On this page, you find the full wrestling profile of Hulk Hogan, with his Career History, real name, age, height and weight, the Promotions he worked for, all the Face/Heel turns, the Championship Titles he won, his Finishers, Theme Songs, Tag Teams and Stables, his appearance changes through the years, and more.
Terry Gene Bollea was born in Augusta, Georgia on August 11, 1953, and he is currently 71 years old.
He is currently an Ambassador, working for World Wrestling Entertainment.
He is widely regarded as the most recognizable wrestling star worldwide and one of the most popular wrestlers of all time.
Hulk Hogan was inducted in the WWE Hall of Fame in 2005 as an individual, in 2020 as part of the Groups wing (as a member of New World Order), in the NJPW Hall of Fame in 1990 as part of the NJPW Greatest 18 Club wing and in the Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame (PWHF) in 2003 as part of the Modern Era wing.
Hulk Hogan Profile Index
Profile Info
- Gender Male
- Real Name Terry Gene Bollea
- Ring Names
- Hulk Hogan ( June 27, 2003 - Present)
- Mr. America ( May 1, 2003 - June 26, 2003)
- Hulk Hogan ( January 23, 2003 - April 30, 2003)
- Hollywood Hulk Hogan ( February 17, 2002 - January 22, 2003)
- Hulk Hogan ( July 12, 1999 - February 16, 2002)
- Hollywood Hogan ( August 10, 1996 - July 11, 1999)
- Hulk Hogan ( November 17, 1979 - August 9, 1996)
- Sterling Golden ( September 29, 1979 - November 25, 1979)
- Terry Boulder ( April 14, 1979 - December 7, 1979)
- The Super Destroyer ( August 9, 1977 - October 22, 1977)
- Born August 11, 1953 (age 71)
- Nationality
United States - Birth Place Augusta, Georgia
- Billed From
- Venice Beach, California ( July 12, 1999 - Present)
- Hollywood, California ( August 10, 1996 - July 11, 1999)
- Venice Beach, California ( November 17, 1979 - August 9, 1996)
- Height 6 ft 7 in (201 cm)
- Weight
- 302 lbs (137 kg)
- Nicknames The Immortal; The Hulkster
- Notes He is widely regarded as the most recognizable wrestling star worldwide and one of the most popular wrestlers of all time.
Career History
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Roles
- Ambassador ( July 15, 2018 - Present)
- Ambassador ( February 24, 2014 - July 24, 2015)
- General Manager ( March 29, 2012 - October 3, 2013)
- Part Time Wrestler ( April 2, 2005 - January 27, 2012)
- General Manager ( January 4, 2010 - October 16, 2011)
- Wrestler ( April 14, 1979 - July 3, 2003)
- Politician ( November 26, 1998 - January 3, 1999)
- Actor ( May 28, 1982 - April 10, 1998)
- Wrestler ( August 9, 1977 - October 22, 1977)
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Promotions History
Promotion from to Promotion 
WWEJuly 15, 2018 Present Promotion WWEFebruary 24, 2014 July 24, 2015 Promotion 
TNAOctober 27, 2009 October 3, 2013 Promotion 
WWEApril 2, 2005 August 20, 2006 Promotion WWEBrand
SmackDown
March 25, 2002 July 3, 2003 Promotion 
WWFFebruary 17, 2002 March 24, 2002 Promotion 
WCWJune 11, 1994 July 9, 2000 Promotion 
NJPWBrand
Heavyweight
May 3, 1993 January 4, 1994 Promotion 
WWFDecember 27, 1983 December 31, 1993 Promotion 
SWSDecember 12, 1991 December 12, 1991 Promotion SWSMarch 30, 1991 April 1, 1991 Promotion NJPWBrand
Heavyweight
May 13, 1980 June 13, 1985 Promotion 
UWASeptember 2, 1984 September 2, 1984 Promotion 
NWAApril 14, 1979 October 21, 1983 Promotion 
CSW, 
SLWCJuly 15, 1983 October 21, 1983 Promotion 
AWAAugust 1, 1981 March 3, 1983 Promotion 
NWA HOLLYWOODJune 6, 1980 June 5, 1981 Promotion 
WWFNovember 17, 1979 April 18, 1981 Promotion 
MSWAugust 2, 1980 August 3, 1980 Promotion 
GCWSeptember 29, 1979 December 25, 1979 Promotion 
SECWApril 14, 1979 November 9, 1979 Promotion 
CWAMay 14, 1979 September 6, 1979 Promotion NWA, 
CWFAugust 9, 1977 October 22, 1977 -
Images History
Feb 2014
Jan 2010
Apr 2005
May 2003
Jan 2003
Mar 2002
Feb 2002
Aug 1999
Jan 1999
Jul 1996
Nov 1995
Oct 1995
Jun 1994
Apr 1989
Feb 1987
Apr 1985
Dec 1983
Mar 1981
Apr 1979
Aug 1977 -
Face / Heel Turns
Alignment from to Face October 16, 2011 Present Heel October 10, 2010 October 15, 2011 Face March 17, 2002 October 9, 2010 Heel February 17, 2002 March 16, 2002 Face July 12, 1999 February 16, 2002 Heel July 7, 1996 July 11, 1999 Face August 22, 1981 July 6, 1996 Heel August 9, 1977 August 21, 1981 -
Card Positions
Status Details from to TNA Inactive UK house show matches January 26, 2012 January 27, 2012 TNA Inactive Televised retirement November 21, 2011 January 25, 2012 TNA Upper Card March 3, 2011 November 20, 2011 TNA Injured Back surgeries September 5, 2010 March 2, 2011 TNA Upper Card January 4, 2010 September 4, 2010 TNA Inactive Contract signing October 27, 2009 January 3, 2010 WWE Upper Card July 15, 2006 August 20, 2006 WWE Upper Card April 2, 2005 August 21, 2005 SD Inactive Unmasking/firing June 27, 2003 July 3, 2003 SD Mid Card March 6, 2003 June 26, 2003 SD Upper Card January 23, 2003 March 5, 2003 SD Inactive Hiatus August 9, 2002 January 22, 2003 SD Upper Card August 1, 2002 August 8, 2002 SD Mid Card July 4, 2002 July 31, 2002 SD Upper Card February 17, 2002 July 3, 2002 WCW Upper Card February 2, 2000 July 9, 2000 WCW Inactive Break from the ring October 25, 1999 February 1, 2000 WCW Upper Card July 12, 1999 October 24, 1999 WCW Injured Knee operation April 12, 1999 July 11, 1999 WCW Upper Card January 4, 1999 April 11, 1999 WCW Inactive Kayfabe retirement November 26, 1998 January 3, 1999 WCW Upper Card July 7, 1996 November 25, 1998 WCW Inactive Hiatus April 16, 1996 July 6, 1996 WCW Upper Card July 17, 1994 April 13, 1996 WCW Inactive Contract signing June 11, 1994 July 16, 1994 NJPW Inactive Contract end/Acting pursuits June 14, 1993 December 31, 1993 NJPW Upper Card April 4, 1993 June 13, 1993 WWE Mid Card February 22, 1993 April 3, 1993 WWE Inactive Steroid scandal backlash April 6, 1992 February 21, 1993 WWE Upper Card July 14, 1990 April 5, 1992 WWE Injured Crushed ribs May 1, 1990 July 13, 1990 WWE Upper Card August 29, 1988 April 30, 1990 WWE Inactive Leave of absence May 15, 1988 August 28, 1988 WWE Upper Card January 7, 1984 May 14, 1988 WWE Mid Card December 27, 1983 January 6, 1984 NJPW Mid Card November 17, 1979 April 18, 1981
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Finishers
- Atomic Leg Drop - Running Leg Drop ( November 17, 1979 - January 27, 2012)
- Axe Bomber - Crooked Arm Lariat ( May 13, 1980 - June 13, 1985)
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Theme Songs
- Theme Song "Real American" by Rick Derringer - Single ( February 24, 2014 - Present)
- Theme Song "Rockhouse (Remix)" by Frank Shell - Single ( January 4, 2010 - October 3, 2012)
- Theme Song "Immortal Theme" by Dale Oliver - with Immortal - Team ( October 10, 2010 - October 16, 2011)
- Theme Song "Real American" by Rick Derringer - Single ( May 22, 2003 - December 10, 2007)
- Theme Song "Voodoo Child (Slight Return)" by The Jimi Hendrix Experience - Single ( March 18, 2002 - February 23, 2003)
- Theme Song "American Made" by The Wrestling Boot Band - Single ( July 12, 1999 - June 11, 2000)
- Theme Song "Voodoo Child (Slight Return)" by The Jimi Hendrix Experience - Single ( January 1, 1997 - July 11, 1999)
- Theme Song "Rockhouse" by Frank Shelley - with nWo - Team ( July 7, 1996 - July 11, 1999)
- Theme Song "American Made" by The Wrestling Boot Band - Single ( July 17, 1994 - July 6, 1996)
- Theme Song "Real American" by Rick Derringer - Single ( November 29, 1986 - June 13, 1993)
- Theme Song "Eye of the Tiger" by Survivor - Single ( January 7, 1984 - November 22, 1986)
Titles & Accomplishments
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Halls of Fame
- WWE Hall of Fame - Year 2005, Individual
- WWE Hall of Fame - Year 2020, Groups , New World Order
- NJPW Hall of Fame - Year 1990, NJPW Greatest 18 Club
- Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame (PWHF) - Year 2003, Modern Era
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World Wrestling Entertainment
- 6 WWF Heavyweight/WWF World Heavyweight/WWF/Undisputed WWF Championship
- 1 WWE Tag Team Championship (with Edge / Adam Copeland)
- 2 WWF Royal Rumble (1990, 1991)
World Championship Wrestling
New Japan Pro Wrestling
- 1 IWGP Heavyweight Championship
- 2 NJPW MSG Tag League (1982, 1983) (with Antonio Inoki)
- 1 NJPW IWGP League (1983)
Southeastern Championship Wrestling
- 1 NWA Southeastern Heavyweight Championship (Northern Division)
- 2 NWA Southeastern Heavyweight Championship (Southern Division)
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Other Accomplishments
- IWGP League Tournament Winner (1983)
- MSG League Tournament Winner (1983)
- MSG Tag League Tournament Winner (1982, 1983 - with Antonio Inoki)
- PWI Wrestler of the Year (1987, 1991, 1994)
- PWI Comeback of the Year (1994, 2002)
- PWI Feud of the Year (1986 - vs. Paul Orndorff)
- PWI Match of the Year (1985 - with Mr. T vs. Roddy Piper & Paul Orndorff at WrestleMania I)
- PWI Match of the Year (1988 - vs. André the Giant at WWF The Main Event)
- PWI Match of the Year (1990 - vs. The Ultimate Warrior at WrestleMania VI)
- PWI Match of the Year (2002 - vs. The Rock at WrestleMania X8)
- PWI Most Hated Wrestler of the Year (1996, 1998)
- PWI Most Inspirational Wrestler of the the Year (1983, 1999)
- 1° in PWI 500 (1991)
- 1° in PWI Years Top 500 (2003)
- Wrestling Observer Newsletter Hall of Fame induction (class of 1996)
- WON Feud of the Year (1986 - vs. Paul Orndorff; 1996 - nWo vs. WCW)
- WON Strongest Wrestler (1983)
- WON Best Box Office Draw (1997)
- WON Best Babyface (1982–1991)
- WON Best Gimmick (1996 - with nWo)
- WON Most Charismatic (1985–1987, 1989–1991)
- Tokyo Sports' Best Foreigner Award (1983)
- Tokyo Sports' Match of the Year (1991 - vs. Genichiro Tenryu, 12/12)
Teams & Relations
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Tag Teams & Stables
- Immortal - Abyss / Chris Parks, Anarquia, Bubba Ray Dudley / Bully Ray, Eric Bischoff, Garett Bischoff, Hernandez, Jaxson Ryker / Gunner, Jeff Hardy, Jeff Jarrett, Karen Jarrett, Kurt Angle, Matt Hardy, Mr. Kennedy / Ken Anderson, Ric Flair, Rob Terry, Sarah Stock / Sarita, Scott Steiner, Tommy Dreamer, Zelina Vega / Rosita ( October 10, 2010 - October 16, 2011)
- nWo - Kevin Nash / Diesel, Scott Hall / Razor Ramon ( February 17, 2002 - March 17, 2002)
- nWo Elite - Buff Bagwell, David Flair, Disco Inferno / Glenn Gilbertti, Eric Bischoff, Kevin Nash / Diesel, Lex Luger, Miss Elizabeth, Scott Hall / Razor Ramon, Scott Steiner, Torrie Wilson ( January 4, 1999 - August 1, 1999)
- nWo Hollywood - Barry Windham, Big Show / Paul Wight, Bret Hart, Brutus Beefcake, Buff Bagwell, Crush / Brian Adams, Dusty Rhodes, Eric Bischoff, Horace Hogan, Miss Elizabeth, Mr. Perfect Curt Hennig, Rick Rude, Scott Hall / Razor Ramon, Scott Norton, Scott Steiner, Stevie Ray, Virgil / Vincent, nWo Sting / Super J ( April 27, 1998 - November 26, 1998)
- nWo - Big Boss Man, Big Show / Paul Wight, Brutus Beefcake, Buff Bagwell, Crush / Brian Adams, Dusty Rhodes, Eric Bischoff, Irwin R. Schyster / Mike Rotunda, Kevin Nash / Diesel, Konnan, Miss Elizabeth, Mr. Perfect Curt Hennig, Randy Savage, Rick Rude, Scott Hall / Razor Ramon, Scott Norton, Scott Steiner, Sean Waltman / X-Pac / Syxx-Pac, Ted DiBiase Jr., The Great Muta / Keiji Muto, Virgil / Vincent, Nick Patrick, nWo Sting / Super J, Louie Spicolli ( July 7, 1996 - April 27, 1998)
- The Mega-Maniacs - Brutus Beefcake ( February 22, 1993 - April 4, 1993)
- Hulk Hogan & Brutus Beefcake - Brutus Beefcake ( August 29, 1989 - December 27, 1989)
- The Mega Powers - Randy Savage ( October 3, 1987 - February 3, 1989)
- The Boulder Brothers - Brutus Beefcake ( August 9, 1977 - September 25, 1979)
- Managers
- Jimmy Hart ( February 20, 2000 - March 18, 2000)
- Jimmy Hart ( July 17, 1994 - October 29, 1995)
- Jimmy Hart ( February 22, 1993 - June 13, 1993)
- Miss Elizabeth ( October 3, 1987 - October 10, 1989)
- Johnny Valiant ( August 1, 1981 - August 22, 1981)
- Freddie Blassie ( November 17, 1979 - January 24, 1981)
- Managed Wrestlers Abyss / Chris Parks
- Family
- Brooke Hogan - Daughter
- Horace Hogan - Nephew
Hulk Hogan Games Appearances (51)
WWE Main Series (10/25)
Other Games (41)
Undefeated
Battlegrounds
Mayhem
Champions
WWE 2K Mobile
Immortals
SuperCard
Tna Wrestling Impact
All Stars
Tna Cross The Line
LOWM
Hulkamania Wrestling
Day Of Reckoning 2
Showdown Legends Of Wrestling
Raw 2
WrestleMania XIX
Legends Of Wrestling 2
Road To WM X8
WrestleMania X8
Legends Of Wrestling
With Authority
Wcw Backstage Assault
Wcw Mayhem
Wcw Nwo Thunder
Wcw Nwo Revenge
Wcw Nitro
Wcw Nwo World Tour
Wcw Vs The World
King of the Ring
Royal Rumble 1993
European Rampage Tour
Steel Cage Challenge
Superstars 2
Super WrestleMania
WrestleMania 1991
WWF WrestleFest
Superstars 1991
WrestleMania Challenge
Superstars
WWF WrestleMania
MicroLeague Wrestling
