Trump makes surprise appearance in new Hulk Hogan Netflix documentary

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22 Apr 2026 • 6:05 PM MYT
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Trump makes surprise appearance in new Hulk Hogan Netflix documentary

  • The new Netflix documentary Hulk Hogan: Real American features the wrestling icon's final interview and a surprise interview with President Trump, filmed before Hogan's death.
  • Hogan, whose real name was Terry Bollea, died in July 2025 at the age of 71.
  • The documentary includes a voicemail from President Trump praising Hogan's “unbelievable” and “star” performance at the 2024 Republican National Convention.
  • President Trump discusses his long relationship with Hogan, which began in 1988, and Hogan's initial reluctance to take a political stance.
  • Hogan publicly endorsed Trump following an attempt on Trump's life in July 2024, having previously voted for him in 2016 and 2020.

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