Hogan Knows Best, Season 1 | Wrestling With Wregret

[@donkiddick966]

Wait, did Nick's friend pass away? I heard he was permanently brain damaged from the accident, but still alive?

[@WrestlingWithWregret]

That was my bad, I read some bad information but John Graziano is still alive as of this writing! I apologize for the error!

[@TruckMonthh]

@@WrestlingWithWregret And a fulfilling life it must be I'm sure

[@michaelbreen5281]

@@WrestlingWithWregret thanks for clarifying

[@stingrey1571]

he's not dead but he definitely deserved it...according to hogan.

[@michaelbreen5281]

@@stingrey1571 what? What did Hogan say and when? I slept on that one.

[@walpha21]

"Remember folks, if the penalty for a crime is a fine, then that law only exists for the poor." - Possibly Brian's greatest line ever, brother.

[@shaqyardie8105]

Sounds like it should be in a rap song. Bars by Brian.

[@CharltonCharles]

Based Brian Zane.

[@manuhakala]

I think it's from some video game

[@Gurziak]

Spoken like someone whose poor. Maybe focus on getting your paper up than what other people are doing instead.

[@Capt._Cheese_Balls]

How much satire is in that one clip

[@daseancedoesgeek2667]

“As long as my name’s Hulk Hogan.” - Terry Bollea

[@james_the_animator]

The scene where Brian awkwardly grins and nods while Hogan goes nuts at the firing range made me laugh my ass off!

[@slyfox2022]

I popped for that one

[@Xehanort10]

"Hulk Hogan imagines shooting his son's girlfriend at a firing range" isn't something you expect to see.

[@criminalmindsgirl2936]

My favorite part of the video! 🤣🤣🤣

[@sdmurphy20]

In fairness I had the same reaction 😂

[@Mr.BeastFacts]

I wish they’d given Lex his own show: *Luger* *Doesn’t* *Know*

[@lennylyons777]

That would be the worst show ever. While impressive to view him physically, Lex left much to be desired with his delivery of dialogue. Similar to the sounds he made in the ring while selling, but with 60% less information transferred.

[@cromwellsports9868]

Maybe they could have given Sid a spinoff titled I have half the brain that you do.

[@ArchmageOfAnarchy]

Or one with Johnny Ace! Johnny DOESN'T KNOW, DOESN'T CARE AND IF YOU DON'T KNOW, KNOW, AND IF YOU DON'T KNOW *finger waving* FIGURE IT OUT

[@flashfunk0373]

@@lennylyons777 it’s a joke dude.

[@mrterp04]

The great unseen characters in tv history Maris Crane Vera Peterson Billy Whatshisname

[@enigmaskull3495]

Hogan really tried to get his daughter over for many years. - Hogan Knows Best - SummerSlam 06 during his feud with Randy Orton - In TNA during the Aces & Eights storyline.

[@KarlBainbridge]

To be fair it’s the most Hogan put ANYONE over in his career.

[@ddjsoyenby]

yeah she just couldn't.

[@Hughjundies69]

Didn't she also have her own spin off show as well?

[@Dwainecurtis2001]

I’m looking forward for hogan in tna review in the future

[@charleshuse4585]

@@Hughjundies69 yeah

[@Piemanthe3rd]

Brooke actually had some good support here: Hulk has a lot of experience helping less talented people earn top spots

[@M.Bison94]

That's true, if she had any real talent Hulkster by nature would have bury her with fake injuries and that doesn't work for me brother's

[@primusvsunicron1]

@@M.Bison94 nah he’s too over protective of Brooke

[@Dark92Enigma]

This reality show deserves to be put in a capsule, it's that detached from reality, even for the time it came out. It's like the trainwreck in slow motion and the trucks crashing down were modeled after the star-spangled banner, and Hogan's red & yellow colors. Not only it has 3 seasons more, it has a Sequel show, ''Brooke knows Best''. That's hell you're walking into, Brian.

[@thevoid99]

yeah, those were awful shows. i remember that one season for brooke's show was all about her 2nd album and it has... one of the worst album covers in the history of music.

[@Kaltagstar96]

Wait; there's a BROOKE KNOWS BEST!?!

[@skippythealien9627]

@@Kaltagstar96 she definitely had her 15 mins of "fame" at one point. i think it was like a year or two before she debuted on tna if i remember correctly

[@ricardonb6375]

If that's hell, then I guess a certain Chris is enjoying himself just fine.

[@DooneyDoom]

@@Kaltagstar96 Yeah and it's not good

[@PorkTips]

That Rage Against the Machine edit was hysterical 🤣🤣🤣 👏 👏👏

[@outlawrip-offartist4161]

Imagine Hogan coming out to Rage Against the Machine.

[@Zack_410]

@@outlawrip-offartist4161 They wouldn't give the ok cause of the audio tapes of him.

[@IRLJordan]

Someone watching this show when it originally came out: “man. if hogan is okay saying this on camera, imagine what’d he says when a camera isn’t on him. *years later* That same person: oh. That’s what he would say…

[@chrisbreezy3048]

Sid yelling '22!' at 4:05 was totally unexpected and hilarious at the same time. 🤣

[@thekidfromiowa]

How could Brian resist making a Lawler joke in light of that situation.

[@SuperNitroZ64]

4:05

[@RGF91]

"WHY ME?! WHY ME?! WHYYYYYYYYYYYYYY MEEEEEEEEEE?!!!!!"

[@justsomeguy0873]

"I just watched this episode of Bob's Burgers..." And now I am seeing Knobbs as Teddy and I don't know what to do with that.

[@ddjsoyenby]

lmao!

[@claymathewselevator8121]

He basically is 😂

[@gatorsfan4ever]

Me while listening to the outro song: “it’s funny to listen to now because she hates him” - Brian Zane

[@Drakeo83]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@laguitarradealvaro]

What's the song's title?

[@TimTE01]

@@laguitarradealvaro Freud.

[@peterreine2917]

@@laguitarradealvaro hulk's the one

[@laguitarradealvaro]

@@peterreine2917 Thank you very much!!

[@grammysworld5449]

Glad you showed the kid shittalking Hulk on the golf course.. Best moment of the season by a MILE 🤣 🤣

[@slmnbrmnty]

Did some Googling, and apparently the kid turned pro!

[@grammysworld5449]

@@slmnbrmnty wow seriously? He's got my endorsement

[@guillermosierracuellar9812]

Brooke: Dad I’m dating bully Ray Hogan: no you can’t give me a good reason for you to date an older guy Brooke: he is not the black Dudley Hogan: you got me there you win

[@jaysonraphaelmurdock8812]

😂

[@Vesperitis]

I feel dirty for laughing, but then again this episode made me feel dirty enough already so it's a cleansing laugh.

[@bricktop.]

" racism doesn't work for me brother, actually no, it kind of does"

[@ddjsoyenby]

lmao!

[@erikstorm8935]

Plot twist: she meant SPIKE Dudley.

[@IntrovertedOreo]

"Fatherhood is an upper body business, brother." This statement was more stunning than Steve Austin! 😂😂😂😂

[@sea4our]

when this show was still on the air, Brooke Hogan was "touring" her new album. I saw her perform in the middle of Northgate Mall (RIP) in Seattle. not on any type of stage or anything. literally just in the middle of the main hallway between the stores.

[@michaelsinger4638]

Brian’s reactions from 11:40-12:10 were gold. 😂 Of course Brooke would be singing THAT song of all things. Jeezus!

[@njdevs1987]

"I guess Jimmy Hart's and Brutus Beefcake's schedules were full" That's a lie and you know it. Especially in Beefcake's case

[@kevinramsey417]

I was surprised Brother Bruti WASN'T on this show considering he practically grows on Hulk Hogan's ass.

[@Supervillain725]

@@kevinramsey417 I think he was on later episodes. And according to Linda, BB was IN Hulk's ass.

[@AmariieMaerthos]

@@Supervillain725 Hangin and bangin brother!

[@Supervillain725]

@@AmariieMaerthos his arms weren't the only "pythons," brother.

[@Mastabuilda212]

Fuck that! WHERE'S THE YET-TAY?!

[@KevinLacy22]

This video is the first time I ever actually enjoyed watching "Hogan Knows Best." LOL! It also made me happy that you included Hulk's, "Where. IS. Every. Body?" from the intro. I still use that in my vernacular from time to time, just to poke fun at this sodden show.

[@ApocalypticRenegade]

In terms of the creepy 22 year old going out with his daughter, that might be the only time Hulk Hogan has been justified in not letting somebody get over brother.

[@jaysonraphaelmurdock8812]

Right?

[@ddjsoyenby]

hulk did the right thing..........a truly rare occasion.

[@TimTE01]

@@ddjsoyenby He’d then date a girl Brooke’s age…when he was in his 50s.

[@erikstorm8935]

@@TimTE01 And didnt Linda date some guy his daughter's age too? Dating much younger must run in that family!

[@MikeyMike-x4z]

22..That’s not gonna work for me brother

[@Drakeo83]

You are truly a brave man to tackle all 3 seasons of this dumpster fire clusterfuck of a reality show.... Thank you and may you be rewarded with all the good things!

[@gardensofthegods]

Actually the saga continues to get weirder because he recently married a woman who grew up in Scientology and her parents are high up and that organization and so is she . People are speculating that they're after his money .

[@brainofwombat]

4:09 - "Not as long as my name's Hulk Hogan." You're name's NOT Hulk Hogan! You're Terry Bolea!

[@Xehanort10]

This is the man who in court said he and the Hulk Hogan character had different sized dicks after all.

[@bricktop.]

" facts don't work for me brother"

[@ddjsoyenby]

"MY NAMES STILL HULK HOGAN TO ME DAMMIT!" "dad your scaring me :/"

[@guillermosierracuellar9812]

Zane: a reality show about hulk Hogan Takes out Hogan book and punches it Zane: it’s been a long time since I did that

[@lennylyons777]

Perhaps Zane needs a stuffed hogan to lay into

[@lulacrazygirl7]

I watched this show quite religiously when it first aired until its bitter end. Heck, it was my first proper introduction to Hulk Hogan. But I can't for the life of me recall a single episode....probably for the best 🥴

[@jenellsmith7206]

Same here

[@lex172]

Same here!

[@EDH10]

7:56 the cut here to Brian’s face was gold 😂😂

[@heavyglamrocker1987]

Someone should make a gif of that 😌😂🤣

[@Xehanort10]

8:00 Hulk literally working himself into a shoot.

[@spiderspud0076]

Went to an indy show in 2011 that hogan was part of. The after party had a brooke concert . it was bad, all i remember is hogan and nash pounding beers.

[@claymathewselevator8121]

At least Kevin Nash was there

[@claymathewselevator8121]

That Ralph Wiggum audio goes with Nick Hogan too well 😂

[@JoeSelf1982]

A Hulk Hogan video? ‘That doesn’t work for me, brother.’ 😂

[@justinchandler6045]

“This Hogan video is a little stiffsky, brother.”

[@kalebbaquera1633]

I just started rewatching the series too! The foreshadowing is insane.

[@enigmaskull3495]

I remember watching this on VH1 at the time.

[@skippythealien9627]

@@enigmaskull3495 I didn't have cable as a kid, so I didn't watch it at the time (the first season was released in the summer of 2005, which was right before my senior of high school) but years later in college, my college lecturer showed us the episode where Linda goes to court over the animals. I totally forgot what the lecture was even about (it was almost 15 years ago) but I think it had to do with Linda's weird ass meltdown

[@ddjsoyenby]

yeah hogans life has gone on a downward spiral.

[@evanhanley6437]

This is so cheesy but I absolutely love it. The peroxide and Jeffrey Dahmer jokes were priceless. Hulk using that gun in the firing range is the most American thing I have ever seen. I love the video's description. This was very entertaining Brian. I really enjoyed it.

[@nightowl8363]

"Brutus Beefcake must've been busy at the time.." Press 'X' to doubt.

[@LadyAstarionAncunin]

The continued life of this show, like most "reality" television, is a perfect example of the level of boredom that was in people's lives. You'd be better off watching an aquarium.

[@macrussell78]

Honestly it hasn't gotten any better. There's only more things to distract us from the mediocrity that is modern life.

[@sdc3536]

This was a very dark age for television

[@quentinkaasa47]

@@sdc3536 This was literally in the middle of what's considered to be the golden age of television.

[@dildonius]

​@@quentinkaasa47 No, that didnt start until like 3 to 5 years later when shows like Breaking Bad premiered and also refers to shows that aired on premium channels like HBO and AMC, not basic cable channels like VH1. _The Sopranos_ was going at this point, but that's really it so far. Also, the masses would still take another 3 to 5 years on top of that to start bringing those shows into the mainstream. This is definitely indicative of the state of mainstream TV circa 2005.

[@quentinkaasa47]

@@dildoniusThe golden age of television started in the late '90s. Shows like The Sopranos and Oz are typically considered to be the beginning of the golden age. Stuff like The Wire and Band of Brothers was long before Breaking Bad came out. Breaking Bad came around towards the end.

[@stoneharper7038]

I watched this episode for the first time in the shower and usually you can listen to your videos and they do them justice but man, the rewatch, including your uncomfortable face as Hulk just unloads at the shooting range. This was a solid video, gotta do the rest of the series!

[@shawn4585]

Watch in the shower lol

[@The_Chocolate_One]

Bruh…it’s been 17 years since this show first debuted?! Good lord! Time is truly a social construct! I feel so old man.

[@xpacme]

"Not as long as my name's Hulk Hogan". OK, Terry. You do you.

[@DrknssRules1]

Surprised Knobbs didn't spend every episode he was on going "Man can you believe that the XWF failed?"

[@rickyrosay33977]

"It was going to go places"

[@jasperg1984]

Please do all the seasons. I loved this. Original and very entertaining. Thank you Brian

[@nicksoapdish157]

At 7:58, I love it when Hulk start shooting and Brian has that hilarious look on his face like he's being held hostage or something.

[@EssexAggiegrad2011]

"I just watched this episode of Bob's Burgers last week" I know exactly what episode you're talking about and it is a good one

[@Curlyheart]

Nice pfp

[@EssexAggiegrad2011]

@@Curlyheart Same

[@benespinosa6725]

LMFAO That Sid Soundbite of him saying 22 made this video 10X more Funnier Brian's the best 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@PapaCoco1128]

Yeah I was hollering 😭🤣

[@benespinosa6725]

@@PapaCoco1128 same here that was hilarious 🤣🤣🤣

[@joshparnell7755]

Brian, thank you for watching this show so that we don’t have to. You are a blessing to this earth, sir.

[@braydenfletcher8159]

A Weezer reference 2 minutes in? This might already be my favourite W³ video already!

[@eeeeewewew]

This is an all time great episode! Been a fan since August 2013!

[@chrisratcliff7466]

Maybe it was the lack of sleep....but I laughed so hard at this

[@egotrip995]

Delivering the goods as usual.. you are a true hall of famer in pro wrestling journalism

[@jonathonsmith8735]

On grim, wet midweek day, this is the content I needed. Some your best work yet Brian.

[@tthomaselli2]

Wrestling With Wregret- I was wondering when somebody on KZbin was gonna finally get around to reviewing 'Hogan Knows Best'... The wait is finally over. This really made my day, as well.

[@gamewiz720]

Actually, someone else beat him to it and he has already talked about the first three seasons.

[@wizzardgame8343]

@@gamewiz720 who?

[@gamewiz720]

@@wizzardgame8343 His name is Vee Infuso. And as of right now, he has talked about all four seasons of the show. kzbin.info

[@wizzardgame8343]

@@gamewiz720 ah ok thanks im subbed to him no idea how i missed those lol

[@gamewiz720]

@@wizzardgame8343 you're welcome 🙂

[@TheCheat420]

Please write a psychological thriller about Hogan and the statue.

[@jonathanmcfadden8499]

I never actually watched 'Hogan Knows Best'. However, I remember the show being promoted as part of the build to Hulk Hogan versus Shawn Michaels at Summerslam 2005. It is such a pity there was never a rematch between those two.

[@AlexRod9646]

If they can bring Shawn back for Saudi and Austin back for mania, don't be surprised if we get a rematch of them😂😂😂😂🤣🤣🤣

[@anjake01]

Wasn't it also used for the build to his match with Orton in 06 too?

[@williamwolfxrivera2418]

@@anjake01 yes especially with Brooke being involved.... somewhat

[@erikstorm8935]

"That doesn't work for me, brother" - HH probably

[@pyanezb]

I'd actually pay anyone who could show me evidence of Terry Bollea having ONE redeeming quality.

[@ApocalypticRenegade]

Was pretty good at tearing shirts.

[@watchreport]

Well, you know, there’s, um, that time that, um, he’s really, um,um, he can do, um-uh, he’s really tall?

[@donkiddick966]

His moustache is pretty symmetrical 🤔

[@ddjsoyenby]

the dude did make wrestling famous and was probaly the reason wrestling evolved past the territory days (yes other wrestlers were doing similar things, but nowhere near as successful) sure that's equally to vince mcmahon, but the guy really needs a w.

[@rickyrosay33977]

He had alot of great entrance themes real American, eye of the tiger in the awa, nwo theme, voodoo child, and even his before nwo theme (I don't know the name)

[@antonmasters8626]

15:35 Dammit all Zane I spat my drink out I wasn't expecting that 😂🤣 Great video as always Z Man

[@Mad_Pretty]

Man, your opening theme is so good. Thank you, Mega Ran.

[@MABMGuitar]

The Hulkster was out his mind doing this show, brother.

[@NHLUtahPlainBagel]

I met Brian Knobbs at the airport in Phoenix during this shows run and he told me to tune new episode of him babysitting. Knobbs was a great guy

[@mikethegrunty5968]

15:36 welp, there’s my nightmare fuel for the week 😂

[@JustJulyo]

This feels like Christmas! Thanks Brian!

[@criminalmindsgirl2936]

@7:58 🤣🤣🤣 Oh, Brian, you kill me! I needed a video like this. It always gives me something to laugh about! Thanks!

[@DasKame]

"Prime Rib over here Brother" Dad of The Year 😂

[@takeshelter5313]

Love it

[@jackthompson8873]

I remember this as it was on MTV here in the UK great Review Brain

[@banebasara53]

One of the best episodes in the past few years. Phenomenal work Brian!

[@skysthelimit7579]

I loved this show when I was 13 and I love it now lol I wanna go back

[@frankgurrierijr2968]

Great stuff as always. I remember watching this show week by week. I was all into it, then with hindsight, what was thinking. Lol

[@claymathewselevator8121]

Imagine owning an antique store and Hulk Hogan walking in

[@DuecePiece]

This episode was hilarious! 🤣 I would love to see more of these!!

[@monkeyman5866]

"You have a reality show called Hogan knows best. You should have called it Hogan grows breast!" -Greg Giraldo, 2010

[@claymathewselevator8121]

I miss Greg Geraldo so much

[@erikstorm8935]

Gotta love dad jokes, I tell you what!

[@abnormal2270]

"BUT LET ME TELL YOU SOMETHING BROTHER"

[@dkupke]

Reading Hogan’s version of these events in his memoir was bloody hilarious

[@michaelkkrasting]

Going in blind. Dang it I saw Vee Infuso review this already, but hey I’m hype for your take on it regardless!

[@slayshy]

Just here to let them all know, this is the best intro on the platform. Keep up the great content also

[@Eshu666]

nope

[@Cloud121D]

First, Thunder in Paradise is an amazing show, and nothing can change my mind. Second, thank you for the "orgasm" sound byte. That NEVER gets old.

[@dbone3356]

Y'know. That story that Brian pitched: Hogan buys the statue, befriends it, then is slowly driven insane, thinking the statue is trying to kill and/or replace him sounds good. I'd watch that. They definitely could have made it the season 2 premiere, if only it wasn't cancelled after 1. Wait... How many more?!

[@krebyrocks77]

It was quite a few years ago but I remember browsing the clearance rack in a music store and low and behold there was a copy of Undiscovered by Brooke Hogan. It was $2. I picked it up as a curiosity when one of the clerks saw me looking at it and told me that they only received the one copy and it was likely the CD they had in stock the longest. I put it down and decided against buying it.

[@LongIslandNow]

"Not as long as my name is Hulk Hogan" ~ Your name is Terry. It was just posted in the intro.

[@Headbanger142]

"Just turned 22" "22?!?! Oh man!"

[@jamieholmes4751]

🎵Hogan knows best Listen to The Hulkster🎵 Sorry . I couldn’t resist that one 😂😂

[@johnasbury3856]

I laughed so hard when Rage against the Machine hit and Linda went batshit.

[@ecymbura31]

Truly one of the best videos yet! I never realized how goofy that show was until watching this lol can't wait for the season 2 review!

[@kcgoji9977]

20:46 That kid grew up and changed his name to Maxwell Jacob Friedman

[@tthomaselli2]

What was the crowd chanting around 13:43-13:48, again?...

[@3amcards972]

Wrestling hadn't been main stream in a few years so it was a big deal to see something like this on cable TV back then. He did it before Miz & Cody!

[@claymathewselevator8121]

Now I want George Mizanin and Hulk Hogan to hang out 😂

[@MrRudeboy61]

This is crazy timing. I just watched season one and two be recap on another channel. Great content!

[@vinnymac7565]

Coincidentally, the scripts for his matches were titled "Hogan looks best."

[@ddjsoyenby]

"your not winning as long as his names hulk hogan"

[@FranticCatFilms]

Fun fact: Brooke Knows Best (the spin off with Brooke Hogan) did a taping at my high school (of 500 people) when I was in 4th grade. My older brother was on camera and my parents had it on the DVR for years

[@Dark92Enigma]

*(Hogan repeatedly shoots at the target like a madman)* That moment called for Fortunate Son to play, man. *IT AIN'T ME, IT AIN'T ME* *I'M NO MILITARY SON, NO NO*

[@sevensulivin4903]

I honestly really hope you do more, this was great.

[@wwesvk9958]

22! Hogan pulling Creative controll card BROTHER!

[@zackschilling4376]

I subscribed to Super Street (car tuner/import magazine) and they had a cover story on the Hogans Green and Yellow(the one that Nick wrecked) Supras. Such a shame what happened. The worst part is the Hogans had the money for Nick to go to tracks where he could let that Supra stretch its legs, and I know Florida has plenty of tracks, too.

[@Aevilbeast]

What I honestly don't understand is, who in the right mind would let a 17 y/o drive such a fast car. Hell, I know a lot of parents who wouldn't trust their 17y/o with a normal everyday car, no matter how careful or good drivers they might be, because they know kids will be kids aren't exactly known for making the best decisions. I mean, it's just completely irresponsible on so many levels, especially since he was caught speeding multiple occasions (he once bragged in one magazine that he went 123mpg in 50mph zone!). It doesn't take a rocket scientist to realize that something bad was bound to happen... It's one thing to try and be supportive of your child's passions/hobbies/whatever but not to the point where it endangers them and more importantly the people around them.

[@DavidDavisDH]

I remembered that issue, they featured both cars, at least he had good taste in cars, that car is way too fast for someone that young. It's a shame what happened to his friend because Nick's reckless driving.

[@theallknighters]

Loved watching this since I moved to Clearwater. Whenever anyone visits me I take them to all the places “as seen on Hogan knows best” 😂

[@apocrypha5363]

1:35 if that's the look he was going for, he got the mustache *massively* wrong.

[@comixproviderftw_02]

0:32 Hulk Hogan on the first Raw on Netflix episode 😂

[@PowerPackers90]

The Sid pilot: Sid knows 1/2

[@LayneCobain]

Bryan i love your videos man been watching for years to the point i have nostalgia for this channel. Perfect thing to smoke a joint to

[@Joe90h]

Oh dear, that footage of Brooke Hogan singing was like getting shot in the spine with a bullet made of ice water. And not in the good "I got goosebumps" way.

[@IkeAurion]

The cut to Rage Against the Machine might be my favorite joke on this channel ever.

[@furkanklc3818]

Where's Season 2 my brother!?

[@claymathewselevator8121]

Coming today

[@thereelpineapple]

We're in 2024, where's the review for Season 3 brother? 😂

[@ricardonb6375]

He's doing Cena for this month

[@guillermosierracuellar9812]

Woah Hogan literally put a lot of effort into making Brooke the next pop start He literally faced Orton for that

[@LoganMcCord]

I hoped someone would revisit this show! I’m glad it’s you Brother!