Childhood and Education Journey of Hulk Hogan in Timeline
An overview of the childhood and early education of Hulk Hogan, highlighting the experiences that shaped the journey.
Hulk Hogan, born Terry Gene Bollea, is a highly renowned and retired American professional wrestler. Known for his charismatic personality, large build, blond horseshoe mustache, and bandanas, Hogan achieved immense global fame, particularly during the 1980s wrestling boom. He is considered wrestling's most recognizable star and one of the greatest professional wrestlers of all time. Currently, he serves as a brand ambassador for WWE.
December 6, 1913: Birth of Pietro Bollea
On December 6, 1913, Pietro "Peter" Bollea, Hulk Hogan's father, was born.
1922: Birth of Ruth V. Moody
In 1922, Ruth V. (née Moody), Hulk Hogan's mother, was born.
1947: Birth of Allan Bollea
In 1947, Allan Bollea, Hulk Hogan's older brother, was born.
August 11, 1953: Hulk Hogan Born
On August 11, 1953, Terry Gene Bollea, better known as Hulk Hogan, was born in Augusta, Georgia.
1976: Began Anabolic Steroid Use
In 1976, Hulk Hogan began using anabolic steroids to gain size and weight.
1981: Babyface Turn
Hulk Hogan's late 1981 babyface turn, where he transitioned to a fan favorite.
December 18, 1983: Marriage to Linda Claridge
On December 18, 1983, Hulk Hogan married Linda Claridge, marking the beginning of a long-term relationship that would later become a central part of his public persona.
January 7, 1984: Hogan Saves Bob Backlund, Solidifying Face Turn
On January 7, 1984, during an episode of Championship Wrestling, Hulk Hogan cemented his status as a fan favorite by saving Bob Backlund from an assault by The Wild Samoans.
1986: Death of Allan Bollea
In 1986, Allan Bollea, Hulk Hogan's older brother, died at the age of 38 from a drug overdose.
May 5, 1988: Birth of Daughter Brooke
On May 5, 1988, Hulk Hogan's daughter Brooke was born, expanding his family and influencing his later career ventures.
July 27, 1990: Birth of Son Nick
On July 27, 1990, Hulk Hogan's son Nick was born, completing his immediate family and setting the stage for future family-centered projects.
1995: Opening of Pastamania Restaurant
In 1995, Hulk Hogan created and financed a restaurant called Pastamania, located in the Mall of America, featuring dishes like "Hulk-U's" and "Hulk-A-Roos".
March 2001: WCW Demise and Knee Surgery
In March 2001, following the demise of WCW, Hulk Hogan underwent knee surgery to prepare for a wrestling return.
December 18, 2001: Death of Pietro Bollea
On December 18, 2001, Pietro "Peter" Bollea, Hulk Hogan's father, died.
May 2002: WWF Renamed to WWE
In May 2002, due to a legal battle with the World Wildlife Fund, the World Wrestling Federation was compelled to change its name to World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE).
July 10, 2005: Premiere of Hogan Knows Best
On July 10, 2005, VH1 premiered Hogan Knows Best, a reality show centered around Hulk Hogan, his wife Linda, and their children Brooke and Nick, offering a glimpse into their personal lives.
2006: Brooke Hogan's album collaboration with Christiane Plante
In 2006, Christiane Plante worked with Brooke Hogan on her album, a year before Plante alleged an affair with Hulk Hogan.
2006: Hogan Energy Drink and Hulkster Burgers
In 2006, Hulk Hogan unveiled Hogan Energy, a drink distributed by Socko Energy, and his name was applied to a line of microwavable "Hulkster Burgers".
January 2007: Best Man at Bubba the Love Sponge's Wedding
In January 2007, Hulk Hogan served as the best man at Bubba the Love Sponge's wedding, showing a close personal relationship between the two.
October 2007: Transfer of Trademarks to Hogan Holdings Limited
In October 2007, Hulk Hogan transferred all trademarks referring to himself, including Hulk Hogan, "Hollywood" Hulk Hogan, and Hulkamania.com, to his liability company, Hogan Holdings Limited.
November 20, 2007: Linda Files for Divorce
On November 20, 2007, Linda filed for divorce from Hulk Hogan in Pinellas County, Florida, marking the end of their long-term marriage.
2007: Spoke about his faith
In 2007, Hulk Hogan spoke about his faith, mentioning that he accepted Christ as his savior when he was 14 and leaned on his religion.
2007: Hogan Recorded Making Racist Remarks
In 2007, Hulk Hogan was secretly recorded making racist remarks on a leaked sex tape, which was later publicized in July 2015, leading to significant controversy.
July 2008: Premiere of Brooke Knows Best
In July 2008, the spin-off entitled Brooke Knows Best premiered, which focused primarily on Hogan's daughter Brooke.
September 2008: Net Worth Revealed
In September 2008, Hulk Hogan's net worth was revealed to be around $30 million.
2008: Reported Racist Language in Call to Son
In 2008, Hulk Hogan reportedly used racist language in a call to his then-imprisoned son, Nick, and expressed a wish that they would not be reincarnated as black males.
2008: King of the Krewe of Bacchus
In 2008, Hulk Hogan was honored as the King of the Krewe of Bacchus, a New Orleans carnival organization, where he visited the Children's Hospital and rode in the parade.
2008: Began Relationship with Jennifer McDaniel
In early 2008, Hulk Hogan began a relationship with Jennifer McDaniel, starting a new chapter in his personal life.
November 2009: Engagement to Jennifer McDaniel
In November 2009, Hulk Hogan and Jennifer McDaniel became engaged, signaling a commitment to a long-term relationship.
October 15, 2010: Partnership for "Hulk Hogan's Hulkamania" Online Gambling Game
On October 15, 2010, Endemol Games UK partnered with Bischoff Hervey Entertainment to produce "Hulk Hogan's Hulkamania", an online gambling game featuring video footage of Hulk Hogan.
December 14, 2010: Marriage to Jennifer McDaniel
On December 14, 2010, Hulk Hogan married Jennifer McDaniel in Clearwater, Florida, solidifying their relationship.
December 2010: Underwent Spinal Fusion Surgery
In December 2010, Hulk Hogan underwent traditional spinal fusion surgery after the Laser Spine Institute procedures failed to cure his back problems, enabling him to return to his professional activities.
January 1, 2011: Death of Ruth V. Moody
On January 1, 2011, Ruth V. (née Moody), Hulk Hogan's mother, passed away.
September 2011: Reveals Financial Struggles
In September 2011, Hulk Hogan revealed that his lavish lifestyle and divorce had cost him hundreds of millions of dollars and nearly bankrupted him.
November 1, 2011: Launch of Hogan Nutrition Website
On November 1, 2011, Hulk Hogan launched a new website called Hogan Nutrition, featuring various nutritional and dietary products.
2012: Opening of "Hogan's Beach" Restaurant
In 2012, Hulk Hogan opened a beachfront restaurant called "Hogan's Beach" in the Tampa area.
July 2015: Anti-Black Rant Publicized
In July 2015, National Enquirer and Radar Online publicized an anti-black rant made by Hogan on a leaked sex tape recorded in 2007, where he expressed disgust with his daughter dating a black man and admitted to being "a racist, to a point".
May 3, 2018: Inducted into Boys and Girls Club Alumni Hall of Fame
On May 3, 2018, Hulk Hogan was inducted into the Boys and Girls Club Alumni Hall of Fame.
February 28, 2022: Divorce from Jennifer McDaniel
On February 28, 2022, Hulk Hogan announced on Twitter that he and Jennifer McDaniel had divorced, ending their marriage.
July 2023: Engagement to Sky Daily
In July 2023, Hulk Hogan became engaged to yoga instructor Sky Daily, proposing at Corin Nemec's wedding reception.
September 22, 2023: Marriage to Sky Daily
On September 22, 2023, Hulk Hogan married Sky Daily, marking another chapter in his personal life.
December 20, 2023: Baptized at Indian Rocks Baptist Church
On December 20, 2023, Hulk Hogan was baptized at Indian Rocks Baptist Church in Largo, Florida.
2024: Endorsement of Donald Trump for President
In 2024, Hulk Hogan endorsed Donald Trump for president at the Republican National Convention and spoke at a Trump rally at Madison Square Garden.
2024: Launch of Real American Beer
In 2024, Hulk Hogan launched "Real American Beer", a light beer brand.
