 6'11" or 6'11.5" at the absolute most, imo and I think he looked more 6'10" range in the 80's. @62B: It's at least 6" in that pic for sure, but yeah Andre has cowboy boots and looks to have some ground/camera advantage, though with worse posture than Hogan. @RP: Interesting, I never noticed that. Unless it's the angle then it's very possible Hulk had a footwear advantage, though the height difference didn't smaller than usual, imo.
@Canson: Personally, I don't believe Andre was ever 7'0". More like 6'11" or 6'11.5" at the absolute most, imo and I think he looked more 6'10" range in the 80's. @62B: It's at least 6" in that pic for sure, but yeah Andre has cowboy boots and looks to have some ground/camera advantage, though with worse posture than Hogan. @RP: Interesting, I never noticed that. Unless it's the angle then it's very possible Hulk had a footwear advantage, though the height difference didn't smaller than usual, imo.
RP said on 11/Dec/18
@ 62B @ Canson
Totally agree peak Hogan morning 6’5-3/4” & evening Hogan 6’5-1/4”
Peak André 7’0” to 7’0-1/4”
Andre by 1983 6’11-1/2”
Andre by 1987 6’11” with perfect posture
Andre by 1990 6’10-1/2” with perfect posture
Andre by 1992 6’10” to 6’9-3/4” with perfect posture
@ 62B @ Canson
Totally agree peak Hogan morning 6’5-3/4” & evening Hogan 6’5-1/4”
Peak André 7’0” to 7’0-1/4”
Andre by 1983 6’11-1/2”
Andre by 1987 6’11” with perfect posture
Andre by 1990 6’10-1/2” with perfect posture
Andre by 1992 6’10” to 6’9-3/4” with perfect posture
RP said on 11/Dec/18
62B, yep...in that photo...is that from 1980? Sidewalk looks like it’s sloped slightly in Hogan’s favor (water runoff & drainage purposes) so, that might negate Andre’s 1.25” footwear advantage. They actually look pretty much like they did in the ring & promos through the years in that pic.
62B, yep...in that photo...is that from 1980? Sidewalk looks like it’s sloped slightly in Hogan’s favor (water runoff & drainage purposes) so, that might negate Andre’s 1.25” footwear advantage. They actually look pretty much like they did in the ring & promos through the years in that pic.
62B said on 10/Dec/18
Canson said on 7/Dec/18
I doubt Hogan was ever a full 6’6” in his prime. Maybe he woke up to 6’6” (maybe) but he walked around at 6’5-6’5.25. Over 6’5 1/4 is stretching it. Today 6’3 is very good estimate. I’d say much than that or much more than that is stretching it. I doubt he’s 6’2 or 6’4
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I agree. Pretty much spot on. I doubt he even woke up at 6'6". Maybe 6'5 3/4" right out of bed and probably held 6'5"-6'5 1/4" through out the day.
Canson said on 7/Dec/18
I doubt Hogan was ever a full 6’6” in his prime. Maybe he woke up to 6’6” (maybe) but he walked around at 6’5-6’5.25. Over 6’5 1/4 is stretching it. Today 6’3 is very good estimate. I’d say much than that or much more than that is stretching it. I doubt he’s 6’2 or 6’4
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I agree. Pretty much spot on. I doubt he even woke up at 6'6". Maybe 6'5 3/4" right out of bed and probably held 6'5"-6'5 1/4" through out the day.
62B said on 10/Dec/18
Canson said on 9/Dec/18
@Rising: I’m not sure who’s shoes are thicker in the first pic but yea he generally did look around that with him. Guess Andre wasn’t as tall as listed if that’s the case. Andre couldn’t have been more than 6’10” range or maybe slightly taller than Big Show currently is
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Mid to late 80's Andre was between 6'10" and 6'11" depending on the time of day if he stood straight in my opinion. His standing around posture was really horrible at that time and could appear shorter.
Canson said on 9/Dec/18
@Rising: I’m not sure who’s shoes are thicker in the first pic but yea he generally did look around that with him. Guess Andre wasn’t as tall as listed if that’s the case. Andre couldn’t have been more than 6’10” range or maybe slightly taller than Big Show currently is
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Mid to late 80's Andre was between 6'10" and 6'11" depending on the time of day if he stood straight in my opinion. His standing around posture was really horrible at that time and could appear shorter.
RP said on 10/Dec/18
Does anyone else find it odd that the top Hogan’s foot is 1” higher than Ander’s during the Wrestlmania 3 in ring staredown? Andre’s feet were twice the size as Hogan’s & much thicker! So!.....either Hogan was wearing 1” lifts in his boots? Or, Andre @ 500 lbs sank 1” deeper into the ring mat than Hogan did @ 300 lbs??? Hmmm? Never noticed this before?? No one! I mean no one, in equal footwear in pro wrestling is going to have a thicker foot than André! Especially not what looks to be 0.75” to 1” thicker, from bottom of shoe sole to top of foot.
Does anyone else find it odd that the top Hogan’s foot is 1” higher than Ander’s during the Wrestlmania 3 in ring staredown? Andre’s feet were twice the size as Hogan’s & much thicker! So!.....either Hogan was wearing 1” lifts in his boots? Or, Andre @ 500 lbs sank 1” deeper into the ring mat than Hogan did @ 300 lbs??? Hmmm? Never noticed this before?? No one! I mean no one, in equal footwear in pro wrestling is going to have a thicker foot than André! Especially not what looks to be 0.75” to 1” thicker, from bottom of shoe sole to top of foot.
Canson said on 9/Dec/18
@Vegas: I don’t know if Boomer is 6’4+ today. He does look around 6’4” but Christian has a point he could look 6’3.5 too. To your credit he looks as tall as James Brown sometimes but not as tall other times. Brown is probably 6’4.5 himself since he indicated that
@Vegas: I don’t know if Boomer is 6’4+ today. He does look around 6’4” but Christian has a point he could look 6’3.5 too. To your credit he looks as tall as James Brown sometimes but not as tall other times. Brown is probably 6’4.5 himself since he indicated that
Canson said on 9/Dec/18
@Rising: I’m not sure who’s shoes are thicker in the first pic but yea he generally did look around that with him. Guess Andre wasn’t as tall as listed if that’s the case. Andre couldn’t have been more than 6’10” range or maybe slightly taller than Big Show currently is
@Rising: I’m not sure who’s shoes are thicker in the first pic but yea he generally did look around that with him. Guess Andre wasn’t as tall as listed if that’s the case. Andre couldn’t have been more than 6’10” range or maybe slightly taller than Big Show currently is
Sotiris Gravas said on 9/Dec/18
Food for thought:
Here's 6'8" David Price next to 6'5" Tony Thompson... Click Here
Now compare w/ the pic of Big Show vs. 6'5" Austin Seferian-Jenkins, both w/ Boomer...
Food for thought:
Here's 6'8" David Price next to 6'5" Tony Thompson... Click Here
Now compare w/ the pic of Big Show vs. 6'5" Austin Seferian-Jenkins, both w/ Boomer...
Christian 6'5 3/8" said on 8/Dec/18
@Vegas
Big Show's head is tilted up, and his eyes aren't looking straight ahead at the center of the camera lens, so that's why the difference can seem bigger than what it is. But if you go by the top of their heads, it's a textbook 6" difference.
@Sotiris
I can see 6'3.5" for Boomer, but Canson also has a good point about him being solid 6'4". I don't know if he can look as low as 6'3", but Boomer does look max 6'3.5" next to 6'9.5" Big Show, 6'6" Wilder and 6'5" Jenkins, but there are some pics where Boomer looks 6'4". You and Canson both make great points.
@Vegas
Big Show's head is tilted up, and his eyes aren't looking straight ahead at the center of the camera lens, so that's why the difference can seem bigger than what it is. But if you go by the top of their heads, it's a textbook 6" difference.
@Sotiris
I can see 6'3.5" for Boomer, but Canson also has a good point about him being solid 6'4". I don't know if he can look as low as 6'3", but Boomer does look max 6'3.5" next to 6'9.5" Big Show, 6'6" Wilder and 6'5" Jenkins, but there are some pics where Boomer looks 6'4". You and Canson both make great points.
Sotiris Gravas said on 7/Dec/18
@Christian Compare the JT pic of Boomer and Show that you posted, here again w/ height lines:
Click Here
Now, compare the Boomer/Show pic I posted from 2015 (I believe), w/ height lines:
Click Here
Either Show has clearly lost height from one pic to the next, or he had a footwear advantage in the JT pic. What year was that JT pic taken...?
@Canson I value your opinion, dude (you, too, Christian) and I wanna believe Boomer is still 6'4", but 6'6" Deontay Wilder had more than 2 inches on him. Even 6'5" Austin Seferian-Jenkins towers over him:
Click Here
Here's 6'5" Jenkins w/ 5'10" George Lopez... Click Here
Here's 6'4.75" Kobe w/ Lopez... Click Here , Click Here
Here's 6'7" Magic and Lopez... Click Here , Click Here
So, if Seferian-Jenkins is 6'5", how can Boomer be only 1" shorter than him when he clearly isn't...?
A 6'3" Boomer means Big Show is not as big as many ppl think.
@Christian Compare the JT pic of Boomer and Show that you posted, here again w/ height lines:
Click Here
Now, compare the Boomer/Show pic I posted from 2015 (I believe), w/ height lines:
Click Here
Either Show has clearly lost height from one pic to the next, or he had a footwear advantage in the JT pic. What year was that JT pic taken...?
@Canson I value your opinion, dude (you, too, Christian) and I wanna believe Boomer is still 6'4", but 6'6" Deontay Wilder had more than 2 inches on him. Even 6'5" Austin Seferian-Jenkins towers over him:
Click Here
Here's 6'5" Jenkins w/ 5'10" George Lopez... Click Here
Here's 6'4.75" Kobe w/ Lopez... Click Here , Click Here
Here's 6'7" Magic and Lopez... Click Here , Click Here
So, if Seferian-Jenkins is 6'5", how can Boomer be only 1" shorter than him when he clearly isn't...?
A 6'3" Boomer means Big Show is not as big as many ppl think.
Rising - 174 cm said on 7/Dec/18
Hulk wasn't more than 5" shorter than Andre in the 80's, imo: Click Here Click Here Click Here Click Here
Hulk wasn't more than 5" shorter than Andre in the 80's, imo: Click Here Click Here Click Here Click Here
Canson said on 7/Dec/18
I doubt Hogan was ever a full 6’6” in his prime. Maybe he woke up to 6’6” (maybe) but he walked around at 6’5-6’5.25. Over 6’5 1/4 is stretching it. Today 6’3 is very good estimate. I’d say much than that or much more than that is stretching it. I doubt he’s 6’2 or 6’4
I doubt Hogan was ever a full 6’6” in his prime. Maybe he woke up to 6’6” (maybe) but he walked around at 6’5-6’5.25. Over 6’5 1/4 is stretching it. Today 6’3 is very good estimate. I’d say much than that or much more than that is stretching it. I doubt he’s 6’2 or 6’4
JamesB172cm said on 7/Dec/18
Like Sid Eudy hogans muscular build could make him look taller in his prime
Like Sid Eudy hogans muscular build could make him look taller in his prime
Canson said on 6/Dec/18
@Christian: in that pic he can. I won’t rule that out. But 6’10” is possible for Show still although I see the argument for 6’9.5”. Boomer doesn’t appear to be standing completely straight there. Wish there were a better picture
@Christian: in that pic he can. I won’t rule that out. But 6’10” is possible for Show still although I see the argument for 6’9.5”. Boomer doesn’t appear to be standing completely straight there. Wish there were a better picture
Vegas' said on 6/Dec/18
Christian, more than 6 inches there. Remember Show has a ~12 inch head. Minimum 5 inches between his eyes and top of his head..
Show looks solid 6'11 there next to 6'4+ Boomer who is also slightly closer to camera.
I mean Show looks more than an inch taller there compared to 6'8.5 barefoot measured Stoudemire Click Here and not nearly 4 inches off 7'1 measured Mutombo in comparison Click Here
Christian, more than 6 inches there. Remember Show has a ~12 inch head. Minimum 5 inches between his eyes and top of his head..
Show looks solid 6'11 there next to 6'4+ Boomer who is also slightly closer to camera.
I mean Show looks more than an inch taller there compared to 6'8.5 barefoot measured Stoudemire Click Here and not nearly 4 inches off 7'1 measured Mutombo in comparison Click Here
Michael 5'10", 178 cm said on 6/Dec/18
Hogan was 6'6" in his prime, but He's definitely no taller than 6'3" today. He was 6 inches shorter than Andre when they were both younger.
Hogan was 6'6" in his prime, but He's definitely no taller than 6'3" today. He was 6 inches shorter than Andre when they were both younger.
Christian 6'5 3/8" said on 6/Dec/18
@Canson
Boomer looks around 6'3.5" next to 6'9.5" Big Show though. Click Here
@Canson
Boomer looks around 6'3.5" next to 6'9.5" Big Show though. Click Here
Canson said on 6/Dec/18
@RP: it’s odd for sure. But Marino was measured 6’3 1/4 as well. One is probably just earlier in the day. He looks closer to 6’3 than 6’4. But Brown looked 6’4 range and so does Boomer imho
@RP: it’s odd for sure. But Marino was measured 6’3 1/4 as well. One is probably just earlier in the day. He looks closer to 6’3 than 6’4. But Brown looked 6’4 range and so does Boomer imho
RP said on 5/Dec/18
That CBS Studio Host pic makes no sense at all?? Shannon Sharpe is a week 6’2”...like 6’1-5/8” barefoot I do believe?? And he’s looking 6’3” in this photo ?? Picture is skewed or they are not on completely level ground? Marino was measured 6’3-5/8” barefoot @ age 20 @ Pittsburg. James Brown is a legit 6’4” to 6’4-1/4” & often referred to as 6’5”. And Boomer at the age & year of that photo was still a hair over 6’4”. So, 6’1-1/2” Sharpe & 6’2-1/2” Cowher are throwing the alignment of this photo way off..IMO. I think Boomer maybe a hair under 6’4” now in 2018...around 6’3-3/4” is my guess.
That CBS Studio Host pic makes no sense at all?? Shannon Sharpe is a week 6’2”...like 6’1-5/8” barefoot I do believe?? And he’s looking 6’3” in this photo ?? Picture is skewed or they are not on completely level ground? Marino was measured 6’3-5/8” barefoot @ age 20 @ Pittsburg. James Brown is a legit 6’4” to 6’4-1/4” & often referred to as 6’5”. And Boomer at the age & year of that photo was still a hair over 6’4”. So, 6’1-1/2” Sharpe & 6’2-1/2” Cowher are throwing the alignment of this photo way off..IMO. I think Boomer maybe a hair under 6’4” now in 2018...around 6’3-3/4” is my guess.
Canson said on 5/Dec/18
@Sotiris: I definitely respect your opinion. You’re one of the most respectful posters here even if I don’t always agree with your estimates. What I was saying about Boomer is that he’s still as tall as James Brown. I’d be extremely surprised if Brown were any shorter than I am (if he’s lost height). I still measure at 6’4.25 at a normal days low if not a mm above some days. Here is Brown with Esiason. I think what you’re seeing with Boomer is pics when he has poor posture to be fair. When he stands straight he still looks 6’4”
Click Here
@Sotiris: I definitely respect your opinion. You’re one of the most respectful posters here even if I don’t always agree with your estimates. What I was saying about Boomer is that he’s still as tall as James Brown. I’d be extremely surprised if Brown were any shorter than I am (if he’s lost height). I still measure at 6’4.25 at a normal days low if not a mm above some days. Here is Brown with Esiason. I think what you’re seeing with Boomer is pics when he has poor posture to be fair. When he stands straight he still looks 6’4”
Click Here
Pdoggy said on 5/Dec/18
Please let me be captain obvious. Downgrade all people by an inch or two to support your argument. Very transparent.
Please let me be captain obvious. Downgrade all people by an inch or two to support your argument. Very transparent.
Sotiris Gravas said on 4/Dec/18
@Canson IDK, I think I have to respectfully disagree w/ Boomer being 6'4". Mariota looked taller than him and 6'6" Wilder towered over him. There was definitely more than a 2" diff between Wilder and Boomer... who is now 57 and IMHO, is suffering from height loss.
@Canson IDK, I think I have to respectfully disagree w/ Boomer being 6'4". Mariota looked taller than him and 6'6" Wilder towered over him. There was definitely more than a 2" diff between Wilder and Boomer... who is now 57 and IMHO, is suffering from height loss.
Canson said on 4/Dec/18
@RP: I agree with you. I still see 6’4 today to be honest and 194ish peak
@RP: I agree with you. I still see 6’4 today to be honest and 194ish peak
RP said on 4/Dec/18
After looking at it again, current Boomer 6’3-3/4”
IMO
After looking at it again, current Boomer 6’3-3/4”
IMO
RP said on 4/Dec/18
Peak Boomer 6’4-1/2” ...listed @ 6’5”
Current Boomer: 6’4”
???
Peak Boomer 6’4-1/2” ...listed @ 6’5”
Current Boomer: 6’4”
???
Canson said on 4/Dec/18
@Sotiris: I’ve met James Brown before in person years back. He appeared taller than me (I’m 6’4.25). I pegged him as about half inch taller perhaps and then I saw him say 6’4.5-6’5 range. Maybe he had footwear advantage on me but either way he likely isn’t much under 6’4.5 or worst case my height but I think 6’4.5 is fair based on how he also looked with Howie Long who is 6’4”. Boomer isn’t shorter than Brown by 1-1.5”. In some pics he’s still taller and some they’re similar in height whereas others maybe Brown Edges him slightly. Boomer is at very worst still 6’4 range. I’ve also met Dan Marino and he’s about an inch shorter than me. No chance Boomer is all the way down to 6’3” today like you said
Click Here
@Sotiris: I’ve met James Brown before in person years back. He appeared taller than me (I’m 6’4.25). I pegged him as about half inch taller perhaps and then I saw him say 6’4.5-6’5 range. Maybe he had footwear advantage on me but either way he likely isn’t much under 6’4.5 or worst case my height but I think 6’4.5 is fair based on how he also looked with Howie Long who is 6’4”. Boomer isn’t shorter than Brown by 1-1.5”. In some pics he’s still taller and some they’re similar in height whereas others maybe Brown Edges him slightly. Boomer is at very worst still 6’4 range. I’ve also met Dan Marino and he’s about an inch shorter than me. No chance Boomer is all the way down to 6’3” today like you said
Click Here
Canson said on 4/Dec/18
@Sotiris: I have Boomer still around 6’4” even today. Not 6’3”. As for Mariota, he measured 6036 and that was in the morning. He’s not more than 6’3 3/8 maybe 6’3.25 based on Celebheights standards (afternoon). Hogan is still 6’3” today. Show is perhaps 6’9” range today but could still be closer to 6’10. That one I’m not sure about
@Sotiris: I have Boomer still around 6’4” even today. Not 6’3”. As for Mariota, he measured 6036 and that was in the morning. He’s not more than 6’3 3/8 maybe 6’3.25 based on Celebheights standards (afternoon). Hogan is still 6’3” today. Show is perhaps 6’9” range today but could still be closer to 6’10. That one I’m not sure about
Sotiris Gravas said on 3/Dec/18
Here's Boomer Esiason w/ Hogan... Click Here
Boomer and 6'4" Marcus Mariota... Click Here
Boomer and 6'5" Austin Seferian-Jenkins... Click Here
Boomer and 6'6" Deontay Wilder... Click Here , Click Here
Boomer and Big Show (2015, I think)... Click Here
Here's the pic of Boomer and Big Show JT posted online... Click Here
Note: Hogan was shorter than Boomer... Not only is Hogan around 6'2" now, Big Show is NOT more than 6'9" nowadays.
Here's Boomer Esiason w/ Hogan... Click Here
Boomer and 6'4" Marcus Mariota... Click Here
Boomer and 6'5" Austin Seferian-Jenkins... Click Here
Boomer and 6'6" Deontay Wilder... Click Here , Click Here
Boomer and Big Show (2015, I think)... Click Here
Here's the pic of Boomer and Big Show JT posted online... Click Here
Note: Hogan was shorter than Boomer... Not only is Hogan around 6'2" now, Big Show is NOT more than 6'9" nowadays.
Sotiris Gravas said on 3/Dec/18
The pic I posted of Hogan and Jim Brunzell (billed 5'10") was so tiny. Here it is again, only BIG! And w/ a height line to boot... Click Here
Just for fun, here's a recent pic of Brunzell w/ another Jim... of the Hillbilly variety (who was around Hogan's height back in the day)... Click Here
I think Brunzell slouches for every pic he's ever taken in his life...
The pic I posted of Hogan and Jim Brunzell (billed 5'10") was so tiny. Here it is again, only BIG! And w/ a height line to boot... Click Here
Just for fun, here's a recent pic of Brunzell w/ another Jim... of the Hillbilly variety (who was around Hogan's height back in the day)... Click Here
I think Brunzell slouches for every pic he's ever taken in his life...
Sotiris Gravas said on 28/Nov/18
I think I already posted this pic, but it was among others and probably got lost in the shuffle. Here it is alone... Jim Brunzell (billed as 5'10"; might have been his actual height) next to Hogan:
Click Here
Brunzell was slouching w/ Hogan (who I give a peak height of 6'4.5").
Compare Brunzell w/ 5'11" peak height Flair for comparison... Click Here
I think I already posted this pic, but it was among others and probably got lost in the shuffle. Here it is alone... Jim Brunzell (billed as 5'10"; might have been his actual height) next to Hogan:
Click Here
Brunzell was slouching w/ Hogan (who I give a peak height of 6'4.5").
Compare Brunzell w/ 5'11" peak height Flair for comparison... Click Here
Canson said on 27/Nov/18
@Viper: I doubt Rock was ever as tall as Hulk Hogan whether at his peak or even today at his older years.
@Viper: I doubt Rock was ever as tall as Hulk Hogan whether at his peak or even today at his older years.
Canson said on 27/Nov/18
I think he’s taller than 6’2” today but not as tall as 6’4”. 6’3” fits him well
I think he’s taller than 6’2” today but not as tall as 6’4”. 6’3” fits him well
Vegas' said on 27/Nov/18
I know photos aren't the best to compare but Robbins looks similar height in that next to Hogan as peak Big Show..hogans likely in cowboys in both photos, probably bigger ones with Robbins Click Here
I know photos aren't the best to compare but Robbins looks similar height in that next to Hogan as peak Big Show..hogans likely in cowboys in both photos, probably bigger ones with Robbins Click Here
RP said on 26/Nov/18
Sotiris, I’ve read many times that Robbins true barefoot height was 7’1” ? No telling if that’s even accurate.
Sotiris, I’ve read many times that Robbins true barefoot height was 7’1” ? No telling if that’s even accurate.
RONSTER said on 25/Nov/18
Interesting comments from son Nick Hogan this week, said that at 65 his Dad Hulk is still 6’5” and over 300lbs. He may exaggerate, but he has also in the past stated his Dad was always way over 300lbs and more like 330 in his prime which I would say is accurate. As for his height now that over 6’5” would be in his runners, Hulk is still 6’4” when he stands up straight easily.
Interesting comments from son Nick Hogan this week, said that at 65 his Dad Hulk is still 6’5” and over 300lbs. He may exaggerate, but he has also in the past stated his Dad was always way over 300lbs and more like 330 in his prime which I would say is accurate. As for his height now that over 6’5” would be in his runners, Hulk is still 6’4” when he stands up straight easily.
Sotiris Gravas said on 25/Nov/18
@michael loughrie You're right about Hogan being around 6'2" now. As for Hogan ever being 6'7"... I highly doubt that, given that Sid Eudy was 6'6.5" peak height... Click Here
Hogan tells ppl he's now 6'4.5"... He's not.
He tells ppl he used to be 6'7"... He never was.
Hogan was never more than 6'4.5". Spread the word.
Here's a nice BIG pic of Hogan w/ "Canadian Giant" Garry Robbins... Click Here
Robbins was billed as 7'5"... Click Here
Anybody know Robbins real height...?
@michael loughrie You're right about Hogan being around 6'2" now. As for Hogan ever being 6'7"... I highly doubt that, given that Sid Eudy was 6'6.5" peak height... Click Here
Hogan tells ppl he's now 6'4.5"... He's not.
He tells ppl he used to be 6'7"... He never was.
Hogan was never more than 6'4.5". Spread the word.
Here's a nice BIG pic of Hogan w/ "Canadian Giant" Garry Robbins... Click Here
Robbins was billed as 7'5"... Click Here
Anybody know Robbins real height...?
michael loughrie said on 20/Nov/18
Hulk Hogan is 6' 2" now, I would say he could have been 6' 7" at his peak.
Hulk Hogan is 6' 2" now, I would say he could have been 6' 7" at his peak.
Zekkee said on 20/Nov/18
He is 6.4 because his finisher the legdrop
He is 6.4 because his finisher the legdrop
robert uken said on 15/Nov/18
we dont care how tall he is he"s still the coolest and badest man alive...rock on Mr. Hogan....
we dont care how tall he is he"s still the coolest and badest man alive...rock on Mr. Hogan....
viper said on 15/Nov/18
IMO Hogan would look the exact same height barefoot as Shawne Merriman here with 6-6 Martellus Bennet. Click Here
IMO Hogan would look the exact same height barefoot as Shawne Merriman here with 6-6 Martellus Bennet. Click Here
Rising - 174 cm said on 14/Nov/18
@Canson: Yeah, when exactly he started losing height is tricky. I think early 90's is most probable and he seems to have lost much of his height that decade. I don't believe he's ever been as short as 6'2" myself. He may look that short at times with bad posture, but I don't think that's ever been his height as he'd measure. Maybe upper 6'2" range(6'2"-6'2.75") at worst, imo. I wonder how much of his height loss coincided with his big weight loss just before and around the early WCW years.
@Canson: Yeah, when exactly he started losing height is tricky. I think early 90's is most probable and he seems to have lost much of his height that decade. I don't believe he's ever been as short as 6'2" myself. He may look that short at times with bad posture, but I don't think that's ever been his height as he'd measure. Maybe upper 6'2" range(6'2"-6'2.75") at worst, imo. I wonder how much of his height loss coincided with his big weight loss just before and around the early WCW years.
Canson said on 13/Nov/18
Today Hulk may measure similar to a peak George Foreman or peak Larry Holmes but at his peak he was similar with Tiny Lister or Wlad Klitschko
Today Hulk may measure similar to a peak George Foreman or peak Larry Holmes but at his peak he was similar with Tiny Lister or Wlad Klitschko
miko said on 12/Nov/18
Hulk looked to have a fractional edge on Hall in the NWO meet and greet pictures. His posture on some photos was actually very good, and he looked to be standing almost fully straight at times.
Just shows that he can still look around the 6'4 range when he actually stands properly, in reality I think if measured at military posture he would clear 6'3, but by how much I'm not sure.
Hall still looks around the weaker 6'4 mark these days, an inch down on his peak. I'm waiting for Mr Height Loss to appear and say that Hall is down to 6'1.5.
Hulk looked to have a fractional edge on Hall in the NWO meet and greet pictures. His posture on some photos was actually very good, and he looked to be standing almost fully straight at times.
Just shows that he can still look around the 6'4 range when he actually stands properly, in reality I think if measured at military posture he would clear 6'3, but by how much I'm not sure.
Hall still looks around the weaker 6'4 mark these days, an inch down on his peak. I'm waiting for Mr Height Loss to appear and say that Hall is down to 6'1.5.
Canson said on 12/Nov/18
@Rising and RP: one thing that often makes Hulk difficult to gauge may be the fact that it’s heavily debated as to when he began losing his height as well as whether or not he lost and regained like people say. I could see that at one point as Danimal and others have said he was 6’2” at points. I also keyed in on what Alan32080 mentioned about the vertebrae having been removed.
@Rising and RP: one thing that often makes Hulk difficult to gauge may be the fact that it’s heavily debated as to when he began losing his height as well as whether or not he lost and regained like people say. I could see that at one point as Danimal and others have said he was 6’2” at points. I also keyed in on what Alan32080 mentioned about the vertebrae having been removed.
Canson said on 11/Nov/18
@Rising: I will say that he could be the full 6’5.25 at his peak. I think today with normal posture he may be closer to what Alan32080 suggested. While I don’t think 6’3.5 at a low a good 6’3 is as low as I could argue. 6’3.25 is actually arguable still but that’s as much as I could
@Rising: I will say that he could be the full 6’5.25 at his peak. I think today with normal posture he may be closer to what Alan32080 suggested. While I don’t think 6’3.5 at a low a good 6’3 is as low as I could argue. 6’3.25 is actually arguable still but that’s as much as I could
Rising - 174 cm said on 11/Nov/18
@RP: Thanks, I saw the A-Team episodes years ago, but didn't remember if he had cowboy boots the entire episodes, but every shot I see his footwear in that seems to be the case: Click Here but I would say they look more like 1.75" heels than 2": Click Here I had thought Belzer looked 6'0"-6'0.5" during his time on Homicide and even Law & Order SVU, but even keeping in mind I have an easier time seeing Peppard a full 6'0" by 1985-86 than most, it's difficult to imagine Belzer taller with the difference in footwear you mention.
@PekaHauhner: I don't think he looks bigger than that moving around the ring and certainly not while taking the polaroid after the match, but if he does, it wouldn't be such a surprise if they used camera angles to make Hulk look more like the nearly 7' Andre the Giant-size character he was supposed to be. But I think it's more that a minimum 6'5" guy, 295 pound guy will look enormous next to a 5'9" max, 163 pound guy.
@RP: Thanks, I saw the A-Team episodes years ago, but didn't remember if he had cowboy boots the entire episodes, but every shot I see his footwear in that seems to be the case: Click Here but I would say they look more like 1.75" heels than 2": Click Here I had thought Belzer looked 6'0"-6'0.5" during his time on Homicide and even Law & Order SVU, but even keeping in mind I have an easier time seeing Peppard a full 6'0" by 1985-86 than most, it's difficult to imagine Belzer taller with the difference in footwear you mention.
@PekaHauhner: I don't think he looks bigger than that moving around the ring and certainly not while taking the polaroid after the match, but if he does, it wouldn't be such a surprise if they used camera angles to make Hulk look more like the nearly 7' Andre the Giant-size character he was supposed to be. But I think it's more that a minimum 6'5" guy, 295 pound guy will look enormous next to a 5'9" max, 163 pound guy.
RP said on 11/Nov/18
Rising,
Hogan with Peppard was wearing cowboy boots. With Belzer he had on thin sneakers. Belzer was only 6’1” in shoes. More like 6’0” barefoot. Possibly even 5’11-3/4” true barefoot.
Rising,
Hogan with Peppard was wearing cowboy boots. With Belzer he had on thin sneakers. Belzer was only 6’1” in shoes. More like 6’0” barefoot. Possibly even 5’11-3/4” true barefoot.
PekaHauhnar said on 11/Nov/18
I know it is in a movie but Hogan looks well over 6'5" in Rocky III even when they were moving around
I know it is in a movie but Hogan looks well over 6'5" in Rocky III even when they were moving around
Rising - 174 cm said on 10/Nov/18
@Canson: Sounds like as good of a guess as any for both peak and current. The only thing I'll say is that definitely puts Belzer under 6'1" and closer to a flat 6'0", though if ground is flat with Peppard and Hulk isn't bending his knee then this comparison JT did suggests that might not be wrong: Click Here
@Canson: Sounds like as good of a guess as any for both peak and current. The only thing I'll say is that definitely puts Belzer under 6'1" and closer to a flat 6'0", though if ground is flat with Peppard and Hulk isn't bending his knee then this comparison JT did suggests that might not be wrong: Click Here
RP said on 10/Nov/18
Canson, yeah...can’t argue that.
Canson, yeah...can’t argue that.
Canson said on 9/Nov/18
6’5/6’5.25 peak
6’3-6’3 1/8 today
6’5/6’5.25 peak
6’3-6’3 1/8 today
RP said on 4/Nov/18
@ Solidpeas...
Keep scrolling down in the fan pics...there are two pics that’ are full length & show footwear...all three guys are in sneakers. Hogan & Hall are basically dead on in height. One could say that Hall “might” be 0.25” taller...but, that’s it! And yes, Hulk’s fluctuating & failing posture make his height almost impossible to nail down at times. Rob, study these pics...I think Scott Hall needs a 0.5” downgrade ...or Hogan would need a 0.25” to 0.5” up grade. IMO...Hogan 6’3” & Hall 6’3.25”...you could even argue 6’3.5” for both men by judging witn Nash.
IMO:
Hogan Peak: 6’5.5” to 6’5.25”
Current: 6’3”
Hall Peak: 6’5”
Current: 6’3.25”
Nash Peak: 6’9.25” to 6’9.5”
Current: 6’8.5” to 6’8.75”
@ Solidpeas...
Keep scrolling down in the fan pics...there are two pics that’ are full length & show footwear...all three guys are in sneakers. Hogan & Hall are basically dead on in height. One could say that Hall “might” be 0.25” taller...but, that’s it! And yes, Hulk’s fluctuating & failing posture make his height almost impossible to nail down at times. Rob, study these pics...I think Scott Hall needs a 0.5” downgrade ...or Hogan would need a 0.25” to 0.5” up grade. IMO...Hogan 6’3” & Hall 6’3.25”...you could even argue 6’3.5” for both men by judging witn Nash.
IMO:
Hogan Peak: 6’5.5” to 6’5.25”
Current: 6’3”
Hall Peak: 6’5”
Current: 6’3.25”
Nash Peak: 6’9.25” to 6’9.5”
Current: 6’8.5” to 6’8.75”
solidpeas said on 3/Nov/18
Here are some photos from the nWo Q&A thing Click Here
If you scroll down to the photos with fans, Hogan and Hall are looking dead even in some photos. Some have Hogan's head higher and some have Hall's
Couldn't say with the footwear. That looked pretty even too.
So Hogan would have to still be about 6'3 if Hall is also 6'3 or 6'4
For Hogan I'd say his peak was between 6'5 and 6'6 but never 6'7. That was just kayfabe as they say. Now he must be about 6'3 after all the injuries and surgery.
With Hogan, his posture has to be taken into account also. I don't think he can straighten his neck back or straighten his knees when he stands.
His body would be longer sole to head when he lies down than how tall he could stand up if he tried.
You can tell he is a bigger person than most when you look at the size of his hands and feet. They are bigger than a normal 6'2-6'3 person.
Here are some photos from the nWo Q&A thing Click Here
If you scroll down to the photos with fans, Hogan and Hall are looking dead even in some photos. Some have Hogan's head higher and some have Hall's
Couldn't say with the footwear. That looked pretty even too.
So Hogan would have to still be about 6'3 if Hall is also 6'3 or 6'4
For Hogan I'd say his peak was between 6'5 and 6'6 but never 6'7. That was just kayfabe as they say. Now he must be about 6'3 after all the injuries and surgery.
With Hogan, his posture has to be taken into account also. I don't think he can straighten his neck back or straighten his knees when he stands.
His body would be longer sole to head when he lies down than how tall he could stand up if he tried.
You can tell he is a bigger person than most when you look at the size of his hands and feet. They are bigger than a normal 6'2-6'3 person.
Rising - 174 cm said on 2/Nov/18
@Canson: I agree with you that he's about 6'3" today. I don't doubt he can look 6'2" with bad posture, but I'd be surprised if he didn't measure somewhere around 190-191 cm. I'm still somewhat torn on his peak. 6'5.5" has been my guess for a long time, but I also consider the possibility of 6'5"-6'5.25" or same height as Tiny Lister. Hulk generally looked more 6'5" than 6'6" with 5'10.5"-5'11" Mr. T in the mid 80's: Click Here The only time I saw the difference look 7"+ was when Hulk had at least an inch footwear advantage: Click Here I'm in the minority guessing T at 5'11" peak as it is, but Hulk still didn't look 6'6" with him. I'm still somewhat undecided on where he was in the 6'5" range. As I said a while back, I was actually leaning more towards 6'5"-6'5.25" than my usual 6'5.5" guess before seeing the Belzer video again.
@berta: I can agree there were times he looked that such as with Richard Belzer if Belzer's listing was correct. He also looked it as late as 1988 if Trump was indeed a full 6'2", though I don't know if Hulk was wearing his cowboy boots. As for height loss, it can start as early as 30 for some and there's no reason it couldn't start even earlier with enough stress on the spine, joints, bones etc. Hulk Hogan was certainly not your typical man in any way physically. With that said, I believe Hulk was probably at his peak height throughout the entire 80's.
@Canson: I agree with you that he's about 6'3" today. I don't doubt he can look 6'2" with bad posture, but I'd be surprised if he didn't measure somewhere around 190-191 cm. I'm still somewhat torn on his peak. 6'5.5" has been my guess for a long time, but I also consider the possibility of 6'5"-6'5.25" or same height as Tiny Lister. Hulk generally looked more 6'5" than 6'6" with 5'10.5"-5'11" Mr. T in the mid 80's: Click Here The only time I saw the difference look 7"+ was when Hulk had at least an inch footwear advantage: Click Here I'm in the minority guessing T at 5'11" peak as it is, but Hulk still didn't look 6'6" with him. I'm still somewhat undecided on where he was in the 6'5" range. As I said a while back, I was actually leaning more towards 6'5"-6'5.25" than my usual 6'5.5" guess before seeing the Belzer video again.
@berta: I can agree there were times he looked that such as with Richard Belzer if Belzer's listing was correct. He also looked it as late as 1988 if Trump was indeed a full 6'2", though I don't know if Hulk was wearing his cowboy boots. As for height loss, it can start as early as 30 for some and there's no reason it couldn't start even earlier with enough stress on the spine, joints, bones etc. Hulk Hogan was certainly not your typical man in any way physically. With that said, I believe Hulk was probably at his peak height throughout the entire 80's.
RP said on 2/Nov/18
@ Canson... + 1 👍 I Agee on both those observations.
@ Canson... + 1 👍 I Agee on both those observations.
Rising - 174 cm said on 2/Nov/18
6'5.5" does still look about right if Ed McMahon hadn't lost height by 1982 and I can't see arguing less than a solid 6'5"-6'5.25" minimum for Hulk if that's the case.
6'5.5" does still look about right if Ed McMahon hadn't lost height by 1982 and I can't see arguing less than a solid 6'5"-6'5.25" minimum for Hulk if that's the case.
Canson said on 1/Nov/18
@Rising: I’ve always been an advocate of the solid or strong 6’5”. He could’ve been a hair over 6’5” in his prime honestly. I would still say he’s 6’3” today as opposed to 6-2
@Rising: I’ve always been an advocate of the solid or strong 6’5”. He could’ve been a hair over 6’5” in his prime honestly. I would still say he’s 6’3” today as opposed to 6-2
berta said on 31/Oct/18
Sometimes in old photos and videos he can really look 6 foot 6. The guy have lost a lot of height. Maybe he even lost his first fraction at the age of 35-40. Keep in mind that he was maybe around 130-135 kg for most of his career and always jumped up in the air and landed on his ass in his finish move. I think even a 20 year old guy that do that could loose height efter a couple years. My guess if i would bet money on his height at peak, would be legit 197 cm
Sometimes in old photos and videos he can really look 6 foot 6. The guy have lost a lot of height. Maybe he even lost his first fraction at the age of 35-40. Keep in mind that he was maybe around 130-135 kg for most of his career and always jumped up in the air and landed on his ass in his finish move. I think even a 20 year old guy that do that could loose height efter a couple years. My guess if i would bet money on his height at peak, would be legit 197 cm
RP said on 30/Oct/18
Even with a 0.75” footwear advantage...hard not to call Hogan a strong 6’5.5” with Ed McMahon on the Johnny Carson Show in 1982
Even with a 0.75” footwear advantage...hard not to call Hogan a strong 6’5.5” with Ed McMahon on the Johnny Carson Show in 1982
Rising - 174 cm said on 28/Oct/18
@Sotiris: Good pic with Johnny Carson. It does look like Hulk has a typical 1.75" cowboy heel. Rob lists Carson at the 5'10.5" he claimed, but I agree 5'10" flat is probably closer. I don't see more than 6.5" or 7" max there. Hulk might be leaning a bit more dropping some height, but he has at least half an inch footwear advantage.
@Sotiris: Good pic with Johnny Carson. It does look like Hulk has a typical 1.75" cowboy heel. Rob lists Carson at the 5'10.5" he claimed, but I agree 5'10" flat is probably closer. I don't see more than 6.5" or 7" max there. Hulk might be leaning a bit more dropping some height, but he has at least half an inch footwear advantage.
Sotiris Gravas said on 25/Oct/18
Hogan and Davey Boy Smith... Click Here
Here's a better, bigger look from a JT pic... Click Here
6'2" Kerry Von Erich and Davey Boy... Click Here
6'2" Brutus Beefcake (and Hogan) comparison pic JT posted online... Click Here
I think Davey Boy might have been 5'10", as compared to a 5'11" peak height Bret Hart:
Click Here
Davey Boy Smith w/ Bill Anderson... Click Here
Kerry Von Erich w/ Bill Anderson... Click Here (Never seen this one before.)
Hogan and Davey Boy Smith... Click Here
Here's a better, bigger look from a JT pic... Click Here
6'2" Kerry Von Erich and Davey Boy... Click Here
6'2" Brutus Beefcake (and Hogan) comparison pic JT posted online... Click Here
I think Davey Boy might have been 5'10", as compared to a 5'11" peak height Bret Hart:
Click Here
Davey Boy Smith w/ Bill Anderson... Click Here
Kerry Von Erich w/ Bill Anderson... Click Here (Never seen this one before.)
Sotiris Gravas said on 25/Oct/18
Here's Hogan next to Jim Brunzell (billed as 5'10") that I've never seen before:
Click Here I've seen him listed as low as 5'9" online. If Hogan were really 6'7", Brunzell's head would come up to his chin.
Here's a more recent pic of Brunzell (poor posture) and his Killer Bees partner B. Brian Blair w/ Hillbilly Jim:
Click Here (I'm pretty sure that Hillbilly is in his cowboy boots.)
Compare that w/ Duggan and One Man Gang (serious back problems)... Click Here
I love how B. Brian Blair was billed as 6'1", though he was shorter than 5'10" Brunzell:
Click Here
Greg Gagne was billed as 6'2" though they were very close in height... Click Here
Recent pic of Brunzell w/ height loss Mean Gene to make him feel tall... Click Here
Here's Hogan next to Jim Brunzell (billed as 5'10") that I've never seen before:
Click Here I've seen him listed as low as 5'9" online. If Hogan were really 6'7", Brunzell's head would come up to his chin.
Here's a more recent pic of Brunzell (poor posture) and his Killer Bees partner B. Brian Blair w/ Hillbilly Jim:
Click Here (I'm pretty sure that Hillbilly is in his cowboy boots.)
Compare that w/ Duggan and One Man Gang (serious back problems)... Click Here
I love how B. Brian Blair was billed as 6'1", though he was shorter than 5'10" Brunzell:
Click Here
Greg Gagne was billed as 6'2" though they were very close in height... Click Here
Recent pic of Brunzell w/ height loss Mean Gene to make him feel tall... Click Here
RP said on 25/Oct/18
Sotiris,
Otto was 6’0.75” barefoot & 6’2” in footwear...IMO
Sotiris,
Otto was 6’0.75” barefoot & 6’2” in footwear...IMO
Sotiris Gravas said on 24/Oct/18
Here's a young Hogan when he was more into baseball... I'm sure you can pick him out:
Click Here Close-up of face... Click Here
Hogan back in high school. Funny how the two guys on either side of him are also "6'7", wink, wink":
Click Here
Hogan (in cowboy boots) W/ 5'10" Johnny Carson... Click Here Here's a look at his footwear that day, a nice big heel... Click Here
Hogan and Otto Wanz (billed as 6'2")... Click Here
Same pic in color... Click Here
Otto and Bundy... Click Here
Otto and Inoki... Click Here
Otto and Arnie... Click Here
Otto and Andre... Click Here Nice one in color... Click Here
Here's a young Hogan when he was more into baseball... I'm sure you can pick him out:
Click Here Close-up of face... Click Here
Hogan back in high school. Funny how the two guys on either side of him are also "6'7", wink, wink":
Click Here
Hogan (in cowboy boots) W/ 5'10" Johnny Carson... Click Here Here's a look at his footwear that day, a nice big heel... Click Here
Hogan and Otto Wanz (billed as 6'2")... Click Here
Same pic in color... Click Here
Otto and Bundy... Click Here
Otto and Inoki... Click Here
Otto and Arnie... Click Here
Otto and Andre... Click Here Nice one in color... Click Here
Pdoggy said on 23/Oct/18
In every pic I can see Hogan has Ali by 4 inches
In every pic I can see Hogan has Ali by 4 inches
Manpreet Singh Virk said on 21/Oct/18
Hogan is 6'5 currently.
Hogan is 6'5 currently.
Sotiris Gravas said on 20/Oct/18
@Gretz I would have just been entering puberty in the early 80s, so I wouldn't have been all that tall next to them (I was born in 1972). That said, a whole bunch of wrestlers came to my gym back in what was probably 1997. I worked out alongside guys like Tatanka, Savio Vega, Owen Hart, Marc Mero (and Sable). Shawn Michaels showed up later... All of these guys were very short, around 5'10"/5'11". I was actually shocked by how short these guys were. (Even more shocked when Owen Hart died two years later in the manner that he did. First, the Montreal Screwjob, and then that.) There were even 2(?) kids there that I think were Savio Vega's that kept on looking up at me; it was earlier in the day, so I was a minimum of 6'7". I think Edge was there, who, looking back, I initially thought was maybe Triple H. It had to be him b/c he didn't have a lot of mass. The only tall guy there was a guy whose name I had forgotten... Mideon, in construction boots (billed as 6'3"). I guess Edge was around 6'2" (billed as 6'5").
I remember being bummed out that Undertaker wasn't there. That would've been cool. Once, my pals and I were on the highway, on our way to see a WWF show, and a wrestler in the car next to us flicked his cigarette butt right in our direction. What an guy, LOL! It was one of my friend's favorite wreslters, too. I gotta try and remember his name.
Just remembered his name (Ha ha!), w/ a little help from the Internet. He was Road Dogg, part of D-Generation X, which began in 1997. When my pals and I got to the show, some little kids actually asked for my autograph, thinking I was The Rock, I kid you not, b/c I had a similar hairstyle and sunglasses on. Clearly, they thought The Rock was more than 6'3". (When my brother was young and thin, kids would actually ask for his autograph, thinking he was Ace Ventura (Jim Carrey).
I actually caught a glimpse of Wayne Gretzky at a Ritz-Carlton when I was around 10, back in 1982. (I remember being surprised at 6'6" Darryl Strawberry's height when he walked by me when I was maybe 13.)
Have you got up close to any wrestlers over the years...?
@Gretz I would have just been entering puberty in the early 80s, so I wouldn't have been all that tall next to them (I was born in 1972). That said, a whole bunch of wrestlers came to my gym back in what was probably 1997. I worked out alongside guys like Tatanka, Savio Vega, Owen Hart, Marc Mero (and Sable). Shawn Michaels showed up later... All of these guys were very short, around 5'10"/5'11". I was actually shocked by how short these guys were. (Even more shocked when Owen Hart died two years later in the manner that he did. First, the Montreal Screwjob, and then that.) There were even 2(?) kids there that I think were Savio Vega's that kept on looking up at me; it was earlier in the day, so I was a minimum of 6'7". I think Edge was there, who, looking back, I initially thought was maybe Triple H. It had to be him b/c he didn't have a lot of mass. The only tall guy there was a guy whose name I had forgotten... Mideon, in construction boots (billed as 6'3"). I guess Edge was around 6'2" (billed as 6'5").
I remember being bummed out that Undertaker wasn't there. That would've been cool. Once, my pals and I were on the highway, on our way to see a WWF show, and a wrestler in the car next to us flicked his cigarette butt right in our direction. What an guy, LOL! It was one of my friend's favorite wreslters, too. I gotta try and remember his name.
Just remembered his name (Ha ha!), w/ a little help from the Internet. He was Road Dogg, part of D-Generation X, which began in 1997. When my pals and I got to the show, some little kids actually asked for my autograph, thinking I was The Rock, I kid you not, b/c I had a similar hairstyle and sunglasses on. Clearly, they thought The Rock was more than 6'3". (When my brother was young and thin, kids would actually ask for his autograph, thinking he was Ace Ventura (Jim Carrey).
I actually caught a glimpse of Wayne Gretzky at a Ritz-Carlton when I was around 10, back in 1982. (I remember being surprised at 6'6" Darryl Strawberry's height when he walked by me when I was maybe 13.)
Have you got up close to any wrestlers over the years...?
Michael Raja said on 19/Oct/18
Next to 6 ft 3 Muhammad Ali, Hogan looks 6'5.5 or 6'6 not fully 6'7
Next to 6 ft 3 Muhammad Ali, Hogan looks 6'5.5 or 6'6 not fully 6'7
Canson said on 19/Oct/18
@Dream: Very possible
@Dream: Very possible
Gretz said on 18/Oct/18
Gravis,did you ever meet Hogan,Danny Spivy,Scott Hall,hillbilly Jim,or any of guys close to this height in the early 80`s.It seems to me you would be taller than all of them,and would love to here how you match up with them.
Gravis,did you ever meet Hogan,Danny Spivy,Scott Hall,hillbilly Jim,or any of guys close to this height in the early 80`s.It seems to me you would be taller than all of them,and would love to here how you match up with them.
Dream(5'9.5") said on 16/Oct/18
Come to think of it, Hulk Hogan would not be any taller than Bo Burnham, Metta World Peace, Wladimir Klitsckho, or even a peak Peyton Manning.
Come to think of it, Hulk Hogan would not be any taller than Bo Burnham, Metta World Peace, Wladimir Klitsckho, or even a peak Peyton Manning.
RP said on 14/Oct/18
62B, correct ...HGH can help you grow taller. However, it must be administered before or during puberty.
62B, correct ...HGH can help you grow taller. However, it must be administered before or during puberty.
Canson said on 14/Oct/18
@Dream: Thanks!
@Christian: very possible that he’s 6’5.25. I don’t rule that out but I doubt he’s over that. He’d probably have been closer to 6’5 than 6’6 peak
@Dream: Thanks!
@Christian: very possible that he’s 6’5.25. I don’t rule that out but I doubt he’s over that. He’d probably have been closer to 6’5 than 6’6 peak
dewie 5ft9 175cm said on 14/Oct/18
Rob sid and taker was 2.5 3inches taller than 6ft6 hogen 6ft8.5 6ft9.
Rob sid and taker was 2.5 3inches taller than 6ft6 hogen 6ft8.5 6ft9.
Kyuss101 said on 13/Oct/18
Prime 6-5.5 max. Now 6-2.5. Period.
Prime 6-5.5 max. Now 6-2.5. Period.
62B said on 12/Oct/18
@Henry. Once your growth plates are fused you will no longer grow any taller no matter how much HGH you take
@Henry. Once your growth plates are fused you will no longer grow any taller no matter how much HGH you take
Henry said on 12/Oct/18
Big John Studd apparently took HGH to get taller and it worked.
Click Here is why it is extremely important to
NOT act as if pro wrestlers like him and others are always the same height till age 40 or 50. Pro Wrestlers heights change much faster and earlier than normal humans.
Hogan with Belzer was SIGNIFICANTLY TALLER than even late 80s Hogan for instance. His spine was already curved enough to cause a noticeable height loss by then. Chris Masters already had a curved spine after 10 years and Hogan being a much heavier man and doing a million leg drops obviously lost much more height in the first 10 years of his career than Masters. Hogan's height loss was obviously slower during the first part of his career and accelerated faster the older he got. Hogan's peak height was before he started wrestling and during his very first wrestling matches. HOGAN'S CONSTANT HEIGHT LOSS FROM THE FIRST DAY HE LACED UP A PAIR OF WRESTLING BOOTS must always be taken into account when looking at photographs and videos.
Big John Studd apparently took HGH to get taller and it worked.
Click Here is why it is extremely important to
NOT act as if pro wrestlers like him and others are always the same height till age 40 or 50. Pro Wrestlers heights change much faster and earlier than normal humans.
Hogan with Belzer was SIGNIFICANTLY TALLER than even late 80s Hogan for instance. His spine was already curved enough to cause a noticeable height loss by then. Chris Masters already had a curved spine after 10 years and Hogan being a much heavier man and doing a million leg drops obviously lost much more height in the first 10 years of his career than Masters. Hogan's height loss was obviously slower during the first part of his career and accelerated faster the older he got. Hogan's peak height was before he started wrestling and during his very first wrestling matches. HOGAN'S CONSTANT HEIGHT LOSS FROM THE FIRST DAY HE LACED UP A PAIR OF WRESTLING BOOTS must always be taken into account when looking at photographs and videos.
Christian 6'5 3/8" said on 12/Oct/18
@Canson
What about 6'5.25"? That's possible too.
@Canson
What about 6'5.25"? That's possible too.
Dream(5'9.5") said on 11/Oct/18
Actually, I think @Christian and @Canson, and everyone else are right.
Bill Fagerbakke often looks a more solid 6'6" than Hulk Hogan. The difference is that Fagerbakke didn't need to wear thick footwear to prove he's extremely tall. Hogan is still a tall guy, but he was more likely a guy under 6'6".
Actually, I think @Christian and @Canson, and everyone else are right.
Bill Fagerbakke often looks a more solid 6'6" than Hulk Hogan. The difference is that Fagerbakke didn't need to wear thick footwear to prove he's extremely tall. Hogan is still a tall guy, but he was more likely a guy under 6'6".
Canson said on 11/Oct/18
I don’t think he was ever anywhere near 6’6” at a low. However, 6’5” at a low looks very realistic. People underestimate his boots that he wore. He was the same size as Tiny Lister and Lister even said Hogan was 6’5” previously not 6’7” like he claimed
I don’t think he was ever anywhere near 6’6” at a low. However, 6’5” at a low looks very realistic. People underestimate his boots that he wore. He was the same size as Tiny Lister and Lister even said Hogan was 6’5” previously not 6’7” like he claimed
Canson said on 11/Oct/18
@Miko: meaning a normal morning would be 6’5.75 out of bed prob and 6’5 at a low in the afternoon
@Miko: meaning a normal morning would be 6’5.75 out of bed prob and 6’5 at a low in the afternoon
Rising - 174 cm said on 10/Oct/18
@RP: Yeah, 6'5.5" is still my guess as well. I think I mentioned I was leaning toward 6'5" and the same height as Tiny Lister before, but Hulk looked more than just 3" taller than Trump in the 80's and that Belzer video is a bit difficult to reconcile with a 6'5" flat or less Hulk. With that said, very specific figures like 6'4.75" are always interesting.
@MelvinJones: Those are the figures Hulk claimed and probably told Stallone. Sly was probably too short to tell the difference, especially since Hulk wore cowboy boots to his Rocky 3 audition. Also, since Sly always claimed to be at least 5'10" himself, you'd expect he might upgrade some heights, though he did refer to Franco Columbu as only 5'3". Maybe some hyperbole in both cases. Either way, I can believe Hulk's story about his mother measuring him 6'7", but in his cowboy boots.
@RP: Yeah, 6'5.5" is still my guess as well. I think I mentioned I was leaning toward 6'5" and the same height as Tiny Lister before, but Hulk looked more than just 3" taller than Trump in the 80's and that Belzer video is a bit difficult to reconcile with a 6'5" flat or less Hulk. With that said, very specific figures like 6'4.75" are always interesting.
@MelvinJones: Those are the figures Hulk claimed and probably told Stallone. Sly was probably too short to tell the difference, especially since Hulk wore cowboy boots to his Rocky 3 audition. Also, since Sly always claimed to be at least 5'10" himself, you'd expect he might upgrade some heights, though he did refer to Franco Columbu as only 5'3". Maybe some hyperbole in both cases. Either way, I can believe Hulk's story about his mother measuring him 6'7", but in his cowboy boots.
miko said on 10/Oct/18
If Hogan ever measured 6'6, it was straight out of bed after a 12 hour sleep.
If Hogan ever measured 6'6, it was straight out of bed after a 12 hour sleep.
Canson said on 9/Oct/18
@Christian: that’s max for Hogan that I could buy is 6’5”.
@Christian: that’s max for Hogan that I could buy is 6’5”.
RP said on 9/Oct/18
**Chet Coppock
**Chet Coppock
RP said on 9/Oct/18
@ Dream @ Christian 6’5 3/8
IMO, peak Hogan & Peak Fagerbakke standing side by side, would’ve looked just like Hogan & Chet Chappok standing side by side in the 1986 photos.
@ Dream @ Christian 6’5 3/8
IMO, peak Hogan & Peak Fagerbakke standing side by side, would’ve looked just like Hogan & Chet Chappok standing side by side in the 1986 photos.
Christian 6'5 3/8" said on 8/Oct/18
@Dream
Hogan was never even near 6'6" IMO. Nearer to 6'5", while Fagerbakke was likely legit 6'6".
@Dream
Hogan was never even near 6'6" IMO. Nearer to 6'5", while Fagerbakke was likely legit 6'6".
62B said on 7/Oct/18
@RP. I wouldn't be overly surprised if Hulks peak height turned out to be 6'4 3/4". My personal guess was a peak of 6'5" to 6'5 1/4". 6'5 1/2" to me is still believable but on the high side. I think 6'6" barefoot is out of the question. Like I said in an earlier post he looked close to that with in his early match with Dibiase, but he could have had a shoe advantage.
@RP. I wouldn't be overly surprised if Hulks peak height turned out to be 6'4 3/4". My personal guess was a peak of 6'5" to 6'5 1/4". 6'5 1/2" to me is still believable but on the high side. I think 6'6" barefoot is out of the question. Like I said in an earlier post he looked close to that with in his early match with Dibiase, but he could have had a shoe advantage.
RP said on 6/Oct/18
Pdoggy,
Hogan is 65 years old, not 67.
And there is a 5 to 1 advantage of evidence that points to a peak physical prime Hulk Hogan being closer to 6’5” than 6’6”. The 6’6.5” guesses are off by at least one inch. I think Hogan’s peak physical prime “average” daily barefoot height from 1979-1989 era was 6’5.5 personally. Something like:
Morning: 6’5.75”
Early afternoon: 6’5.5”
Late evening: 6’5.25”...maybe even 6’5” seeing he weighed over 300 lbs during that era.
I’ll also admit that a close friend of mine in the know...swears Hulk Hogan in the mid to late 1980’s at his physical prime & peak popularity was only 6’4.75” barefoot & 6’6” in his wrestling boots. I’m still sticking with 6’5.5” ...however, I wouldn’t be shocked if My friend why’s in the business claims of 6’4-3/4” peak & 6’6” in wrestling boots was true? He also said Andre was 6’11.5” in the early 1980’s & only 6’10” by the late 1980’s. I’ll reveal his name & job w/the WWE later with his permission. He said Andre’s own personal claims of 7’0.25” were true & Andre was being honest. However, that was his measured height in his thin soled wrestling boots from the early 1970’s. But, his official measured barefoot height back then was only 6’11.5”...we got together with some other buddies & attended the Dolphins vs Raiders football game a couple of weeks ago. So, I finally went full nerd mode on him & asked him all these questions that we chat about on this site. And I’ll eat some crow & say that Sotiris Gravas has been closer on heights than what most on here want to give him credit for. He was pretty much within 1” on everyone he estimated.
Pdoggy,
Hogan is 65 years old, not 67.
And there is a 5 to 1 advantage of evidence that points to a peak physical prime Hulk Hogan being closer to 6’5” than 6’6”. The 6’6.5” guesses are off by at least one inch. I think Hogan’s peak physical prime “average” daily barefoot height from 1979-1989 era was 6’5.5 personally. Something like:
Morning: 6’5.75”
Early afternoon: 6’5.5”
Late evening: 6’5.25”...maybe even 6’5” seeing he weighed over 300 lbs during that era.
I’ll also admit that a close friend of mine in the know...swears Hulk Hogan in the mid to late 1980’s at his physical prime & peak popularity was only 6’4.75” barefoot & 6’6” in his wrestling boots. I’m still sticking with 6’5.5” ...however, I wouldn’t be shocked if My friend why’s in the business claims of 6’4-3/4” peak & 6’6” in wrestling boots was true? He also said Andre was 6’11.5” in the early 1980’s & only 6’10” by the late 1980’s. I’ll reveal his name & job w/the WWE later with his permission. He said Andre’s own personal claims of 7’0.25” were true & Andre was being honest. However, that was his measured height in his thin soled wrestling boots from the early 1970’s. But, his official measured barefoot height back then was only 6’11.5”...we got together with some other buddies & attended the Dolphins vs Raiders football game a couple of weeks ago. So, I finally went full nerd mode on him & asked him all these questions that we chat about on this site. And I’ll eat some crow & say that Sotiris Gravas has been closer on heights than what most on here want to give him credit for. He was pretty much within 1” on everyone he estimated.
Canson said on 6/Oct/18
Hillbilly Jim is listed as 6’5.5 here but there is still no such thing as “confirmed” as we don’t know what time of the day he measured. He could be a solid 6’5 at a low
Hillbilly Jim is listed as 6’5.5 here but there is still no such thing as “confirmed” as we don’t know what time of the day he measured. He could be a solid 6’5 at a low
tree said on 6/Oct/18
PEAK was 6ft6 check him out with VINCE 6ft1.5 Click Here at 2:44 u can see he had thin boots
Vince looked over 6ft1 with hhh Click Here
PEAK was 6ft6 check him out with VINCE 6ft1.5 Click Here at 2:44 u can see he had thin boots
Vince looked over 6ft1 with hhh Click Here
Dream(5'9.5") said on 5/Oct/18
@Christian @Rob
I probably say it’s a toss up. Both could get away with claiming 6’7” and most people wouldn’t question them.
Could one say Bill Fagerbakke looked a more solid 6’6”? Very giant chance he’s in that Carmelo Anthony category. Could one say Hulk Hogan be in a similar range to Bill? Very possible too.
I’ve only seen Bill Fagerbakke, and I have to look into Hulk Hogan more. Today, I would say a current Bill Fagerbakke would beat out current Hulk Hogan, easily.
@Christian @Rob
I probably say it’s a toss up. Both could get away with claiming 6’7” and most people wouldn’t question them.
Could one say Bill Fagerbakke looked a more solid 6’6”? Very giant chance he’s in that Carmelo Anthony category. Could one say Hulk Hogan be in a similar range to Bill? Very possible too.
I’ve only seen Bill Fagerbakke, and I have to look into Hulk Hogan more. Today, I would say a current Bill Fagerbakke would beat out current Hulk Hogan, easily.
62B said on 5/Oct/18
Gretz said on 5/Oct/18
If you look at confirmed 6'5.5" Hillbilly Jim next to Hogan when they are training together,Hogan has a solid inch on him.That is all you need to prove Hogan peaked at 6'6" to 6'6.5".by the way that makes Andre at least 7'0" in 1978 when they first wrestled in the south(i think Hogan was called Sterling Golden than).
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Do you know who confirmed that Hillbilly was 6'5.5"? I'm pretty confident Hulk was never 6'6". The only time he really looks 6'6" to me is in the early video with him and Dibiase. And that's only because I know a young Dibiase was a solid 6'3". One of the things I don't think I have ever mentioned is that while in the Army going to all those wrestling events. Is that my one room mate was a huge Hulkamaniac and had seen Hogan several times up close. My friend was even so close to rings side for one of the Early Wrestle Manias that he was on camera. My other roommate at the time was a solid 6'6". My roommate who was the Hulkamaniac said Hogans height was pretty much right in-between my 6'3 1/4" and my 6'6" roommate.
Gretz said on 5/Oct/18
If you look at confirmed 6'5.5" Hillbilly Jim next to Hogan when they are training together,Hogan has a solid inch on him.That is all you need to prove Hogan peaked at 6'6" to 6'6.5".by the way that makes Andre at least 7'0" in 1978 when they first wrestled in the south(i think Hogan was called Sterling Golden than).
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Do you know who confirmed that Hillbilly was 6'5.5"? I'm pretty confident Hulk was never 6'6". The only time he really looks 6'6" to me is in the early video with him and Dibiase. And that's only because I know a young Dibiase was a solid 6'3". One of the things I don't think I have ever mentioned is that while in the Army going to all those wrestling events. Is that my one room mate was a huge Hulkamaniac and had seen Hogan several times up close. My friend was even so close to rings side for one of the Early Wrestle Manias that he was on camera. My other roommate at the time was a solid 6'6". My roommate who was the Hulkamaniac said Hogans height was pretty much right in-between my 6'3 1/4" and my 6'6" roommate.
Pdoggy said on 5/Oct/18
@Gretz
Dead on accurate about Hillbilly Jim Hogan was one of those guys again with a large head not obviously large as Andre's but larger than normal head he definitely in my opinion Ppeaked at that six six and a half maybe even six seven like he says he was then obviously later on Lost height no doubt about it and now actually is probably closer to 6 4" 6 5". He certainly has a difficult time standing straight his knees his back he is 67 years old or they're about so what do you expect.
Too many pics with Hogan where he's next to people right around that 6 5" 6 6"range Hillbilly Jim that idiot ring announcer guy who said Andre was six nine what a joke and many others.
@Gretz
Dead on accurate about Hillbilly Jim Hogan was one of those guys again with a large head not obviously large as Andre's but larger than normal head he definitely in my opinion Ppeaked at that six six and a half maybe even six seven like he says he was then obviously later on Lost height no doubt about it and now actually is probably closer to 6 4" 6 5". He certainly has a difficult time standing straight his knees his back he is 67 years old or they're about so what do you expect.
Too many pics with Hogan where he's next to people right around that 6 5" 6 6"range Hillbilly Jim that idiot ring announcer guy who said Andre was six nine what a joke and many others.
viper said on 5/Oct/18
I just saw Andre wrestled twice in my hometown in NC twice in 1975. Pretty cool.
I just saw Andre wrestled twice in my hometown in NC twice in 1975. Pretty cool.
Gretz said on 5/Oct/18
If you look at confirmed 6'5.5" Hillbilly Jim next to Hogan when they are training together,Hogan has a solid inch on him.That is all you need to prove Hogan peaked at 6'6" to 6'6.5".by the way that makes Andre at least 7'0" in 1978 when they first wrestled in the south(i think Hogan was called Sterling Golden than).
If you look at confirmed 6'5.5" Hillbilly Jim next to Hogan when they are training together,Hogan has a solid inch on him.That is all you need to prove Hogan peaked at 6'6" to 6'6.5".by the way that makes Andre at least 7'0" in 1978 when they first wrestled in the south(i think Hogan was called Sterling Golden than).
RP said on 4/Oct/18
Melvin, yeah...I think that was his height in his Thunderlips Boots.
Melvin, yeah...I think that was his height in his Thunderlips Boots.
MelvinJones said on 3/Oct/18
Sylvester Stallone said that Hogan was 6'7 and 295 when he played Thunderlips. It sounds believable doesn't it except maybe the height is with his lifts. What do you all think? Thanks. Great site.
Sylvester Stallone said that Hogan was 6'7 and 295 when he played Thunderlips. It sounds believable doesn't it except maybe the height is with his lifts. What do you all think? Thanks. Great site.
RP said on 3/Oct/18
@ Canson...true
@ Canson...true
Sotiris Gravas said on 2/Oct/18
@RP I now see Hogan as more 6'4.5" barefoot peak height rather than 6'5". Then again, I used to think he was only 6'3", so, maybe I'm not the best person to ask (LOL)... I don't know why he still insists he was once 6'7"... Hogan (now 6'2") claims he's now 6'4.5", and The Rock (now 6'2") actually said he was 6'4.5" when standing next to 6'1" Logan Paul ("I GOT PUNCHED!" YouTube vid) back in 2016. He must love doing movies where he gets to stand next to little 5'2" Kevin Hart.
@RP I now see Hogan as more 6'4.5" barefoot peak height rather than 6'5". Then again, I used to think he was only 6'3", so, maybe I'm not the best person to ask (LOL)... I don't know why he still insists he was once 6'7"... Hogan (now 6'2") claims he's now 6'4.5", and The Rock (now 6'2") actually said he was 6'4.5" when standing next to 6'1" Logan Paul ("I GOT PUNCHED!" YouTube vid) back in 2016. He must love doing movies where he gets to stand next to little 5'2" Kevin Hart.
Canson said on 2/Oct/18
@RP: “almost exactly the same with Jordan” could mean what you said. I have a peak Jordan 6’4.5 so Hogan at that stage of his life may have been 6’4.5 or maybe 195cm max
@RP: “almost exactly the same with Jordan” could mean what you said. I have a peak Jordan 6’4.5 so Hogan at that stage of his life may have been 6’4.5 or maybe 195cm max
Christian 6'5 3/8" said on 2/Oct/18
@Dream
Definitely Fagerbakke
@Dream
Definitely Fagerbakke
Rising - 174 cm said on 1/Oct/18
I largely agree with miko. Hulk's posture makes him look shorter and I could still see him 6'3" or a bit under at worst. With that said, injuries and chronic pain alone don't necessarily rule out lifts as Burt Reynolds showed, but there's no evidence Hulk wears them and I don't suspect he does at all. If he ever did, it would have been during his wrestling days.
I largely agree with miko. Hulk's posture makes him look shorter and I could still see him 6'3" or a bit under at worst. With that said, injuries and chronic pain alone don't necessarily rule out lifts as Burt Reynolds showed, but there's no evidence Hulk wears them and I don't suspect he does at all. If he ever did, it would have been during his wrestling days.
Dream(5'9.5 said on 1/Oct/18
Rob, who would you bet your coins of being slightly taller, Peak Bill Fagerbakke or Hulk Hogan?
Editor Rob
Rob, who would you bet your coins of being slightly taller, Peak Bill Fagerbakke or Hulk Hogan?
Editor RobI wouldn't put a bet as I feel they are too close at their prime.
RP said on 1/Oct/18
Sotiris,
By judging the pictures of Hulk Hogan & Wayne Gretzky to the pics of Michael Jordan & Wayne Gretzky...it looks like early 1990’s Hulk Hogan & Michael Jordan are almost the exact same height?? I think those Hogan & Gretzky pics are from 1991 or 1992?
So? 6’5.25” for peak Hogan? Or, as many have claimed before, peak Hogan was actually 6’4.75” to 6’5” barefoot & 6’6” in his wrestling boots?
Sotiris,
By judging the pictures of Hulk Hogan & Wayne Gretzky to the pics of Michael Jordan & Wayne Gretzky...it looks like early 1990’s Hulk Hogan & Michael Jordan are almost the exact same height?? I think those Hogan & Gretzky pics are from 1991 or 1992?
So? 6’5.25” for peak Hogan? Or, as many have claimed before, peak Hogan was actually 6’4.75” to 6’5” barefoot & 6’6” in his wrestling boots?
viper said on 1/Oct/18
Connor measured 6-1.2 as well. He's not taller than 6-1. He looks it with 6-1 Tyler Boyd.
Hogan is 6-2 at the absolute most. His posture is good.
Connor measured 6-1.2 as well. He's not taller than 6-1. He looks it with 6-1 Tyler Boyd.
Hogan is 6-2 at the absolute most. His posture is good.
miko said on 1/Oct/18
Hogan looking very similar with Riddick Bowe a few months ago, who has 6'4.5 (from his amateur years) and 6'5 listings, he's only 51 so height loss will be minimal, he was about 2 inches taller than George Foreman, so nothing under 6'4.
Click Here
Again this year, with 6'1.5 range HHH (Rob still has him listed at 6'2, but he might have lost a fraction, I won't low-ball him to 6'1 and under like others), Hogan looked around 1.5/2' taller at the Andre event.
Click Here
With 6'1.5 (6'2 peak) range Sting earlier in the year, standing straight and looking 1.5/2 inches taller.
Click Here
I'm not saying Hulk is still 6'4 or whatever, but it just shows when he actually straightens himself out, he can still reach 6'3/6'3.5 range in good posture, and if he was 6'2 or even 6'1 (which is trolling), then he must be in some huge lifts to look as tall as he does in the above photos, and given his bad knees & hips, he ain't gonna be in lifts.
Hogan looking very similar with Riddick Bowe a few months ago, who has 6'4.5 (from his amateur years) and 6'5 listings, he's only 51 so height loss will be minimal, he was about 2 inches taller than George Foreman, so nothing under 6'4.
Click Here
Again this year, with 6'1.5 range HHH (Rob still has him listed at 6'2, but he might have lost a fraction, I won't low-ball him to 6'1 and under like others), Hogan looked around 1.5/2' taller at the Andre event.
Click Here
With 6'1.5 (6'2 peak) range Sting earlier in the year, standing straight and looking 1.5/2 inches taller.
Click Here
I'm not saying Hulk is still 6'4 or whatever, but it just shows when he actually straightens himself out, he can still reach 6'3/6'3.5 range in good posture, and if he was 6'2 or even 6'1 (which is trolling), then he must be in some huge lifts to look as tall as he does in the above photos, and given his bad knees & hips, he ain't gonna be in lifts.
Sotiris Gravas said on 30/Sep/18
As for the pic of Hogan with that football player, I just wanted to say that football cleats don't give added height; the studs sink into the ground so as to provide ground-gripping traction.
It's funny how Hogan went from looking around 6'4" (maybe 6'4.5") next to 5'10" Mr. T back in 1985:
Click Here to looking around 6'3" in 1990 w/ 6'3" Fred Ottman Click Here
@Canson I can understand how Hogan suffered height loss from back surgeries, but didn't he start having those later in his career, circa 2009...?
As for the pic of Hogan with that football player, I just wanted to say that football cleats don't give added height; the studs sink into the ground so as to provide ground-gripping traction.
It's funny how Hogan went from looking around 6'4" (maybe 6'4.5") next to 5'10" Mr. T back in 1985:
Click Here to looking around 6'3" in 1990 w/ 6'3" Fred Ottman Click Here
@Canson I can understand how Hogan suffered height loss from back surgeries, but didn't he start having those later in his career, circa 2009...?
Canson said on 30/Sep/18
@Frost: that type of pic isn’t good as Hulk is further forward. Hulk likely is taller. Conner likely is 6’1” flat as the combine is early morning
@Frost: that type of pic isn’t good as Hulk is further forward. Hulk likely is taller. Conner likely is 6’1” flat as the combine is early morning
Canson said on 30/Sep/18
@Alan: could be a matter of getting older too that you’ve lost the morning height. My previous comment wasn’t completely accurate. People will reduce the gap (morning to evening) but you also lose evening height. I know at one stage I was 194 at a low or within a mm now I’m 6’4.25 almost consistently. I’m a few months shy of 37
@Alan: could be a matter of getting older too that you’ve lost the morning height. My previous comment wasn’t completely accurate. People will reduce the gap (morning to evening) but you also lose evening height. I know at one stage I was 194 at a low or within a mm now I’m 6’4.25 almost consistently. I’m a few months shy of 37
Canson said on 30/Sep/18
@Alan: that’s kinda what I thought. I’ve heard Rob say that people who are older typically lose morning height (start out lower in the AM) and maintain their low later in the day. I could see Hogan around 6’3 in pics at a low maybe 6’3.25 if he edged you by 1/2”.
@Alan: that’s kinda what I thought. I’ve heard Rob say that people who are older typically lose morning height (start out lower in the AM) and maintain their low later in the day. I could see Hogan around 6’3 in pics at a low maybe 6’3.25 if he edged you by 1/2”.
Frost said on 29/Sep/18
Didn't see the comments below on conner.
I guess there's the slight chance he grew as this is his second year in the league so he would have been 20-21 upon being drafted.
Didn't see the comments below on conner.
I guess there's the slight chance he grew as this is his second year in the league so he would have been 20-21 upon being drafted.
Frost said on 29/Sep/18
Are we even sure he's this tall?
With 6'1.5" measured James Conner
Click Here
Even factoring in Conner's cleats I don't see it. And James was definitely measured in the early hours, so he might not even be that tall.
Are we even sure he's this tall?
With 6'1.5" measured James Conner
Click Here
Even factoring in Conner's cleats I don't see it. And James was definitely measured in the early hours, so he might not even be that tall.
62B said on 29/Sep/18
Rob. Just wondering. You don't seem to be influenced at all when it comes to Hulks peak height. Is there any one thing that influences your estimate?
Rob. Just wondering. You don't seem to be influenced at all when it comes to Hulks peak height. Is there any one thing that influences your estimate?
Alan R said on 28/Sep/18
@Canson I used to keep my height all day but now I’m dropping below 6’3” afternoon/evening. Measured 6’2.75 before bed after training all day. Yes the first time we met him at the range in Tampa he would stand tall or adjust posture with whoever he was around. He looked 1” smaller than my 6’5” ex team member. The recent meeting he was maybe 6’3.5” max but I still could see him out of bed hitting 6’4” but not during the day now. My opinion. I can see 6’3” evening or a tad over. Not much though at night.
@Canson I used to keep my height all day but now I’m dropping below 6’3” afternoon/evening. Measured 6’2.75 before bed after training all day. Yes the first time we met him at the range in Tampa he would stand tall or adjust posture with whoever he was around. He looked 1” smaller than my 6’5” ex team member. The recent meeting he was maybe 6’3.5” max but I still could see him out of bed hitting 6’4” but not during the day now. My opinion. I can see 6’3” evening or a tad over. Not much though at night.
viper said on 28/Sep/18
James Conner was measured at 6-1.4 and 6-1.2
James Conner was measured at 6-1.4 and 6-1.2
viper said on 28/Sep/18
Shawne Merriman needs to be downgraded to 6-2.5 before Hogan is down to 6-2.
Shawne Merriman needs to be downgraded to 6-2.5 before Hogan is down to 6-2.
viper said on 28/Sep/18
Hogan could be 6-1, It's not out of the realm of possibility.
It's been so, sooo obvious he's 6-2 max since the Aikman commercials
Hogan could be 6-1, It's not out of the realm of possibility.
It's been so, sooo obvious he's 6-2 max since the Aikman commercials
viper said on 28/Sep/18
I saw a pic of James Conner the other day looking exactly the same height as 6-1.4 measured Tyler Boyd
I saw a pic of James Conner the other day looking exactly the same height as 6-1.4 measured Tyler Boyd
Canson said on 28/Sep/18
@Monkey Knees agree 100%
@Monkey Knees agree 100%
John E Barrett said on 28/Sep/18
As time goes on Hogan is getting smaller and smaller he is at that stage where age is beating him up, he looks odd with those now skinny legs his top part of the body looks out of line - so top half and lower half are doing different things. The only thing that looks sort of good is his arms - look at Super Star Billy Graham went from 6'4 to 5'11 hogan by the time he is 70 could be 6'1 or 6 feet.
As time goes on Hogan is getting smaller and smaller he is at that stage where age is beating him up, he looks odd with those now skinny legs his top part of the body looks out of line - so top half and lower half are doing different things. The only thing that looks sort of good is his arms - look at Super Star Billy Graham went from 6'4 to 5'11 hogan by the time he is 70 could be 6'1 or 6 feet.
Eric Sims said on 28/Sep/18
In that picture with the 6'1 nfl guy, it's shot at a high camera angle which makes the people and things standing furthest away look taller than they are. Just look at the grass at Hogan's feet and the grass at the furthest point of the picture. U will notice that the grass in the furthest point of the picture is actually higher than where it is at Hogan's feet. The angle of the photo creates a "Sinking slope" or hill look to it with the hill and everything closer to the camera sinking and being on lower ground. That being said I think Hogan could be 6'2.5 but that's the lowest I'd go with because i recall he was noticeably taller than Brock Lesnar im a segment in 2014 or 15
In that picture with the 6'1 nfl guy, it's shot at a high camera angle which makes the people and things standing furthest away look taller than they are. Just look at the grass at Hogan's feet and the grass at the furthest point of the picture. U will notice that the grass in the furthest point of the picture is actually higher than where it is at Hogan's feet. The angle of the photo creates a "Sinking slope" or hill look to it with the hill and everything closer to the camera sinking and being on lower ground. That being said I think Hogan could be 6'2.5 but that's the lowest I'd go with because i recall he was noticeably taller than Brock Lesnar im a segment in 2014 or 15
RP said on 27/Sep/18
@ Sotiris,
With 6’1-1/4” James Conner, you’re 100% correct. Nobody in their right mind could argue more than 6’2” for Hogan from those pics.
@ Sotiris,
With 6’1-1/4” James Conner, you’re 100% correct. Nobody in their right mind could argue more than 6’2” for Hogan from those pics.
Canson said on 27/Sep/18
@Sotiris: I know people who have met Barkley in person and some say he looked closer to 6’4 than 6’5 others saythat the best case is 6’4.5. Either way with Hulk, that is a bad comparison since they aren’t equal. Hulk likely wasn’t as tall as he was peak in their actual pic together. Barkley’s 6’4.5 (he once measured 6’4 5/8) is likely a normal low for him whereas others claim shoes, add vanity inches, and get measured earlier in the day.
@Sotiris: I know people who have met Barkley in person and some say he looked closer to 6’4 than 6’5 others saythat the best case is 6’4.5. Either way with Hulk, that is a bad comparison since they aren’t equal. Hulk likely wasn’t as tall as he was peak in their actual pic together. Barkley’s 6’4.5 (he once measured 6’4 5/8) is likely a normal low for him whereas others claim shoes, add vanity inches, and get measured earlier in the day.
Canson said on 27/Sep/18
@Alan: I can agree he’s prob not 6’2 however and that he just appears shorter in pics due to posture. I remember you mentioned first time you met him that he emulated you and your coworker’s posture and stood taller when he tried
@Alan: I can agree he’s prob not 6’2 however and that he just appears shorter in pics due to posture. I remember you mentioned first time you met him that he emulated you and your coworker’s posture and stood taller when he tried
Canson said on 27/Sep/18
@Alan: you said you wake to 6’3.3. What’s your afternoon height? That’s probably why Rob has him at 6’3. I also wake up to 6’5-6’5 1/8 myself and dip to about 6’4.25-6’4.3 in the afternoon (7-8 hrs). My low if I’m standing for more than 20 minutes at any point is 6’4.25. By mid day I’m probably around 6’4 3/8 if we’re talking 5 hours. You may be down to 6’2 1/2 or 5/8 in the afternoon making Hogan closer to 6’3”. You mentioned you maintain your height better than avg
@Alan: you said you wake to 6’3.3. What’s your afternoon height? That’s probably why Rob has him at 6’3. I also wake up to 6’5-6’5 1/8 myself and dip to about 6’4.25-6’4.3 in the afternoon (7-8 hrs). My low if I’m standing for more than 20 minutes at any point is 6’4.25. By mid day I’m probably around 6’4 3/8 if we’re talking 5 hours. You may be down to 6’2 1/2 or 5/8 in the afternoon making Hogan closer to 6’3”. You mentioned you maintain your height better than avg
Monkey knees said on 27/Sep/18
Flair was 5ft 11in peak
Piper was 6ft peak
Warrior 6ft 1in peak
Some heights written below are... Just crazy. Really crazy.
Flair was 5ft 11in peak
Piper was 6ft peak
Warrior 6ft 1in peak
Some heights written below are... Just crazy. Really crazy.
Monkey knees said on 27/Sep/18
Peak 6ft 5in.
2018 6ft 3in or just below.
The finest example of mcmahons/Americas bumping up of heights... Ie NBA/NFL etc
Peak 6ft 5in.
2018 6ft 3in or just below.
The finest example of mcmahons/Americas bumping up of heights... Ie NBA/NFL etc
Christian 6'5 3/8" said on 27/Sep/18
@184guy2
Hogan looked only a half inch taller than The Rock in the early 2000's.
@184guy2
Hogan looked only a half inch taller than The Rock in the early 2000's.
Canson said on 26/Sep/18
@Sotiris: have to remember Hulk had a fusion. He had vertebrae removed as well but the fusion would generally restore lost height from disc height problems. If he really were 6’5” peak maybe he’s down to 6’3”-6’4 now
@Sotiris: have to remember Hulk had a fusion. He had vertebrae removed as well but the fusion would generally restore lost height from disc height problems. If he really were 6’5” peak maybe he’s down to 6’3”-6’4 now
Canson said on 26/Sep/18
@Sotiris: have to remember Hulk had a fusion. He had vertebrae removed as well but the fusion would generally restore lost height from disc height problems. If he really were 6’5” peak maybe he’s down to 6’3” as a result of vertebrae
@Sotiris: have to remember Hulk had a fusion. He had vertebrae removed as well but the fusion would generally restore lost height from disc height problems. If he really were 6’5” peak maybe he’s down to 6’3” as a result of vertebrae
Canson said on 26/Sep/18
@Sotiris: Alan may have thought he was taller than that but to be fair Alan comes down to 6’2.67 from what he said so Hogan being half inch taller puts him closer to 6’3”. Alan even pointed out he has poor posture but when he stood straight he looked over 6’3”. I doubt he’s under 6’3” but doubt any higher than 6’3 or maybe 1/8 over to be honest
@Sotiris: Alan may have thought he was taller than that but to be fair Alan comes down to 6’2.67 from what he said so Hogan being half inch taller puts him closer to 6’3”. Alan even pointed out he has poor posture but when he stood straight he looked over 6’3”. I doubt he’s under 6’3” but doubt any higher than 6’3 or maybe 1/8 over to be honest
Canson said on 26/Sep/18
@RP: I can buy a peak Hogan as 6’5 but no higher. Honestly, maybe 195cm the more I see. And I was one who thought strong 6’5 previously but not now. His 6’6 listing was in shoes imho.
@RP: I can buy a peak Hogan as 6’5 but no higher. Honestly, maybe 195cm the more I see. And I was one who thought strong 6’5 previously but not now. His 6’6 listing was in shoes imho.
Sotiris Gravas said on 26/Sep/18
@RP I could be wrong about Spivey and Hall... As for Hogan, I'll be honest, even when I hear myself saying that Hogan is now 6'2", it's hard to believe. That said, here's a recent pic of Hogan (closer to camera) w/ 6'1" James Conner that a gentleman sent me on Twitter... Click Here
Here's another view... Click Here Hogan is now 6'2", max.
@Rob Downgrade..?
@RP I could be wrong about Spivey and Hall... As for Hogan, I'll be honest, even when I hear myself saying that Hogan is now 6'2", it's hard to believe. That said, here's a recent pic of Hogan (closer to camera) w/ 6'1" James Conner that a gentleman sent me on Twitter... Click Here
Here's another view... Click Here Hogan is now 6'2", max.
@Rob Downgrade..?
RP said on 26/Sep/18
My Bad!...Spivey played for Georgia.
My Bad!...Spivey played for Georgia.
Pdoggy said on 26/Sep/18
Hogan said when he met Andre he's got at least 6 inches on me. 6'6 to 6'7 peak height plus 6"= 7'+ peak.
The transparency of the Downgrades is comical. It's real entertainment.😉
Hogan said when he met Andre he's got at least 6 inches on me. 6'6 to 6'7 peak height plus 6"= 7'+ peak.
The transparency of the Downgrades is comical. It's real entertainment.😉
RP said on 26/Sep/18
Sotiris, wasn’t Dan Spivey listed @ 6’6” in college football? University of Florida if I’m not mistaken?
It seemed like Hogan was giving everyone’s height in shoes, and not barefoot, other than Ed Leslie @ 6’2-1/2”??
Flair 6’0”..yep in shoes back in the day.
Piper, 6’2”...yep in shoes (6’0.5”) barefoot. Piper himself only claimed 6’1-1/2” when filming The Live!
Hogan is mixed up when saying André was 7’1.5” & 7’4” in his boots. He was actually 7’1.5” in his cowboy boots. And claiming he’s still 6’4” (maybe in sneakers) he’s max 6’3” barefoot now. And saying he was 6’7” in his prime? Only in shoes. 6’5-1/2” max barefoot in his prime...IMO. As for Scott Hall, I can buy him being 6’5” barefoot back in his prime.
Sotiris, wasn’t Dan Spivey listed @ 6’6” in college football? University of Florida if I’m not mistaken?
It seemed like Hogan was giving everyone’s height in shoes, and not barefoot, other than Ed Leslie @ 6’2-1/2”??
Flair 6’0”..yep in shoes back in the day.
Piper, 6’2”...yep in shoes (6’0.5”) barefoot. Piper himself only claimed 6’1-1/2” when filming The Live!
Hogan is mixed up when saying André was 7’1.5” & 7’4” in his boots. He was actually 7’1.5” in his cowboy boots. And claiming he’s still 6’4” (maybe in sneakers) he’s max 6’3” barefoot now. And saying he was 6’7” in his prime? Only in shoes. 6’5-1/2” max barefoot in his prime...IMO. As for Scott Hall, I can buy him being 6’5” barefoot back in his prime.
184guy2 said on 25/Sep/18
He looked at least 6'4 until 2006 with Orton
In WCW he looked a weak 6'5 guy , not 6'4
In WWF 6'5 +
He looked at least 6'4 until 2006 with Orton
In WCW he looked a weak 6'5 guy , not 6'4
In WWF 6'5 +
Sotiris Gravas said on 25/Sep/18
@Alan R Here's Hogan and 6'4" Dusty Wathan (leaning in)... Click Here
Hogan and 74-year-old Charlie Manuel (6'4" peak height)... Click Here ,
from the back... Click Here
According to you, Hogan is still 6'3.5" barefoot...? You'll forgive me if I disagree and laugh for about 5 minutes straight... (No offense.)
Also, if Slick was only 6'3", that means Monsoon was even shorter than I thought:
Click Here
Nash was 6'9" peak, 6'8" now and Hall was 6'4" peak, around 6'3" now.
Here's 6'5" Dan Spivey next to Scott Hall back in 1985... Click Here Hall actually looks under 6'4" here.
@Alan R Here's Hogan and 6'4" Dusty Wathan (leaning in)... Click Here
Hogan and 74-year-old Charlie Manuel (6'4" peak height)... Click Here ,
from the back... Click Here
According to you, Hogan is still 6'3.5" barefoot...? You'll forgive me if I disagree and laugh for about 5 minutes straight... (No offense.)
Also, if Slick was only 6'3", that means Monsoon was even shorter than I thought:
Click Here
Nash was 6'9" peak, 6'8" now and Hall was 6'4" peak, around 6'3" now.
Here's 6'5" Dan Spivey next to Scott Hall back in 1985... Click Here Hall actually looks under 6'4" here.
Undertaker Frank said on 25/Sep/18
Alan R I believe you that Hogan told you that if he was 6ft 4 then he would have been the same height as Troy Aikman
David Hasselhoff Snoop Dogg which he is clearly shorter If Andre was 7ft 1.5 his Wrestling boots would not make him 7ft 4 even in Cowboy boots he was shorter than Wilt Chamberlain Andre got that 7ft4
listing to make him taller than Kareem Abdul Jabbar who was 7ft 2
Alan R I believe you that Hogan told you that if he was 6ft 4 then he would have been the same height as Troy Aikman
David Hasselhoff Snoop Dogg which he is clearly shorter If Andre was 7ft 1.5 his Wrestling boots would not make him 7ft 4 even in Cowboy boots he was shorter than Wilt Chamberlain Andre got that 7ft4
listing to make him taller than Kareem Abdul Jabbar who was 7ft 2
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