Florida Honours Late Legend With 'Hulk Hogan Day'

Last Updated:August 01, 2025, 08:36 IST

Hogan, who made wrestling a household name and brought the sport into the mainstream, passed away recently at the age of 71 following a cardiac arrest.

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The American state of Florida has declared the 1st of August 2025 as ‘Hulk Hogan Day’ to honour the legendary wrestler who recently breathed his last. Flags will be at half-mast at the State Capitol and in Pinellas County from sunrise to sunset.

Hogan, who made wrestling a household name and brought the sport into the mainstream, passed away at the age of 71 following a cardiac arrest.

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Terry Eugene Bollea, widely known by his stage name Hulk Hogan, rose to fame with his iconic handlebar moustache, colorful bandanas, and memorable catchphrases such as “Whatcha gonna do when Hulkamania runs wild on you?" He became the most recognizable figure in professional wrestling during the 1980s and early 1990s.

Hogan headlined eight of the first nine WrestleMania events and secured the WWE championship six times. He also ventured into films, TV shows, and commercials, further cementing his celebrity status.

His charisma and theatrical performances attracted millions of fans during a period when wrestling lacked the glamour it would later attain, largely thanks to Hogan’s contributions to the sport.

Hogan’s wrestling career was diverse, featuring roles from an all-American babyface hero to the villainous ‘Hollywood Hogan.’

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He was first inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2005 but was removed in 2015 after a leaked sex tape published by Gawker revealed him making racist remarks while being secretly recorded. He subsequently won a lawsuit against Gawker, receiving a significant financial settlement that led to the outlet’s bankruptcy.

In 2020, Hulk Hogan was re-inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame, this time as a member of the NWO, alongside wrestling legends Kevin Nash and Scott Hall.

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August 01, 2025, 08:36 IST

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