An ad in the Evansville Courier & Press promotes the Jan. 2, 1989 match between Hulk Hogan and Big Boss Man at Roberts Stadium. Hogan died Thursday, July 24, 2025. He was 71.

EVANSVILLE – Hulk Hogan was in trouble. The 6,000 fans packed into Roberts Stadium for a then-WWF house show on Jan. 2, 1989 watched as Big Boss Man ensnared him in strangling bear hug that ...

The Big Boss Man ‒ went to the Hulkster after breaking free from being handcuffed. Hulk Hogan made an appearance at the El Paso County Coliseum in March 1989 in a match against wrestler Big Bossman.