Facts About Hulk Hogan, The Legend in WWE Wrestling, Who Died of Heart Failure

Terry Bollea, widely known as Hulk Hogan, is the most iconic figure in the history of professional wrestling. In the 1980s to early 1990s, Hogan emerged as the face of WWE (formerly WWF) with his legendary slogan: “say your prayers and eat your vitamins.” His flamboyant and enthusiastic character made him a hero to millions of children and fans around the world, while also transforming wrestling into a multi-billion dollar entertainment industry.

Hogan is not just a wrestler; he is a global pop culture phenomenon. He became a major star in various television shows, video games, and even films like “Suburban Commando” and “Mr. Nanny.” His name is so powerful that he is referred to as the key to WWE's global success under the leadership of Vince McMahon. He was also immortalized in the WWE Hall of Fame for his extraordinary influence on the industry.

In the mid-1990s, Hogan made a shocking move by transitioning to WCW. There, he performed a heel turn (switching from hero to villain) and created a new persona: “Hollywood Hogan.” Joining the nWo (New World Order), he sparked a major revolution that led WCW to defeat WWE in TV ratings for 83 consecutive weeks, a record that has never been matched again.

Despite his success, Hogan's career in WCW was also marred by scandals. One of them was the “Finger Poke of Doom” incident in 1999, where Kevin Nash fell just from being touched by Hogan, who then seized the championship title. This action was seen as humiliating for professional wrestling and became one of the main factors in WCW's downfall, which was eventually purchased by WWE in 2001.

After the WCW era ended, Hogan returned to WWE and created an iconic moment at WrestleMania X8 against Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson. The match, which took place in Toronto, was met with tremendous cheers and is remembered as one of the best matches in WWE history, bringing together two great eras in one ring.

In 2015, a recording of Hogan using racial slurs leaked to the public. WWE immediately terminated his contract and removed all content related to him from their official site. Although he apologized directly to the wrestlers, his reputation never fully recovered. Some fans even booed him when he reappeared on WWE screens in the following years.

In the latter part of his life, Hogan was preparing to launch a new wrestling promotion called Real American Freestyle, which focused on classic-style wrestling like in the Olympics. Unfortunately, one month before the debut event scheduled for August 30, Hogan passed away from a heart attack at his home in Clearwater, Florida. He was pronounced dead after receiving emergency medical treatment.