Hulk Hogan coming to Western New York for meet-and-greet
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BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Whatcha gonna do, brother, when Hulkamania comes to Western New York?
Hulk Hogan, one of the biggest professional wrestling stars of all time, will be coming to Cheektowaga on March 3 for a free meet-and-greet with local fans. The Western New York stop is part of Hogan's promotional tour for Real American Beer.
“From Utica to Buffalo to hundreds of sold-out shows at Madison Square Garden, nothing beats the authenticity and energy of a New York crowd,” Hogan said in a statement. “We’ve been hearing the call for Real American Beer from New Yorkers, and now we’re here to deliver and run wild, brother.”
Tickets are sold out for the meet-and-greet at Consumer's Beverages, the store said. Customers received tickets for purchasing a case of Real American Beer on Feb. 27.
Hogan's appearance in Western New York comes on the same day that WWE's flagship show "Monday Night Raw" will take place at the KeyBank Center. The beer is an official partner of the WWE.
Hogan is a co-founder of Real American Beer, which came to market in 2024. It's available at local stores such as Tops and Wegmans.
Hogan is a two-time WWE Hall of Famer whose signature catchphrase and in-ring prowess made him a global superstar in the 80s and 90s. He's a six-time WWE champion and a six-time WCW champion. His victory over Andre the Giant at Wrestlemania III is considered one of the most iconic moments in pro wrestling history.
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Mark Ludwiczak joined the News 4 team in 2024. He is a veteran journalist with two decades of experience in Buffalo. You can follow him online at @marklud12.