Retired American professional wrestler Hulk Hogan has died at the age of 71

[The Bald Eagle]

Retired American professional wrestler Hulk Hogan has died at the age of 71, the WWE said in a statement Thursday.

This is a breaking news story.

WWE is saddened to learn WWE Hall of Famer Hulk Hogan has passed away.

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.

— WWE (@WWE) July 24, 2025

https://twitter.com/x/status/1948414335153230023

 

[Bhaijaan]

End of an era in Pro Wrestling World.

Say whatever about Hogan at a personal level but he’s to Pro Wrestling what Mohammad Ali was to Boxing or Michael Jordan to Basketball. This biggest and the most iconic Pro Wrestler ever.

I’m truly saddened by this news.

RIP champ.

The Immortal Hulk Hogan.

 

[sweep_shot]

Wow! Very unexpected.

A Wrestling ATG.

 

[mominsaigol]

One of the greatest wrestlers of all time. Rest in Piece Brother.

 

[mominsaigol]

Rest in piece King

 

[sweep_shot]

My favorite Hulk Hogan match --> Hogan vs Andre The Giant.

Both Andre and Hogan are now dead.

 

[Rana]

Very sad news.

He looked in great shape and was still mentally active at this age. I didn’t expect him go have died

 

[mominsaigol]

Very sad news.

He looked in great shape and was still mentally active at this age. I didn’t expect him go have died

He underwent spinal surgery a month before.

He died due to complications related to that. Although I am not sure.

Wikipedia stated cardiac arrest other sources state complications from post surgical recovery.

 

[Hitman]

RIP!

 

[guard]

End of an era.. a Golden era than began in the 80’s, (for some anyway)

He lived a good, fruitful life. He made his money and indulged his in lifestyle fully. He wasnt a nice person and did people over badly from what i read.

But, he’s no longer here and i wish him well in his onward journey..

What’cha gonna do when the Hulkamanians run wild on you!!!! Brotha!!!

 

[guard]

Not many wrestlers from the golden era left…

Bret Hitman Hart, Hacksaw jim duggan, Ted diBiase, Jake the snake Roberts…

 

[guard]

End of an era.. a Golden era than began in the 80’s, (for some anyway)

He lived a good, fruitful life. He made his money and indulged his in lifestyle fully. He wasnt a nice person and did people over badly from what i read.

But, he’s no longer here and i wish him well in his onward journey..

What’cha gonna do when the Hulkamanians run wild on you!!!! Brotha!!!

*Hulkamaniacs

 

[JaDed]

Not many wrestlers from the golden era left…

Bret Hitman Hart, Hacksaw jim duggan, Ted diBiase, Jake the snake Roberts…

Kevin Nash , Lex Luger , Ric Flair many are alive just lost in history

 

[sweep_shot]

Some of the prominent wrestlers who have died:

Ultimate Warrior
Andre The Giant
Yokozuna
Viscera
Miss Elizabeth
Randy Savage
Chris Benoit
Mr. Perfect
Giant Gonzalez
Eddie Guerrero
British Bulldog
Balls Mahoney
Vader
Ashley (diva)
Owen Hart
Crash Holly
Jimmy Snuka
Dusty Rhodes
Grand Master Sexay
Paul Bearer
Harley Race
Mae Young
Fabulous Moolah
Shad from Cryme Tyme

Hulk Hogan now joins the list.

 

[The_KING]

Hulk Hogan was the most important person in the history of WWE and maybe wrestling as a whole. Without Hogan, wrestling wouldn’t be what it is today. He was a deeply flawed person, but his contributions to wrestling will never be forgotten. Hulkamania will forever be running wild. May he rest in peace!

 

[Hitman]

Hulk Hogan was the most important person in the history of WWE and maybe wrestling as a whole. Without Hogan, wrestling wouldn’t be what it is today. He was a deeply flawed person, but his contributions to wrestling will never be forgotten. Hulkamania will forever be running wild. May he rest in peace!

Wrestling fans would have had no issues with him if not for his backstage politics, burying over talents, and refusing to put people over. And the biggest turn off for a lot of fans was his larger than life ego. Rest I agree with what you have said.​

 

[BunnyRabbit]

Hulk/Hollywood Hogan is still probably the most important wrestler ever. The guy who made wrestling mainstream. On the other hand, Terry Bollea was the polar opposite of Hogan according to the people who knew him.

 

[sweep_shot]

Some of the prominent wrestlers who have died:

Ultimate Warrior
Andre The Giant
Yokozuna
Viscera
Miss Elizabeth
Randy Savage
Chris Benoit
Mr. Perfect
Giant Gonzalez
Eddie Guerrero
British Bulldog
Balls Mahoney
Vader
Ashley (diva)
Owen Hart
Crash Holly
Jimmy Snuka
Dusty Rhodes
Grand Master Sexay
Paul Bearer
Harley Race
Mae Young
Fabulous Moolah
Shad from Cryme Tyme

Hulk Hogan now joins the list.

Forgot to add Sabu. He died a few weeks ago.

 

[sweep_shot]

Found Hulk Hogan's debut WWE match in 1979:

 

[Kianig89]

On a lighter not , the party is over Grandpa "Brock Lesnar"

 

[Hitman]

On a lighter not , the party is over Grandpa "Brock Lesnar"

Hogan took great offence to that.

 

[mominsaigol]

Now that people have had time to grieve, its time to be honest about hogan.

Great personality, great entertainer, one of the greatest in the ring.

Fun fact hogan has an unbeaten 6-0 streak at Summer Slam.

However he tried to ruin many wrestling talents as well. When undertaker was slowly becoming a rising star, he tried to get undertaker fired by faking a head injury and went onto claim that he wasnt a safe wrestler to work with and would injure many.

Hilarious considering taker and Kane were considered the 2 safest wrestlers in that era. I'm not sure about later matches as ive heard that taker past his prime has accidentally hurt others as have most wrestlers, but in his prime he was easily the safest to work with.

Then let's not even talk about his ego in TNA. TNA was suppose to be a new Indie league for young guys but his ego demanded that he make himself, Jeff hardy who at the time was intoxicated and had drug problems and Sting the face of TNA.

What resulted were some of worst matches of all time and crippled TNA until wwe intervened.

 

[pakistani pride]

Kevin Nash , Lex Luger , Ric Flair many are alive just lost in history

STING !

 

[pakistani pride]

Now that people have had time to grieve, its time to be honest about hogan.

Great personality, great entertainer, one of the greatest in the ring.

Fun fact hogan has an unbeaten 6-0 streak at Summer Slam.

However he tried to ruin many wrestling talents as well. When undertaker was slowly becoming a rising star, he tried to get undertaker fired by faking a head injury and went onto claim that he wasnt a safe wrestler to work with and would injure many.

Hilarious considering taker and Kane were considered the 2 safest wrestlers in that era. I'm not sure about later matches as ive heard that taker past his prime has accidentally hurt others as have most wrestlers, but in his prime he was easily the safest to work with.

Then let's not even talk about his ego in TNA. TNA was suppose to be a new Indie league for young guys but his ego demanded that he make himself, Jeff hardy who at the time was intoxicated and had drug problems and Sting the face of TNA.

What resulted were some of worst matches of all time and crippled TNA until wwe intervened.

He screwed Sting big time in 1997 Starcade. That was a huge blunder by WCW as well.

 

[mominsaigol]

He screwed Sting big time in 1997 Starcade. That was a huge blunder by WCW as well.

I just dont get it. First he tried to ruin sting, then he tried to make himself and sting thr main stars on that even though Hogam obviously couldnt wrestle at that point.

Was such a clown match tbh

 

[RizwanT20Champ]

Now that people have had time to grieve, its time to be honest about hogan.

Great personality, great entertainer, one of the greatest in the ring.

Fun fact hogan has an unbeaten 6-0 streak at Summer Slam.

However he tried to ruin many wrestling talents as well. When undertaker was slowly becoming a rising star, he tried to get undertaker fired by faking a head injury and went onto claim that he wasnt a safe wrestler to work with and would injure many.

Hilarious considering taker and Kane were considered the 2 safest wrestlers in that era. I'm not sure about later matches as ive heard that taker past his prime has accidentally hurt others as have most wrestlers, but in his prime he was easily the safest to work with.

Then let's not even talk about his ego in TNA. TNA was suppose to be a new Indie league for young guys but his ego demanded that he make himself, Jeff hardy who at the time was intoxicated and had drug problems and Sting the face of TNA.

What resulted were some of worst matches of all time and crippled TNA until wwe intervened.

This is not the thread to cast aspersions have some compassion and shame bro! Hogan is a bonafide legend. RIP Champ.

 

[Rajdeep]

RIP Hulkstar. Love him or hate him, there is no denying his greatness.

Has anyone here played Trump card games? We used to be crazy about it during childhood. Hulk Hogan was always ranked 1 there and whoever got his card used to get so happy.

 

[Rajdeep]

RIP Legend

 

[shaz619]

Now that people have had time to grieve, its time to be honest about hogan.

Great personality, great entertainer, one of the greatest in the ring.

Fun fact hogan has an unbeaten 6-0 streak at Summer Slam.

However he tried to ruin many wrestling talents as well. When undertaker was slowly becoming a rising star, he tried to get undertaker fired by faking a head injury and went onto claim that he wasnt a safe wrestler to work with and would injure many.

Hilarious considering taker and Kane were considered the 2 safest wrestlers in that era. I'm not sure about later matches as ive heard that taker past his prime has accidentally hurt others as have most wrestlers, but in his prime he was easily the safest to work with.

Then let's not even talk about his ego in TNA. TNA was suppose to be a new Indie league for young guys but his ego demanded that he make himself, Jeff hardy who at the time was intoxicated and had drug problems and Sting the face of TNA.

What resulted were some of worst matches of all time and crippled TNA until wwe intervened.

Undertaker:

‘I got you brother, I really did end up getting you didn’t I.’

 

[mominsaigol]

Undertaker:

‘I got you brother, I really did end up getting you didn’t I.’

From the replay footage his head wasnt anywhere near the ground. Death makes it very easy to forgive someone in life.

But these issues shouldn't be swept under the rug. He was a kind hearted man to the crowd but a cruel man when it came to his own co workers.

 

[shaz619]

From the replay footage his head wasnt anywhere near the ground. Death makes it very easy to forgive someone in life.

But these issues shouldn't be swept under the rug. He was a kind hearted man to the crowd but a cruel man when it came to his own co workers.

If am honest with you, going by social media, it’s all 50/50, he’s getting hate and appreciation in equal amounts, I think it’s a conflicting matter for those who are criticising him to because he helped Vince shape pro-wrestling on a global stage.

For those who know him on a personal level, they praise his generosity, there’s this trend where the man Terry & Hogan are two different people, you can see it in the interviews as well.

It’s like when he had to be Hogan, it bought out his worst tendencies, ok yes he said some bad stuff during a low point in his life which was unacceptable, but in our private space, we’re probably not angels either.

It’s a shame really, if he could have stopped being Hogan 10 years ago and genuinely looked to be himself a bit more and make some amends, he’d have been received a lot more positively, I mean because of how big he is, he still is, but it’s Hogan’s fault that people find it difficult to love him the way they really want to.

 

[shaz619]

From the replay footage his head wasnt anywhere near the ground. Death makes it very easy to forgive someone in life.

But these issues shouldn't be swept under the rug. He was a kind hearted man to the crowd but a cruel man when it came to his own co workers.

And Undertaker never hurt anybody, even when he was green!

 

[mominsaigol]

If am honest with you, going by social media, it’s all 50/50, he’s getting hate and appreciation in equal amounts, I think it’s a conflicting matter for those who are criticising him to because he helped Vince shape pro-wrestling on a global stage.

For those who know him on a personal level, they praise his generosity, there’s this trend where the man Terry & Hogan are two different people, you can see it in the interviews as well.

It’s like when he had to be Hogan, it bought out his worst tendencies, ok yes he said some bad stuff during a low point in his life which was unacceptable, but in our private space, we’re probably not angels either.

It’s a shame really, if he could have stopped being Hogan 10 years ago and genuinely looked to be himself a bit more and make some amends, he’d have been received a lot more positively, I mean because of how big he is, he still is, but it’s Hogan’s fault that people find it difficult to love him the way they really want to.

I am sad though. Hogan dying is kinda a reflection that we are getting old brother and our childhood heroes are dying.

Soon undertaker will kick the bucket in the next 20 years and I watched his era

 

[shaz619]

@mominsaigol

Also, through this new endeavour to promote American Beer, he had a ridiculous schedule, at 70, when you are wealthy and settled, why do you need to do this and to what end? He was secure financially and had his own business in Florida, the company pushed him hard but it’s Hogan’s fault for agreeing to do all the press and worst still, he had to be Hogan to do it all and am afraid, in 2025, that’s not going to go with the fans, in 2025 the people wanted Terry.

 

[mominsaigol]

@mominsaigol

Also, through this new endeavour to promote American Beer, he had a ridiculous schedule, at 70, when you are wealthy and settled, why do you need to do this and to what end? He was secure financially and had his own business in Florida, the company pushed him hard but it’s Hogan’s fault for agreeing to do all the press and worst still, he had to be Hogan to do it all and am afraid, in 2025, that’s not going to go with the fans, in 2025 the people wanted Terry.

I view Hogan as the next era colonel sanders, aka a guy who had it all, founded KFC, sold ot for millions, was bloody 80+ and could chill yet decided to sue KFC for changing the menu and still.opened another restraunt and hence eventually died due to ego.

He died naturally but he spent 10 years trying to attack a business he himself founded and sold when he could have taken the millions and chilled.

I view hogan as the same, just could never settle.

 

[shaz619]

I am sad though. Hogan dying is kinda a reflection that we are getting old brother and our childhood heroes are dying.

Soon undertaker will kick the bucket in the next 20 years and I watched his era

Yes mate, I genuinely believed that Hulkamania would live forever 20 years ago, and as I got older and smartened up with wrestling, I was like Hogan would never put over the Angel Of Death, he’d keep kicking out at 2 & drop a giant leg drop on Death itself

Man I hope not, wrap Taker in cotton wool, that’s one I wont be able to take bro

 

[mominsaigol]

I view Hogan as the next era colonel sanders, aka a guy who had it all, founded KFC, sold ot for millions, was bloody 80+ and could chill yet decided to sue KFC for changing the menu and still.opened another restraunt and hence eventually died due to ego.

He died naturally but he spent 10 years trying to attack a business he himself founded and sold when he could have taken the millions and chilled.

I view hogan as the same, just could never settle.

Lol if you shorten the hair or make sanders bald, they both look identical @shaz619

 

[shaz619]

I view Hogan as the next era colonel sanders, aka a guy who had it all, founded KFC, sold ot for millions, was bloody 80+ and could chill yet decided to sue KFC for changing the menu and still.opened another restraunt and hence eventually died due to ego.

He died naturally but he spent 10 years trying to attack a business he himself founded and sold when he could have taken the millions and chilled.

I view hogan as the same, just could never settle.

It’s a big lesson in life, we always search for more when you could be maximising your time right now, if that new promotion or scaling of a business is going to mean you have to put in 10x more time, is that a reality which is better then what you have right now? Wrestlers to find it so hard to adjust to life outside of wrestling (especially those from the 80’s) and I think we need some sort of service to help these guys in retirement.

 

[mominsaigol]

It’s a big lesson in life, we always search for more when you could be maximising your time right now, if that new promotion or scaling of a business is going to mean you have to put in 10x more time, is that a reality which is better then what you have right now? Wrestlers to find it so hard to adjust to life outside of wrestling (especially those from the 80’s) and I think we need some sort of service to help these guys in retirement.

I admit I am very fortunate to be born into a rich family but as a result I have realised that it is not worth it at the end of the day when everyone has an end point.

Their is no point in chasing something. Yes chase a dream that will fulfill you, in which case if Billionaire status is what makes you happy then go for it, but not everyone will be happy and it'll be lonely at the top of the mountain.

I think undertaker realised this but he realised it a bit too late. Cena realised it early, but was loyal to wwe and had morals of not quitting like the rock, whereas Dwayne Johnson didnt give a damn and always wanted to be a Hollywood star and simply used wwe as a stepping stone.

 

[shaz619]

Lol if you shorten the hair or make sanders bald, they both look identical @shaz619

I can’t unsee that now

‘To all my little Hulkamaniacs, train, say your prayers and eat your Kentucky Fried Chicken!’

 

[shaz619]

I admit I am very fortunate to be born into a rich family but as a result I have realised that it is not worth it at the end of the day when everyone has an end point.

Their is no point in chasing something. Yes chase a dream that will fulfill you, in which case if Billionaire status is what makes you happy then go for it, but not everyone will be happy and it'll be lonely at the top of the mountain.

I think undertaker realised this but he realised it a bit too late. Cena realised it early, but was loyal to wwe and had morals of not quitting like the rock, whereas Dwayne Johnson didnt give a damn and always wanted to be a Hollywood star and simply used wwe as a stepping stone.

Completely agree, if you want something, just make sure it’s for the right reasons and prioritise your health & time, look at these blokes, even with certain benefits, they made some pretty catastrophic choices when they should have been on some beach.

Undertaker is a humble dude who is happy to lead a relaxed life, in-fact Batista always says how he gave him the best advice about living below his means. Undertaker’s issue was not being able to say no to Vince and he kept coming back, doing one match a year was insanely difficult to prepare for, it’s like you shut-down physically and have to get out of that zone and it’s even harder with multiple injuries / surgeries etc And the longer Taker went on, the matches got tougher and he kept searching for a way to retire on a high, thankfully, he discovered AJ Styles who helped him get the send-off he wanted and he could bow out in peace.

With The Rock, he just got way too big for Wrestling in the 2000’s bro, he got so big he had to leave for Hollywood, I don’t think he had such ambitions am not sure like right at the start, but when you get to his level in your youth and you’re health is in a good place, then you’re just going to want to continue to ride the wave of your momentum, it meant a life away from taking bumps & extended his health in general. Cena I would agree with you he was very loyal to the WWE, I’m not sure if he’d have jumped ship as soon as Dwayne if he reached a similar level of popularity in the same time frame, but he generally is pretty good at making the right choices, sometimes he could be accused off being too perfect, but the Hollywood life style if you can get there, has proven to actually be quiet suitable for ex-wrestlers, they are way more disciplined with the fame having gone through the WWE system.

 

[KingKhanWC]

Sad news . In WWF he became a global star , him being the sole reason the company became massive all over the world . A lot of big men have little personality or struggle with acting but Hogan was a natural . He made the character perfectly, from ripping his shirt of to his signature poses and his drop kick . I remember as a kid I got a slap as I tore my T-shirt trying to copy him .

Got to be the goat in his line of work. Not
Many in Africa will know Austin but they will recognise hulk hogan

 

[mominsaigol]

Completely agree, if you want something, just make sure it’s for the right reasons and prioritise your health & time, look at these blokes, even with certain benefits, they made some pretty catastrophic choices when they should have been on some beach.

Undertaker is a humble dude who is happy to lead a relaxed life, in-fact Batista always says how he gave him the best advice about living below his means. Undertaker’s issue was not being able to say no to Vince and he kept coming back, doing one match a year was insanely difficult to prepare for, it’s like you shut-down physically and have to get out of that zone and it’s even harder with multiple injuries / surgeries etc And the longer Taker went on, the matches got tougher and he kept searching for a way to retire on a high, thankfully, he discovered AJ Styles who helped him get the send-off he wanted and he could bow out in peace.

With The Rock, he just got way too big for Wrestling in the 2000’s bro, he got so big he had to leave for Hollywood, I don’t think he had such ambitions am not sure like right at the start, but when you get to his level in your youth and you’re health is in a good place, then you’re just going to want to continue to ride the wave of your momentum, it meant a life away from taking bumps & extended his health in general. Cena I would agree with you he was very loyal to the WWE, I’m not sure if he’d have jumped ship as soon as Dwayne if he reached a similar level of popularity in the same time frame, but he generally is pretty good at making the right choices, sometimes he could be accused off being too perfect, but the Hollywood life style if you can get there, has proven to actually be quiet suitable for ex-wrestlers, they are way more disciplined with the fame having gone through the WWE system.

Rock sucks as a Hollywood actor imo. Only good for support roles.

He killed dceu. He should have realised that

A) Black Adam is not an anti hero, hes a villian, Turning him into a hero who kills would backfire.

B) Gotta give side characters and villians development, his ego asked for full on screen time and hence many character development scenes were cut which weakened the movie

C) No dceu fan really wants to see black Adam vs Superman. They wanna see shazam vs Superman and a Man of Steel 2. Not these 2 tussling it out.

Same way no one wanted to see batman and Superman fight, they wanted to see a worlds finest film

 

[shaz619]

Rock sucks as a Hollywood actor imo. Only good for support roles.

He killed dceu. He should have realised that

A) Black Adam is not an anti hero, hes a villian, Turning him into a hero who kills would backfire.

B) Gotta give side characters and villians development, his ego asked for full on screen time and hence many character development scenes were cut which weakened the movie

C) No dceu fan really wants to see black Adam vs Superman. They wanna see shazam vs Superman and a Man of Steel 2. Not these 2 tussling it out.

Same way no one wanted to see batman and Superman fight, they wanted to see a worlds finest film

Yes, I spoke purely financially and general health/security etc The Hollywood gig turned out really well. Critically for me though ? A big no, I am not buying a ticket to watch a Rock movie unless he is doing something which isn’t so gimmicky. The Rock is clever though, when things in Hollywood are not looking up, he will return to Wrestling and use that as a launching pad to restart his Hollywood gravy train, he knows it’s not easy to get buy on the garbage movies and is now trying a few more narrative based projects such as The Smashing Machine and a crime movie he pitched to Martin Scorsese (this was around the time he bought the heel final boss character to wrestling, I bet it was set up like an audition for Scorsese, he knows what he is doing lol). So let’s see if he can show us a bit more.

But on the whole Batista has way more range and I’ve seen him in multiple roles across genre’s and he is excellent, besides him, Roddy Pipper in They Live was phenomenal, maybe the most iconic performance by a wrestler in a movie, that is besides Hogan in Suburban Commando

 

[mominsaigol]

Yes, I spoke purely financially and general health/security etc The Hollywood gig turned out really well. Critically for me though ? A big no, I am not buying a ticket to watch a Rock movie unless he is doing something which isn’t so gimmicky. The Rock is clever though, when things in Hollywood are not looking up, he will return to Wrestling and use that as a launching pad to restart his Hollywood gravy train, he knows it’s not easy to get buy on the garbage movies and is now trying a few more narrative based projects such as The Smashing Machine and a crime movie he pitched to Martin Scorsese (this was around the time he bought the heel final boss character to wrestling, I bet it was set up like an audition for Scorsese, he knows what he is doing lol). So let’s see if he can show us a bit more.

But on the whole Batista has way more range and I’ve seen him in multiple roles across genre’s and he is excellent, besides him, Roddy Pipper in They Live was phenomenal, maybe the most iconic performance by a wrestler in a movie, that is besides Hogan in Suburban Commando

Batista is better obviously, but not as successful lol

 

[Bhaijaan]

Don't know if anyone else felt the same but in a way Hulk Hogan's death in the current geopolitical climate also symbolizes the dwindling soft power of the Americans. Honestly its the first American celebrity death that's made me think this way.

Hulk Hogan belonged to a time when America didn’t have to pitch itself to the world it simply was the world in itself where all the exciting things happened almost exclusively. In the 80s and 90s post the end of the Cold War and Americans becoming the sole superpower of the world their soft power went through the roof. Whether it was sports, cinema, fashion, education, or technology, the world seemed to orbit around an American sun and Hogan with his larger than life in-ring character, the flashy colourful and macho appearance the bandana and all flexed the American way of life and swagger like no other. His personal life issues also reflected a typical flawed yet proud American personality trait.

What a run the Americans had. Its crazy how they made little kids around the world with a very different and less privileged life still buy into the American dream and envision their future in a similar way. A lot Indians who just recently became rich still romanticise an American way of life they saw in movies and pop culture, a lot of stuff even the present day Americans don't care about but desiz do.

You had Michael Jackson as the biggest pop star by far ever. McEnroe, Sampras, Agassi, and later Williams sisters ruling in Tennis. Tyson in Boxing. Tiger Woods in Golf. MJ in Basketball. Madonna, Tom Cruise, Arnold, Sylvester Stallone, Pacino, De Niro, Dwayne Johnson etc etc all Americans who became household names globally with crazy mass appeal.

That world is changing and although a lot of American celebrities, Hollywood A-listers are still widely popular thanks to social media but the craze isn't quite the same and will probably never ever be the same.

America's dominance as a sole power and a country which considered itself a world in its own is diminishing with every year and every time one of those old timer crazy hyped Americans pass away we will be reminded of an era that no longer exists. The billion dollar business Hulk Hogan helped achieve, something like this might never happen again. WWE is the most watched sport in the world. Their youtube streaming is viewed by more people than for any other sport out there. Hulk Hogan helped build that empire.

Say whatever, the man stood out. My social media is flooded today with old photos and you just can't ignore the fact Hulk Hogan just stood out more than anyone in the crowd. The physique, the clothing, the aura and the energy overall as a package was unmatched. No wonder they used to accuse Hogan sucked the energy of any room he entered. He was that damn good in his peak.

 

[shaz619]

Batista is better obviously, but not as successful lol

Yeah financially, but you could say that about actors with even more credibility than Batista in the industry, The Rock at one point was the highest paid actor or something when the audience went full re!ard with the Fast & Furious movies and all the other garbage he made, honestly, the only Rock movies I’ve seen are The Mummy (cameo) & The Rundown (I was too young & a big mark of his), everything else never interested me until the recent projects he has announced.

 

[KingKhanWC]

Don't know if anyone else felt the same but in a way Hulk Hogan's death in the current geopolitical climate also symbolizes the dwindling soft power of the Americans. Honestly its the first American celebrity death that's made me think this way.

Hulk Hogan belonged to a time when America didn’t have to pitch itself to the world it simply was the world in itself where all the exciting things happened almost exclusively. In the 80s and 90s post the end of the Cold War and Americans becoming the sole superpower of the world their soft power went through the roof. Whether it was sports, cinema, fashion, education, or technology, the world seemed to orbit around an American sun and Hogan with his larger than life in-ring character, the flashy colourful and macho appearance the bandana and all flexed the American way of life and swagger like no other. His personal life issues also reflected a typical flawed yet proud American personality trait.

What a run the Americans had. Its crazy how they made little kids around the world with a very different and less privileged life still buy into the American dream and envision their future in a similar way. A lot Indians who just recently became rich still romanticise an American way of life they saw in movies and pop culture, a lot of stuff even the present day Americans don't care about but desiz do.

You had Michael Jackson as the biggest pop star by far ever. McEnroe, Sampras, Agassi, and later Williams sisters ruling in Tennis. Tyson in Boxing. Tiger Woods in Golf. MJ in Basketball. Madonna, Tom Cruise, Arnold, Sylvester Stallone, Pacino, De Niro, Dwayne Johnson etc etc all Americans who became household names globally with crazy mass appeal.

That world is changing and although a lot of American celebrities, Hollywood A-listers are still widely popular thanks to social media but the craze isn't quite the same and will probably never ever be the same.

America's dominance as a sole power and a country which considered itself a world in its own is diminishing with every year and every time one of those old timer crazy hyped Americans pass away we will be reminded of an era that no longer exists. The billion dollar business Hulk Hogan helped achieve, something like this might never happen again. WWE is the most watched sport in the world. Their youtube streaming is viewed by more people than for any other sport out there. Hulk Hogan helped build that empire.

Say whatever, the man stood out. My social media is flooded today with old photos and you just can't ignore the fact Hulk Hogan just stood out more than anyone in the crowd. The physique, the clothing, the aura and the energy overall as a package was unmatched. No wonder they used to accuse Hogan sucked the energy of any room he entered. He was that damn good in his peak.

America was the good guy in the 80s , likes of Rambo helping afghans against communists or Hulk Hogan as the great white American who is the good guy dropping bad guys . Now in 2025 it’s a different world , America is in decline , old run down streets , rubbish movies , manufactured singers and not go mention most famous people are degenerates, Epstein exposed it all .

If Hulk Hogan was introduced now , nobody would care

 

[The_KING]

Wrestling fans would have had no issues with him if not for his backstage politics, burying over talents, and refusing to put people over. And the biggest turn off for a lot of fans was his larger than life ego. Rest I agree with what you have said.​

He wasn't the only wrestler who didn't put others over and buried talent, and played backstage politics. Many others did it too. The reason he gets hate from a large section of wrestling fans is because of his racist views.

 

[Bhaijaan]

America was the good guy in the 80s , likes of Rambo helping afghans against communists or Hulk Hogan as the great white American who is the good guy dropping bad guys . Now in 2025 it’s a different world , America is in decline , old run down streets , rubbish movies , manufactured singers and not go mention most famous people are degenerates, Epstein exposed it all .

If Hulk Hogan was introduced now , nobody would care

Those few decades the Americans enjoyed - 70s, 80s, 90s, Early 2000s. I doubt any country would have a run like that anytime soon. The economic and military might + projecting unmatched soft power to the rest of the world.

Its the end of an era for Americans. I bet a few of the old American pro wrestling fans would be reminiscing the glory days today.

 

[Hitman]

He wasn't the only wrestler who didn't put others over and buried talent, and played backstage politics. Many others did it too. The reason he gets hate from a large section of wrestling fans is because of his racist views.

No one did to the extent of Hulk Hogan. Not even Shawn Michaels (90's) or Kevin Nash did.

 

[shaz619]

No one did to the extent of Hulk Hogan. Not even Shawn Michaels (90's) or Kevin Nash did.

Besides Triple H, and thank God even that scumbag could not overcome the power of Hulkamania.

 

[The_KING]

No one did to the extent of Hulk Hogan. Not even Shawn Michaels (90's) or Kevin Nash did.

Yes, but no one had the star power of Hulk Hogan, except for maybe Stone Cold Steve Austin.

 

[shaz619]

America was the good guy in the 80s , likes of Rambo helping afghans against communists or Hulk Hogan as the great white American who is the good guy dropping bad guys . Now in 2025 it’s a different world , America is in decline , old run down streets , rubbish movies , manufactured singers and not go mention most famous people are degenerates, Epstein exposed it all .

If Hulk Hogan was introduced now , nobody would care

I think because of how talented Hogan was all round really, he would still be a big star, he proved that when he turned heel with the NWO. But in 2025, good luck to anyone trying to portray themselves as the all conquering American hero, it could only work if it’s like a parody, e.g. a nationalist who is actually a bad guy, a bit like how Kurt Angle use to get boo’d initially even though he was an Olympic Gold medal winner, they had him change things up through insulting the audience eventually transforming into a heel.

 

[KingKhanWC]

I think because of how talented Hogan was all round really, he would still be a big star, he proved that when he turned heel with the NWO. But in 2025, good luck to anyone trying to portray themselves as the all conquering American hero, it could only work if it’s like a parody, e.g. a nationalist who is actually a bad guy, a bit like how Kurt Angle use to get boo’d initially even though he was an Olympic Gold medal winner, they had him change things up through insulting the audience eventually transforming into a heel.

Hogan was promoted in a time where American hero’s were seen on screen as powerful , champions of the world . As you know rocky at the end of his career beats Ivan drago a young beast . Americans wanted winners , they were popular in the Cold War . Hogan had charisma , huge arms & was adored worldwide, he could have helped negotiate peace at that time . Was it his idea of the name , character, dress or wwf? Whoever it was , genius . After his rise after 5 years headlining , numerous huge characters appeared with an identity, from British bulldog to general adnan of the Iraqi army when bush was bombing them. Lol I don’t think wwe can create the same soft power now or do the madness wwf did , does anyone bring a snake into the ring ? WWF was a revolutionary brand , even its arcade machine was a huge hit . Hogan was a big part , bigger than brand at times

 

[pakistani pride]

I just dont get it. First he tried to ruin sting, then he tried to make himself and sting thr main stars on that even though Hogam obviously couldnt wrestle at that point.

Was such a clown match tbh

Sting was done after Starcade.

 

[mominsaigol]

Sting was done after Starcade.

Yeah agreed

 

[Nikhil_cric]

Sad to hear that. Terry Bollea may have been a bad human being but you have to look at it in the larger context of the world of prowrestling.

Grossly underpaid and overworked were the majority of prowrestlers and in that environment, you would probably do anything to keep your "spot".

Not to mention the steroids and other kinds of abuse you had to put your body through to keep that spot. As I've gotten older , I have much more empathy for prowrestlers even if they were not my favourite.

I'll always remember WrestleMania X8 and The Rock vs Hogan match.

Hardly anything technical but great story telling and psychology.

A terrific match in an otherwise forgettable PPV.

RIP, Hulkster.

 

[Markhor]

Look I don't believe in saying one thing in life and another in death. I disliked the man for his incessant politicking, actual politics, brazen lying to the point where it rivalled Trump for narcissicism and delusion, and racist comments.

I couldn't fathom why somebody whose extraordinary career required no embellishment felt the need to lie, embellish and exaggerate at every turn.

However what's no exaggeration is he personified American pop culture for generations, fronted the globalisation and mainstreaming of an industry in the 1980s and 1990s, and leaves a legacy as the most iconic wrestler in history (crippling himself in the process). How many people can claim that in any walk of life ?

@Bhaijaan is right - in the height of the Cold War, Hogan was a physical manifestation of the image America wished to project to the world. In later life, he also perfectly resembled what America has become. RIP.

 

[Bhaijaan]

It’s all coming back to me slowly now that i reflect on Hogan’s career.

His resume of big matches is quite impressive actually. I mean look at this :-

Hogan vs Andre The Giant
Hogan vs Macho Man
Hogan vs Flair
Hogan vs Ultimate Warrior
Hogan vs Piper
Hogan vs King Kong Bundy
Hogan vs Yokozuna
Hogan vs Luger
Hogan vs Bret
Hogan vs Scot Hall
Hogan vs Big Show
Hogan vs Sting
Hogan vs Goldberg
Hogan vs Undertaker
Hogan vs HHH
Hogan vs HBK
Hogan vs Rock
Hogan vs Brock
Hogan vs Kurt
Hogan vs RKO


That’s an impressive list of high profile and mostly main events against the top talent from 3 eras of WWE and WCW.

 

[Hitman]

Look I don't believe in saying one thing in life and another in death. I disliked the man for his incessant politicking, actual politics, brazen lying to the point where it rivalled Trump for narcissicism and delusion, and racist comments.

I couldn't fathom why somebody whose extraordinary career required no embellishment felt the need to lie, embellish and exaggerate at every turn.

However what's no exaggeration is he personified American pop culture for generations, fronted the globalisation and mainstreaming of an industry in the 1980s and 1990s, and leaves a legacy as the most iconic wrestler in history (crippling himself in the process). How many people can claim that in any walk of life ?

@Bhaijaan is right - in the height of the Cold War, Hogan was a physical manifestation of the image America wished to project to the world. In later life, he also perfectly resembled what America has become. RIP.

Try watching this if you can afford the time.

 

[BunnyRabbit]

And Undertaker never hurt anybody, even when he was green!

If I ever want to learn about some chapter of wrestling, you and @RedwoodOriginal are the two guys I lean on to for discussion. Not because we agree on everything, but all 3 of us provides a different point of view. I am yet to come across another person who is so well versed with the pro wrestling history and everything.

 

[RedwoodOriginal]

If I ever want to learn about some chapter of wrestling, you and @RedwoodOriginal are the two guys I lean on to for discussion. Not because we agree on everything, but all 3 of us provides a different point of view. I am yet to come across another person who is so well versed with the pro wrestling history and everything.

Appreciate it, bro

 

[RedwoodOriginal]

It's impossible to look at his legacy without acknowledging the good and the bad. And in recent years, it has been more bad than good, leading many fans to turn away. But even so, his role in transforming pro wrestling from a regional attraction into a global spectacle is undeniable. Like it or not, that foundation was built on Hogan’s back as the uber babyface and top draw. For all his faults, he will always be one of the most iconic figures pro-wrestling has ever seen.

 

[Suleiman]

Another cool stat is he was the first WWF Champion and the last WWF champion until the rebrand.

Pretty poetic as he is the first major star of WWF/WWE.

His biggest strength was being able to rebrand himself and keep up with the ever changing landscape and dynamics of pro wrestling through the decades. To be relevant in 80s and then again in the 2000s is a massive achievement that he shares with the Undertaker

 

[BunnyRabbit]

Another cool stat is he was the first WWF Champion and the last WWF champion until the rebrand.

Pretty poetic as he is the first major star of WWF/WWE.

His biggest strength was being able to rebrand himself and keep up with the ever changing landscape and dynamics of pro wrestling through the decades. To be relevant in 80s and then again in the 2000s is a massive achievement that he shares with the Undertaker

Think he was done once he left WWE. He only ruined TNA with Eric Bischoff etc.

 

[Suleiman]

Think he was done once he left WWE. He only ruined TNA with Eric Bischoff etc.

Yeah, was a good time to call it a day once he left home if he was gonna do that.

Still crazy that 2/3 of the NWO is gone man. GOAT pro wrestling faction (until they recruited all of WCW lol)

 

[sweep_shot]

Hulk Hogan's final WWE match was in SummerSlam of 2006 (against Randy Orton).

He made appearances after that but that was his final WWE match. He won that one.

 

[BunnyRabbit]

Yeah, was a good time to call it a day once he left home if he was gonna do that.

Still crazy that 2/3 of the NWO is gone man. GOAT pro wrestling faction (until they recruited all of WCW lol)

Nash was the worst member of NWO IMO.

 

[Bhaag Viru Bhaag]

 

[sweep_shot]

For a brief period, Hulk Hogan was known as "Mr. America". This was my favorite Mr. America segment:

 

[shaz619]

Hogan was promoted in a time where American hero’s were seen on screen as powerful , champions of the world . As you know rocky at the end of his career beats Ivan drago a young beast . Americans wanted winners , they were popular in the Cold War . Hogan had charisma , huge arms & was adored worldwide, he could have helped negotiate peace at that time . Was it his idea of the name , character, dress or wwf? Whoever it was , genius . After his rise after 5 years headlining , numerous huge characters appeared with an identity, from British bulldog to general adnan of the Iraqi army when bush was bombing them. Lol I don’t think wwe can create the same soft power now or do the madness wwf did , does anyone bring a snake into the ring ? WWF was a revolutionary brand , even its arcade machine was a huge hit . Hogan was a big part , bigger than brand at times

I am going in a slightly different direction to say both Gorgeous George & Muhammad Ali played huge roles in commercialising the entertainment aspect in sports & pro-wrestling, Ali was a huge wrestling fan before it became popular globally and went to shows to see Gorgeous George who was a villain, he couldn’t understand at first why so many people showed up to see a guy talk so much trash and he started employ this very early in his youth, Jack Johnson caused the white population to be insanely outraged with his actions given the sentiment towards coloured people at the time, and while things slightly improved, Ali had to overcome similar obstacles and the fans/media were always molten during the early part pf his career, it ultimately helped shape a huge star. In the pro-wrestling world, I am not sure if you are familiar with Superstar Billy Graham, but this guy’s gimmick was inspired entirely by Ali, he was charismatic no doubt but all the promo’s & rhymes were Ali like, he had a great physical presence to, and when you look at his overall presentation, I strongly feel he inspired the bones of the Hogan character.

Vince McMahon’s father coined the name ‘Hogan’ as he wanted an Irish name, and ‘Hulk’ was incorporated by the wrestler himself who was aware of the comic book character. Vince McMahon Jnr played a huge role in the marketing and creation of the all American hero personality however, he actually bought him back to the WWF after his father fired Hogan for agreeing to do Rocky 3, wrestlers were not allowed to step out their own little territories let alone make a movie, Vince was very forward in that way and while his father despised him for breaking tradition, he led wrestling into the future using Hogan; he was on TV shows, he started the big wave with the toys & merch, video games and sweets/snacks/cereals as well, whatever would be appealing to family’s/kids in the 80’s, Hogan was at the centre of it; Hogan had success working for other territories, but Vince played a big part in creating the gimmick and adjusted his ring-style as he prioritised national exposure. The arcade machine you mentioned, the merch etc and general commercialisation we even see in Boxing/MMA today was all started by Hogan/Vince, Vince was also the first to come up with the PPV model.

Vince had his flaws to but he was a mad genius who had amazing instincts, he was good at using whatever was happening around him to benefit his promotion, wasn’t afraid of breaking tradition and pushed the creative boundaries; right now they’ve given the creative control to Triple H who’s booking style is extremely dull and predictable, a lot like his own ring career.

 

[Bhaijaan]

For a brief period, Hulk Hogan was known as "Mr. America". This was my favorite Mr. America segment:

Don’t lie.
We all know it’s the arm wrestling segment.

 

[shaz619]

Another cool stat is he was the first WWF Champion and the last WWF champion until the rebrand.

Pretty poetic as he is the first major star of WWF/WWE.

His biggest strength was being able to rebrand himself and keep up with the ever changing landscape and dynamics of pro wrestling through the decades. To be relevant in 80s and then again in the 2000s is a massive achievement that he shares with the Undertaker

Pretty insane really the timing of it all, I saw the image of it on social media:

https://twitter.com/x/status/1948732239618920847

 

[shaz619]

I think is my top Hogan moment ever, will remember him by this:

https://twitter.com/x/status/1948778574858658232

 

[shaz619]

For a brief period, Hulk Hogan was known as "Mr. America". This was my favorite Mr. America segment:

Only Vince could come up with this

@KingKhanWC This kind of drama you wont see now, product is a bit too clean and undramatic

 

[shaz619]

I got you brother:

https://twitter.com/x/status/1948723706211324213

 

[shaz619]

Normally when someone passes away in the industry, they open the show with their graphic & a RIP, but on Smacksown we had that same old Triple H intro who is a spotlight whore, worse still, he spoke prior to the 10 bell salute and during the video package after that, he took it to another level by being the one to do the narration; normally they hire someone else to do that, it was pathetic to say the least, this guy is a million times worse then Hogan ever was.

 

[BunnyRabbit]

I am going in a slightly different direction to say both Gorgeous George & Muhammad Ali played huge roles in commercialising the entertainment aspect in sports & pro-wrestling, Ali was a huge wrestling fan before it became popular globally and went to shows to see Gorgeous George who was a villain, he couldn’t understand at first why so many people showed up to see a guy talk so much trash and he started employ this very early in his youth, Jack Johnson caused the white population to be insanely outraged with his actions given the sentiment towards coloured people at the time, and while things slightly improved, Ali had to overcome similar obstacles and the fans/media were always molten during the early part pf his career, it ultimately helped shape a huge star. In the pro-wrestling world, I am not sure if you are familiar with Superstar Billy Graham, but this guy’s gimmick was inspired entirely by Ali, he was charismatic no doubt but all the promo’s & rhymes were Ali like, he had a great physical presence to, and when you look at his overall presentation, I strongly feel he inspired the bones of the Hogan character.

Vince McMahon’s father coined the name ‘Hogan’ as he wanted an Irish name, and ‘Hulk’ was incorporated by the wrestler himself who was aware of the comic book character. Vince McMahon Jnr played a huge role in the marketing and creation of the all American hero personality however, he actually bought him back to the WWF after his father fired Hogan for agreeing to do Rocky 3, wrestlers were not allowed to step out their own little territories let alone make a movie, Vince was very forward in that way and while his father despised him for breaking tradition, he led wrestling into the future using Hogan; he was on TV shows, he started the big wave with the toys & merch, video games and sweets/snacks/cereals as well, whatever would be appealing to family’s/kids in the 80’s, Hogan was at the centre of it; Hogan had success working for other territories, but Vince played a big part in creating the gimmick and adjusted his ring-style as he prioritised national exposure. The arcade machine you mentioned, the merch etc and general commercialisation we even see in Boxing/MMA today was all started by Hogan/Vince, Vince was also the first to come up with the PPV model.

Vince had his flaws to but he was a mad genius who had amazing instincts, he was good at using whatever was happening around him to benefit his promotion, wasn’t afraid of breaking tradition and pushed the creative boundaries; right now they’ve given the creative control to Triple H who’s booking style is extremely dull and predictable, a lot like his own ring career.

If I am not wrong, it was Billy Graham's brother or father I think, who was Hogan's first promoter/booker and the briscoes had convinced him to give Hogan a go. It was only after Hogan quit his music career that he decided to let him in.

 

[shaz619]

If I am not wrong, it was Billy Graham's brother or father I think, who was Hogan's first promoter/booker and the briscoes had convinced him to give Hogan a go. It was only after Hogan quit his music career that he decided to let him in.

Yeah it was Eddie who ran the Florida territory. Vince spotted Hogan while doing some business down there and that’s how he bought him into the WWF. Good spot on Hogan’s music career, he was a decent guitarist and when he bought that into his face run in the 2000’s, it wasn’t a gimmick, it was authentic, I loved that Voo Doo Child theme, I actually preferred the version on Smackdown which was modified for his face run because I believe he might have used it in WCW to, @RedwoodOriginal can confirm because he has vast pool of knowledge on WCW history, which is still why he is trying to find their glory days in AEW