Beyond Retro Episode 65 – No Holds Barred

No Holds Barred is a 1989 action film produced by Michael Rachmil, directed by Thomas J. Wright, written by Dennis Hackin and starring professional wrestler Hulk Hogan (who is billed as executive producer alongside Vince McMahon). The film is produced by the World Wrestling Federation under a “Shane Distribution Company” copyright and was released by New Line Cinema on June 2, 1989. It was launched as an attempt to boost Hulk Hogan’s acting career several years after his appearance in Rocky III.