Who can forget that Hulk Hogan paved the way for future wrestler-turned-actors with all of his leading roles in the 90’s?

But do you remember Thunder In Paradise?  It was an hour-long series from the creators of Baywatch that only lasted one season.  Hulk starred as an ex-Navy Seal who worked as a mercenary out of his tropical resort in Florida. Huh?  To add some drama and show Hulk’s big heart, he had to balance fighting terrorists  with raising his daughter, whose mother was dead.

Here’s the show’s intro, with even more Baywatch influence than you’d expect:

Here’s a sample of the incredible acting and fight scene choreography, with bonus hilarity coming from the foreign dub:

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