WWE great Hulk Hogan dies at 71 due to cardiac arrest
Born on August 11, 1953, in Augusta, Georgia, Hulk evolved into one of the most iconic figures in the history of professional wrestling. With his trademark handlebar moustache, bandana, and larger-than-life charisma, Hogan became a cultural phenomenon in the 1980s and helped catapult WWE (then WWF) into mainstream popularity.Often hailed as the face of wrestling's golden era, Hogan's impact transcended the ring and made him a global superstar and a Hall of Famer of the WWE.Hogan's early wrestling days began in the late 1970s, but his career took a monumental turn when he joined Vince McMahon's World Wrestling Federation (WWF) in 1983. Almost immediately, Hogan's popularity soared, aided by his heroic persona, patriotic promos, and immense physical presence. His slogan 'Train, say your prayers, eat your vitamins, and believe in yourself' resonated with fans, especially children.THE OG OF WRESTLINGIn 1984, Hogan won his first WWF Championship by defeating The Iron Sheik at Madison Square Garden. This victory marked the beginning of 'Hulkamania,' a period where Hogan dominated the wrestling landscape. His matches became main events, and he played a key role in the inaugural WrestleMania in 1985, teaming with Mr. T in a hugely successful crossover with mainstream entertainment. Hogan would headline eight of the first nine WrestleMania events, an unmatched feat that solidified his superstar status.During the late '80s and early '90s, Hogan had legendary rivalries with stars like Andre the Giant, Randy 'Macho Man' Savage, Ultimate Warrior, and Sgt. Slaughter. His body slam of Andre at WrestleMania III in front of 93,000 fans is considered one of the most iconic moments in wrestling history. Throughout his initial WWF run, Hogan won multiple championships and remained the company's top attraction.THE WCW MOVEIn 1994, Hogan made a surprising move to rival promotion WCW (World Championship Wrestling), where his career took another dramatic turn. After initially continuing as a heroic figure, Hogan shocked fans in 1996 by turning heel (villain) and forming the New World Order (nWo) alongside Scott Hall and Kevin Nash. This bold character change rejuvenated his career and helped WCW dominate WWE in television ratings during the famed Monday Night Wars.advertisementHogan returned to WWE (renamed from WWF in 2002) for several more stints, including memorable matches against The Rock, Shawn Michaels, Brock Lesnar, Kurt Angle among others. Though age had caught up with him, Hogan remained a nostalgic draw and was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2005.Beyond wrestling, Hogan ventured into movies, television, and reality TV. He starred in films like Suburban Commando and Mr. Nanny and had a popular reality series, Hogan Knows Best.- EndsMust Watch
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passed away at the age of 71 on July 24 due to a cardiac arrest. He was in and out of the hospital because of his neck and back issues earlier this year, and the doctor had advised him to give his body rest to heal. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Unfortunately, Hulk continued with his schedule, not heeding the warnings, and many are suggesting that this is what led to his sudden passing. Hogan's on-screen rival and off-screen friend, legend Ric Flair, was in tears when news of his passing became public. Flair was recently present at The Ariel Helwani Show, where he talked about Hogan's sudden passing and delved into his own struggles. Ric Flair was in contact with Hulk Hogan before his death Ric Flair and Hulk Hogan have been friends for decades. Having come up through the wrestling circuit at the same time, they worked with each other a lot and were two pioneers of the WWF, now known as the WWE. On his recent appearance at The Ariel Helwani Show, he revealed that he had called Hulk Hogan three times in the last month. He said that he thought Hulk was getting into some shady business with an unnamed individual, and tried to warn him. "This guy has been jerking him around this time." Whether those calls had any effect on Hogan, Flair didn't reveal, but being a good friend, he did try to steer him away from any possible danger. also said that he has no shame in admitting that Hogan and Steve Austin were the biggest stars in wrestling, bigger than him. "I have no problem giving that up... The two biggest stars are Hulk Hogan and Steve Austin." Even though they had an in-ring rivalry for a long time, Hulk Hogan and Ric Flair shared a close friendship behind the screen, and have stood by each other in their tough times. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Ric Flair is aware of his own mortality While talking about 's sudden and untimely passing, Ric Flair also talked about his own health struggles that he has been through over the years. Just two days before the incident, Flair had announced that he was now cancer-free. But with what happened, he said that it made him aware of his own mortality. "We've all put ourselves in ridiculous positions in the business, but I mean, I'm 5 years older than Hulk, and I don't hurt at all. I've had some serious health issues, but I don't have an ache or pain in my body... Of course, it gives me anxiety that I could be next." Flair is 75 years old now, 4 years older than the Huckster was at the time of his passing. Add to that, Flair has already been through so much health-wise, so it's not a surprise that he would be thinking about this. Fans can only hope he stays in good health for a long time. Also Read:
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