Hulk Hogan, whose real name is Terry Gene Bollea, is an American retired professional wrestler widely regarded as one of the greatest professional wrestlers of all time. Heres a summary of what happened to Hulk Hogan:
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Wrestling Career:
- Hogan rose to fame in the 1980s and became the most recognized wrestling star worldwide.
- He departed the WWF in 1993 to pursue a career in film and television, and later signed with World Championship Wrestling (WCW) in 1994.
- In 1996, he adopted the villainous persona of "Hollywood" Hulk Hogan, leading the popular New World Order (nWo) stable.
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Career Hiatus and Return:
- Hogan took a hiatus from wrestling and managed The Anchor club in Cocoa Beach.
- He was asked to take time off by the head of creative booking and was not told when he would be brought back at the time.
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Scandals:
- In 2015, Hogan was involved in a racism scandal due to comments he made in a leaked sex tape, which significantly tarnished his reputation.
- He also made an infamous appearance on "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno" in 1998, announcing his retirement from pro wrestling, which led to his firing and tarnished his reputation.
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Personal Life:
- In 2007, Hogans wife filed for divorce after 24 years of marriage, citing an affair Hogan had with their daughters best friend.
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Health Issues:
- There are claims that Hogan has no feeling in his lower body after having nerves removed from his back.
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Reinstatement:
- After a three-year suspension, Hogan was reinstated into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2018.
Hulk Hogans career has been marked by both triumphs and controversies, and he remains a prominent figure in the world of professional wrestling despite the challenges he has faced.
