Hogan began his professional wrestling career in 1977, but gained worldwide recognition after signing with the World Wrestling Federation (WWF, now WWE) in December 1983.

Jun 7, 2021 · Hulk Hogan is a retired professional American wrestler who was discovered in 1979 by World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) owner Vince McMahon Sr. In 1984, Hogan defeated the Iron Sheik to...

A larger-than-life icon, he packed 93,173 WWE fans into the Pontiac Silverdome, won six WWE Championships, starred in movies, television shows and his own animated series and became an idol to a vast legion of fans he dubbed his Hulkamaniacs.

Jan 17, 2025 · Hulk Hogan's official billed height is six feet seven inches (201 cm), which proved advantageous in the 1980s and 1990s when WWE prioritized promoting taller talent.

1 day ago · More Pro Wrestling: WWE Superstar Seth Rollins Says Hulk Hogan 'Deserved' To Be Booed. However, not all WWE Superstars have been so gracious. During an episode of "Six Feet Under with Mark Calaway ...

Jan 19, 2025 · Former WWE Champion and Hall of Famer Hulk Hogan appeared on RAW’s Netflix premiere earlier this month. He addressed fans, welcoming them to a new era, also promoting his brand 'Real American...

Nov 25, 2024 · Hulk Hogan was the first megastar of wrestling and helped the business to become more mainstream. He played a huge role in WWE's national expansion in the 1980s, then enjoyed a resurgence in relevancy in the late 1990s as he turned heel and swung the momentum in WCW's favor.

Terry Gene Bollea (August 11, 1953), known by his ring name Hulk Hogan, is an American professional wrestler, actor, television personality, and musician best known for his time working for World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE).

Feb 5, 1988 · History is made as Andre the Giant seeks to end Hulk Hogan's 1,474-day reign as WWE Champion on the first episode of The Main Event. ... Sign up for Peacock to watch. Plus, get every WWE Premium Live Event, your favorite …

He won the WCW World Heavyweight Championship six times, and holds the record for the longest reign. In 1996, he underwent a career renaissance upon adopting the villainous persona of "Hollywood" Hulk Hogan, leading the popular New World Order (nWo) stable.