Episode Notes:

This week, we’re diving into the latest from RAW and SmackDown as the road to SummerSlam 2025 heats up—rivalries are tightening, injuries are reshaping the card, and surprises might still be on the way.

We’re also joined by @oneangrynerd, a passionate WWE toy collector, to break down the history of wrestling figures, top tips for new collectors, and what makes the hobby so addictive. Whether you’re a casual fan or a hardcore collector, this episode’s got something for everyone.

🎙️ Wrestling talk meets nostalgia

📦 Toy talk meets strategy

🔥 Don’t miss it.

In Part 2 of our Hulk Hogan tribute, we shift from the glory to the grit.

This episode dives into The Bad Hulk—the politics, the controversy, and the complicated legacy behind the legend. We unpack his run in WCW with the nWo, his return to WWE, and the real-life issues that reshaped how fans view him today.

From racism and leaked tapes to backstage power plays and the talent he allegedly held back—this conversation is raw, honest, and necessary.

Love him or hate him, you can’t erase Hogan’s shadow from the wrestling world. This is the side of the legacy fans still wrestle with.

The Good Hulk | Maxxed Out Wrestling Podcast (Hulk Hogan Tribute – Part 1)

In this special two-part tribute, we’re breaking format to honor the life and legacy of The Immortal Hulk Hogan.

Episode 1: The Good Hulk dives into the matches, the moments, and the memories—from slamming Andre at WrestleMania III to shaping the golden era of wrestling. We talk about what Hulkamania meant to us growing up, how it changed the business forever, and why so many fans still feel that rush when the music hits.

We even end on a lighter note—laughing about growing up in religious households with Hogan posters on the wall. This one’s for the fans who believed in the power of the 24-inch pythons.

🟨 Episode 2: The Bad Hulk is live now on the channel.

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