Hulk Hogan Page

Since Hulk Hogan is the greatest wrestler ever, it is only natural to hve a section on my site for him. Here you will find a couplepics and a biography of his career.

One of the greatest, most popular, most hated and charismatic wrestler of all time, Hulk Hogan is one of the men who helped parlay the circus-like world of professional wrestling from cult following into the forefront of American entertainment. What many people who know about Hogan don't know is he was in the "sport" for several years in virtual obscurity before hitting the big time. Hogan made his pro debut in 1978 and wrestled as "Sterling Golden" before becoming "Hulk." Hogan was getting main event matches while wrestling in the American Wrestling Alliance (AWA) in the early 1980s before he was cast as Thunderlips in Rocky III. That bit of casting propelled Hogan into the spotlight and he was soon to enter the World Wrestling Federation (WWF) in 1983. At the time, the WWF was just beginning to go from local television (they were based in the Northeast U.S.) to national and Hogan's personality (and some well-done marketing and PR, plus the Wrestlemania series) helped to transform not only the WWF, but wrestling into the big show it is today. Hogan won the WWF title numerous times, and was credited with dealing Andre the Giant his first loss in pro wrestling. Hogan was soon seen everywhere, television, cartoons, movies, records and lunch boxes, but he was a part of the steroid scandel in the WWF, and quietly left the organization. Hogan layed low in wrestling circles, but continued to act before coming back, this time with World Championship Wrestling (WCW) the WWF's bitter rival. Hogan helped create the New World Order, the main bunch of badmen in the WCW and became more popular than ever. He even abandoned his trademark Red/Yellow colors for Black, and dyed his beard black. He still wrestles as of today, and like it or not is probably one of the best entertainers in any form of show business. He always put on a show.

Hogan showing off his 24 inch pythons on WCW Saturday Night.

Spouse
'Linda Claridge' (1983 - present); 2 children

Trivia

Suffered a knee injury at this year's Spring Stampede, which left the question - "Will Hogan Retire?". Hogan returned in June-July this year and is still with the company.

Lost WCW world championship July 6 1998 to Bill Goldberg at Georgia Dome in Atlanta Georgia on WCW Monday Nitro.

Makes ring entrance to "Voodoo Child" by Jimi Hendrix.

He is the current WCW World Heavyweight Champion as of 4/22/98.

Adopted the song, "Ravishing", written by Jim Steinman and performed by Bonnie Tyler, as his theme song. Song is now subtitled, "The Hulk Hogan Theme" and is sung at his wrestling entrances.

In 1985, Hulk demonstrated a chin lock on the TV show "Hot Properties" on the show's host, Richard Belzer. Belzer fell unconscious to the floor and required stitches in his scalp. He sued Hogan for million, settling out of court.

Hogan joined the World Wrestling Federation in 1979, cast as an Irish villain.

Professional wrestler

He was one of the wrestlers featured in the cartoon series "Hulk Hogan's Rock N' Wrestling" (1985-198?), thought he did not provide his own voice.

Admitted to steroid use in 1994.

He appeared in some of the live action segments of the cartoon series "Hulk Hogan's Rock 'N' Wrestling" (1985-198?)

He was World Wrestling Champion 1984-91.

Majored in Business Management at the University of South Florida, Tampa before becoming a professional wrestler

As a high school baseball player, Hogan was a hot pro prospect and was considered the best pitcher in the state, which is saying a lot, as one of his teammates was Dwight 'Dr. K.' Gooden, who became a star pitcher with the Mets only a few years later.

Named Pro Wrestler of the Year three times (1987, 1994, 1997); Most Popular Wrestler three times (1985, 1989, 1990); Most Hated Wrestler (1996); and Most Inspirational (1983) by Pro Wrestling Illustrated magazine.

Won the WWF Heavyweight Championship five times, the last in June, 1993. Hogan held the title for a total of five years, 10 months and 24 days, the second longest reign in WWF history.

Won the WCW Heavyweight Championship four times, the last being 1999.

Is an accomplished bass player and played bass in several local rock bands in Tampa, Fla.

First pro wrestler on the cover of "Sports Illustrated".

Spent 10 years as a professional guitarist before becoming a wrestler.

His family has more than 30 pets including dogs, cats, birds, chinchillas, ferrets, turtles, iguanas, rabbits, fish and a frog.

Considered running for president.

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Personal quotes

"To all my little Hulkamaniacs, say your prayers, take your vitamins and you will never go wrong."

(As Hollywood Hogan) "Blood is thicker than New Blood...dude!"

(to Billy Kidman) "Who in the hell do you think you are, Kidman? Kidman, I've been sittin' in the back, and this isn't the first night I've listened to your crap - I've been watching you the last couple months - I've been hearing you crying 'When am I gonna get the break? When am I gonna get the push?' Well you're the kinda punk that gives the young guys in this business a bad name, Kidman!"

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Where are they now
July 2000 - Fired by WCW for refusing to comply with WCW Chief Vince Russo's instructions at the Bash at the Beach PPV. Hogan invoked a creative control clause in his contract which gives him the power to choose the ending of his matches. Russo, in turn, gave Hogan the ending he wanted and then promptly fired him from WCW.

(26 November 1998) retired from WCW

(4 January 1999) Came out of retirement and back into the world of WCW Wrestling.

(May 2001) Hogan is in negotiations with Universal to start his own wrestling promotion.

Hogan wearin the red and yellow as aSouth Park wrestler.