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

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 for our pop culture.

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.

Terry Bollea, known to the world as Hogan, died Thursday at 71 due to cardiac arrest. The WWE Hall of Famer was the face of professional wrestling in the 1980s and beyond. "Hulkamania" ran wild, bringing pro wrestling to new heights. The impact was felt by White, who admits he was a fan growing up, like many people around the world.

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 ...

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

The appearance proved successful both for "Rocky III" — which grossed more than $270 million worldwide — and Hogan, whose debut set him up for a variety of film roles. Hogan appeared in "No Holds Barred" before earning starring roles in "Suburban Commando" and "Mr. Nanny," among other movies.

The song was also featured on the short-lived " Hulk Hogan's Rock 'n' Wrestling" cartoon. Rick Derringer contributed to a number of songs on the 1987 follow-up, "The Wrestling Album II", and also ...

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.

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.

The wrestling world lost a legend. Hulk Hogan, who helped turn pro wrestling into a global phenomenon, has died at 71. He packed arenas — including Fresno’s Selland Arena — and became a symbol of strength,