Bully Ray reflects on Hulk Hogan's WCW heel turn anniversary
Wrestling Inc • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 7, 2026, 9:09 PM
Last updated Jul 7, 2026

On July 7, 2026, Bully Ray commemorated the 30th anniversary of Hulk Hogan's infamous heel turn at WCW Bash at the Beach 1996. Hogan shocked fans by attacking Randy Savage and revealing himself as an ally of Scott Hall and Kevin Nash, marking the birth of the New World Order (NWO). Ray emphasized that Hogan's ability to switch from beloved babyface to a major heel illustrates his unique impact on wrestling history. As the wrestling community continues to compare Hogan's turn to John Cena's recent shift, Ray reaffirms Hogan's heel turn remains the most significant in the industry.
- •Bully Ray marks 30 years since Hogan's heel turn.
- •Hogan turned on Randy Savage at WCW Bash at the Beach.
- •The moment initiated the era of the NWO.
- •Ray calls Hogan's turn the most impactful in wrestling.
- •Hogan's legacy continues to be compared to John Cena's.
- 9:09 PMWrestling Inc — Bully Ray Reflects On Hulk Hogan Turning Heel At WCW Bash At The Beach 1996
"On the event's 30-year anniversary, WWE Hall of Famer Bully Ray looks back on the famous heel turn of Hulk Hogan from WCW Bash at the Beach 1996.
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