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The Complicated Legacy of WWE Star Hulk Hogan
UNITED STATES, JUL 24 – Hulk Hogan revolutionized professional wrestling but faced lasting damage to his legacy from steroid use, racist remarks, and controversial actions, WWE said he was synonymous with the sport for over 20 years.
- On July 24, 2025, Terry Gene Bollea, known as Hulk Hogan, died, and it was his final WWE appearance before his death.
- In his prime, Hulk Hogan revolutionized professional wrestling’s appeal, becoming a global icon and transforming the sport’s popularity worldwide.
- Controversially, Hogan’s legacy was marred by scandals, including his use of the N word in radio interviews resulting in a WWE Hall of Fame suspension.
- Following health struggles, Hogan succumbed to cardiac arrest, Sky Daily said, adding he underwent neck fusion surgery in May 2025 unrelated to previous issues.
- For many fans, Hogan’s legacy carries a lasting shadow, as many cannot separate Hogan from Terry Bollea even after his death, permanently marking his achievements with an asterisk.
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Raymond J. de Souza: Hulk Hogan told a simple story, but his life was far more complex
Thirty-nine years ago, on the first night of the Calgary Stampede, Hulk Hogan wrestled King Kong Bundy at the Saddledome. In 1986, Hogan, who died Thursday at age 71, was at the peak of his global fame and I, along with my teenage friends, were there to watch him defeat Bundy in a “house show,” meaning a non-televised match. Hogan and Bundy had been the main event at WrestleMania II just a few months previous.
How should wrestling icon Hulk Hogan be remembered?
WATCH BELOW: On the latest episode of No Holds Barred, Postmedia wrestling writer Jan Murphy and Postmedia’s Rob Wong discuss the life and legacy of wrestling legend Hulk Hogan. They talk about why two different conversations need to be had about the character and the person, where Hogan stands among the greats of the industry and their favourite memories of his career.
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