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Express Tribune
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Hulk Hogan's memoir rockets to No. 1 days after death
Hulk Hogan's 2009 memoir My Life Outside the Ring has made a dramatic return to bestseller lists following the wrestling icon's sudden death last week. The book, co-authored by Mark Dagostino, has become a must-read for fans eager to understand the man behind the bandana after he passed away from cardiac arrest at the age of 71. Unlike his earlier autobiography, this memoir offers a surprisingly raw and candid glimpse into Hogan's private struggles. Known to millions as the face of professional wrestling in the 1980s and 1990s, Hogan, born Terry Bollea, details the collapse of his marriage, the emotional aftermath of his son Nick's near-fatal car crash, and his own battle with depression. It's a sobering departure from the theatrics of the wrestling ring, stripping away the larger-than-life persona that defined much of his career. In the book, Hogan shares how he nearly ended his life during one of the darkest chapters of his personal implosion. He also discusses the overwhelming pressure of maintaining his public image while silently battling mental health issues. Readers have described the memoir as deeply humanising, shedding light on the price of fame. Still, the pages are far from devoid of wrestling lore. Fans are treated to behind-the-scenes anecdotes from the golden era of the WWE, including feuds, friendships, and pivotal WrestleMania moments that helped shape the sport's global popularity. The timing of the book's resurgence has only fuelled emotional tributes pouring in from fans and fellow wrestlers alike. Many have turned to the memoir as both a farewell and a revelation, a chance to connect with the man they thought they knew. Now topping Amazon charts, My Life Outside the Ring has become more than just a book. It's become part of Hogan's final legacy.
5 days ago
- Entertainment
Remembering the life and legacy of wrestling legend Hulk Hogan
Mark Dagostino, co-author of Hulk Hogan's memoir "My Life Outside the Ring," reflects on the life of the wrestling legend.
Time of India
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
From Terry Bollea to Hulk Hogan: The story behind wrestling's biggest icon name
Before he became a global wrestling icon , Hulk Hogan was known as Terry Eugene Bollea. His transformation began in the late 1970s when his towering physique caught the attention of wrestling promoters. Hogan, passed away on Thursday (July 24) at the age of 71. More than just a legendary wrestler, Hogan was a cultural icon who transcended the squared circle. With his charisma, larger-than-life persona, and widespread appeal, he became a household name and played a pivotal role in turning professional wrestling into a global entertainment powerhouse. Explore courses from Top Institutes in Please select course: Select a Course Category others Operations Management Technology healthcare Degree Data Analytics Project Management Artificial Intelligence Data Science Healthcare Public Policy Design Thinking CXO MBA Cybersecurity Finance PGDM Management MCA Leadership Digital Marketing Others Data Science Product Management Skills you'll gain: Duration: 16 Weeks Indian School of Business CERT - ISB Cybersecurity for Leaders Program India Starts on undefined Get Details ALSO READ: When is Hulk Hogan's funeral? Should the WWE icon receive a state funeral? Social media sparks heated debate by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like UK Drivers Could Claim Up to £4,000 – FCA Review in Progress Complex Law Click Here Undo Bollea, born on August 11, 1953, in Georgia and raised in Tampa, Florida, grew up in a modest household - his father was a construction foreman and his mother a dance teacher. As a teenager, Bollea was passionate about music, playing guitar and bass in several rock bands. One of those bands, Ruckus, gained local fame in the Tampa Bay area. ALSO READ - From Donald Trump to Triple H: Who said what on Hulk Hogan Live Events However, his path soon shifted toward professional wrestling. Intrigued by the booming wrestling scene, he began training, though his start was far from smooth - he revealed in a 2014 Vice interview that he broke his leg on the very first day. — WWE (@WWE) HOW BOLLEA BECAME TERRY 'THE HULK' Early in his wrestling career, Hogan began calling himself Terry 'The Hulk' Boulder after a memorable appearance on a local talk show in Memphis, Tennessee. Seated next to The Incredible Hulk actor Lou Ferrigno, Hogan stood out for his sheer size. "As soon as we were on air, everyone kept talking about how massive Lou looked with those big, bulging muscles," Hogan recalled in his 2009 memoir My Life Outside the Ring. But Hogan couldn't help comparing physiques. "The thing was, sitting next to me at that point in my life," he said, "the guy actually looked kinda small." — WWE (@WWE) HOW BOLLEA FINALLY GOT THE NAME 'HULK HOGAN' Hogan launched his professional wrestling career in 1977, but it wasn't until he signed with the World Wrestling Federation (WWF now WWE) in December 1983 that he rose to global fame. Embracing a larger-than-life, all-American hero persona, Hogan became the face of the 1980s wrestling boom. His star power helped transform the industry, as he went on to headline eight of the first nine WrestleMania events, the WWF's premier annual spectacle. It was Vince McMahon Sr., then owner and promoter of the WWF, who officially renamed Terry Bollea as 'Hulk Hogan'. Recognising Bollea's massive physique and the public's enthusiasm for Marvel's Incredible Hulk, McMahon saw an opportunity to craft a marketable persona. Wanting to appeal to Irish-American audiences - a common promotional tactic at the time - McMahon wanted to use an Irish name and gave him 'Hogan' as the last name. The combination of comic book power and cultural familiarity helped cement Hulk Hogan as one of the most iconic figures in professional wrestling history.
Yahoo
28-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
‘Liar' Hulk Hogan slammed by ex-wife Linda as she sobs over estrangement from daughter Brooke: ‘Worst mess'
Hulk Hogan's ex-wife Linda Hogan slammed the retired WWE star as a 'sex addict' and 'liar' while crying over her estrangement from their daughter, Brooke Hogan. 'It's been 15 however long years since I left Hulk Hogan and my family is the worst mess,' the TV personality emotionally shared via her Instagram Stories Wednesday. 'Brooke doesn't talk to us. She had twins, she got married [and] she didn't tell us,' she added, referring to her daughter's private wedding to hockey player Steven Oleksy in 2022 and birth announcement earlier this month. Linda, 65, alleged the 36-year-old stopped talking to her when the latter got into a fight with Hogan, 71, about eight years ago. 'I don't know how that reflected onto me but she cut me out too,' she sobbed, adding that she still has a relationship with her and the WWE star's son, Nick Hogan, 34. 'He's still such a good boy.' 'I have to be honest about what I went through in my marriage … and what it entailed and what it [has] caused over the years,' Linda added. 'He's a complete liar. He's a sex addict. . . Yet he marches on,' she continued, referring to how her ex promotes his Real American Beer brand like nothing is wrong. 'Such a hero, right? Not.' Linda explained she's given Hulk 'more opportunities to come back' and reconcile their family. 'It's been 20 years and I'm still this sad,' she wept. 'Somebody please explain that … I do love living alone. I don't ever want to be married again after him, trust me.' Reps for Hulk and Brooke weren't immediately available to Page Six for comment. The retired athlete and Linda tied the knot in 1983 and the latter filed for divorce in 2007 when Hulk allegedly had an affair with Brooke's best friend, her publicist told E! News at the time. They finalized their divorce in 2009. In his 2009 memoir, 'My Life Outside the Ring,' Hulk denied that he ever cheated on Linda. While Hogan had been a notable wrestler since the 1980s, the family rose to fame together on their 'Hogan Knows Best' reality series, which aired for four seasons from 2005 to 2007. Hulk later got re-married to his second ex-wife, Jennifer McDaniel, from 2010 to 2021, and wed his current wife, Sky Daily in 2023. Brooke, however, was notably absent from her father's wedding to Daily, saying on Instagram that she was distancing herself from her family to prioritize her 'healing and happiness.'
