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Newsweek
29-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
How to Buy Hulk Hogan Legacy Collection: Shop Hulkmania Forever, 4-Life T-Shirts
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. With the passing of the legendary Hulk Hogan, a new line of Hulkmania t-shirts has been released in honor of the WWE superstar. Hulk Hogan gestures to the audience during his Hulkamania Tour at the Burswood Dome on November 24, 2009 in Perth, Australia. Hulk Hogan gestures to the audience during his Hulkamania Tour at the Burswood Dome on November 24, 2009 in Perth, lost one of the greatest and most iconic wrestlers of all time this past week when Hollywood Hogan sadly died at the age of 71. Hogan is one of the most decorated athletes of his generation with six WWE Championships, seven WCW World Heavyweight Championships, and two Royal Rumble titles. There have not been many quite as beloved in the wrestling world as the great Hulk Hogan, and while his presence will be missed, his last legacy will always be remembered. In memory of Hogan, a new batch of Hulkmania t-shirts has been released, titled the "Hulk Hogan Legacy Collection". The collection includes six different shirts featuring various colors and styles, each with the phrase: "Hulkmania Forever", "Hulkmania 4-Life", "Hulk Rules Forever", "Hollywood 4-Life", and "Hulkmania Will Live Forever." Click on any of the images or links to order now. Place your order before it is too late, as these will be in high demand. Fanatics has you covered with officially licensed Hulk Hogan Legacy Collection Merchandise. WWE Men's Black Hulk Hogan Hulkamania 4-Life T-Shirt Men's Black Hulk Hogan Hulkamania 4-Life T-Shirt Fanatics Shop Hulk Hogan Legacy Collection Merchandise WWE Men's Red Hulk Hogan Hulkamania Forever T-Shirt Men's Red Hulk Hogan Hulkamania Forever T-Shirt Fanatics Shop Hulk Hogan Legacy Collection Merchandise WWE Men's Black Hulk Hogan Hollywood 4-Life T-Shirt Men's Black Hulk Hogan Hollywood 4-Life T-Shirt Fanatics Shop Hulk Hogan Legacy Collection Merchandise WWE Men's Yellow Hulk Hogan Hulkamania Forever T-Shirt Men's Yellow Hulk Hogan Hulkamania Forever T-Shirt Fanatics Shop Hulk Hogan Legacy Collection Merchandise If you purchase a product or register for an account through one of the links on our site, we may receive compensation.
Forbes
24-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Forbes
Hulk Hogan's Branding Lessons For Companies And Organizations
Hulk Hogan gestures to the audience during his Hulkamania Tour at the Burswood Dome on November 24, ... More 2009 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by) Corporate branding and marketing lessons can come from surprising and unexpected people. Professional wrestling legend Hulk Hogan (his real name was Terry Bollea) was one of those people. He died today at age 71. 'Hogan was one of the earliest stars of World Wrestling Entertainment and was the face of pro wrestling's boom in popularity during the 1980s.….He was so popular, there was a name for his era of popularity—Hulkamania. Hogan parlayed that stardom into movie roles, including a memorable appearance in Rocky III,' according to NPR. A Masterclass In Character Branding Hogan 'was more than a wrestler; he was a masterclass in character branding. He leaned fully into an exaggerated, recognizable persona and committed to it across platforms long before omnichannel or integrated marketingwere even buzzwords. His look, tone, signature phrases, poses, and even his walk were carefully crafted and consistent. Truly, these are important key lessons for executives seeking to build lasting brand recognition,' Taylor Ketchum, vice president of Jones PR., told me in an email interview. Hogan personified the benefits and potential downsides that confidence can play in building brands. From a leadership standpoint, Hogan exemplified how larger-than-life confidence can build a cult-like following but also how reputational risks can follow if the brand and the person aren't aligned behind the scenes when the cameras are off. His legacy reminds leaders that brand loyalty isn't built in a day; it's built by repetition, clarity and emotional connection,' she advised. 'Hulk Hogan wasn't just a wrestler; he was a walking brand decades before personal branding became the buzzword it is today. What made him powerful was not just his larger-than-life persona. It was the way he embodied a message that people could and craved to rally behind,' Contrecia T. Tharpe, chief storyteller and strategist at FayeVaughn Creative, told me in an email message. One of the most effective ways to help build brands and marketing success is to be an effective storyteller.'Hogan proved how to build an iconic brand by owning a single story relentlessly: 'good triumphs over evil' delivered with coherence across every platform. His 1996 reinvention as 'Hollywood Hogan' was a brilliant, risky move that extended his relevance. Yet, he also showed the limits: you control your narrative until your life no longer matches it,' Jay Mandel, founder and editor-in-chief of the Marketing Accountability Council, told me via email. It can be challenging for companies and brands to stay relevant to audiences in the marketplace. Hogan 'navigated an era defined by tightly scripted media and centralized control, where narratives could be more readily managed. However, as times changed and public trust in such carefully constructed personas waned, his later appearances sometimes felt out of step with a more discerning audience,' Mandel pointed out. 'The final lesson, underscored by his life's arc, remains: no matter how big your brand, if it stops evolving with integrity, it stops mattering,' he concluded. To help stand out from the crowd, brands need to find appropriate ways to be noticed and remembered. 'Hogan built a character so clear and exaggerated that it became iconic. The look, the voice, the energy... It wasn't subtle, and that's what made it stick. In business, too many brands play it safe. Leaders who are willing to be bold, specific, and consistent in how they show up have a better shot at being remembered,' Sara Celotto, CEO of the Vision Catalyst, commented in an email message to me. Hogan managed to evolve from wrestler to reality TV personality to spokesperson without ever fully stepping out of character. That's hard to do. Most brands either cling too tightly to what worked or try to reinvent themselves too often. The real magic is in knowing what part of your brand should never change and building from there,' she counseled. Express Appreciation Small but thoughtful gestures of thanks and appreciation can be so important for that help make a brand or business successful. Robert Bentz says he worked with Hogan for many years when he ran the wrestler's Hulk Hogan Hotline. Hogan 'did something special every year that I will always remember him for. On Christmas Day, he would call me, wish me a Merry Christmas, and thank me for the work we had done together. The call was never long and I could tell that he was calling a lot of people that day, probably one after another.' Bentz recalled in an email interview with me. 'Here was this mega-star who took the time to call his business partners who were more thankful to work with him than he was to work with us. That is leadership and showing that you truly are appreciative of your business partners, even though they are not famous,' Bentz concluded. All the ways in which Hulk Hogan became and stayed a household brand for so long may not be a good fit for every business leader. But executives could consider adapting his strategies, tactics, and techniques that would work best for their companies and brands.
New York Post
24-07-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Ric Flair breaks down in interview just after Hulk Hogan's death
The wrestling camaraderie runs deep. Ric Flair spoke with TMZ shortly after Hulk Hogan's cardiac arrest death and struggled to keep himself together as he poured out the emotions of losing the fellow former WWE superstar. 'People always wanted to paint us as enemies, but we were actually very, very close friends,' Flair told TMZ on Thursday shortly after Hogan's death. 4 Ric Flair was emotional discussing Hulk Hogan's death. TMZ Sports Flair and Hogan's paths frequently crossed in their wrestling careers — as the most iconic stars of their era — both in then-WWF and WCW. While Flair's iconic tag team partner was Ricky Steamboat, and he and Hogan were typically rivals, Flair and Hogan still teamed up from time to time. 'We had magic,' Flair said. 'It wasn't like me and Steamboat, but we just had a chemistry that was, I felt like, equal to me and Steamboat but in a different way … Unbelievable relationship.' Flair shared numerous memories, including a time Hogan lent Flair money and wouldn't allow him to pay it back. Flair detailed a time when Hogan was one of Flair's first visitors in the hospital after his near-death medical emergency a couple years ago. 4 Ric Flair and Hulk Hogan in 2009 before the Hulkamania Tour in Australia. Getty Images 'How do you forget things like that?' Flair said. Flair's daughter, Charlotte, also recounted this on X: 'When I nearly lost my dad 8 years ago, one of the few people who was there for all of it was Hulk Hogan.' 4 Ric Flair and Hulk Hogan in a 2009 match. Getty Images Flair also shared his remembrance for his friend on X. 'I Am Absolutely Shocked To Hear About The Passing Of My Close Friend,' Flair posted to X on Thursday. 'Hulk Has Been By My Side Since We Started In The Wrestling Business. An Incredible Athlete, Talent, Friend, And Father! Our Friendship Has Meant The World To Me. 4 Hulk Hogan died at 71 years old on Thursday. AP 'He Was Always There For Me Even When I Didn't Ask For Him To Be. He Was One Of The First To Visit Me When I Was In The Hospital With A 2% Chance Of Living, And He Prayed By My Bedside. Hulk Also Lent Me Money When Reid Was Sick. Hulkster, No One Will Ever Compare To You! Rest In Peace My Friend!' Hogan was 71 years old.
Sydney Morning Herald
24-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Sydney Morning Herald
Hulk Hogan: WWE legend dies at 71
Clearwater, Florida: Hulk Hogan, the mustachioed, headscarf-wearing icon in the world of professional wrestling, has died at the age of 71, Florida police and WWE said. In Clearwater, Florida, authorities responded to a call on Thursday morning (Friday AEST) about a cardiac arrest. Hogan was pronounced dead at a hospital, police said in a statement on Facebook. Hulk Hogan gestures to the audience during his Hulkamania Tour at the Burswood Dome on November 24, 2009 in Perth, Australia. Credit: Getty Images Hogan, whose real name was Terry Bollea, was perhaps the biggest star in WWE's long history. He was the main draw for the first WrestleMania in 1985 and was a fixture for years, facing everyone from Andre The Giant and Randy Savage to The Rock and even company chairman Vince McMahon. He won at least six WWE championships and was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2005.
Forbes
24-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Forbes
Hulk Hogan, Wrestling Icon, Actor And Reality TV Star, Dies At 71
PERTH, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 24: Hulk Hogan gestures to the audience during his Hulkamania Tour at ... More the Burswood Dome on November 24, 2009 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by) Getty Images Wrestling legend, actor and reality TV star Hulk Hogan has died at the age of 71 following a cardiac arrest at his home in Clearwater, Florida. Born Terry Gene Bollea on August 11, 1953, in Augusta, Georgia, Hogan began his professional wrestling career in 1977 and catapulted to superstardom after joining the World Wrestling Federation (then WWF, now WWE) in 1983. With his larger-than-life persona, trademark handlebar mustache, and signature catchphrases, "Hulkamania" became a cultural phenomenon throughout the 1980s and beyond. A mainstay of WrestleMania and a frequent headliner on Saturday Night's Main Event and The Main Event, Hogan is remembered as an icon in the wrestling world. His legendary showdown with Andre the Giant on The Main Event on February 5, 1988, still holds the record for the most-watched wrestling match in American television history, drawing a reported 33 million viewers. ATLANTIC CITY, NJ - March 27 1988: Hulk Hogan vs Andre the giant Wrestlemania Vl March 27 1988 at ... More Historic Convention Hall in Atlantic City, New Jersey March 22 1988. (Photo by Jeffrey Asher/ Getty Images) Getty Images Hogan also made history by becoming the first wrestler to win back-to-back Royal Rumble matches in the early 1990s. From Wrestling to Film and Television In 1993, Hogan stepped away from the ring to pursue opportunities in film and television. His screen credits include Rocky III opposite Sylvester Stallone (1982), No Holds Barred (1989), Suburban Commando (1991), Mr. Nanny (1993), and 3 Ninjas: High Noon at Mega Mountain (1998). Actor Sylvester Stallone and actor Hulk Hogan on set of the MGM/United Artist movie "Rocky III" in ... More 1982. (Photo by Michael) Getty Images Hogan's filmography also includes voice work in animated productions like Gnomeo and Juliet and Robot Chicken: Star Wars . And, on television, Hogan was featured opposite his former wife Linda and their children Brooke and Nick in the 2005 to 2007 docuseries Hogan Knows Best . The show, which premiered as the highest rated series at the time on VH1, capitalized on the rising trend of reality TV programs centered around famous families, following in the footsteps of The Osbournes . Hogan Knows Best was successful enough to spawn a spin-off, Brooke Knows Best , which centered around Hogan's daughter and ran from 2008–2009. UNITED STATES - MARCH 15: Terry (Hulk) Hogan sits surrounded by (l. to r.) wife Linda, daughter ... More Brooke, 17, and son Nick, 15. They're preparing for the second season of their VH1 reality hit, "Hogan Knows Best," which airs on Sunday, March 19. The family agreed to do the show to help Brooke launch her music career. (Photo by Michael Albans/NY Daily News Archive via Getty Images) NY Daily News via Getty Images Also on camera, Hogan also hosted American Gladiators on NBC in 2008 and the short-lived reality show, Hulk Hogan's Celebrity Championship Wrestling . In 2010, he offered a more introspective look at his life in the television special Finding Hulk Hogan . And, beyond the screen, Hogan's influence extended into merchandising. According to The Wrestling Figure Checklist, Hogan was featured in 171 different action figures released between the 1980s and 2010s. Return to the Ring Hogan returned to WWE in 2002 and was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2005 by Sylvester Stallone. He made several on-screen appearances throughout the 2000s, including a match against The Rock at WrestleMania X8 . And he made sporadic appearances in Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (TNA, now Impact Wrestling). Hogan was also a published author, with his memoir, My Life Outside the Ring , released in 2009. Survivors include his wife, Sky, whom he wed in 2023, and his children, Nick and Brooke.
