Hulk Hogan

American professional wrestler

Born: August 11, 1953  ·  Died: July 24, 2025

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Who was Hulk Hogan?

Terry Gene Bollea (; August 11, 1953 – July 24, 2025), better known by his ring name Hulk Hogan, was an American professional wrestler and media personality. Hogan also competed in promotions such as Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (TNA), the American Wrestling Association (AWA), and New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW). Terry Gene Bollea, better known by his ring name Hulk Hogan, was an American professional wrestler and media personality.

Hogan and his manager Freddie Blassie, c. 1980
Hogan and his manager Freddie Blassie, c. 1980
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Historical significance

Widely regarded as one of the greatest and most recognized wrestlers of all time, Hogan won multiple championships worldwide, most notably being a six-time WWF/WWE Champion. He is best known for his work in the World Wrestling Federation (WWF, now WWE) and World Championship Wrestling (WCW). Known for his showmanship, large physique, and trademark blond American Fu Manchu moustache and bandanas, Hogan began training in 1977 with Championship Wrestling from Florida and achieved global stardom after joining the WWF in 1983. His heroic, all-American persona helped usher in the 1980s professional wrestling boom, during which he headlined eight of the first nine editions of WWF's flagship annual event WrestleMania and regularly headlined Saturday Night's Main Event.

Hulk Hogan and André the Giant during the Superdome Showdown professional wrestling event on August 2, 1980, in New Orleans
Hulk Hogan and André the Giant during the Superdome Showdown professional wrestling event on August 2, 1980, in New Orleans
Selected movies: Hulk Hogan Full IMDb filmography
Rocky III 1982 · View on IMDb Gremlins 2: The New Batch 1990 · View on IMDb Spy Hard 1996 · View on IMDb Muppets from Space 1999 · View on IMDb Suburban Commando 1991 · View on IMDb Santa with Muscles 1996 · View on IMDb
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