Part 3 of the Hulk Hogan starts here…..continued from Part 2 (previous post)
Hulk Hogan returned to NUPW in October 2003…..when he defeated Masahiro Chono at Ultimate Crush II at the Toyko Dome. Immediately after The Hulkster left WWE…..that’s when Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (TNA) began courting Hogan…..which culminated in Jeff Jarrrett, co-founder of TNA and the reigning NWA World Heavyweight Champion, launched an on-air attack of Hulk after the Chono match. The attack was supposed to be a precursor to Hogan battling Jarrrett for the NWA Title at TNA’s 1st three hour pay-per-view…..but, due to recurring knee and hip problems…..so, Hogan did not appear in TNA.
Pro Wrestling – Hulk Hogan Wrestling in Japan Special – NUPW Title Match (1991) – Hulk Hogan Vs. Genichiro Tenryu
Pro Wrestling – Hulk Hogan Special – T V Commercial (2003) – Made In Japan While Wrestling on NUPW – As Hulk Sings About the Product
On April 2, 2005, Hulk Hogan was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame class of 2005 by Sylvester Stallone. The following night at WrestleMania 21, Hogan made a surprise appearance to save Eugene from an attack from Muhammad Hassan and Khosrow Daivari. The lead-up to his induction and WrestleMania appearance was featured in the first season of Hogan Knows Best. At Backlash, Hogan teamed with Shawn Michaels to defeat Hassan and Daivari. Hogan and Michaels were later victorious in a match on the July 4 episode of Raw against Carlito and Kurt Angle, after which Michaels turned on Hogan. This led to a match at SummerSlam on August 21, where Hogan defeated Michaels. The two made up after the match, shaking hands.
Pro Wrestling – Hulk Hogan Special – WWE Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony (2005) – As Sylvester Stallone Introduces the New Inductee Hulk Hogan – Plus Hulk’s Acceptance Speech
Pro Wrestling – WWE RAW Tag Team Championship Match (2005) – Hulk Hogan & Shawn Michaels Vs, Carlito & Kurt Angle – Full Match
Before WrestleMania 22 in 2006, Hogan inducted Gene Okerlund into the WWE Hall of Fame. He returned at Saturday Night’s Main Event XXXIII alongside Brooke Hogan…..where he was attacked by Randy Orton…..who he later defeated at Summer Slam. This marked Hogan’s final WWE match, despite later talks of a potential bout with John Cena at WrestleMania 25 which ultimately fell through. During this time Hogan was invited to join Memphis Wrestling to face Jerry Lawler. Although the match had been promoted for months, contractual obligations prevented Lawler from participating, and he was replaced by Paul Wight. Hogan defeated Wight at the PMG Clash of Legends event on April 27, 2007.
Pro Wrestling – Memphis Wrestling Main Event (2007) – Hulk Hogan Vs. Big Show Paul Wight
Throughout November 2009, Hogan performed in an independent wrestling tour across Australia titled Hulkamania: Let The Battle Begin. The main event of each show was a rematch between Hogan and Ric Flair, with Hogan winning each match.
Pro Wrestling – Hulkamania Australia Tour Promo – As Ric Flair Faces-Off With Hulk Hogan (2009)
On October 27, 2009, it was announced that Hogan had signed with Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (TNA). Hogan debuted on the January 4, 2010, episode of Impact! alongside Eric Bischoff in an executive role…..when over the next few weeks, Hogan began an on-screen mentorship with Abyss….. and the two teamed to defeat A.J. Styles and Ric Flair in Hogan’s first TNA match on the March 8 episode of Impact!. At Lockdown on April 18, Team Hogan (Hogan, Abyss, Jeff Jarrett, Jeff Hardy and Rob Van Dam) defeated Team Flair (Flair, Sting, Desmond Wolfe, Robert Roode and James Storm) in a Lethal Lockdown match. After months of storylines involving speculation about a secretive controlling force in TNA, Hogan turned heel by helping Hardy win the TNA World Heavyweight Championship at Bound for Glory on October 10, 2010, forming Immortal with Hardy, Bischoff, Abyss and Jarrett. As part of the angle, it was revealed that Bischoff had tricked TNA President Dixie Carter into signing paperwork to turn the company over to him and Hogan. The storyline concluded at Bound for Glory on October 16, 2011, when Hogan lost to Sting in a match that returned control of TNA to Carter. After the match, Hogan aided Sting during a post-match attack by members of Immortal, marking his return to a fan favorite role. Hogan wrestled his final matches during TNA’s tour of the United Kingdom, on January 26 and 27, 2012, at house shows in Nottingham and Manchester, where he, James Storm and Sting defeated Bobby Roode, Bully Ray and Kurt Angle in a six-man tag team main event at both events. Two months later, Hogan assumed the role of TNA’s on-screen General Manager. His last major storyline in TNA was with the mysterious masked group Aces & Eights; the storyline included an angle where Bully Ray was in a relationship with his daughter Brooke, culminating at Lockdown on March 10, 2013, where Ray was revealed to be the leader of Aces & Eights. Hogan left TNA in October 2013 upon the expiration of his contract. His final appearance was on the October 3 episode of Impact Wrestling.
Pro Wrestling – TNA Impact! Tag Team Match (2010) – Hulk Hogan & Abyss Vs. A. J. Styles & Ric Flair
Pro Wrestling-TNA Lethal Lockdown! Match (2010) – Team Hogan (Hogan, Abyss, Jeff Jarrett, Jeff Hardy and Rob Van Dam) Vs. Team Flair (Flair, Sting, Desmond Wolfe, Robert Roode and James Storm)
Pro Wrestling – TNA IMPACT! Immortal Match – “Bound For Glory” Championship Title – Hulk Hogan vs Sting – Full Match
Pro Wrestling – TNA IMPACT! Special Tag Team Match (2013) – Hulk Hogan & James Storm and Sting Vs. Bobby Roode, Bully Ray and Kurt Angle
Hogan returned to WWE in early 2014, appearing on Raw to promote the WWE Network on February 24, and alongside Arnold Schwarzenegger and Joe Manganiello on March 24. During WrestleMania XXX, Hogan served as the host, making several appearances throughout the night. WWE honored Hogan’s career during a live event at Madison Square Garden dubbed “Hulk Hogan Appreciation Night” with a special commemorative banner hanging from the rafters on February 27, 2015. The following month, he appeared on the March 23 episode of Raw in a segment with Snoop Dogg and Curtis Axel. Hogan posthumously inducted “Macho Man” Randy Savage into the WWE Hall of Fame class of 2015 three days later. The next night at WrestleMania 31, Hogan, Scott Hall and Kevin Nash, representing the nWo, interfered in the Sting–Triple H match on behalf of Sting, where they battled D-Generation X (DX) members Billy Gunn, X-Pac, Road Dogg, and Shawn Michaels.
Pro Wrestling – WWE Special (2015) – Live at Madison Square Garden (February 27, 2015) – “Hulk Hogan Appreciation Night”
Pro Wrestling – WWE WrestleMania XXXI (2015) – Special “3 on 2” Full-Length Tag Team Match – Team nWo w/ Hulk Hogan & Scott Hall & Kevin Nash Vs. Sting & Triple H
During the following years, Hogan appeared on several WWE events, like the 2019 and 2020 Hall of Fame ceremonies…..where he inducted Brutus Beefcake in 2019…..and was inducted for a 2nd time as part of the New World Order (with Scott Hall, Kevin Nash and Sean Waltman) in 2020. He also hosted the 35 and 37 editions of WrestleMania, along with Alexa Bliss and Titus O’Neil respectively. He also participated at Crown Jewel 2019, where he was the captain of a team opposing Ric Flair’s team. In January 2023, Hogan also appeared alongside Jimmy Hart at 30th anniversary of Raw and was in the attendance in Royal Rumble in January 2024. Also in January 2024, WWE celebrated the 40th anniversary of Hulkamania where Hogan appeared in a taped segment.
Pro Wrestling – WWE Special Tribute (2025) – “In Memory of Hulk Hogan 1953 – 2025″ – A Tribute To A True Wrestling Super Star
In January 2025, Hogan made his final appearance at a professional wrestling event during the Raw debut on Netflix, where alongside Jimmy Hart he cut a promo advertising his Real American Beer.
Pro Wrestling – Hulk Hogan Special – TV Commercial For His New “Real American Beer” Brand (2025)
Hogan created and financed a restaurant called Pastamania located in the Mall of America in Bloomington, Minnesota. It opened on the Labor Day weekend of 1995 and was heavily promoted on WCW’s live show Monday Nitro. The restaurant, which remained in operation for less than a year, featured such dishes as Hulk-U’s and Hulk-A-Roos. In the 1990’s, Hogan endorsed a blender, known as the Hulk Hogan Thunder Mixer. He later endorsed a grill known as The Hulk Hogan Ultimate Grill, voluntarily recalled as a fire hazard in 2008 along with other QVC and Tristar grills. In 2006, Hogan unveiled Hogan Energy, a drink distributed by Socko Energy. His name and likeness were also applied to a line of microwavable hamburgers, cheeseburgers, and chicken sandwiches sold at Wal-Mart called Hulkster Burgers. On November 1, 2011, Hogan launched a website called Hogan Nutrition featuring many nutritional and dietary products. On New Year’s Eve 2012, Hogan opened a beachfront restaurant called Hogan’s Beach near Tampa, Florida. The restaurant dropped Hogan’s name in October 2015. Hogan later opened Hogan’s Hangout in Clearwater Beach. In 2017, Hogan opened a memorabilia store in Orlando. A second store was opened in New York City in 2024, and a third opened in Pigeon Forge in 2025, shortly before his death. In 2024, Hogan launched Real American Beer, a light beer brand.
Pro Wrestling – Hulk Hogan Special – “A Complete Compilation of TV Products Commercials He Made”
From a political standpoint, in 2008, The Hulkster endorsed Barack Obama for president…..in 2011, he recanted his endorsement after Obama used his “Real American” theme song without his permission during that year’s White House Correspondents’ Dinner…..then Hogan endorsed Mitt Romney for president in the 2012 election…..and in the leadup to the 2016 election, when he wanted to be Trump’s pick for Vice-President…..which led to Hulk Hogan formally endorsing Trump for president at the 2024 Republican National Convention…..as he also spoke at the 2024 Trump rally at Madison Square Garden.
Pro Wrestling – Hulk Hogan Special – “The Hulkster” Serves Up A Resounding Endorsement of Donald J Trump on Day 4 of the RNC National Convention
Pro Wrestling – Hulk Hogan Special (2024) – “President Trump hears about Hulk Hogan’s death during press conference (hard to watch without crying)
In October 2007, Hulk Hogan transferred all trademarks referring to himself to limited liability company named Hogan Holdings Limited…..for trademarks that include Hulk Hogan, Hulkster. Hogan Knows Grillin, Hulkamania.com and Hulkapedia.com. In April 2008, Hogan announced that he would license Gameloft to create a Hulkamania Wrestling video game for mobile phones. In 2010, Hogan starred alongside Troy Aikman in commercials for Rent-A-Center…..and in March 2011, Hogan made an appearance on American Idol, surprising Paul McDonald and James Durbin, who were both wrestling fans. In October 2010, Endemol Games UK announced Hulk Hogan’s Hulkamania, an online gambling game featuring video footage of Hogan. In October 2013, Hogan partnered with Tech Assets, Inc. to open a web hosting service called Hostamania. A commercial video promoting the service featured Hogan parodying Jean-Claude Van Damme’s GoDaddy.com commercials and Miley Cyrus’ “Wrecking Ball” music video. Hogan co-founded Real American Freestyle in April 2025, and he served as the promotion’s commissioner.
Pro Wrestling – Hulk Hogan Special – US Tonight Tribute To Hulk Hogan – “The Rock Breaks Down Remembering Hulk Hogan Heartbreaking Tribute Stuns Millions”
Hogan’s crossover popularity led to several television and film roles. Early in his career Hogan played the part of Thunderlips in Rocky III (1982). He also appeared in No Holds Barred (1989), before starring in family films Suburban Commando (1991), Mr. Nanny (1993), Santa with Muscles (1996), and 3 Ninjas: High Noon at Mega Mountain (1998). Hogan also appeared in 1992 commercials for Right Guard deodorant. He starred in his own television series, Thunder in Paradise, in 1994. He is the star of The Ultimate Weapon (1998), in which Brutus Beefcake also appears in a cameo. In 1997, Hogan starred in the TNT original film Assault on Devil’s Island…..as the leader of a commando unit featuring fellow genre veterans Carl Weathers and Shannon Tweed…..with Eric Bischoff also being listed as an executive producer. The characters were considered for a regular series…..but instead received a 2nd feature-length showcase two years later, called Assault on Death Mountain. In 1995, he appeared on TBN’s Kids Against Crime…..and made cameo appearances in Muppets from Space, Gremlins 2: The New Batch (the theatrical cut) and Spy Hard as himself. Hogan also played the role of Zeus in Little Hercules in 3D…..and also made two appearances on The A-Team (in 1985 and 1986), along with Roddy Piper…..plus he also appeared on Suddenly Susan in 1999…..and voiced “The Dean” in the 2011 animated show China, IL. In July of 2005. VH1 premiered Hogan Knows Best, a reality show centered around Hogan,, his then-wife Linda…..and their children Brooke and Nick…..when in Julyu 20088, a spin-off entitled Brooke Knows Best premiered…..which focused rimarily on Hogan’s daughter Brooke.
Pro Wrestling – Hulk Hogan Movie Official Trailer – “Santa With Muscles” –Starring Hulk Hogan & Don Stark & Clint Howard & Garrett Morris & Ed Begley Jr.
Pro Wrestling – Hulk Hogan- Official Movie Trailer – “3 Ninjas: High Noon at Mega Mountain” (1998) –Starring Hulk Hogan & Loni Anderson & Jim Varney & Victor Wong
Pro Wrestling – Hulk Hogan- Official Movie Trailer – “Mr. Nanny””1993) – Starring Hulk Hogan & Sherman Hemsley & Austin Pendleton
Pro Wrestling – Hulk Hogan- Official Movie Trailer – “Suburban Commando”1991) –Starring Hulk Hogan & Shelley Duvall & Christopher Lloyd
Hogan hosted the comeback series of American Gladiators on NBC in 2008. He also hosted and judged the short-lived reality show, Hulk Hogan’s Celebrity Championship Wrestling. Hogan had a special titled Finding Hulk Hogan on A&E on November 17, 2010. In 2015, Hogan was a judge on the 6th season of Tough Enough, alongside Paige and Daniel Bryan…..but due to that year’s Hogan scandal, he was replaced by The Miz. Hogan released a music CD, Hulk Rules, as Hulk Hogan and the Wrestling Boot Band…..which also included Jimmy “Mouth of the South” Hart, his then-wife Linda and J.J Maguire…..and despite negative reviews, Hulk Rules reached # 12 on the Billboard Top Kid Audio chart in 1995. Hogan and Green Jellÿ in 1993 performed a cover version of Gary Glitter’s song “I’m the Leader of the Gang (I Am)”. In the 1980’s, Hogan appeared in the music video for Dolly Parton’s wrestling-themed love song “Headlock on My Heart” for Parton’s show Dolly. Hogan was a regular guest on Bubba the Love Sponge’s radio show. He also served as the best man at Bubba’s January 2007 wedding. On March 12, 2010, Hogan hosted his own radio show titled Hogan Uncensored, on Sirius Satellite Radio’s Howard 101.
Pro Wrestlling – Hulk Hogan A&E Documentary – “Finding Hulk Hogan” – A great documentary about one of the greatest pro wrestlers of all time
Pro Wrestling – Hulk Hogan & The Wrestling Boot Band – From the Album “Hulk Rules” – Perform “I Want to Be a Hulkamaniac”
On March 27, 1985, Richard Belzer requested on his cable TV talk show Hot Properties that Hogan demonstrate one of his signature wrestling moves. Hogan put Belzer in a modified guillotine choke, which caused Belzer to pass out. When Hogan released him, Belzer hit his head on the floor, sustaining a laceration to the scalp that required a brief hospitalization. Belzer sued Hogan for $5 million and later settled out of court. In 2006, it was claimed that the settlement totaled $5 million, half from Hogan and half from Vince McMahon. However, Belzer suggested that the settlement amount was closer to $400,000.
Pro Wrestling – Hulk Hogan & Mr. T Special – Live On Hot Topics Talk Show With Richard Beltzer – As The Hulkster Puts The Host Out with The Sleeper Hold
In 1991, on The Arsenio Hall Show, Hogan denied using steroids, stating “I trained 20 years two hours a day to look like I do. But the things that I’m not, I am not a steroid abuser and I do not use steroids.” Billy Graham, a fellow wrestler, in a 1991 interview on Inside Edition, stated that he injected Hogan with steroids in the 80’s. In 1993, media reports indicated that Hogan was a heavy steroid user. In 1994, Hogan, having received legal immunity, testified in the trial of Vince McMahon relating to shipments of steroids received by both parties from WWF physician George T. Zahorian III. Under oath, Hogan admitted that he had used anabolic steroids since 1976 to gain size and weight, but that McMahon had neither sold him the drugs nor ordered him to take them. The evidence given by Hogan proved extremely costly to the government’s case against McMahon. Due to this and jurisdictional issues, McMahon was found not guilty. During his testimony, Hogan said that he and King Kong Bundy had gone to McMahon to tip him off over Jesse Ventura’s unionization efforts in 1986. Hogan later stated “Vince already knew about it, I just said I didn’t think it was a good idea. [Ventura] was running his mouth like usual, trying to get everyone on board, everyone knew”. This led to criticism that resulted in no professional wrestlers’ union being established.
Pro Wrestling – Hulk Hogan Special – The Hulkster Live on the Arsenio Hall Show (1991) – When Hulk Claims He Has Never Used Steroids
In 2012, Gawker released a short clip of a sex tape between Hogan and Heather Clem, the estranged wife of radio personality Bubba the Love Sponge. Hogan stated that the tape was made without his knowledge or consent, and he sued Bubba and Heather Clem for invading his privacy on October 15, 2012…..when a settlement with Bubba was announced later that month…..who subsequently issued a public apology. In lawsuit financed by Silicon Valley billionaire Peter Thiel, Hogan also sued Gawker for $100 million for defamation, loss of privacy and emotional pain. In 2015, clips from the tape with Hogan using slurs led to Hogan departing WWE. After a 2016 trial, Hogan was awarded $115 million. Also, on August 11, 2016, a Florida judge gave Hogan control of the assets of A. J. Daulerio, the former Gawker editor-in-chief…..who was involved in the posting of Hogan’s sex tape. Gawker ultimately reached a $31 million settlement with Hogan in November 2016.
Pro Wrestling – Hulk Hogan Special – ABC News Report – “Hulk Hogan Sues Gawker Over Sex Tape”
In 1983, Hogan married his first wife, Linda Claridge. They had two children: a daughter, Brooke, and a son, Nick. On November 20, 2007, Linda filed for divorce, stating publicly that she decided to end her marriage after discovering that Hogan had an affair. Hogan denied ever cheating on Linda, and stated if he could change one thing in his life it would be to “get divorced right after Nick was born”. In the divorce settlement, Hogan retained around 30% of the couple’s liquid assets…..which totaled around $10 million…..as The Hulkster said he contemplated suicide after the divorce and credited American Gladiators co-star Laila Ali with preventing it. Hogan began a relationship with Jennifer McDaniel in early 2008. The two were engaged in November 2009 and married on December 14, 2010, in Clearwater, Florida. The couple divorced in 2021…..when he became engaged to yoga instructor Sky Daily in July 2023…..while proposing to her at actor Corin Nemec’s wedding reception…..when they married on September 22, 2023. Through his daughter Brooke, Hogan would have two grandchildren …..who were born in January 2025…..however, he would not meet them by the time of his death in July 2025. Hogan was public about his Christian faith…..while stating that he was saved at age 14…..and had leaned on his religion throughout his life evidenced when he and his wife Sky Daily were baptized at Indian Rocks Baptist Church in Largo, Florida in December 2020.
Pro Wrestling – Hulk Hogan Special (2023) – “The Hulkster and wife Sky Get Baptized While Surrendering to Jesus” – Which Hulk calls the Greatest Day of His Life.
Pro Wrestling – Hulk Hogan Special – The Stakscast with Eric Stakelbeck Interview w/ Hulk Hogan and wife, Sky Daily (2023) – As WWE Legend The Hulkster Talks Baptism and Christian Faith and Testimony
Hogan suffered numerous health problems, particularly with his back, since retiring as a wrestler following years of heavy weight-training and jolting as a wrestler. He underwent at least 25 medical procedures, including back surgeries, and knee and hip replacements. After the procedures failed to cure his back problems, Hogan underwent traditional spinal fusion surgery in December 2010, which enabled him to return to his professional activities. In January 2013, Hogan filed a medical malpractice lawsuit against the Laser Spine Institute for $50 million, saying that the medical firm persuaded him to undergo a half-dozen “unnecessary and ineffective” spinal operations that worsened his back problems. He claimed that the six procedures he underwent over a period of 19 months only gave him short-term relief. In addition, the Laser Spine Institute used his name on their advertisements, which Hogan claimed was without his permission. The Laser Spine Institute shut down in 2019.
Pro Wrestling – Hulk Hogan Special (2023) – “Joe Rogan Interviews Hulk Hogan About His Horrific Injuries and Surgeries in WWE”
In July 2025, Brooke Hogan stated that Hogan’s health was declining by 2023, and that he had undergone numerous surgeries by this point in time. On May 14, 2025, Hogan underwent a four-level anterior cervical discectomy and fusion operation. During the procedure, Hogan’s phrenic nerve, which helps the diaphragm contract and expand to allow the lungs to inhale and exhale air, was severed. Close friends Jimmy Hart and Eric Bischoff noted a rapid decline in Hogan’s health following his neck fusion surgery. Hart shared that Hogan avoided visitors to prevent infection, while Bischoff recalled Hogan sounding weak and expressing embarrassment over his condition. On June 18, 2025, radio host Bubba the Love Sponge reported that Hogan was seriously ill in the hospital and “might not make it”.
Pro Wrestling – Tribute To Hulk Hogan – “WWE World Mourns HULK HOGAN: Emotional Tributes from Flair, The Rock, Reigns, Cena, Trump all React to his Death”
Pro Wrestling – “Hogan Knows Best” Reality TV Special – MTV Vault Production – Presents: Hulk Hogan’s 17,000 Sq. Ft. Tampa Mansion Featuring Brooke Hogan (2005)
Pro Wrestling – Hulk Hogan Access Hollywood Special (2025)- “Hulk Hogan’s Family Drama Prior To His Death”
Pro Wrestling – Hulk Hogan Special – Law&Crime Network Production (2024) – “Bodycam: Hulk Hogan Comes to Son’s (Nick) Aid During DUI Arrest”
Pro Wrestling – Hulk Hogan Special- ET Production (2025) – “Hulk Hogan’s Final Words to His Daughter Before He Died Are Utterly Heartbreaking”
Hogan died at his Clearwater, Florida, home on the morning of July 24, 2025, at the age of 71. He collapsed while doing therapy after returning home from the hospital…..and was taken by paramedics to Morton Plant Hospital …..where he was pronounced dead at 11:17 AM. His official cause of death was acute myocardial infarction, known as a heart attack…..while his medical records later revealed he had been battling chronic lymphocytic leukemia and atrial fibrillation.
Pro Wrestling – Fox News Special Bulletin – TMS Reports Hulk Hogan Is Dead at 71 (July 24, 2025)
On August 5, 2025, Hogan’s first funeral service was held at Indian Rocks Baptist Church in Largo, Florida with widow Sky Daily, ex-wife Linda Hogan, Vince McMahon, Triple H, Stephanie McMahon, Ric Flair, Dennis Rodman, singer Kid Rock, Theo Von, and skateboarder Bam Margera being among those in attendance. Daughter Brooke, who was estranged from her father since 2023, did not attend his funeral services. Following another funeral service which was held at Sylvan Abbey Memorial Park & Funeral Home in Clearwater, Florida, Hogan was cremated and laid to rest.
Pro Wrestling – Hulk Hogan Funeral Special – August 5, 2025 at Indian Rocks Baptist Church in Largo, Florida – Featuring Emotions from Legends in Sports, Wrestling, Entertainment, Music and Hollywood
Hogan has been described as one of the largest attractions in professional wrestling history…..and a major reason why Vince McMahon’s expansion of his promotion worked…..as wrestling historian and journalist Dave Meltzer stated that “…You can’t possibly overrate his significance in the history of the business. And he sold more tickets to wrestling shows than any man who ever lived”. Hogan himself had previously said that he is the 2nd-greatest wrestler ever, after Ric Flair…..although Chris Jericho has stated that Hogan is a better worker than Flair…..and that working with him was one of the favorite moments of Jericho’s career. Meanwhile, Cody Rhodes has said numerous times that Hogan’s WrestleMania X8 match with The Rock is the greatest match in wrestling history…..while epitomizing what professional wrestling is…..whereas, Bret Hart has issued both praise and criticism for Hogan…..after lauding his look and describing him as a “hero” to both fans and fellow wrestlers…..but calling his in-ring abilities “very limited.”
Pro Wrestling – Hulk Hogan Men’s Health Special – “Hulk Hogan’s INSANE DIET On The Road [And Extreme Workout” – Celebrity Workouts & Diet
Following Hogan’s death on July 24, 2025, many wrestlers paid tribute to Hogan on social media, such as Vince McMahon, The Rock, The Undertaker, Steve Austin, Rob Van Dam, Shawn Michaels, John Cena, Triple H, Ric Flair, Kane, Sting, Jake Roberts, Ted DiBiase Sr., Kurt Angle, The Miz, Matt Hardy and many other wrestlers. Hogan was also remembered by people outside professional wrestling, like actor Sylvester Stallone, UFC President Dana White and U.S. President Donald Trump. Ron DeSantis, governor of Hogan’s home state of Florida, declared August 1 as Hulk Hogan Day and ordered flags at the Florida State Capitol flown at half-staff.
Pro Wrestling – WWE Tributes to Hulk Hogan (2025) – “Vince McMahon and Triple H react to Hulk Hogan’s Death”
WWE honored Hogan with multiple tributes: first on the July 25 episode of SmackDown, then on the following episodes of Raw and NXT, and also at SummerSlam. Meanwhile, TNA dedicated its July 24 episode of Impact! to Hogan. In NJPW, Hogan was given a ten-bell salute, as well as a tribute ceremony, during the sixth night of the G1 Climax 35 tournament on July 26. Two days later, Hogan was honored on AEW Collision with a tribute from former WCW commentator Tony Schiavone.
Pro Wrestling – WWE Smackdown Tribute to Hulk Hogan (July 25, 2025) – WWE pays tribute to Hulk Hogan with 10-bell salute
Hulk Hogan’s final moments were nothing like the world expected…..after decades of fame, controversy and silence…..as The Hulkster was able to have one final phone call with his daughter…..when he was able to empty what was in his heart to her…..and ask for her forgiveness…..as he admitted all of his human frailties and failures to her at his moment of passing. When we look at his life filled with many successes while building an image of an undefeatable Super Hero…..while creating dreams of truth and power with Hulkamaniacs all over the world…..which helped develop the most iconic legend of professional wrestling for all time…..and the man and father that he was made him clean the slate with his daughter Brooke before he went to be with his Lord and Savior…..as he truly was a man of God. Due to the fact that this sportsphile post this tribute to Hulk Hogan, has been a sportsphile all of his life…..but not being a pro wrestling fan…..however by the time this point of conclusion of this post was reached…..the truth of the matter is that I have become a huge pro wrestling fan…..and where I never gave these guys the honest lable of being athletes, much less great athletes, but that has all changed…..cuz these guys were huge, strong, agile, fast and mean athletes of the highest order…..who entertained sports fans from every “nook and cranny” of the Earth…..even though their sport was more choreographed, its entertainment value can rival any professional sport known to mankind…..and Hulk Hogan along with Vince McMahon made it into an international phenomena. The last video in our tribute and salute the legend of sports and entertainment shows the respect and love that Sylvester Stallone had for The Hulkster…..as he enlightens the world as to how much of an incredible force that Hulk Hogan was…..as it kinda says it all about Hulk. We hope you enjoy this post for years to come.
Pro Wrestling – TMZ Hulk Hogan Special – “Sylvester Stallone Reacts To Hulk Hogans Death, Shares Tales From ‘Rocky 3′” | TMZ
