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Wrestling Legend Hulk Hogan Passes Aged 71 From Suspected Cardiac Arrest

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

Emmanuel Eze

Wrestling legend Hulk Hogan has died at the age of 71 years old. There was said to have been a 911 call reporting cardiac arrest from his Clearwater, Florida home early Thursday morning. He was pronounced dead at the hospital.

“WWE is saddened to learn WWE Hall of Famer Hulk Hogan has passed away. One of pop culture’s most recognizable figures, Hogan helped WWE achieve global recognition in the 1980s.

“WWE extends its condolences to Hogan’s family, friends, and fans.” WWE said in a post on X.

Hulk Hogan’s Wrestling History

Born Terry Gene Bollea, Hulk Hogan was Known for his flamboyance and massive physique, and his trademark blond horseshoe moustache and bandanas which made him a favourite for many WWE fans worldwide.

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. He headlined eight of the first nine editions (1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, and 9) of the WWF’s flagship annual event WrestleMania and was five time WWE champion with his 1,474-day reign being the longest of the WrestleMania era ever.

Hulk Hogan kickstarted a pop culture phenomenon with “Hulkamania” after defeating the Iron Sheik for the World Heavyweight Championship in 1984

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Greatest Matches

Among his most legendary bouts is his clash with André the Giant at WrestleMania III in 1987, where Hogan famously body-slammed the 520-pound André before retaining the WWF Championship.

Another standout performance came at WrestleMania VI in 1990, where Hogan faced The Ultimate Warrior in a rare Champion vs. Champion showdown. Though Hogan lost the match, it was praised for its emotional storytelling and marked a symbolic passing of the torch.

Hogan’s match against The Rock at WrestleMania X8 in 2002 pit two generations of superstars against each othermaking the match a masterclass in crowd psychology. His rivalry with Randy “Macho Man” also produced several high-profile matches, notably their WWF Championship bout at WrestleMania V.

Movie Career

Hulk Hogan made his film debut in Rocky III (1982), playing the flamboyant wrestler Thunderlips in a memorable scene opposite Sylvester Stallone, which helped launch him into mainstream entertainment. Capitalizing on his wrestling fame, Hogan starred in a series of family-friendly action-comedies throughout the late ’80s and early ’90s. His first major leading role came in No Holds Barred (1989), a wrestling-themed drama produced by the WWE (then WWF), which became a cult classic despite mixed reviews.

He continued with roles in films like Suburban Commando (1991), where he played an intergalactic warrior stranded on Earth, and Mr. Nanny (1993), a comedy about a wrestler turned babysitter. These films leaned heavily on Hogan’s larger-than-life persona and child-friendly image. He also starred in Santa with Muscles (1996),