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Hulk Hogan Biography

Birth Name:Terry Gene Bollea

Birth Place:Augusta, Georgia, United States

Profession Actor, Producer, Soundtrack

Fast Facts

  • In 2008, he was honored as the King of the Krewe of Bacchus by a New Orleans carnival organization
  • Won the World Wrestling Federation Championship six times before his retirement from wrestling
  • Played electric bass guitar in Florida-based rock bands for 10 years
  • Quote: "I learn pretty quick and I'm on the right path․ I'm happy, I'm joyful and I just maintain a positive lifestyle․"
  • His 469 day span as the WCW World Heavyweight Champion broke the record for longest reigning champion
  • Some of his trademark moves as a wrestler were the Ax Bomber, the Bear Hug, the Big Boot and his finishing move, the Leg Drop
  • Stated that to maintain a healthy lifestyle, he eats all organic food, trains every day and drinks hydrated water with a 9+ pH

Awards

  • 2006Teen Choice Award-TV - Choice Reality Star (Male): nominated