Toronto Mayor Rob Ford takes down Hulk Hogan

Toronto Mayor Rob Ford defied the odds to beat wrestling icon Hulk Hogan in an arm-wrestling match at Toronto's Fan Expo this morning.

"I own this town, man!" Ford yelled as he beat the 14-time pro wrestling champ.

Even Ford was initially pessimistic about his chances.

"I dont know if Im going to win the arm-wrestle, but well see," he told reporters Thursday. "I havent lifted too many weights lately. Well see what happens."

Hogan entered the room to applause and his old wrestling theme music. Ford entered the room in a suit and tie, but ripped off his jacket and tie in a flurry of adrenaline directly before the match.

Moments after winning, Ford raisedhis arms in victory and Survivor's EyeOf TheTiger played in the background.

"It encourages people to come to this city, creates jobs and stimulates the economy," said Ford of the stunt match."I'd like to thank the Hulkster for coming to town."

Hogan, whose real name is Terry Bollea,is scheduledto hold an "uncensored" question-and-answer session on Friday evening.