SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - When it comes to the world of professional wrestling, the name Hulk Hogan is beyond iconic.

His impact for those who grew up with professional wrestling dreams is hard to put into words. This includes two local pro wrestlers here on the Suncoast.

His rise as “Hulkamania” in the 1980s helped turn many people into pro wrestling fans, and some even wanted to do the things they saw Hogan doing on the screen.

This includes Jeff Crean. He’s also known as Johnny Walker in Universal Championship Wrestling (UCW).

That’s a pro wrestling company based right here on the Suncoast. Crean actually had a chance to work in World Championship Wrestling (WCW) during the same time as Hogan.

“Just seeing someone of that status, and feeling that presence, and understanding that espe

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