Hulk Hogan - Pro Wrestler Profile

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, and he is currently 70 years old.

He is currently a Ambassador, working for WWE.

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

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.

Profile Info

  • Gender Male
  • Real Name Terry Gene Bollea
  • Ring Names
    • Hulk Hogan ( July 12, 1999 - Present)
    • Mr. America ( May 18, 2003 - June 26, 2003)
    • Hollywood Hogan ( August 10, 1996 - July 11, 1999)
    • Hulk Hogan ( November 17, 1979 - August 9, 1996)
    • Terry Boulder ( March 22, 1979 - December 7, 1979)
    • Super Destroyer ( August 9, 1977 - October 22, 1977)
  • Born August 11, 1953 (age 70)
  • Nationality Nationality: United StatesUnited States
  • Birth Place Augusta, Georgia
  • Billed From
    • Venice Beach, California ( July 12, 1999 - Present)
    • 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)
  • Nicknames The Immortal; The Hulkster
  • Notes He is widely regarded as the most recognized wrestling star worldwide and one of the most popular wrestlers of all time.

Career History

  • Roles
    • Ambassador ( July 15, 2018 - Present)
    • 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 ( August 9, 1977 - July 3, 2003)
    • Actor ( May 28, 1982 - April 10, 1998)
  • Promotions / Brands
    Promotionfromto
    Promotion World Wrestling EntertainmentWWE July 15, 2018 Present
    Promotion World Wrestling EntertainmentWWE February 24, 2014 July 24, 2015
    Promotion TNA / Impact WrestlingTNA January 4, 2010 October 3, 2013
    Promotion World Wrestling EntertainmentWWE April 2, 2005 August 20, 2006
    Promotion World Wrestling EntertainmentWWEBrand SmackDown March 25, 2002 July 3, 2003
    Promotion World Wrestling EntertainmentWWF February 17, 2002 March 24, 2002
    Promotion World Championship WrestlingWCW July 17, 1994 July 9, 2000
    Promotion New Japan Pro WrestlingNJPWBrand Heavyweight May 3, 1993 January 4, 1994
    Promotion World Wrestling EntertainmentWWF December 27, 1983 July 30, 1993
    Promotion New Japan Pro WrestlingNJPWBrand Heavyweight May 13, 1980 June 13, 1985
    Promotion American Wrestling AssociationAWA August 1, 1981 March 3, 1983
    Promotion World Wrestling EntertainmentWWF November 17, 1979 August 9, 1980
    Promotion Continental Wrestling AssociationCWA May 14, 1979 September 6, 1979
  • Face / Heel Turns
    Alignmentfromto
    Face October 6, 2011 Present
    Heel October 10, 2010 October 5, 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 1, 1981 July 6, 1996
    Heel August 9, 1977 July 31, 1981
  • Images
    Feb 2014
    Feb 2014
    Jan 2010
    Jan 2010
    Apr 2005
    Apr 2005
    May 2003
    May 2003
    Mar 2002
    Mar 2002
    Jul 1996
    Jul 1996
    Apr 1989
    Apr 1989
    Dec 1983
    Dec 1983
    Aug 1977
    Aug 1977

  • 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 - Present)
    • 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

  • Halls of Fame
    • WWE Hall of Fame - Year 2005, Individual
    • WWE Hall of Fame - Year 2020, Groups, New World Order
    • NJPW Hall of Fame - Year 1990, NJPW Greatest 18 Club
    • Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame (PWHF) - Year 2003, Modern Era
  • Titles Won

    World Wrestling Entertainment

    • 6 WWF/E Championship
    • 1 World Tag Team Championship (with Edge)

    World Championship Wrestling

    • 6 WCW World Heavyweight Championship

    New Japan Pro-Wrestling

    • 1 IWGP Heavyweight Championship (original version)

    Southeastern Championship Wrestling

    • 1 NWA Southeastern Heavyweight Championship (Northern Division)
    • 2 NWA Southeastern Heavyweight Championship (Southern Division)
  • Other Accomplishments
    • WWF Royal Rumble Winner (1990, 1991)
    • 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)

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