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Hulk Hogan, Real American

Hulk Hogan descended upon American culture at exactly the time it was ready for him: the 1980s

The opening chords of Rick Derringer’s hard-rock guitar would play over the arena sound system. Instantly, 20,000 Hulkamaniacs — and many more as wrestling’s popularity and stadium size exploded — rose to their feet in a frenzy to catch a glimpse of Hulk Hogan storming toward the ring.

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USA TODAY · 23h

How Hulk Hogan helped define ideas about being a 'Real American' | Opinion

The late Hulk Hogan was a real American, but it’s a whole lot more complicated than that. (Especially, if you’re Black.)

American Songwriter · 1d

“It’s Become Almost a New National Anthem”: How Hulk Hogan’s Iconic “Real American” Theme Song Came To Be

Hulk Hogan became inextricably tied to "Real American" when he adopted the track as his theme song at the peak of his WWE career.

Hulk Hogan remembered by wrestling world

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Hulk Hogan's Death Plunges Hooters' Future Into Uncertainty

The recent passing of Hulk Hogan is affecting more than just the wrestling world. It turns out that his death might also lead to the end of Hooters.

U.S. News & World Report · 6h

Hulk Hogan's Death Resurfaces Painful Contradictions for Black Wrestling Fans

One of Kazeem Famuyide's earliest memories is sitting on his father's lap watching Hulk Hogan wrestle in the 1988 Survivor Series. His love of Hogan in the ring became inextricable from what would become a lifelong obsession with the sport — including a yearlong role touring the country and writing scripts for WWE's top talent.

USA TODAY Sports on MSN · 11h

Hulk Hogan remembered by wrestling world after WWE superstar dies at 71

News of Hulk Hogan's death at 71 rocked the wrestling world. The "Hulkster" was one of the greatest wrestlers in WWE history.

Wrestling legend, Florida icon, Hulk Hogan dead at 71. Here's what we know so far

WWE icon Hulk Hogan has died at the age of 71, according to multiple reports. Here's what to know, where he lived in Florida ...

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It’s been a rough week for Gen X — losing Theo, Ozzy and now ‘Real American’ icon Hulk Hogan

It’s been a week of tremendous loss for kids of the 1980s. The last few days on social media has felt like one long requiem ...

Ranking Hulk Hogan's five most memorable moments outside the ring, from 'Real American' song to 'Rocky III' appearance

The appearance proved successful both for "Rocky III" — which grossed more than $270 million worldwide — and Hogan, whose ...

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‘MAGA All the Way’: Wrestler Hulk Hogan Remembered

President Donald Trump, the WWE, and more offered tributes to the sports and entertainment icon who died at age 71.

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A look at Hulk Hogan's legacy

Hogan, whose real name is Terry Bollea, was one of the earliest stars of World Wrestling Entertainment and was the face of pro wrestling's boom in popularity during the 1980s.

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Wrestling memories run wild at Hulk Hogan store in Pigeon Forge, as fans remember a legend

Fans peered inside Hulk Hogan's shop in Pigeon Forge admiring the wall of shirt-ripping, leg-dropping moments that made Terry ...

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‘Real American’ Hitmaker Rick Derringer Dies – Hulk Hogan’s ...

Rick Derringer, the fiery guitarist, producer, and the man behind one of pro wrestling’s most unforgettable anthems, has died at the age of 77. He passed away peacefully on May 26, 2025, in ...

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Hulk Hogan Is Gone, but Hulkamania Rolls On in Fresno and Around the Globe

The wrestling world lost a legend. Hulk Hogan, who helped turn pro wrestling into a global phenomenon, has died at 71. He ...

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