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Recap / The Wonder Years S 06 E 15 Hulk Arnold

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After winning rounds of wrestling in gym, Kevin is given an offer from the wrestling coach to play on the high school wrestling team, even after he admits he's not that good (the coach doesn't care if he's good, just if he can wrestle). Kevin soon learns that wrestling on the team is harder than when he wrestles his friends in gym class. However, on his first tournament, he manages to make a couple of points when he starts, and stays on the mat without getting pinned before time runs out, though the opponent gets more points and wins. When the coach points out Kevin only got two points while the other player got 15, Kevin simply says "I told you I could wrestle."

This episode includes examples of:

  • Bittersweet Ending: Kevin loses his first match on the wrestling team, but he doesn't get pinned (time runs out and the opponent simply gets more points), and feels accomlished.
  • Down to the Last Play: Averted, in terms of the points system. Kevin only gets two points while his opponent gets a lot more.
  • Hope Spot: During the big match, Kevin is hopeful when he quickly avoids the first hit from his opponent, only to struggle for the rest of the match (though he stays in without getting pinned).
  • Shout-Out: The title references Hulk Hogan.

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