I am a big fan of WWE Home Video and I am currently watching an advanced copy of Hulk Hogan's Unreleased Collector's Series which will be available in one week on Tuesday, November 17.

I discovered WWE when I was 13 years old in 1984 so Hulkamania was about to explode. Like many Northeast pro wrestling fans, I disliked the heroes and loved the villians. I credit "Rowdy" Roddy Piper for making Hulkamania as much as Hogan and WWE Chairman, Vince McMahon. After all, what's a protagonist without am evil antagonist?

Despite not being a Hulkamaniac, there is no disputing his contributions to our industry. Despite claims that "Stone Cold" Steve Austin was a biggger financial draw than Hulk Hogan, to make a true comparison, the value of the United States Dollar in Hogan and Austin's respective time periods as WWE's headliner as well as WWE's global growth throughout the 1990s.

I believe the most recognizable name and face in pro wrestling history are those of Hulk Hogan. Unfortunately, over the last few years The Hogan family is more infamous for their personal problems than Hulk Hogan's historic in-ring prowess.

Nonetheless, I had never seen the pre- Hulkamania and reviled Hulk Hogan vs. the likes of Bob Backlund and Andre The Giant in 1980 and 1981 respectively. And I feel like a little kid watching these matches as I watch those matches while writing this blog.

Whether you are a Hulkamaniac or not, reliving Hogan vs. Piper, Savage, The Ultimate Warrior and Sgt. Slaughter when The Hulkster was in his prime 20 years ago may just convert you to Hulkamania, brother!

I'll be previewing The History of The World Heavyweight Championship soon which will be available on Tuesday, December 1.

For the latest news on WWE Home Video, bookmark DVD.WWE.COM

You can also see more of Hulk Hogan on WWECLASSICS.COM

Thanks for reading.

OMG!

Joey Styles

OMG!

After their wild brawl ended our Decade of SmackDown party last night in Boston, SmackDown General Manager, Teddy Long signed Drew McIntyre vs. R-Truth for the Hell in a Cell pay-per-view tomorrow night in Newark, NJ.

The WWEUNIVERSE.COM Live Chat begins at 6:30 PM EST with WWE Hall of Famer, Howard Finkel and Evan Bourne will join the Live Chat at 7:30 PM. I'll be joining the Live Chat as well.

This one made me scream "Oh My God!"

WWE Hall of Famer "Classy" Freddie Blassie's mint condition and fully loaded 1997 Lincoln Town Car with less than 40,000 miles is available for bid at:

auction.wwe.com/cgi-bin/ncommerce3/Produ...

The Philadelphia Phillies' Shane Victorino won the voting for the final spot on the MLB National League All-Star team. Whether or not your votes helped him win that coveted spot, Shane sent this message to the WWE Universe,

"I want to thank the WWE Universe for voting for me this past week and helping me get into the All-Star Game.  Your support was tremendous and I can't wait to get back in the ring on RAW or Smackdown!"

Speaking of Philadelphia, don't forget that Night of Champions will, coincidentially, emanate live from Philadelphia.

www.wwe.com/shows/nightofchampions/

Yes I was born in the Bronx. Yes I love the Yankees. However, as many members of the WWE Universe know, the Original ECW and its home, South Philly, will always be a part of me personally and professionally.

With a Tony Luke's Italian Roast Pork sandwich on my mind, I just cast my vote for the final MLB 2009 All Star team spot to be filled by Philadelphia's Shane Victorino. It's not just the fact that I love Philly. Shane loves WWE and has repeatedly appeared on WWE TV, even being subjected to Jillian's singing. How can a woman with such healthy lungs use them so atrociously?

In any case, I encourage any Original ECW fans out there to vote Shane Victorino into the final spot of MLB's National League All Star team at MLB.com