Hogan was popular in the world of professional wrestling before the movie debuted. But when he landed the role of the wrestler who took on Rocky in a charity match, he became a worldwide star. He made an appearance on the Tonight Show with Johnny Carson, and after that, he became a celebrity beyond the wrestling world.

Hulk Hogan wasn’t just a partner. He was a dear friend,” Rich Rosen, who partnered with Hogan on the bar, told Page Six of his plans to move ahead with Slam.

Hogan's professional wrestling career ran from 1977 to 2012. Hogan headlined the first WrestleMania in 1985, which drew an audience of around 1 million on closed-circuit television and introduced professional wrestling to the masses.

WWE Hall of Famer Hulk Hogan has tragically passed away at the age of 71 due to cardiac arrest in Florida. The wrestling icon, known for his immense contributions to WWE and pop culture, leaves behind a legacy marked by iconic matches and controversies.

He elevated professional wrestling into the mainstream, was a fixture in pop culture and endorsed Donald Trump in 2024.

In sports, living in Florida seems to be part of being a GOAT, from Tom Brady and Tiger Woods to Kelly Slater, Serena Williams and the late Hulk Hogan

Jonathan Coachman shares how The Rock and Hulk Hogan improvised their iconic WrestleMania X8 match when fans unexpectedly turned on Dwayne Johnson.

Legendary WWE icon Hulk Hogan died on Thursday. He was 71. Medics rushed to his home in Clearwater, Florida, near Tampa.