news | March 28, 2026

Did This Hulk Hogan Scandal Actually Happen?

While "Stone Cold" Steve Austin and The Rock may have made more money, it's hard to argue against Hulk Hogan being the most famous pro wrestler in history. Although "Hulkamania" began in Verne Gagne's American Wrestling Association promotion, it was Vince McMahon, Jr.'s World Wrestling Federation (later WWE) that truly took Terry Gene Bollea to unprecedented heights.

Until his legendary heel turn at WCW's Bash at the Beach pay-per-view in 1996, Hogan was synonymous with clean, all-American tactics and a wholesome image. The "Hulkster" was the eternal babyface in the WWF until he left the company for more money and less working days in 1994.

Over the years, Hogan's reputation has taken a bit of a dive. In the wrestling world, most fans know all about Hogan's politicking and his disastrous invocations of the creative control clause in his contract.

Outside of wrestling, Hogan has made news thanks to an ugly divorce, a major car accident, and one adult tape. Although Hogan was vindicated in court when he won a multi-million dollar lawsuit against the sleazy publication Gawker, the news about his sexual tryst and his use of the dreaded "N word" have effectively made Hogan a ghost inside of the WWE bubble.

Hogan has been the center of many controversies. Can you guess the right ones?