Hulkamania Returns to Saturday Mornings: Hulk Hogan’s Rock ’n’ Wrestling Streams Free on YouTube
Get ready to step into the time machine, wrestling fans! WWE Vault is bringing back the ultimate Saturday morning cartoon throwback. Starting September 6, 2025, the beloved 1980s animated series Hulk Hogan’s Rock ’n’ Wrestling will officially begin streaming on YouTube—completely free for fans to enjoy.
Saturday Morning Wrestling, Cartoon Style
For those who weren’t glued to their TV screens in the mid-1980s, Hulk Hogan’s Rock ’n’ Wrestling was pure crossover magic. The show combined the larger-than-life personas of WWF’s biggest superstars with Saturday morning cartoon antics. Hulk Hogan led the charge, joined by fellow fan favorites like André the Giant, Junkyard Dog, Hillbilly Jim, Captain Lou Albano, and Wendi Richter. Of course, every hero needs rivals, and the animated Rowdy Roddy Piper, Iron Sheik, and Nikolai Volkoff were always ready to stir up trouble.
While the real wrestlers didn’t voice their animated counterparts, the talent behind the microphone was top-notch. Everybody Loves Raymond star Brad Garrett (long before his sitcom fame) voiced Hulk Hogan, and a roster of professional actors brought the rest of the crew to life.
The Release Schedule: Four Episodes Every Saturday
WWE Vault is making the rewatch (or first-time binge) an event. Episodes will roll out in chronological order, with four installments dropping every Saturday morning at 6 a.m., 8 a.m., 10 a.m., and 12 p.m. ET. It’s a nostalgic nod to the way kids of the ’80s tuned in bright and early to catch their favorite cartoons. Now, a whole new generation can join the fun—no VHS tapes required.
Over its two-season run from 1985 to 1986, the show produced 26 episodes. That means fans can look forward to several weeks of Saturday morning excitement, perfect for marathon viewing or bite-sized nostalgia trips.
Why It Still Matters
Hulk Hogan’s Rock ’n’ Wrestling is more than a cartoon—it’s a cultural snapshot. It marked the height of the wrestling boom in the ’80s, when Hulkamania was running wild and WWF (now WWE) was cementing itself as a mainstream powerhouse. The series helped bring wrestling into living rooms that might never have seen the inside of an arena, reaching kids through colorful storytelling, slapstick comedy, and exaggerated character rivalries.
For fans today, the series is both a quirky time capsule and a reminder of how wrestling and pop culture have always gone hand-in-hand. The over-the-top storylines, zany adventures, and unmistakable ’80s style are as fun now as they were four decades ago.
The Bottom Line
Whether you grew up cheering Hulk Hogan and André the Giant, or you’re just curious about wrestling’s animated past, WWE Vault’s YouTube release is a golden opportunity to relive—or discover—this cult classic. Set your reminders for September 6, 2025, grab your cereal bowl, and get ready for some cartoon chaos.
As Hogan himself might say: “Whatcha gonna do when Rock ’n’ Wrestling runs wild on YOU?”
