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Hulk Hogan descended upon American culture at exactly the time it was ready for him: the 1980s

Hulk Hogan died in Florida at age 71 on Thursday, marking the end of a major figure in American wrestling culture.
Hogan rose to fame in the 1980s by embodying an all-American hero amid wrestling's explosive popularity and large stadium audiences.
He teamed with actor Mr. T at the first WrestleMania and made his final WWE appearance this past January on a Netflix debut episode.
Hogan admitted using performance-enhancing drugs including steroids, faced accusations of racism, a sex-tape scandal, and gave a full-throated pro-Trump speech.
Despite his early success and political involvement, Hogan's influence waned, with critics saying he lost his crowd appeal and his last appearance fizzled.

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Hogan descended upon American culture exactly when it needed him: the 1980s

The opening chords of Rick Derringer’s hard-rock guitar would play over the arena sound system. Instantly, 20,000 Hulkamaniacs — and many more as wrestling’s popularity and stadium size exploded — rose to their feet in a frenzy to catch a…

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Hulk Hogan descended upon American culture at exactly the time it was ready for him: the 1980s

Hulk Hogan, a wrestling icon of the 1980s, captivated audiences with his larger-than-life persona. Known for his patriotic image and electrifying performances, Hogan became a symbol of American culture.

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