Earlier than his untimely death on July 24, 2025, Terry “Hulk Hogan” Bollea was a pioneer on this planet {of professional} wrestling. Hogan’s skilled wrestling profession ran from 1977 to 2012.
Hogan headlined the primary WrestleMania in 1985, which drew an viewers of round 1 million on closed-circuit tv and launched skilled wrestling to the lots. Hogan was in the principle occasion of seven of the primary eight WrestleMania playing cards, ultimately changing into the face and hero of the wrestling world.
“Hollywood” racked up many accomplishments all through his iconic run. Try his key wrestling stats and accolades under:
Background
Born: Aug. 11, 1953
Hometown: Venice Seashore, California
Peak: 6 toes, 9 inches
Weight: 345 kilos
Nicknames: “Hollywood,” “The Fabulous,” “The Unimaginable,” “Hulkster,” “The Immortal One,” “The Unstoppable Pressure”
Theme music: “Actual American” by Rick Derringer
Wrestling type: Grappler
Finisher: Atomic leg drop
Championships
Southeastern Championship Wrestling
New Japan Professional Wrestling
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IWGP Heavyweight Championship (1983)
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IWGP League Match (1983)
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MSG Tag League Match with Antonio Inoki (1982, 1983)
World Championship Wrestling
WWF/WWE
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WWF/WWE Championship (2 instances in 1984, 1 time in 1986, 1 time in 1988, 1 time in 1989 and 1 time in 2002)
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WWE Tag Staff Championship with Edge (2002)
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Royal Rumble (1990, 1991)
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Rosenberg: Hulk Hogan was the Babe Ruth {of professional} wrestling
Peter Rosenberg displays on the legendary profession {of professional} wrestler Hulk Hogan following information of his dying at 71.
Different accomplishments
Skilled Wrestling Corridor of Fame (2003)
WWE Corridor of Fame (2005)