Hulk Hogan: Profile, Career Stats, Face/Heel Turns, Titles Won & Gimmicks

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 recognized 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 18, 2003 - June 26, 2003)
- Hulk Hogan ( January 23, 2003 - May 17, 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)
- Terry Boulder ( March 22, 1979 - December 7, 1979)
- 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 recognized wrestling star worldwide and one of the most popular wrestlers of all time.

Career History

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)
- Actor ( May 28, 1982 - April 10, 1998)
- Wrestler ( August 9, 1977 - October 22, 1977)

Promotions History

Promotion	from	to
Promotion WWE	July 15, 2018	Present
Promotion WWE	February 24, 2014	July 24, 2015
Promotion TNA	January 4, 2010	October 3, 2013
Promotion WWE	April 2, 2005	August 20, 2006
Promotion WWEBrand SmackDown	March 25, 2002	July 3, 2003
Promotion WWF	February 17, 2002	March 24, 2002
Promotion WCW	July 17, 1994	July 9, 2000
Promotion NJPWBrand Heavyweight	May 3, 1993	January 4, 1994
Promotion WWF	December 27, 1983	July 30, 1993
Promotion SWS	December 12, 1991	December 12, 1991
Promotion SWS	March 30, 1991	April 1, 1991
Promotion NJPWBrand Heavyweight	May 13, 1980	June 13, 1985
Promotion UWA	September 2, 1984	September 2, 1984
Promotion AWA	August 1, 1981	March 3, 1983
Promotion WWF	November 17, 1979	August 9, 1980
Promotion MSW	August 2, 1980	August 3, 1980
Promotion GCW	September 29, 1979	December 25, 1979
Promotion CWA	May 14, 1979	September 6, 1979
Promotion CWF	August 9, 1977	October 22, 1977

Images History

Feb 2014
Jan 2010
Apr 2005
May 2003
Mar 2002
Jul 1996
Apr 1989
Dec 1983
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 1, 1981	July 6, 1996
Heel	August 9, 1977	July 31, 1981

Finishers
- Atomic Leg Drop - Running Leg Drop ( November 17, 1979 - January 27, 2012)
- Axe Bomber - Crooked Arm Lariat ( May 13, 1980 - June 13, 1985)
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

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
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
- 6 WCW World Heavyweight Championship
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)
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

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, Mark Johnson ( 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, Louie Spicolli ( July 7, 1996 - April 27, 1998)
- The Mega-Maniacs - Brutus Beefcake ( February 1, 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
Managed Wrestlers Abyss / Chris Parks
Family
- Brooke Hogan - Daughter
- Horace Hogan - Nephew

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Quercus Alba · 26 days ago
Hogan turned face at Bound for Glory 2011 (October 16), when he turned on Immortal.
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Guest · 1 years ago
New Picture plis
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Taker the best · 1 years ago
The undertaker better than hogan
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  The R · 1 years ago
  
  @Taker the best Better at what?
  
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  Jashaun Metz · 1 years ago
  
  @The R everything
  
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  The R · 1 years ago
  
  @Jashaun Metz I mean. . .that's literally just a lie, isn't it?
  
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  Jashaun Metz · 9 months ago
  
  @The R Who's more agile in the ring? Who isn't racist? WHO ISN'T A BACKSTAGE POLITICAN
  
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  The R · 9 months ago
  
  @Jashaun Metz Right?
  
  I mean - literally neither of those have anything to do with being better.
  
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WWF fan · 2 years ago
This cool
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Nicholas Harrigan · 2 years ago
Hulk Hogan was face from October 6, 2011 to July 24, 2015
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nick · 2 years ago
somone comment PLEASE
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wwe fan · 2 years ago
wow alot of people comment here
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smackdown hotel · 2 years ago
fan
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nick · 2 years ago
are you just a fan or smacdown hotels boss
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smackdown hotel · 2 years ago
congratulations
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johnny · 2 years ago
i'm the first coment
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  BurnItDown · 1 years ago
  
  @johnny No One Cares
  
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  abyss · 1 years ago
  
  @BurnItDown i
  
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