Why Hulk Hogan Was So Controversial Before His Death at 71

Why Hulk Hogan Was So Controversial Before His Death at 71

Hulk Hogan was undoubtedly crucial to WWE’s stratospheric popularity during the 1980s and 1990s, but he was also a hugely controversial figure on screen and off. Hogan (real name Terry Gene Bollea) — who died at age 71 in July 2025 — publicly apologized in 2015 after leaked sex tape footage caught him using a racial slur and referring to himself as “racist, to a point.” A source exclusively told Us Weekly following Hogan’s death that the wrestle…

Hulk Hogan dead at 71: Wrestler's biggest controversies during his storied career

Hulk Hogan died Thursday at the age of 71. Here are the famed wrestler's biggest controversies during his story career.

Hulk Hogan's Major Controversies Before His Tragic Death

Before his death, the WWE legend's career was overshadowed by many scandals.

'That's Why He Loved Donald Trump': Dave Zirin Refused To Come On CNN and Celebrate Complicated Legacy Of Hulk Hogan, Who Passed at Age 71

Pro wrestling legend Hulk Hogan, a two-time WWE Hall of Famer, passed away at the age of 71. I Am Absolutely Shocked To Hear About The Passing Of My Close Friend @HulkHogan! Hulk Has Been By My Side Since We Started In The Wrestling Business. An Incredible Athlete, Talent, Friend, And Father! Our Friendship Has Meant The World To Me. He Was Always There For Me Even When… pic.twitter.com/rOWLakMjr4— Ric Flair® (@RicFlairNatrBoy) July 24, 2025 Da…