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Posted on 16/02/08

A wrestler-turned-gladiator chooses to play

The lasting image of pro-wrestling icon Hulk Hogan is of the gigantic, bronze hero in the centre of the squared circle, with his hand cupped to his ear, so as to promote more and louder cheers from his hooting "Hulkamaniac" supporters. He's pretty much hung up his yellow wrestling trunks and rip-ready T-shirts for good now, but he's still retained at least part of his loyal fan base - enough to earn him a gig as the co-host, with Muhammad Ali's daughter Laila Ali, of the popular NBC series American Gladiators.

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