Terry “Hulk Hogan” Bollea, an emblematic figure in the world of professional wrestling, passed away on July 24, 2025. His career, which spanned from 1977 to 2012, left an indelible mark on the history of the sport.
A Pioneer of Wrestling
Hogan headlined the first WrestleMania in 1985, an event that drew an audience of approximately 1 million viewers through closed-circuit television and catapulted wrestling to massive fame. He participated in the main event of seven of the first eight WrestleManias, becoming the undisputed face and hero of the wrestling world.During its iconic career, “Hollywood” accumulated numerous achievements and recognitions. Below are some of its most outstanding facts and achievements:Key Data
- Full name: Terry Bollea
- Date of birth: August 11, 1953
- Place of birth: Augusta, Georgia
- Height: 6 feet, 7 inches
- Weight: 300 pounds
- Nicknames: “Hollywood”, “The Fabulous”, “The Incredible”, “Hulkster”, “The Immortal One”, “The Unstoppable Force”
- Theme song: “Real American” by Rick Derringer
- Finishing move: Atomic leg drop
Championships and Notable Achievements
- Southeastern Championship Wrestling:
- New Japan Pro Wrestling:
- IWGP Heavyweight Championship (1983)
- IWGP League Tournament (1983)
- MSG Tag League Tournament with Antonio Inoki (1982, 1983)
- World Championship Wrestling:
- WWF/WWE:
- WWF/WWE Championship (Won January 23, 1984, April 2, 1989, March 24, 1991, December 3, 1991, April 4, 1993, April 21, 2002)
- WWE Tag Team Championship with Edge (2002)
- Royal Rumble (1990, 1991)
Other Achievements
- Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame (2003)
- WWE Hall of Fame (2005, 2020)
- International Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame (2021)
