Hulk Hogan
Height: 6'7"
Weight: 275 lbs
Hometown: Venice Beach, California
Birthday: August 11, 1953
Pro Debut: 1978
Signature Maneuver: Big Boot to the Face and Leg Drop
AKA: Hollywood Hogan, Terry Boulder
Hulk Hogan ruled pro wrestling in the 20th century. His legacy will live long after his two-decade highlight reel career is complete. Hogan is the most famous pro wrestler in the world and a genuine American icon. His pop culture impact has crossed thresholds in all forms of entertainment. Whether Hulk is battling opponents, running for president or starring in a movie, he continues to define a business that he built into a booming success.
Career History
Few can come close to Hogan's legendary accomplishments... He has been the standard bearer for two major federations... Has won eight world championships, including the International Grand Prix heavyweight titles... Fought fabled feuds with Randy Savage, Ric Flair, Sting, The Warrior, Rowdy Roddy Piper, Andre The Giant and Paul Orndorff... Managed at one-time by friend Jimmy "Mouth of the South" Hart... Launched the mega-popular New World Order becoming "Hollywood" Hogan... Teamed with Dennis Rodman against the likes of Karl Malone and Jay Leno... Shunned his dark side to return to the heroic Hulkster in his yellow-and-red trademark colors... In one his most famous matches, body-slammed 7'4", 500 lbs. Andre the Giant in front of an indoor record crowd of 93,173 at the Pontiac Silverdome... Captivated capacity crowds on most every continent.
Wrestling Style
Towering size, cunning ring savvy and brute strength... Rips his yellow and red T-shirt to shreds from his chiseled bronze body... Blond locks, bandanas and bulging python-like biceps... Finishing move is the famed big boot to the face and the leg drop.
Did You Know?
Only pro wrestler to grace the cover of "Sports Illustrated"... Tossed Sylvester Stallone out of the ring in his screen debut as "Thunderlips" in Rocky III... Numerous movie roles including "Gremlins II," "No Holds Barred," "Suburban Commando," "Mr. Nanny," "Spy Hard," "Santa With Muscles," "Three Ninjas," "Escape from Mega Mountain," "McKenzie's Island" and "Muppets In Space"... Starred in two TNT original movies, "Assault on Devil's Island" and "Assault on Death Mountain," with Carl Weathers and Shannon Tweed... On television he was featured in the action-adventure movie and syndicated series "Thunder in Paradise"... Had a successful animated series "Hulk Hogan Rockin' Wrestlin'"... Recorded a hit record, Hulk Hogan and the Wrestling Boot Band, which was Top 10 on Billboard's children's chart... Before wrestling, spent 10 years as a professional guitarist... Resides in Tampa with his wife and two children... Family has more than 30 pets including dogs, cats, birds, chinchillas, ferrets, turtles, iguanas, rabbits, fish and a frog... Toyed with the idea of running for president... Honored by the Make-A-Wish Foundation for his work... Always takes time with fans of all ages for autographs and photos... Ranked as the No. 1 wrestler of the century... Life has been profiled by "A&E Biography" and "E! True Hollywood Story."
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