What Happened to Hulk Hogan? Who is Hulk Hogan?
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Updated Jul 19, 2024
What Happened to Hulk Hogan?
Hulk Hogan, the iconic wrestler, recently made headlines for his dramatic appearance at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee.(Source: moneycontrol) Known for his wrestling persona "Hulkamania," Hogan took the stage to show strong support for Donald Trump, whom he called his "hero" and a "gladiator."
He ripped off his shirt to reveal a vest with Trump's and JD Vance's names. Hogan’s speech came shortly after a shooter attempted to assassinate Trump, leading him to express his frustration and rally support.
Who is Hulk Hogan?
Terry Gene Bollea, known as Hulk Hogan. He is a retired American professional wrestler, famous for his role in the 1980s wrestling boom. Hogan first gained fame with the WWF (now WWE) starting in 1983, where he was a five-time WWF Champion and headlined many events.
After leaving WWF in 1993, he joined WCW, where he won the World Heavyweight Championship six times. Hogan also had a successful acting career, appearing in films like No Holds Barred and TV shows such as Hogan Knows Best. He was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2005 and 2020.
| Name | Hulk Hogan (Terry Gene Bollea) |
| Born | August 11, 1953 |
| Birthplace | Augusta, Georgia, USA |
| Height | 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation | Professional Wrestler, Actor, Reality TV Star |
| Wrestling Debut | August 10, 1977 |
| Championships | Multiple-time WWF/WWE Champion, WCW World Heavyweight Champion |
| Net Worth | $25 million |
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Hulk Hogan Age
As of 2024, Hulk Hogan is 70 years old. He was born on August 11, 1953 in Augusta, Georgia. His parents were Pietro Bollea, an Italian-American construction foreman, and Ruth V. Bollea, a homemaker and dance teacher. Hogan's family moved to Port Tampa, Florida, when he was a child.
He played Little League Baseball and was inspired by wrestlers like Dusty Rhodes and Superstar Billy Graham. Before wrestling, Hogan played bass guitar in a local rock band called Ruckus.
Hulk Hogan Career
Hulk Hogan started his wrestling career in 1977 with Championship Wrestling from Florida, debuting as "The Super Destroyer." After a short break from wrestling and managing a club, Hogan returned to the spotlight in 1983 with the WWF, where he became famous for his "Hulkamania" persona.
He won his first WWF World Heavyweight Championship in January 1984 and became a major star, headlining WrestleMania events and setting records. In 1993, Hogan moved to WCW, where he won the World Heavyweight Championship six times and led the New World Order (nWo). He returned to WWE in 2002, was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2005 and 2020, and continues to make occasional appearances.
Hulk Hogan Net Worth
Hulk Hogan, the famous American wrestler, actor, and reality TV star, has a net worth of $25 million. Originally, Hogan was awarded $140 million in the lawsuit, but this was later lowered to $31 million before taxes. His wealth comes from his long career in wrestling, acting roles, and various TV appearances.
