Let’s take a look at what Triple H shared on his social media
Former star and actor of the International Fitness & Bodybuilding Federation Lou Ferrignofamous for his role as “Incredible Hulk,” attended “WWE SmackDown” Friday night. Like other celebrities who enjoy WWE events, Ferrigno had the opportunity to meet WWE Chief Content Officer Paul “Triple H” Levesque backstage. Triple H expressed his affection for his friend Ferrigno and recounted a moment from SmackDown.
Triple H posted: “Great to see my friend ‘Incredible’ Lou Ferrigno on SmackDown tonight. A true legend in the bodybuilding world and on the silver screen.” (Via Triple H’s “X” account)
Triple H stated that it was a great pleasure for him to see his friend Lou Ferrigno on SmackDown. Ferrigno is a true legend in the world of bodybuilding and is also a well-known actor.
In the 1970s, Lou Ferrigno made a big impression on the bodybuilding scene, winning the IFBB titles of Mr. America and Mr. Universe. However, he narrowly missed out on the Mr. Olympia title in 1974, losing to Arnold Schwarzenegger.
Ferrigno’s iconic portrayal of the Hulk alongside Bill Bixby’s Dr. David Banner became a defining role of the late ’70s and ’80s. His legendary performance led to memorable guest appearances in various Hulk films, including the 2003 Ang Lee adaptation and the 2008 Marvel Cinematic Universe film. Beyond his live-action roles, Ferrigno has continued to contribute to the Hulk legacy by appearing as a voice actor in several CGI adaptations, thus establishing his continued presence in the Marvel Universe.
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Lou Ferrigno had also attended WWE events before. Ferrigno was part of a group of celebrities who attended WrestleMania VII in 1991. The Los Angeles event was notable for bringing together many familiar faces from different backgrounds to experience the excitement of WWE wrestling.