Sunday, April 2, 2023

Pro wrestling in science fiction

As this is Wrestlemania weekend, here are a few examples of wrestling in science fiction:

  1. "Hulkamania in Outerspace" - This 1999 comic book miniseries from Marvel Comics features legendary wrestler Hulk Hogan and a cast of other pro wrestlers as they battle aliens in outer space.

  2. "Futurama" - In the episode "Raging Bender," the main character Bender becomes a pro wrestler and competes in a futuristic version of the WWE called "The Ultimate Robot Fighting League."

  3. "Doctor Who" - In the episode "The Rings of Akhaten," the Doctor and his companion Clara attend a bizarre alien festival that includes a wrestling match between two alien creatures.

  4. "Star Trek: Deep Space Nine" - In the episode "Take Me Out to the Holosuite," the crew of Deep Space Nine competes in a baseball game against a team of alien players, one of whom is a former pro wrestler.

  5. "Rick and Morty" - In the episode "The Wedding Squanchers," one of the characters, Birdperson, is revealed to have a past as a pro wrestler and is shown briefly fighting in a match.


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