WWE legend Hulk Hogan has died at the age of 71.
Medics were reportedly called to Hogan’s Clearwater, Florida, home Thursday morning. An official cause of death hasn’t been revealed, though TMZ reported he experienced “cardiac arrest.”
Friday morning, Hogan’s wife, Sky, confirmed in a heartbreaking Instagram post that he had been suffering from health issues, but she had been confident he would recover.
“I had so much faith in his strength. I thought we still had more time,” Sky wrote in part.
Born Terry Gene Bollea, Hogan skyrocketed to fame in the 1980s, bringing professional wrestling into the mainstream. He went on to become an eight-time WrestleMania headliner and six-time World Wrestling Entertainment champion, in addition to an actor and reality television personality.
Hogan was also embroiled in controversy throughout his career. A sex tape scandal and racist remarks clouded his reputation and left him asking fans for forgiveness.
The former wrestler also became a fixture during President Donald Trump’s 2024 re-election campaign, appearing at the Republican National Convention to appeal to voters.
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His death comes weeks after he underwent a 'little fusion procedure' on his neck
Thursday 24 July 2025 17:24
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Inga Parkel
In May, a spokesperson for the retired wrestling legend, 71, told TMZ that he had undergone “a little fusion procedure” on his neck.
“He just needs from time to time a medical check up,” a representative for Hogan told The Independent at the time, assuring fans that the surgery had “indeed been successful,” and there are “no reasons to panic.”
His wife, Sky, had additionally denied rumors that he was in a coma after the surgeries, insisting that his heart was “strong.”
Over the years, Hogan had undergone a string of back surgeries and hip and shoulder replacements.
“I’ve had like 25 surgeries in the last ten years. 10 of them were back surgeries,” he told Jake Paul on the IMPAULSIVE podcast in September 2024. “I’ve had 10 back surgeries, both knees and both hips replaced, shoulders — everything.”
Donald Trump Jr. honored Hogan
Thursday 24 July 2025 17:27
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Inga Parkel
Donald Trump Jr. has shared a tribute to “legend” Hulk Hogan.
R.I.P to a legend. HULK HOGAN pic.twitter.com/Hjt7ncnhvO
— Donald Trump Jr. (@DonaldJTrumpJr) July 24, 2025
Ex-wife Linda Hogan recently reminisced about 'good old days'
Thursday 24 July 2025 17:38
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Inga Parkel
Days before Hogan’s death, his first ex-wife, Linda Hogan, with whom he was married from 1983 to 2009, shared a throwback photo of the two of them.
“The good old days !” she wrote in the caption.
Linda is the mother of Hogan’s two children, 37-year-old Brooke and 34-year-old Nick.
After his divorce from Linda, Hogan was married to makeup artist Jennifer McDaniel from 2010 to 2021.
In 2023, he married his third wife, Sky.
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Pair shared two children, Brook and Nick
Singer Lee Greenwood mourns 'heartbreaking loss'
Thursday 24 July 2025 17:43
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Inga Parkel
American singer Lee Greenwood mourned the “heartbreaking loss” on X, writing: “Our hearts are with the Hogan family, the millions of fans, and friends across the world as we mourn this heartbreaking loss.”
He included two photos of himself and Hogan backstage at the 2024 Republican National Convention.
Our hearts are with the Hogan family, the millions of fans, and friends across the world as we mourn this heartbreaking loss. #HulkHogan pic.twitter.com/JB34VmlwiY
— Lee Greenwood (@TheLeeGreenwood) July 24, 2025
Like Hogan, Greenwood appeared on stage at the RNC, to support Trump, singing his patriotic anthem, “God Bless the U.S.A.”
Ric Flair's daughter remembers Hogan helped her through the near-loss of her father
Thursday 24 July 2025 17:47
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Inga Parkel
The daughter of wrestling legend Ric Flair has remembered Hogan for being one of the few people who supported her when she nearly lost her father eight years ago.
“When I nearly lost my dad 8 years ago, one of the few people who was there for all of it was Hulk Hogan,” Charlotte Flair said on X. “My heart breaks for Nick and Brooke. Rest in peace, brother.”
Vice President JD Vance honors Hogan as a 'great American icon'
Thursday 24 July 2025 17:50
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Inga Parkel
Vice President JD Vance honored Hogan for being a “great American Icon.”
Hogan was “one of the first people I ever truly admired as a kid,” the Republican politician said on X.
“The last time I saw him we promised we’d get beers together next time we saw each other. The next time will have to be on the other side, my friend! Rest in peace.”
Hulk Hogan was a great American icon. One of the first people I ever truly admired as a kid.
— JD Vance (@JDVance) July 24, 2025
The last time I saw him we promised we’d get beers together next time we saw each other.
The next time will have to be on the other side, my friend! Rest in peace.
Pete Hegseth pays tribute
Thursday 24 July 2025 18:01
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Inga Parkel
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth posted an old photo of Hogan waving an American flag in the ring.
He wrote in the caption a simple: “RIP.”
RIP. pic.twitter.com/yhlbq7EPWx
— Pete Hegseth (@PeteHegseth) July 24, 2025
Hogan's Florida Representative says, 'legend of Hulkamania will run wild forever'
Thursday 24 July 2025 18:06
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Inga Parkel
Florida Representative Anna Paulina Luna, who governed his district of FL-13, also paid her respects.
“RIP to the great Hulk Hogan, who lived right here in FL-13. It was an honor to be your Representative,” Luna said on X, alongside a clip of his infamous shirt-ripping stunt at the 2024 Republican National Convention.
“Gone, but the legend of Hulkamania will run wild forever,” she added.
RIP to the great Hulk Hogan, who lived right here in FL-13. It was an honor to be your Representative. Gone, but the legend of Hulkamania will run wild forever. pic.twitter.com/SlPwjmLb7X
— Rep. Anna Paulina Luna (@RepLuna) July 24, 2025
Hulk Hogan celebrated Father's Day with son Nick weeks before death
Thursday 24 July 2025 18:13
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Inga Parkel
Last month, Hulk Hogan celebrated Father’s Day with his son, Nick.
The 34-year-old posted a sweet throwback photo of himself and his father to mark the occasion.
“Had a great Father’s Day with the goat! Happy Father’s Day to all the awesome dads!” he said on Instagram.
Sylvester Stallone remembers first time meeting 'brilliant personality and showman' Hogan
Thursday 24 July 2025 18:22
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Inga Parkel
Sylvester Stallone remembered meeting Hogan for the first time when he was just 26.
“I had the pleasure of meeting this brilliant personality and showman when he was 26 years old,” the Hollywood star wrote on Instagram, alongside an old black-and-white picture of the 6’7” Hogan towering over him in the ring.
“He was absolutely wonderful and his amazing skill made Rocky 3 incredibly special. My heart breaks,” Stallone added.
Hogan starred in the 1982 sports action movie as Thunderlips.
Fellow WWE legend Jake Roberts says Hogan's legacy will 'live forever'
Thursday 24 July 2025 18:29
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Inga Parkel
Retired WWE legend Jake “The Snake” Roberts, whose career coincided with Hogan’s, paid tribute on Instagram, writing: “It’s hard to put into words what Terry ‘Hulk Hogan’ Bollea meant to professional wrestling and entertainment.
“He may be gone, but his memory and legacy will live forever. RIP Hulkster,” the 70-year-old retired wrestler said, next to a picture of the two of them in their famous WWE ring gear.
WWE's Kane declares Hogan 'a true legend'
Thursday 24 July 2025 18:42
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Inga Parkel
Retired WWE star Kane has also honored Hogan on X, declaring him a “true legend.”
“I was fortunate to work with him a couple of times, including this memorable one,” the 58-year-old wrestler and politician added on X. Alongside his message, he included an old clip of him in the locker room with Hogan and Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, impersonating the former’s signature pose.
“It was easy to do a Hulkster impersonation when, like millions of guys my age, I’d practiced it in the mirror a thousand times growing up,” Kane said.
Hulk Hogan was a true legend. I was fortunate to work with him a couple of times, including this memorable one. It was easy to do a Hulkster impersonation when, like millions of guys my age, I'd practiced it in the mirror a thousand times growing up. #RIPHULKHOGAN https://t.co/8iRfUDy0D8 pic.twitter.com/h7Un65D7KD
— Kane (@KaneWWE) July 24, 2025
Hulk Hogan: The controversial wrestling legend who helped launch a global industry
Thursday 24 July 2025 18:46
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Inga Parkel
Were it not for Hulk Hogan, who died today at the age of 71, it is unlikely that professional wrestling would be the multibillion-dollar entertainment powerhouse it is today, Ryan Coogan writes in a special tribute for The Independent.
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The charismatic strongman who helped form WWE into the multibillion-dollar juggernaut it is today, and whose later life was marred by controversy, has passed away at 71, writes Ryan Coogan
Wrestling star is born
Thursday 24 July 2025 18:50
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Inga Parkel
Hogan joined WWE (then known as World Wrestling Federation) on a full-time basis in 1983. He won his first WWF championship from The Iron Sheik, the following year.
For much of the next decade, Hulkamania — the term given to define the popularity surrounding Hogan — ran wild, as wrestling fans everywhere became enchanted by the blonde behemoth’s signature red and yellow costume, impossible build, and magnetic personality. He main-evented a string of WrestleManias, including the iconic WrestleMania III, which saw the Hulkster body slam long-time rival Andre the Giant in front of a crowd of around 80,000 in the Pontiac Silverdome.
President Donald Trump says Hogan was 'MAGA all the way'
Thursday 24 July 2025 19:10
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Inga Parkel
Donald Trump has honored loyal supporter Hogan on Truth Social.
“We lost a great friend today, the ‘Hulkster.’ Hulk Hogan was MAGA all the way — Strong, tough, smart, but with the biggest heart,” the president wrote.
“He gave an absolutely electric speech at the Republican National Convention, that was one of the highlights of the entire week,” he added.
Hogan infamously ripped off his shirt while speaking at the 2024 RNC in support of Trump’s re-election campaign.
“He entertained fans from all over the World, and the cultural impact he had was massive,” Trump noted. “To his wife, Sky, and family, we give our warmest best wishes and love. Hulk Hogan will be greatly missed!”
John Cena honors Hogan
Thursday 24 July 2025 19:23
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Inga Parkel
John Cena honored Hogan on Instagram with a captionless photo of the WWE legend fighting André the Giant.
MAGA tributes pour in for shirt-ripping RNC star Hulk Hogan
Thursday 24 July 2025 19:26
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Inga Parkel
In the wake of Hogan’s death, Donald Trump and his supporters have paid their respects to the WWE icon.
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The president called the wrestling icon a ‘great friend’ and hailed his ‘massive’ cultural impact over the years
Top moment of Hogan’s 35-year career: the body slam heard around the world
Thursday 24 July 2025 19:44
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Inga Parkel
In 1987, Hogan performed the most iconic wrestling take-down of his career: body slamming the late French wrestler André the Giant.
The two faced off as part of WrestleMania 3’s main event.
Up until that point, the 7’4,” 520-pound legend had remained invincible in the world of WWE. So when Hogan successfully lifted André over his head and slammed him to the ground, it marked the turning point in their storied David vs. Goliath feud.
The move, widely referred to as “the body slam heard around the world,” further cemented the sport’s place in pop culture.
Reflecting on his historic feat years later, Hogan admitted: “I was worried because I didn’t know if I could get him up.
“It was different than anything that’s ever happened,” he said in 2023, describing it as the “greatest moment ever in my life as far as my career.”
Official statement released on Hogan's Instagram
Thursday 24 July 2025 19:49
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Inga Parkel
An official statement has been shared from Hogan’s Instagram account.
“It is with a heavy heart and deep sadness that we confirm we have lost a legend. Our beloved Terry Bollea, known worldwide as Hulk Hogan, passed away today surrounded by his loved ones,” the post read.
“At this time of grief, we ask that everyone please respect the privacy of his family and friends
“May we all take solace in the wonderful memories he left behind for the millions of fans worldwide whose lives he touched for more than four decades. He will be missed, but never forgotten.”
Hogan's daughter-in-law shares sweet photo from 2024 wedding
Thursday 24 July 2025 19:56
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Inga Parkel
Tana Lea, the wife of Hogan’s son, Nick, shared never-before-seen photos from their 2024 wedding, featuring Hogan.
In the pictures, posted to her Instagram Story, Hogan is standing behind Nick with one hand on his shoulder, and the other raised in a fist in the air.
WWE co-founder Vince McMahon labels Hogan 'greatest WWE superstar of ALL TIME'
Thursday 24 July 2025 20:04
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Inga Parkel
WWE co-founder Vince McMahon has posted a letter on X, labeling Hogan the “greatest WWE superstar of ALL TIME.”
“He was a trailblazer, the first performer who transitioned from being a wrestling star into a global phenomenon,” the businessman and former wrestler, 79, said.
“His grit and unbridled thirst for success were unparalleled - and made him the consummate performer. He gave everything he had to the audience whom he appreciated, respected and loved.”
Concluding, he quoted one of Hogan’s favorite expressions: “Train, take your vitamins and say your prayers.”
— Vince McMahon (@VinceMcMahon) July 24, 2025
The Undertaker thanks Hogan for 'immeasurable' contributions to wrestling
Thursday 24 July 2025 20:13
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Inga Parkel
Retired WWE star The Undertaker has thanked “true legend” Hogan for his “immeasurable” contributions to the wrestling business.
“For that I am appreciative,” he posted on X. “Thank you, Hulk Hogan.”
The wrestling world has lost a true legend. His contributions to our business are immeasurable and for that I am appreciative.
— Undertaker (@undertaker) July 24, 2025
Thank you, Hulk Hogan. pic.twitter.com/aV4gdTcq4S
Brutus Beefcake regrets not mending 'broken friendship' with Hogan
Thursday 24 July 2025 20:22
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Inga Parkel
Brutus Beefcake, who was locked in a long-standing feud with Hogan for years, has shared his regret for not “mending” their “broken friendship” before Hogan’s death.
“Through the good times and the bad, I always loved my brother Terry!” Beefcake, 68, said on X.
“I am devastated by the loss of my friend, I only wish we had time to mend our broken friendship before his passing. Until I see you Brother, in the big squared circle in the sky! I love you.”
The two were once close friends and colleagues, but things eventually soured for unclear reasons.
Through the good times and the bad, I always loved my brother Terry! I am devastated by the loss of my friend, I only wish we had time to mend our broken friendship before his passing. Until I see you Brother, in the big squared circle in the sky! I love you #hulkhogan #RIP pic.twitter.com/pwhntPY4Cz
— Brutus Beefcake (@brutusbeefcake_) July 24, 2025
Triple H credits 'larger-than-life' Hogan with helping WWE go mainstream
Thursday 24 July 2025 20:30
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Inga Parkel
WWE’s Chief Content Officer, Triple H, also honored Hogan.
WWE would not be where it is today without the larger-than-life characters that compete in the ring … and few, if any, loomed larger than Terry “Hulk Hogan” Bollea.
— Triple H (@TripleH) July 24, 2025
He was the archetype of what it meant to be a “Superstar” - a global sensation that inspired millions to work… pic.twitter.com/wXpgFvAhHA
Kevin Nash mourns loss of 'another brother'
Thursday 24 July 2025 20:35
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Inga Parkel
Kevin Nash, who, along with Hogan, was a founding member of the very influential nWo faction of WCW (later WWE), mourned the loss of “another brother.”
“Icon doesn't even touch it. Rest in power my friend. NWO 4 Life....and beyond,” Nash wrote on X.
I lost another brother. Icon doesn't even touch it. Rest in power my friend. NWO 4 Life....and beyond
— Kevin Nash (@RealKevinNash) July 24, 2025
WWE co-founder Linda McMahon honors 'dear friend' Hogan
Thursday 24 July 2025 21:30
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Inga Parkel
Linda McMahon, who, with her husband Vince, co-founded WWE, reacted to Hogan’s death.
“I had the privilege of knowing and working with @HulkHogan Hogan for over 40 years,” she wrote.
“Hulk was a dear friend and member of our WWE family. His legacy in and out of the ring will always be remembered,” McMahan, 76, continued. “He was one of a kind! My thoughts and prayers are with his family, his friends, and all of his fans.”
I had the privilege of knowing and working with @HulkHogan Hogan for over 40 years.
— Linda McMahon (@Linda_McMahon) July 24, 2025
Hulk was a dear friend and member of our WWE family. His legacy in and out of the ring will always be remembered. He was one of a kind!
My thoughts and prayers are with his family, his… pic.twitter.com/JY70HYfTwx
Brooke Shields shares memory of Hogan's 'Suddenly Susan' guest appearance
Thursday 24 July 2025 21:36
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Inga Parkel
Blue Lagoon star Brooke Shields recalled the time Hogan guest-starred on her Nineties sitcom Suddenly Susan.
“Rest easy, Hulk. This moment and his entire guest episode on Suddenly Susan was a true highlight. Sending love to all of his loved ones today,” Shields, 60, wrote on X, alongside an on-set picture of her and Hogan in an arm-wrestling match.
The WWE legend made a guest appearance in a 1999 season three episode, titled “In This Corner... Susan Keane!: Part 1.”
In the episode, an irritated Hogan confronted Shields’s magazine columnist, Susan, over an unflattering article she had written about him.
Rest easy, Hulk. This moment and his entire guest episode on ‘Suddenly Susan’ was a true highlight. Sending love to all of his loved ones today @HulkHogan @kathygriffin pic.twitter.com/Q6HzO6jOcy
— Brooke Shields (@BrookeShields) July 24, 2025
What authorities have said about Hogan's death
Thursday 24 July 2025 22:30
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Inga Parkel
At a Thursday press conference, the Clearwater Police Department said an investigation has been launched into Hogan’s death.
Assuring that an investigation is standard for these type of cases, Maj. Nate Burnside confirmed: “There are no signs of foul play or anything suspicious about his death, and our personnel is providing the family with the necessary resources. I strongly encourage everyone to keep the family in their thoughts, and please respect their privacy during this difficult time.”
Burnside gave additional details about the rescue efforts, saying that they responded that morning to a call about a medical emergency at a home on the 1000 block of Eldorado Avenue.
When they arrived, “it was discovered at that time, Terry Bollea, also known as Hulk Hogan, was experiencing a serious medical issue. Personnel provided medical treatment at the scene and transported him to Morton Plant Hospital where he died at 11:17 a.m.,” he said.
Elijah Wood says Hogan was 'ubiquitous' in his childhood
Thursday 24 July 2025 22:53
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Kevin Perry
Speaking at Comic-Con, Lord of the Rings star Elijah Wood told Associated Press: "He, and so many of those people ... Macho Man, and the characters from WWF were ubiquitous in my childhood in the 1980s and early 1990s. Those guys were everywhere. Even if you weren't a wrestling fan, they were a fixture of pop culture."
Elijah Wood is remembering Hulk Hogan as a pop culture icon of his 1980s childhood. Wood and his “The Toxic Avenger” co-star Taylour Paige reflected on Hogan, who died Thursday, during an appearance at Comic-Con. pic.twitter.com/WcBbuT7DvA
— AP Entertainment (@APEntertainment) July 24, 2025
Jake Paul thanks Hogan for the 'encouragement'
Thursday 24 July 2025 23:18
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Kevin Perry
YouTube turned boxer Jake Paul thanked Hogan for his support, writing on X: “What the f*** brother! RIP Legend. Always appreciated your kind words and encouragement. Hulk Hogan brought WWE to the masses globally. Rest easy.”
Sylvester Stallone calls Hogan 'brilliant personality and showman'
Thursday 24 July 2025 23:25
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Kevin Perry
Alongside a photo of the pair in Rocky III, Stallone wrote on Instagram: “I had the pleasure of meeting this brilliant personality and showman when he was 26 years old.
“He was absolutely wonderful and his amazing skill made Rocky three incredibly special. My heart breaks. I think that he’s gone…”
NBA star Dennis Rodman honors 'great friend' Hogan
Thursday 24 July 2025 23:30
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Inga Parkel
Retired NBA star Dennis Rodman has shared a series of photos on Instagram of unforgettable moments he shared with Hogan.
“N.W.O. 4 Life Brother @hulkhogan Always and Forever Thank you for the Memories we Created History Great Friend indeed,” Rodman, 64, captioned his post. “Keep his family in prayers.”
Hulk Hogan: The controversial wrestling legend who helped launch a global industry
Friday 25 July 2025 00:00
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Inga Parkel
Were it not for Hulk Hogan, who died today at the age of 71, it is unlikely that professional wrestling would be the multibillion-dollar entertainment powerhouse it is today, Ryan Coogan writes in a special tribute for The Independent.
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The charismatic strongman who helped form WWE into the multibillion-dollar juggernaut it is today, and whose later life was marred by controversy, has passed away at 71, writes Ryan Coogan
Hulk Hogan promotes new business venture in final TV appearance before death
Friday 25 July 2025 00:30
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Inga Parkel
From Gawker sex tape to MAGA turn: Hulk Hogan was no stranger to controversy inside and outside the ring
Friday 25 July 2025 01:00
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Inga Parkel
There’s no question that Hulk Hogan, who has died aged 71, made an outsized impact not just on the world of wrestling but on popular culture at large — but not free from controversy.
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Hogan was a wrestling icon, but he was never far from scandal, writes Kevin E G Perry
Real American Freestyle co-founder vows league will continue honoring Hogan's 'legacy'
Friday 25 July 2025 01:30
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Inga Parkel
Real American Freestyle CEO Chad Bronstein, who co-founded the new, unscripted freestyle wrestling league with Hogan and Eric Bischoff earlier this year, has vowed that the organization will continue honoring Hogan’s legacy.
“We lost our Commissioner. We lost a friend. And the sport of wrestling lost one of its greatest champions, not just in the ring, but in spirit,” said Bronstein in a statement shared with The Independent.
“Hulk Hogan believed wrestling was more than just entertainment. He saw it as a brotherhood, a proving ground and a platform for greatness. That’s what Real American Freestyle was built to be, a new stage for the toughest, most passionate athletes on Earth. And Hulk was at the center of it.”
He continued: “From day one, he threw his weight behind this league. He met with athletes. He watched tape, shared stories, and showed up like only he could. RAF was personal to him, something bigger than all of us.
“This league is part of his legacy, and we intend to honor it.”
Days before Hogan’s death, Fox News signed with RAF as its exclusive broadcast partner.
Even in the wake of Hogan’s death, RAF’s first event is still scheduled to make its debut on the network August 30.
Hogan previously claimed to not know why daughter was estranged
Friday 25 July 2025 02:00
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Inga Parkel
Hogan is survived by his two children, Brooke and Nick, whom he shared with his first ex-wife, Linda.
While Nick, 34, and his father appeared to have a strong relationship up until his Thursday death, 37-year-old Brooke and Hogan reportedly had a non-existent one.
In March, Brooke said she was no longer in contact with her mother or her father, explaining that she had “completely separate reasons for going no contact with each of my parents.”
She also blamed the WWE star for the family’s strained relationships.
However, shortly after Brooke went public with her claims, Hogan, whose real name was Terry Gene Bollea, reportedly said he wasn’t sure why his daughter wasn’t speaking to him.
“Terry not speaking to Brooke is [a] much more recent thing [than her not speaking to her mother],” a source told US Weekly.
The same source went on to say that Hogan “tells people he doesn’t specifically know why Brooke won’t speak to him.”
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Brooke Hogan has reportedly been estranged from her parents for several years
Rep denied rumors about Hogan's health month before his death
Friday 25 July 2025 03:00
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Inga Parkel
A month before his death, rumors had been circulating that he was on his deathbed after undergoing a recent neck procedure.
His representative, however, debunked the chatter at the time, assuring fans that there were “no reasons to panic.”
“He just needs from time to time a medical check up,” the representative told The Independent in a statement, adding that the surgery had “indeed been successful.”
Over the years, Hogan has had a string of back surgeries and hip and shoulder replacements.
“I’ve had like 25 surgeries in the last ten years. 10 of them were back surgeries,” he told Jake Paul on the IMPAULSIVE podcast in September 2024. “I’ve had 10 back surgeries, both knees and both hips replaced, shoulders — everything.”
Wrestling star is born
Friday 25 July 2025 04:00
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Inga Parkel
Hogan joined WWE (then known as World Wrestling Federation) on a full-time basis in 1983. He won his first WWF championship from The Iron Sheik, the following year.
For much of the next decade, Hulkamania — the term given to define the popularity surrounding Hogan — ran wild, as wrestling fans everywhere became enchanted by the blonde behemoth’s signature red and yellow costume, impossible build, and magnetic personality. He main-evented a string of WrestleManias, including the iconic WrestleMania III, which saw the Hulkster body slam long-time rival Andre the Giant in front of a crowd of around 80,000 in the Pontiac Silverdome.
Top moment of Hogan’s 35-year career: the body slam heard around the world
Friday 25 July 2025 05:00
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Inga Parkel
In 1987, Hogan performed the most iconic wrestling take-down of his career: body slamming the late French wrestler André the Giant.
The two faced off as part of WrestleMania 3’s main event.
Up until that point, the 7’4,” 520-pound legend had remained invincible in the world of WWE. So when Hogan successfully lifted André over his head and slammed him to the ground, it marked the turning point in their storied David vs. Goliath feud.
The move, widely referred to as “the body slam heard around the world,” further cemented the sport’s place in pop culture.
Reflecting on his historic feat years later, Hogan admitted: “I was worried because I didn’t know if I could get him up.
“It was different than anything that’s ever happened,” he said in 2023, describing it as the “greatest moment ever in my life as far as my career.”
If you’re a ‘Real American,' you’re in with Trump. What does that really mean?
Friday 25 July 2025 06:00
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Inga Parkel
When Hulk Hogan took the stage at the Fiserv Forum for the final night of the Republican National Convention, he said the vibe was so electric that he felt like he was back in his WWE days, wrestling Andre the Giant.
He’s “in a room full of real Americans, brother,” he added, before ripping his shirt open to reveal a Trump-Vance shirt.
The line probably went over the heads of plenty of attendees.
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What are we gonna do, brother?
Hogan’s ex-wife Linda shared poignant post about WWE legend days before his death
Friday 25 July 2025 07:00
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Inga Parkel
Hulk Hogan’s ex-wife, Linda Hogan, shared a throwback photo with the WWE legend just days before his death.
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