Mr Sports Entertainment. (Hulk Hogan)

Member Name: Pete Richards

Product:	Hulk Hogan
Date:	01/06/02 (170 review reads)
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Hello again everyone, i'm going to do yet another opinion on a WWF star, not one my favourites but a man who will be forever remembered - Hulk Hogan. Enjoy....


The emergence of 'Hulk Hogan' was when wrestling finally reached the level of popularity exceeding all it's previous standards.

It was eight years ago that the 6'6", 290 lb, Terry Bollea, aka Hulk Hogan, won his first World Wrestling Federation (WWF)Championship and "Hulkamania" was born. The 38-year old Hogan flexes more than his 24-inch biceps, when he encourages his "little Hulksters" to "Train, say your prayers, take vitamins and believe in yourself." Hogan's larger than life physique and persona have led him beyond the forum of wrestling and into personal appearances, endorsements, charitable activities and most recently television and movies. Hogan is arguably one of the most widely known figures in the world. "Hulkamania" hysteria has led to a television cartoon series as well as poster, t-shirts and a countless amount of merchandise.

Hogan first won the WWF title against the Iron Sheik in 1984 at New York's Madison Square Garden. He proceeded to hold the title throughout the rest of the 80's and along the way, captured the imagination of the entire world.

As the most dominant wrestler during that time, Hogan is the only WWF star to ever grace the cover of Sports Illustrated and the only WWF Superstar to be crowned Champion on four different occasions. One of Hogan's most memorable feats was accomplished in 1987 when he body slammed and pinned 7'4", 500 lb. Andre the Giant before a world record crowd at Wrestlemania III. It still holds the record as the most attended indoor event, surpassing previous records held by the Pope and Rolling Stones.

Hulk Hogan has always been slightly larger than life, as he weighed ten pounds seven ounces at birth in Augusta, Georgia
on August 11, 1953. His success story began in 1967 in a Tampa, Florida gym when he started bodybuilding. After studying business administration and music at the University of South Florida, Bollea began training as a wrestler in 1973. In the late 1970's, he moved to Venice Beach, California - also known as "Muscle Beach" - and became a professional wrestler under the name of Terry Boulder.

In 1979, Vincent McMahon, Sr. recruited Bollea into the WWF and in 1983, Hulk Hogan was born.

"Hulkamania" has even reached into Hollywood. Hogan made his big screen debut as Thunderiips in "Rocky III." With a special request from Steven Spielberg, the Hulkster played himself in "Gremlins II." His first starring role was in the movie, "No Holds Barred." In 1990, Hogan starred with Christopher Lloyd in the action comedy "Suburban Commando." Hogan is currently in Miami with Sherman Hemsley filming his next movie "Rough Stuff," a comedy about an ex-wrestler who becomes the guardian for two wealthy children.

Although Hogan has always had an extremely busy schedule, he has always devoted special time to visiting ailing children throughout the world. A charity that is very near and dear to his heart is the Make-A-Wish Foundation of which Hogan is the number one requested celebrity of these wish children. Other organizations that Hogan is involved with include Pediatric AIDS Center, Special Olympics and the Starlight Foundation.

Hogan takes extra special pride in his two children, daughter Brooke and son Nicholas. He has been married for seven years to his lovely wife Linda where they met in California.


Extra Facts
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Real Name: Terry Bollea
Height: 6,6
Weight: 275 lb
Finisher: Big Boot, Leg Drop
Hometown: Venice Beach, California
Birthdate: 8th of November 1953
Professional Debut: 7th August 1973
Wrestled In: WCW, W
WF, NJPW.

Bye Bye.

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