Hulk Hogan

On this page, you find the full wrestling profile of Hulk Hogan, with his Career History, real name, age, height and weight, the Promotions he worked for, all the Face/Heel turns, the Championship Titles he won, his Finishers, Theme Songs, Tag Teams and Stables, his appearance changes through the years, and more.

Terry Gene Bollea was born in Augusta, Georgia on August 11, 1953.

He died on July 24, 2025 at the age of 71.

Hulk Hogan is a 13-time World Champion, and has won a total of 14 championships in major promotions during his career. He is also a 2-time Royal Rumble winner.

Hulk Hogan was inducted in the WWE Hall of Fame in 2005 as an individual, in 2020 as part of the Groups wing (as a member of New World Order), in the NJPW Hall of Fame in 1990 as part of the NJPW Greatest 18 Club wing and in the Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame (PWHF) in 2003 as part of the Modern Era wing.

He is widely regarded as the most recognizable wrestling star worldwide and one of the most popular wrestlers of all time.

Profile Info

• GenderMale
• Real NameTerry Gene Bollea
• Ring Names
  • Hulk Hogan (June 27, 2003 - July 24, 2025)
  • Mr. America (May 1, 2003 - June 26, 2003)
  • Hulk Hogan (January 23, 2003 - April 30, 2003)
  • Hollywood Hulk Hogan (February 17, 2002 - January 22, 2003)
  • Hulk Hogan (July 12, 1999 - February 16, 2002)
  • Hollywood Hogan (August 10, 1996 - July 11, 1999)
  • Hulk Hogan (November 17, 1979 - August 9, 1996)
  • Sterling Golden (September 29, 1979 - November 25, 1979)
  • Terry Boulder (April 14, 1979 - December 7, 1979)
  • The Super Destroyer (August 9, 1977 - October 22, 1977)
• Born August 11, 1953
• Died July 24, 2025 (aged 71)
• NationalityUnited States
• Birth PlaceAugusta, Georgia
• Billed From
  • Venice Beach, California (July 12, 1999 - July 24, 2025)
  • Hollywood, California (August 10, 1996 - July 11, 1999)
  • Venice Beach, California (November 17, 1979 - August 9, 1996)
• Height 6 ft 7 in (201 cm)
• Weight
  • 302 lbs (137 kg)
• NicknamesThe Immortal; The Hulkster
• NotesHe is widely regarded as the most recognizable wrestling star worldwide and one of the most popular wrestlers of all time.

Career History

• Roles

  • Ambassador (July 15, 2018 - July 24, 2025)
  • Ambassador (February 24, 2014 - July 24, 2015)
  • General Manager (March 29, 2012 - October 3, 2013)
  • Part Time Wrestler (April 2, 2005 - January 27, 2012)
  • General Manager (January 4, 2010 - October 16, 2011)
  • Wrestler (April 14, 1979 - July 3, 2003)
  • Politician (November 26, 1998 - January 3, 1999)
  • Actor (May 28, 1982 - April 10, 1998)
  • Wrestler (August 9, 1977 - October 22, 1977)

• Promotions History

  Promotion	from	to
  PromotionWWE	July 15, 2018	July 24, 2025
  PromotionWWE	February 24, 2014	July 24, 2015
  PromotionTNA	October 27, 2009	October 3, 2013
  PromotionWWE	April 2, 2005	August 20, 2006
  PromotionWWEBrand SmackDown	March 25, 2002	July 3, 2003
  PromotionWWF	February 17, 2002	March 24, 2002
  PromotionWCW	June 11, 1994	July 9, 2000
  PromotionNJPWBrand Heavyweight	May 3, 1993	January 4, 1994
  PromotionWWF	December 27, 1983	December 31, 1993
  PromotionSWS	December 12, 1991	December 12, 1991
  PromotionSWS	March 30, 1991	April 1, 1991
  PromotionNJPWBrand Heavyweight	May 13, 1980	June 13, 1985
  PromotionUWA	September 2, 1984	September 2, 1984
  PromotionNWA	April 14, 1979	October 21, 1983
  PromotionCSW, SLWC	July 15, 1983	October 21, 1983
  PromotionAWA	August 1, 1981	March 3, 1983
  PromotionNWA HOLLYWOOD	June 6, 1980	June 5, 1981
  PromotionWWF	November 17, 1979	April 18, 1981
  PromotionMSW	August 2, 1980	August 3, 1980
  PromotionGCW	September 29, 1979	December 25, 1979
  PromotionSECW	April 14, 1979	November 9, 1979
  PromotionCWA	May 14, 1979	September 6, 1979
  PromotionNWA, CWF	August 9, 1977	October 22, 1977

• Images History

  

  Feb 2014

  

  Jan 2010

  

  Apr 2005

  

  May 2003

  

  Jan 2003

  

  Mar 2002

  

  Feb 2002

  

  Aug 1999

  

  Jan 1999

  

  Jul 1996

  

  Nov 1995

  

  Oct 1995

  

  Jun 1994

  

  Apr 1989

  

  Feb 1987

  

  Apr 1985

  

  Dec 1983

  

  Mar 1981

  

  Apr 1979

  

  Aug 1977

• Face / Heel Turns

  Alignment	Details	from	to
  Face		October 16, 2011	July 24, 2025
  Heel		October 10, 2010	October 15, 2011
  Face		March 17, 2002	October 9, 2010
  Heel		February 17, 2002	March 16, 2002
  Face		July 12, 1999	February 16, 2002
  Heel		July 7, 1996	July 11, 1999
  Face		August 22, 1981	July 6, 1996
  Heel		August 9, 1977	August 21, 1981

• Card Positions

  Status	Details	from	to
  TNA Inactive	UK house show matches	January 26, 2012	January 27, 2012
  TNA Inactive	Televised retirement	November 21, 2011	January 25, 2012
  TNA Upper Card		March 3, 2011	November 20, 2011
  TNA Injured	Back surgeries	September 5, 2010	March 2, 2011
  TNA Upper Card		January 4, 2010	September 4, 2010
  TNA Inactive	Contract signing	October 27, 2009	January 3, 2010
  WWE Upper Card		July 15, 2006	August 20, 2006
  WWE Upper Card		April 2, 2005	August 21, 2005
  SD Inactive	Unmasking/firing	June 27, 2003	July 3, 2003
  SD Mid Card		March 6, 2003	June 26, 2003
  SD Upper Card		January 23, 2003	March 5, 2003
  SD Inactive	Hiatus	August 9, 2002	January 22, 2003
  SD Upper Card		August 1, 2002	August 8, 2002
  SD Mid Card		July 4, 2002	July 31, 2002
  SD Upper Card		February 17, 2002	July 3, 2002
  WCW Upper Card		February 2, 2000	July 9, 2000
  WCW Inactive	Break from the ring	October 25, 1999	February 1, 2000
  WCW Upper Card		July 12, 1999	October 24, 1999
  WCW Injured	Knee operation	April 12, 1999	July 11, 1999
  WCW Upper Card		January 4, 1999	April 11, 1999
  WCW Inactive	Kayfabe retirement	November 26, 1998	January 3, 1999
  WCW Upper Card		July 7, 1996	November 25, 1998
  WCW Inactive	Hiatus	April 16, 1996	July 6, 1996
  WCW Upper Card		July 17, 1994	April 13, 1996
  WCW Inactive	Contract signing	June 11, 1994	July 16, 1994
  NJPW Inactive	Contract end/Acting pursuits	June 14, 1993	December 31, 1993
  NJPW Upper Card		April 4, 1993	June 13, 1993
  WWE Mid Card		February 22, 1993	April 3, 1993
  WWE Inactive	Steroid scandal backlash	April 6, 1992	February 21, 1993
  WWE Upper Card		July 14, 1990	April 5, 1992
  WWE Injured	Crushed ribs	May 1, 1990	July 13, 1990
  WWE Upper Card		August 29, 1988	April 30, 1990
  WWE Inactive	Leave of absence	May 15, 1988	August 28, 1988
  WWE Upper Card		January 7, 1984	May 14, 1988
  WWE Mid Card		December 27, 1983	January 6, 1984
  NJPW Mid Card		November 17, 1979	April 18, 1981

• Finishers

  • Atomic Leg Drop - Running Leg Drop (November 17, 1979 - January 27, 2012)
  • Axe Bomber - Crooked Arm Lariat (May 13, 1980 - June 13, 1985)

• Theme Songs

  • Theme Song"Real American" by Rick Derringer - Single (February 24, 2014 - July 24, 2025)
  • Theme Song"Rockhouse (Remix)" by Frank Shell - Single (January 4, 2010 - October 3, 2012)
  • Theme Song"Immortal Theme" by Dale Oliver - with Immortal - Team (October 10, 2010 - October 16, 2011)
  • Theme Song"Real American" by Rick Derringer - Single (May 22, 2003 - December 10, 2007)
  • Theme Song"Voodoo Child (Slight Return)" by The Jimi Hendrix Experience - Single (March 18, 2002 - February 23, 2003)
  • Theme Song"American Made" by The Wrestling Boot Band - Single (July 12, 1999 - June 11, 2000)
  • Theme Song"Voodoo Child (Slight Return)" by The Jimi Hendrix Experience - Single (January 1, 1997 - July 11, 1999)
  • Theme Song"Rockhouse" by Frank Shelley - with nWo - Team (July 7, 1996 - July 11, 1999)
  • Theme Song"American Made" by The Wrestling Boot Band - Single (July 17, 1994 - July 6, 1996)
  • Theme Song"Real American" by Rick Derringer - Single (November 29, 1986 - June 13, 1993)
  • Theme Song"Eye of the Tiger" by Survivor - Single (January 7, 1984 - November 22, 1986)

Titles & Accomplishments

• Career Awards

• • WWE Hall of Fame - Individual (Year2005)
  • WWE Hall of Fame - Groups, New World Order (Year2020)
  • NJPW Hall of Fame - NJPW Greatest 18 Club (Year1990)
  • Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame (PWHF) - Modern Era (Year2003)

• World Wrestling Entertainment

  • x6 WWF Heavyweight/WWF/Undisputed WWF Championship
  • x1 WWE Tag Team Championship (with Edge / Adam Copeland)
  • x2 WWF Royal Rumble (1990, 1991)

  World Championship Wrestling

  • x6 WCW World Heavyweight Championship

  New Japan Pro Wrestling

  • x1 IWGP Championship
  • x1 NJPW IWGP League (1983)
  • x2 NJPW MSG Tag League (1982, 1983) (with Antonio Inoki)

• Southeastern Championship Wrestling

  • 1 NWA Southeastern Heavyweight Championship (Northern Division)
  • 2 NWA Southeastern Heavyweight Championship (Southern Division)

• Other Accomplishments

  • IWGP League Tournament Winner (1983)
  • MSG League Tournament Winner (1983)
  • MSG Tag League Tournament Winner (1982, 1983 - with Antonio Inoki)
  • PWI Wrestler of the Year (1987, 1991, 1994)
  • PWI Comeback of the Year (1994, 2002)
  • PWI Feud of the Year (1986 - vs. Paul Orndorff)
  • PWI Match of the Year (1985 - with Mr. T vs. Roddy Piper & Paul Orndorff at WrestleMania I)
  • PWI Match of the Year (1988 - vs. André the Giant at WWF The Main Event)
  • PWI Match of the Year (1990 - vs. The Ultimate Warrior at WrestleMania VI)
  • PWI Match of the Year (2002 - vs. The Rock at WrestleMania X8)
  • PWI Most Hated Wrestler of the Year (1996, 1998)
  • PWI Most Inspirational Wrestler of the the Year (1983, 1999)
  • 1° in PWI 500 (1991)
  • 1° in PWI Years Top 500 (2003)
  • Wrestling Observer Newsletter Hall of Fame induction (class of 1996)
  • WON Feud of the Year (1986 - vs. Paul Orndorff; 1996 - nWo vs. WCW)
  • WON Strongest Wrestler (1983)
  • WON Best Box Office Draw (1997)
  • WON Best Babyface (1982–1991)
  • WON Best Gimmick (1996 - with nWo)
  • WON Most Charismatic (1985–1987, 1989–1991)
  • Tokyo Sports' Best Foreigner Award (1983)
  • Tokyo Sports' Match of the Year (1991 - vs. Genichiro Tenryu, 12/12)

Teams & Relations

• Tag Teams & Stables

  • Immortal - Abyss / Chris Parks, Anarquia, Bubba Ray Dudley / Bully Ray, Eric Bischoff, Garett Bischoff, Hernandez, Jaxson Ryker / Gunner, Jeff Hardy, Jeff Jarrett, Karen Jarrett, Kurt Angle, Matt Hardy, Mr. Kennedy / Ken Anderson, Ric Flair, Rob Terry, Sarah Stock / Sarita, Scott Steiner, Tommy Dreamer, Zelina Vega / Rosita (October 10, 2010 - October 16, 2011)
  • nWo - Kevin Nash / Diesel, Scott Hall / Razor Ramon (February 17, 2002 - March 17, 2002)
  • nWo Elite - Buff Bagwell, David Flair, Disco Inferno / Glenn Gilbertti, Eric Bischoff, Kevin Nash / Diesel, Lex Luger, Miss Elizabeth, Scott Hall / Razor Ramon, Scott Steiner, Torrie Wilson (January 4, 1999 - August 1, 1999)
  • nWo Hollywood - Barry Windham, Big Show / Paul Wight, Bret Hart, Brutus Beefcake, Buff Bagwell, Crush / Brian Adams, Dusty Rhodes, Eric Bischoff, Horace Hogan, Miss Elizabeth, Mr. Perfect Curt Hennig, Rick Rude, Scott Hall / Razor Ramon, Scott Norton, Scott Steiner, Stevie Ray, Virgil / Vincent, nWo Sting / Super J (April 27, 1998 - November 26, 1998)
  • nWo - Big Boss Man, Big Show / Paul Wight, Brutus Beefcake, Buff Bagwell, Crush / Brian Adams, Dusty Rhodes, Eric Bischoff, Irwin R. Schyster / Mike Rotunda, Kevin Nash / Diesel, Konnan, Miss Elizabeth, Mr. Perfect Curt Hennig, Randy Savage, Rick Rude, Scott Hall / Razor Ramon, Scott Norton, Scott Steiner, Sean Waltman / X-Pac / Syxx-Pac, Ted DiBiase Jr., The Great Muta / Keiji Muto, Virgil / Vincent, Nick Patrick, nWo Sting / Super J, Louie Spicolli (July 7, 1996 - April 27, 1998)
  • The Mega-Maniacs - Brutus Beefcake (February 22, 1993 - April 4, 1993)
  • Hulk Hogan & Brutus Beefcake - Brutus Beefcake (August 29, 1989 - December 27, 1989)
  • The Mega Powers - Randy Savage (October 3, 1987 - February 3, 1989)
  • The Boulder Brothers - Brutus Beefcake (August 9, 1977 - September 25, 1979)
• Managers
  • Jimmy Hart (February 20, 2000 - March 18, 2000)
  • Jimmy Hart (July 17, 1994 - October 29, 1995)
  • Jimmy Hart (February 22, 1993 - June 13, 1993)
  • Miss Elizabeth (October 3, 1987 - October 10, 1989)
  • Johnny Valiant (August 1, 1981 - August 22, 1981)
  • Freddie Blassie (November 17, 1979 - January 24, 1981)
• Managed WrestlersAbyss / Chris Parks
• Family
  • Brooke Hogan - Daughter
  • Horace Hogan - Nephew

Hulk Hogan Games Appearances (51)

WWE Main Series (10/26)

WWE 2K25

WWE 2K24

WWE 2K23

WWE 2K22

WWE 2K20

WWE 2K15

WWE 2K14

SVR 2007

SVR 2006

Shut Your Mouth

Other Games (41)

Undefeated

Battlegrounds

Mayhem

Champions

WWE 2K Mobile

Immortals

SuperCard

Tna Wrestling Impact

All Stars

Tna Cross The Line

LOWM

Hulkamania Wrestling

Day Of Reckoning 2

Showdown Legends Of Wrestling

Raw 2

WrestleMania XIX

Legends Of Wrestling 2

Road To WM X8

WrestleMania X8

Legends Of Wrestling

With Authority

Wcw Backstage Assault

Wcw Mayhem

Wcw Nwo Thunder

Wcw Nwo Revenge

Wcw Nitro

Wcw Nwo World Tour

Wcw Vs The World

King of the Ring

Royal Rumble 1993

European Rampage Tour

Steel Cage Challenge

Superstars 2

Super WrestleMania

WrestleMania 1991

WWF WrestleFest

Superstars 1991

WrestleMania Challenge

Superstars

WWF WrestleMania

MicroLeague Wrestling