Before stepping into the ring, Hogan dreamt of rocking the stage as a bassist. He even jammed with some members of Metallica, but destiny had other plans.
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Hogan was initially offered the part of Randy “The Ram” Robinson in The Wrestler (2008). He declined, leaving it to Mickey Rourke, who earned an Oscar nod.
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Hogan starred in Thunder in Paradise, a short-lived TV series that gained cult status in Germany, where it aired for years longer than in the U.S.
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The iconic blonde Fu Manchu is legally trademarked, making it one of the most recognizable facial hair styles in pop culture.
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The term “Hulkamania” was coined during an improvised promo, but it instantly resonated, birthing an era of wrestling history.
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Vince McMahon Sr. preferred a clean-cut, all-American look, but Hogan's charisma forced him to reconsider—and the rest is history.
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Born Terry Gene Bollea, he adopted “Hulk Hogan” after being compared to The Incredible Hulk due to his massive physique.
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Hogan was let go by the AWA for taking the role of Thunderlips in Rocky III without permission. Ironically, the film catapulted his fame.
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Hulk Hogan’s 1984 WWE title win over The Iron Sheik garnered the highest cable TV ratings for a wrestling match, a record that stood for decades.
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Hogan quietly supports children’s hospitals and Make-A-Wish Foundation, fulfilling hundreds of wishes for fans battling illnesses.
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Years before his shocking 1994 move to WCW, negotiations fell through due to creative differences, delaying his heel turn as the leader of the NWO.
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