One of the greatest, most popular, most hated and charismatic wrestler of all time, Hulk Hogan is one of the men who helped parlay the circus-like world of professional wrestling from cult following into the forefront of American entertainment. What many people who know about Hogan don't know is he was in the "sport" for several years in virtual obscurity before hitting the big time. Hogan made his pro debut in 1978 and wrestled as "Sterling Golden" before becoming "Hulk." Hogan was getting main event matches while wrestling in the American Wrestling Alliance (AWA) in the early 1980s before he was cast as Thunderlips in Rocky III. That bit of casting propelled Hogan into the spotlight and he was soon to enter the World Wrestling Federation (WWF) in 1983. At the time, the WWF was just beginning to go from local television (they were based in the Northeast U.S.) to national and Hogan's personality (and some well-done marketing and PR, plus the Wrestlemania series) helped to transform not only the WWF, but wrestling into the big show it is today. Hogan won the WWF title numerous times, and was credited with dealing Andre the Giant his first loss in pro wrestling. Hogan was soon seen everywhere, television, cartoons, movies, records and lunch boxes, but he was a part of the steroid scandel in the WWF, and quietly left the organization. Hogan layed low in wrestling circles, but continued to act before coming back, this time with World Championship Wrestling (WCW) the WWF's bitter rival. Hogan helped create the New World Order, the main bunch of badmen in the WCW and became more popular than ever. He even abandoned his trademark Red/Yellow colors for Black, and dyed his beard black. He still wrestles as of today, and like it or not is probably one of the best entertainers in any form of show business. He always put on a show.

Suffered a knee injury at this year's Spring Stampede, which left the question - "Will Hogan Retire?". Hogan returned in June-July this year and is still with the company. All hulk hogan; professional wrestler, celebrities, hulk hogan biographies!

He is the current WCW World Heavyweight Champion as of 4/22/98. Adopted the song, "Ravishing", written by Jim Steinman and performed by Bonnie Tyler, as his theme song. Song is now subtitled, "The Hulk Hogan Theme" and is sung at his wrestling entrances. In 1985, Hulk demonstrated a chin lock on the TV show "Hot Properties" on the show's host, Richard Belzer. Belzer fell unconscious to the floor and required stitches in his scalp. He sued Hogan for $5 million, settling out of court. Hogan joined the World Wrestling Federation in 1979, cast as an Irish villain.

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He was one of the wrestlers featured in the cartoon series "Hulk Hogan's Rock N' Wrestling" (1985-198?), thought he did not provide his own voice. Admitted to steroid use in 1994. He appeared in some of the live action segments of the cartoon series "Hulk Hogan's Rock 'N' Wrestling" (1985-198?)

He was World Wrestling Champion 1984-91. Majored in Business Management at the University of South Florida, Tampa before becoming a professional wrestler As a high school baseball player, Hogan was a hot pro prospect and was considered the best pitcher in the state, which is saying a lot, as one of his teammates was Dwight 'Dr. K.' Gooden, who became a star pitcher with the Mets only a few years later. Named Pro Wrestler of the Year three times (1987, 1994, 1997); Most Popular Wrestler three times (1985, 1989, 1990); Most Hated Wrestler (1996); and Most Inspirational (1983) by Pro Wrestling Illustrated magazine.

Won the WWF Heavyweight Championship five times, the last in June, 1993. Hogan held the title for a total of five years, 10 months and 24 days, the second longest reign in WWF history. Won the WCW Heavyweight Championship four times, the last being 1999. Is an accomplished bass player and played bass in several local rock bands in Tampa, Fla. First pro wrestler on the cover of "Sports Illustrated". Spent 10 years as a professional guitarist before becoming a wrestler. His family has more than 30 pets including dogs, cats, birds, chinchillas, ferrets, turtles, iguanas, rabbits, fish and a frog. Considered running for president.