Hulk Hogan was a WWE Hall of Famer
Are you an expert on the most well-known wrestlers in history? Think about it again! These seven amazing facts about Hulk Hogan might even surprise his biggest fans.
Hogan was one of the most famous wrestlers of all time and a key player in making WWE a global powerhouse.
On July 24, 2025, it was announced that the legendary professional wrestler had died. WWE says he died at 71.
In the 1980s and 1990s, he became a household name and a pop culture icon due to his larger-than-life personality, both in and out of the ring. He was in movies and on TV all around the world.
Here are 7 mind-blowing facts about Hulk Hogan that even hardcore fans may not know
1.He was almost a well-known bass guitarist.
Hulk Hogan was a serious musician before he became a wrestler. He said no to joining Metallica when they were still getting together because he had already played bass guitar in other Florida rock bands.
2.Hulk Hogan got kicked out of wrestling because he was too famous.
Vince McMahon Sr. dismissed Hogan in 1981 because he was so popular that he was in Rocky III. Wrestlers couldn’t get into Hollywood at one point!
3.He is not at all “Hulk.”
Lou Ferrigno played the part of the Incredible Hulk in the 1970s, which is where the nickname originated. Terry Bollea is his true name.
Hogan appeared on a talk show with Ferrigno, and the host referred to him as “Hulk” because he was significantly larger than Ferrigno.
4.He gave evidence in court against Vince McMahon.
In a startling turn of events, Hogan testified against WWE Chairman Vince McMahon in the steroid trial of 1994. In the end, his testimony was very important to Vince’s acquittal, even if it hurt him.
5.He is a Real Hero
Horgan saved a 6-year-old boy from Florida who was about to drown in 1992 after a jet ski accident. He used his wrestling skills to calm the child down until help arrived.
6.He Didn’t Want to Play Randy “The Ram”
Hogan was first offered the part of Mickey Rourke in The Wrestler, which was nominated for an Oscar. He said no because he thought it was “too dark” and didn’t show off his heritage.
7.He has been inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame twice
Hulk Hogan is the only wrestler to have been inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame twice: once as an individual in 2005 and again as a part of the nWo (New World Order) in 2020.
