ok, right off the bat, I don't like Hogan, never really been a fan of him or anything, but I was on the net searching for one he choked out Richard Belzer (or something), and the way he answers the questions in kayfabe, and so well, is just awesome IMO, in conclusion, I dont think just any old person could have become the biggest wrestling stars of the 80's.
here is the interview
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iP7u5Djca3o