DATELINE: JULY 17TH, 1994 – ORLANDO ARENA – ORLANDO, FL After signing with with World Championship Wrestling, Hulk Hogan debuts at the 1994 Bash at the Beach, defeating Ric Flair in a “dream match” for the WCW World Heavyweight Championship.
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