Stallone recalls time Hulk Hogan wreaked havoc on 'Rocky III' set

Hulk Hogan's freakish strength caused some problems during the filming of "Rocky III."

In an Instagram post Tuesday, Sylvester Stallone recalled how Hogan, who played the wrestler Thunderlips in the 1982 film, broke his collarbone and sent three stuntman to the hospital during filming.

Another flashback and another reason why it's not such a great idea to always do your own stunts! I met Terry Bollea aka THUNDERLIPS aka HULK HOGAN In the very early 80s when I was directing Rocky III. AT 6feet 7 and 295 pounds with 24 inch biceps ! He was an amazing athlete! Incredibly powerful. I remember a violent move where he threw me into the corner , charged across the ring like an ENRAGED bull and leaped so amazingly high Above me,that his shinbone actually came down giant tree on my collarbone , and I tumbled to the floor. I was afraid to look at my shoulder for about 10 minutes ... I said "don't roll me over , don't move me, " because I was sure there was bone protruding through my upper chest ! Of course there wasn't but I have never felt such a mind numbing pain from a massive hit before or since that day! HULK Just didn't know his own strength. Believe it or not when he jumped into the audience to fight with the stuntmen , three of them had to be treated at the hospital. Great guy, great friend, his presence made the Film very very special. HULK , if you're reading this, it was a privilege to be mangled by such a gentleman.

A post shared by Sly Stallone (@officialslystallone) on Mar 7, 2017 at 6:59pm PST

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