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TIL Hulk Hogan choked out talk show host Richard Belzer on live television. Belzer collapsed when Hogan released the hold and smashed his head against the stage. He lost a good bit of blood and required several stitches to close the wound. Belzer later sued Hogan for $5 Million.

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