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WrestleMania countdown: Hulk Hogan takes on Ultimate Warrior

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We look back at the classic match at WrestleMania VI between Hulk Hogan and the Ultimate Warrior

The countdown to New Orleans goes on as we look back to the historically significant match between Hulk Hogan and Ultimate Warrior at WrestleMania VI.

The clash, in front of 67,000 fans at the SkyDome in Toronto, saw the established megastar - and world champion - Hogan face off against the hugely popular Warrior, who went into the match in possession of the Intercontinental title.

Champion-against-champion contests were few and far between in those days and there was another layer of intrigue for this one, with many perceiving it to be an opportunity to pass the torch from one era-leading superstar to another.

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With all of the ingredients in place, what followed was an epic tussle which is the first - and often most dominant - memory for a whole generation of fans.

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