Hulk Hogan Real name: Terry Gene Bollea



 Hulk Hogan 


Real name: Terry Gene Bollea  

Born: August 11, 1953 in Augusta, Georgia, USA


Why he's famous

He's one of the biggest names in wrestling history. Hogan helped turn WWE, then WWF, into mainstream pop culture in the 1980s.


Career highlights

1. *WWE/WWF era*: Main event star in the 80s and 90s. Famous for "Hulkamania" — his 24-inch pythons, yellow and red gear, bandana, and "brother" catchphrase. 

   Won 6 WWE Championships. Headlined the first WrestleMania in 1985.

2. *nWo and WCW*: In 1996 he shocked everyone by turning heel and joining the New World Order in WCW. Dyed his beard black and became "Hollywood Hogan." Helped make WCW beat WWE in the ratings for a while.

3. *Return to WWE*: Came back in 2002 and won his 6th WWE Championship.


Persona

- *Moves*: Big boot, leg drop

- *Catchphrases*: "Whatcha gonna do, brother?" "Train, say your prayers, eat your vitamins"

- *Vibe*: All-American hero. Told kids to train, say prayers, and drink milk.


Outside wrestling

Movies: Rocky III as Thunderlips, Suburban Commando, Mr. Nanny  

TV: Hogan Knows Best reality show  

Music: Played bass guitar in bands before wrestling


Legacy

Inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame twice — once as Hulk Hogan in 2005, and again as part of nWo in 2020.  

Credited with bringing wrestling to a huge TV audience in the 80s. Love him or hate him, "Hulkamania" is still one of wrestling’s biggest brands.

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