The single greatest wrestler in the history of the sport has passed away. Hulk Hogan was a part of my life since the mid 80's and eventually became a good friend and a teacher.
Terry "Hulk Hogan" Bollea began his career in pro wrestling in 1977 and was known then as "Sterling Golden". Bollea worked his butt off to become a bigger star and he did so when he entered the WWF and entered the ring against the "Iron Shiek".
Later are Wrestlemania 3 his bout with Andre The Giant was the most watched match in history at that point. From then on Hogan became a household word and a great fan favorite.
Bollea also made several movies when under contract to WWF, but as time wore on and the years past his good guy persona became tiresome. Bollea went to WCW and ted Turner in 1994. Two years after that on July 7, 1996 Hulk Hogan became a bad guy along with Kevin Nash and Scott Hall, forming a group called "New World Order".
This was and still is in my opinion the greatest thing to ever happen in the wrestling business.
Besides the NWO, Hogan worked behind the scenes as a booker and he resumed his acting career. Hogan went to TNA wrestling with his daughter, the beautiful Brooke Hogan after WCW went out of business.
Terry Bollea was a friend, teacher and damn nice man. Terry Bollea passed away on July 24, 2025 at the age of 71 from cadiac arrest. You will be missed my friend, but nobody will ever forget you.
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