Stephen Amell reveals lifelong wrestling passion sparked by childhood WrestleMania 3 VHS tape

Actor Stephen Amell, known for his recent forays into professional wrestling, recently shared his lifelong passion for the sport. In an interview, Amell revealed that his love for wrestling began at age six when he received a VHS tape of WrestleMania 3 in 1987. This sparked an obsession that led him to watch earlier WrestleMania events and collect wrestling magazines. His dedication was so strong that having his wrestling privileges taken away as punishment in third grade was devastating for young Amell.

Amell’s wrestling fandom centered around WWE Champion Hulk Hogan. At WrestleMania VI in Toronto, Amell’s hometown, he had the opportunity to watch his hero Hogan face The Ultimate Warrior in a title-for-title match. The event took place at a friend’s birthday party, making it even more memorable. However, Amell’s excitement turned to tears when Hogan unexpectedly lost to Warrior, a outcome he found inconceivable at the time.

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