{"id":648,"date":"2025-05-18T20:46:39","date_gmt":"2025-05-18T20:46:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/votters.com\/about\/?p=648"},"modified":"2025-05-18T20:49:37","modified_gmt":"2025-05-18T20:49:37","slug":"hulk-hogan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/votters.com\/about\/hulk-hogan\/","title":{"rendered":"About Hulk Hogan"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
\"Hulk<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Real Name:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Terry Gene Bollea<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ring Name(s):<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
    \n
  • Hulk Hogan<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Hollywood Hogan (nWo era)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • The Hulkster<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Mr. America (WWE storyline)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    Date of Birth:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    August 11, 1953<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Place of Birth:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    Augusta, Georgia, USA<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Height:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    6’7″ (2.01 m)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Weight:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    Approximately 302 lbs (137 kg)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Nationality:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    American<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Occupations:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
      \n
    • Professional Wrestler<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Actor<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • TV Personality<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Entrepreneur<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Musician (early career)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
      \n\n\n\n

      Early Life<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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      • Grew up in Tampa, Florida<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Aspired to be a professional baseball player but suffered an injury.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Studied at Hillsborough Community College and the University of South Florida.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Played bass guitar in bands before getting into professional wrestling.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Trained by Hiro Matsuda, who famously broke his leg during training to test his resolve.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
        \n\n\n\n

        Wrestling Career Overview<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

        Hulk Hogan is considered the most iconic figure of the 1980s wrestling boom<\/strong>, a household name who helped turn professional wrestling into a global phenomenon<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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        Early Career (1977\u20131979)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
          \n
        • Debuted in 1977<\/strong> in Championship Wrestling from Florida (as \u201cSterling Golden\u201d).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Briefly wrestled in New Japan Pro Wrestling and AWA (American Wrestling Association).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Gained attention due to his massive physique<\/strong>, charisma<\/strong>, and crowd presence<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
          \n\n\n\n

          Rise in WWE (WWF at the time) \u2013 1980s<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
            \n
          • First joined WWF in 1979 but returned in 1983 under Vince McMahon\u2019s new vision<\/strong> for national expansion.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • Became the face of professional wrestling worldwide<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • First major win: Defeated The Iron Sheik<\/strong> to win the WWF Championship<\/strong> in 1984<\/strong> at Madison Square Garden.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
            \n\n\n\n

            \u201cHulkamania\u201d Era Highlights<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
              \n
            • Catchphrases:<\/strong>\n
                \n
              • “Train, say your prayers, and eat your vitamins!”<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              • “Whatcha gonna do when Hulkamania runs wild on you?”<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              • Known for his red-and-yellow gear<\/strong>, posing routine<\/strong>, and signature flexing<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              • Hulkamania<\/strong> was a cultural phenomenon, attracting kids, families, and media attention.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

                WrestleMania History (1\u20139)<\/strong>:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
                  \n
                • Main evented the first 9 WrestleManias<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                • Key moments:\n
                    \n
                  • WrestleMania I (1985):<\/em> Teamed with Mr. T in the main event.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                  • WrestleMania III (1987):<\/em> Body slammed Andr\u00e9 the Giant<\/strong> before 93,000 fans in one of wrestling\u2019s most iconic moments.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                  • WrestleMania VI:<\/em> Lost clean to The Ultimate Warrior in a rare passing-of-the-torch match.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                  • WrestleMania IX:<\/em> Won the title in an impromptu match after Yokozuna defeated Bret Hart.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
                    \n\n\n\n

                    Championships & Accomplishments<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
                      \n
                    • WWE (WWF) Champion \u2013 6\u00d7<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
                    • WCW World Heavyweight Champion \u2013 6\u00d7<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
                    • Royal Rumble Winner (1990, 1991)<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
                    • First wrestler to win back-to-back Rumbles<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
                    • WWE Hall of Fame Inductee:<\/strong>\n
                        \n
                      • 2005 (solo)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                      • 2020 (as part of the nWo)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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                        nWo Era & WCW Dominance (1996\u20132000)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
                          \n
                        • In 1996<\/strong>, Hogan turned heel (villain) for the first time in over a decade and formed the New World Order (nWo)<\/strong> with Scott Hall and Kevin Nash<\/strong> in WCW.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                        • Became \u201cHollywood Hogan\u201d<\/strong>, wearing black and white, often cheating to win.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                        • This heel turn revitalized his career<\/strong> and WCW\u2019s popularity.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                        • Key figure during the Monday Night Wars<\/strong> between WWF and WCW.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
                          \n\n\n\n

                          Return to WWE & Later Career (2002\u20132006, sporadic appearances afterward)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
                            \n
                          • Returned to WWE in 2002, had iconic match vs. The Rock at WrestleMania X8<\/strong>, where fans gave him a huge ovation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                          • Held WWE Undisputed Championship<\/strong> again at age 48.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                          • Brief feuds with Triple H, Kurt Angle, Shawn Michaels (infamous SummerSlam 2005 match).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                          • Created the short-lived \u201cMr. America\u201d gimmick in 2003.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
                            \n\n\n\n

                            Acting & Pop Culture<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
                              \n
                            • Starred in numerous films and TV shows in the 80s\u201390s, including:\n
                                \n
                              • Rocky III<\/em> (as “Thunderlips”)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                              • No Holds Barred<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n
                              • Suburban Commando<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n
                              • Mr. Nanny<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                              • Hosted Hogan Knows Best<\/strong> (2005\u20132007), a reality show about his family.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                              • Voice roles and cameo appearances in cartoons and commercials.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
                                \n\n\n\n

                                Media Persona & Legacy<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
                                  \n
                                • Helped mainstream wrestling<\/strong> through appearances on MTV, Saturday Night Live, The Tonight Show, etc.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                • Often compared to Superman \u2014 the ultimate good guy of wrestling.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                • Credited with transforming WWF into a global entertainment brand<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
                                  \n\n\n\n

                                  Business & Controversies<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

                                  Ventures:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
                                    \n
                                  • Released a line of energy drinks, restaurants, and merchandise.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                  • Attempted wrestling companies and brand licensing projects.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

                                    Controversies:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
                                      \n
                                    • Legal issues, including lawsuits with Gawker over leaked private videos.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                    • Caught using racially offensive language in leaked recordings (2015).\n
                                        \n
                                      • Was removed from WWE Hall of Fame and merchandise.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                      • Later reinstated after issuing multiple apologies and being publicly forgiven by some in the locker room.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
                                        \n\n\n\n

                                        Personal Life<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
                                          \n
                                        • Married twice; children include Brooke Hogan<\/strong> (singer\/reality TV star) and Nick Hogan<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                        • Resides in Florida.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                        • Had multiple surgeries over the years due to back, hip, and knee damage from decades of wrestling.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                        • Despite controversies, remains a fan favorite among many.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
                                          \n\n\n\n

                                          Notable Catchphrases<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
                                          \n

                                          \u201cWhatcha gonna do when Hulkamania runs wild on you?\u201d
                                          \u201cSay your prayers and eat your vitamins.\u201d
                                          \u201cLet me tell you something, brother!\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

                                          \n\n\n\n

                                          Legacy & Impact<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

                                          Hulk Hogan is:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                                            \n
                                          • The most iconic wrestler of the 1980s and early ’90s<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                          • A key figure in three major wrestling booms<\/strong>:\n
                                              \n
                                            • The Golden Era<\/strong> (80s WWE)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                            • The Monday Night Wars<\/strong> (WCW\/nWo)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                            • The early 2000s nostalgia era<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                            • One of the most recognizable names in wrestling history<\/strong>, often considered the Michael Jordan of wrestling<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                            • Despite personal controversies, his impact on the business is undeniable<\/strong> and foundational<\/strong> to WWE\u2019s global rise.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
                                              \n\n\n\n

                                              Conclusion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

                                              Hulk Hogan<\/strong> is a wrestling icon whose charisma, look, and larger-than-life presence helped revolutionize sports entertainment. From body-slamming giants to turning heel and founding the nWo, Hogan defined generations of wrestling and left a complex yet monumental legacy<\/strong> that still resonates with fans today.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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