Hulk Hogan, a larger-than-life wrestler known for his showmanship, succumbed to cardiac arrest after a career marked by digital hoaxes and a landmark battle against online exploitation

WWE remembered Hulk Hogan on Friday Night SmackDown one day after the legendary wrestler’s death. The Friday, July 25 show, held at Rocket Arena in Cleveland, Ohio, opened with WWE’s Chief Content Officer Paul Levesque (a.

His lawsuit over a leaked sex tape bankrupted Gawker Media — and helped inspire the American right’s ongoing war on the press.

Hulk Hogan, a wrestling icon of the 1980s, captivated audiences with his larger-than-life persona. Known for his patriotic image and electrifying performances, Hogan became a symbol of American culture.

Hulk Hogan was in the midst of filming a documentary project for Netflix at the time of his death, CNN has learned.

Trump led a wave of tributes honoring Hulk Hogan, born Terry Gene Bollea, who lived in Clearwater, Florida. WWE star died of cardiac arrest at age 71.

A former pro-wrestler and friend credits Hogan with helping to grow his charity, 50 Legs, which helps amputees.