July 7, 1996 — 29 years ago today, the wrestling world changed forever. Hulk Hogan shocked the planet when he dropped the leg on Randy Savage and turned heel, forming the legendary nWo with Hall and Nash. The ultimate hero became the ultimate villain, and pro wrestling entered a new era. Fast forward to today — the younger generation might love to boo Hulk, but like it or not, you can’t erase what he built. If there was no Hulkamania, there might be no Attitude Era, no Cena, no Tribal Chief. Wre

Hulk Hogan shocked the world at Bash at the Beach 1996, when he turned his back on WCW to join The nWo! | WWE

30 years ago today, Hulk Hogan and Andre the Giant squared off in what was the biggest match in wrestling history. | CBS Sports