The End of an Era
Terry “Hulk Hogan” Bollea, the most iconic figure in professional wrestling history, has died at the age of 71. WWE confirmed Hogan’s passing Thursday after emergency services responded to a cardiac arrest call at his Clearwater Beach home. He was later pronounced dead at Morton Plant Hospital.
A Legacy Larger Than Life
Hogan leaves behind his third wife, Sky Daily, and two children, Brooke and Nick. His legacy in wrestling is unmatched. From the late 1970s to the early 2000s, Hulkamania ran wild—turning World Wrestling Federation (WWF, now WWE) into a global powerhouse.
With his red-and-yellow gear, “Real American” anthem, and catchphrases like “Whatcha gonna do, when Hulkamania runs wild on you?”—Hogan wasn’t just a wrestler; he was a pop culture juggernaut.
The Slam Heard Around the World
One of Hogan’s most legendary moments came at WrestleMania III in 1987 when he bodyslammed Andre the Giant. The match, held in front of 93,000 fans at the Pontiac Silverdome, helped define pro wrestling’s golden era and etched Hogan into sports entertainment history.
From Babyface to NWO Villain
After his initial WWF run, Hogan crossed over to WCW in the 1990s. It was there that he shocked the world again—turning heel and forming the New World Order (NWO) with Kevin Nash and Scott Hall in 1996. That move not only revived his career but helped WCW dominate ratings in the Monday Night Wars.
A Lasting Impact
Hogan made sporadic WWE appearances into the 2010s, including a legendary showdown against The Rock at WrestleMania 18. Though his in-ring days faded, his impact never did.
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