Hulk Hogan: The Rise, Fall & Immortal Legacy of Wrestling’s Biggest Icon Hulk Hogan: The Rise, Fall & Immortal Legacy of Wrestling’s Biggest Icon “Whatcha gonna do when Hulkamania runs wild on you?” That catchphrase became the anthem of a generation. Hulk Hogan wasn’t just a wrestler — he was a pop culture phenomenon, a living superhero, and the man who turned professional wrestling into a global spectacle. This is the complete story of Hulk Hogan — from his humble beginnings to becoming one of the most iconic figures in entertainment history. Early Life: Terry Bollea Before the Spotlight Born on August 11, 1953, in Augusta, Georgia, as Terry Gene Bollea , Hogan was a massive sports fan from a young age. He played baseball and followed wrestling religiously. After a short stint playing bass guitar in a rock band, he was discovered by wrestling trainers and began his career in 1977. WWF Explosion: The Birth of Hulkamania Hogan entered the ...