No Holds Barred, the notoriously poor film featuring Vince McMahon and Hulk Hogan from the late ’80s, is now available for free streaming on Tubi (if you’re looking for something to watch).
The former WWE chairman is back in the headlines due to Netflix’s documentary series Mr. McMahon, which delves into his ascent and decline within the wrestling arena, addressing serious allegations of sexual trafficking and assault that led to his resignation from the organization.
However, the primary emphasis of the docu-series is not solely on these controversies. The initial segment of this six-part series details how McMahon transformed WWE into a colossal entertainment entity using ruthless strategies, remarkable foresight, and significant controversies.
The film No Holds Barred features Hogan portraying Rip Thomas, a heavyweight wrestling champion who becomes embroiled in a fierce rivalry with the head of a competing television network (though that’s a simplified explanation—let’s not delve too deeply).
Produced with a budget of $8 million, it only managed to earn $16 million at the box office. McMahon humorously remarked post-release, “Hogan promised me that if the movie lost money, he would return his salary. I guess the check is still in the mail.”
If its dismal box office results weren’t enough of an indicator to stick with wrestling, the critical response confirmed the film’s failure. No Holds Barred holds a mere 10% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, with a slightly better audience score of 34%.
One user tweeted, “If No Holds Barred isn’t the worst movie in history, it is a close second to Howard the Duck.” Another user reflected, “Ah, No Holds Barred. Looking back, it’s a terrible film, yet as a kid, I probably watched it 19 or 20 times,”wrote.
You can enjoy No Holds Barred for free on Tubi, or explore other recent movie releases you can stream this month. For more insights into the Mr. McMahon documentary, we’ve highlighted the five most shocking moments and discussed the WWE’s criticisms regarding “racist trash.”
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