EVER SINCE HULKAMANIA ran wild inside the squared ring, professional wrestling fans have looked up to Hulk Hogan or Terry Gene Bollea as the immortal legend who has inspired many lives.
Sadly the wrestling legend just recently passed away at 71 years of age due to cardiac arrest. The World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) officially made their announcement.
“WWE is saddened to learn WWE Hall of Famer Hulk Hogan has passed away.
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"One of pop culture’s most recognizable figures, Hogan helped WWE achieve global recognition in the 1980s.
WWE extends its condolences to Hogan’s family, friends, and fans.”
During the 80s, Hulk Hogan’s legacy echoed across the entire industry where he became the face of the golden age of professional wrestling. From there he faced many of the industry legends such as Randy Savage, The Iron Sheik, and Andre the Giant.
Then in the 90s, Hogan suddenly made a twist in his career where he officially ended his ‘superhero, good guy’ persona in favor of a villainous role leading the New World Order.
Afterwards he gained fame for his iconic matches against the likes of The Rock in WrestleMania X8.
He was later inducted in WWE’s Hall of Fame back in 2005, only to have his status revoked in 2015 due to an alleged racial incident. He later became involved in the Hall of Fame in 2020 as a member of the New World Order.
Besides pro wrestling, Hogan has also been involved in Hollywood and television where he appeared alongside Sylvester Stallone in Rocky III, and even in Baywatch as himself.
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