TOTAL KNOCKOUT: Richard Belzer and Hulk Hogan beef explained

HULK Hogan and Mr T went on Richard Belzer’s talk show, Hot Properties, on March 27, 1985, to promote the first-ever Wrestlemania event on WWE.

As reported by The U.S SUN, what happened when Belzer managed to coax Hogan into showing him some wrestling moves would go on as beef between the two until Belzer died in 2023.

How Did the Richard Belzer and Hulk Hogan Beef Begin?

Belzer teased Hogan a bit, insinuating that wrestling wasn’t real.

As shared by Davenport Sports Network, Belzer told Hogan and Mr T to “show [him] some of their moves.”

Hogan initially refused, citing the hard floor and saying he didn’t want to hurt Belzer.

However, Belzer continued his taunting, which made Hogan seemingly more enthused to show the audience what he was capable of.

He got Belzer into a front chin lock, and Belzer passed out in his grip.

Hogan then dropped Belzer on the floor and stepped away from him until he finally woke up a few seconds later, as Hogan slapped his face a few times.

The drop was enough to cause serious blood splatter on the back of Belzer’s jacket as he headed off stage.

According to The New York Times, Belzer needed nine stitches to heal from the incident.
When Belzer sued Hogan, Mr T, the WWE, and Vince McMahon (the majority owner of the WWE) the beef began.

How Much Money Did Richard Belzer Sue Hulk Hogan and the Others For?

While Belzer reportedly sued for $5million, he and the company (WWE) settled in 1989 for an undisclosed amount.

The money reportedly went into a home in the French countryside for Belzer and his wife, Harlee McBride.
The home was playfully named Chez Hogan, and friends of the couple reportedly called it ‘Hulk Hogan Arms.’

It was at this house in France where Belzer died on February 19, 2023.

What Was Richard Belzer’s Net Worth?

Richard Belzer had a net worth of around $16million at the time of his death, according to Celebrity Net Worth.

Hulk Hogan’s net worth is currently $25million, according to the site.

The feud is speculated to have given Hogan the boost he needed in the public sphere to bring Wrestlemania to the forefront of television spectaculars.

It also didn’t hurt Belzer’s career, as he went on to star as Detective Munch on several different shows, including Law & Order: SVU.