Koko B. Ware Shares Never Before Heard WWE Stories
Prime Time with Sean Mooney
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Koko B Ware breaks his silence on Hulk Hogan passing away in this exclusive interview with Sean Mooney. In this emotional and revealing conversation, the WWE Hall of Famer shares his honest reaction, personal memories, and behind the scenes stories about Hulk Hogan’s impact on professional wrestling and the locker room.
Hulk Hogan was one of the most influential figures in WWE history, helping transform wrestling into a global phenomenon during the 1980s and 1990s. Koko B Ware reflects on Hogan’s larger than life personality, the Hulkamania era, and what Hogan meant to the wrestling business.
00:00 - Introduction and Reconnecting with Koko B. Ware
02:18 - Life as a Legend: Autographs and Part-Time Work
03:18 - The Call from Howard Finkel and Joining the WWE
05:32 - From Union City to Madison Square Garden
07:53 - First Meeting with Vince McMahon in Connecticut
10:55 - Fulfilling the Childhood Dream of WrestleMania
14:02 - Developing the Birdman Gimmick and Frankie the Parrot
18:27 - Origin of the Bird Dance and Music Challenges
21:26 - Teaming with Jimmy Hart for the "Bird Bird Bird" Song
23:13 - Early Struggles Training with Frankie in Baltimore
30:00 - Traveling the World with a Macaw
37:05 - The Loss of Frankie and His 25-Year Legacy
38:15 - Reflections on WrestleMania III and 93,000 Fans
42:40 - Blazing a Trail for Smaller High-Flyers in Wrestling
45:55 - Old School Respect: Working with Big Joe Luke
49:15 - How Jerry Lawler and Plowboy Frazier Helped His Career
56:15 - Career Highlights: From PYT Express to Saturday Night's Main Event
58:27 - Relationship with Hulk Hogan and the Boulder Brothers
1:05:58 - Addressing Allegations Against Hulk Hogan
1:10:00 - The Infamous Jim Troy Incident in the UK
1:22:50 - Aftermath: Vince McMahon's Reaction and Hogan’s Support
1:28:13 - The Undertaker’s Debut and the Tombstone Accident
1:36:45 - The Golden Era: Respect, Psychology, and the Fans
1:42:05 - Modern Wrestling vs. The Golden Era
1:45:30 - Koko’s Life Today: Faith, Family, and Final Thoughts
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There wasn't too many people who wanted it with Koko and those that did (Kern, Roma, Troy, Et cetera), quickly found out they shouldn't have.
Koko B. Ware Shares Never Before Heard WWE Stories
Prime Time with Sean Mooney
3,350 views
Koko B Ware breaks his silence on Hulk Hogan passing away in this exclusive interview with Sean Mooney. In this emotional and revealing conversation, the WWE Hall of Famer shares his honest reaction, personal memories, and behind the scenes stories about Hulk Hogan’s impact on professional wrestling and the locker room.
Hulk Hogan was one of the most influential figures in WWE history, helping transform wrestling into a global phenomenon during the 1980s and 1990s. Koko B Ware reflects on Hogan’s larger than life personality, the Hulkamania era, and what Hogan meant to the wrestling business.
00:00 - Introduction and Reconnecting with Koko B. Ware
02:18 - Life as a Legend: Autographs and Part-Time Work
03:18 - The Call from Howard Finkel and Joining the WWE
05:32 - From Union City to Madison Square Garden
07:53 - First Meeting with Vince McMahon in Connecticut
10:55 - Fulfilling the Childhood Dream of WrestleMania
14:02 - Developing the Birdman Gimmick and Frankie the Parrot
18:27 - Origin of the Bird Dance and Music Challenges
21:26 - Teaming with Jimmy Hart for the "Bird Bird Bird" Song
23:13 - Early Struggles Training with Frankie in Baltimore
30:00 - Traveling the World with a Macaw
37:05 - The Loss of Frankie and His 25-Year Legacy
38:15 - Reflections on WrestleMania III and 93,000 Fans
42:40 - Blazing a Trail for Smaller High-Flyers in Wrestling
45:55 - Old School Respect: Working with Big Joe Luke
49:15 - How Jerry Lawler and Plowboy Frazier Helped His Career
56:15 - Career Highlights: From PYT Express to Saturday Night's Main Event
58:27 - Relationship with Hulk Hogan and the Boulder Brothers
1:05:58 - Addressing Allegations Against Hulk Hogan
1:10:00 - The Infamous Jim Troy Incident in the UK
1:22:50 - Aftermath: Vince McMahon's Reaction and Hogan’s Support
1:28:13 - The Undertaker’s Debut and the Tombstone Accident
1:36:45 - The Golden Era: Respect, Psychology, and the Fans
1:42:05 - Modern Wrestling vs. The Golden Era
1:45:30 - Koko’s Life Today: Faith, Family, and Final Thoughts
Join this channel to get access to perks:
@primetimewithseanmooney1