WWE Mourns Hulk Hogan’s Death at 71: End of an Era for Hulkamania

 WWE Hall of Famer and global wrestling icon Hulk Hogan has passed away at age 71 after suffering a reported cardiac arrest at his Florida home. Known for his larger-than-life personality, Hogan helped revolutionize professional wrestling in the 1980s. Top public figures like Donald Trump Jr. and Senator JD Vance called him an “American Icon.” Hogan’s influence reached far beyond WWE, leaving a legacy in sports, entertainment, and politics. Fans across the world are mourning the loss of a true wrestling legend who defined an era.

Hulk Hogan: The Childhood Hero of Every 90’s School Kid in India

1. School Bags Packed with Hulk Hogan Stickers
   In the 90s, many Indian kids proudly carried school bags, pencil boxes, and notebooks decorated with Hulk Hogan stickers. He wasn’t just a wrestler — he was a classroom hero.
2. Lunch Break Fights Were ‘Wrestling Matches’
   School kids would recreate Hulk Hogan’s moves during breaks — fake wrestling with friends on the playground and shouting, “Hulkamania is running wild!”
3. Moral Values with Muscles
   Hogan's motto “Train, Say Your Prayers, and Eat Your Vitamins” inspired many kids to be disciplined and respectful — a rare combo of strength and values.
4. Post-Homework Reward: Watching Hogan on TV
   After school and homework, the biggest excitement was catching Hulk Hogan matches on Doordarshan or Star Sports — that entrance music still lives rent-free in our minds!
5. Classroom Debates: Hulk Hogan vs Ultimate Warrior
   Kids passionately defended their favorites, but most agreed — Hogan was the ultimate champion, both in the ring and in their hearts.
6. He Was Our Real-Life Superhero — Before Avengers or Spiderman Took Over
   For 90s kids, before Marvel ruled the screens, Hulk Hogan was THE superhero — no CGI, just raw charisma, colorful costumes, and unmatched energy.

7.      Hulk Hogan Was the Face of WWF on Doordarshan & Star Sports
In the early 90s, many Indian kids were first introduced to wrestling through Hulk Hogan on TV. His iconic mustache, red-yellow costume, and powerful entrance theme were unforgettable.

8.       He Inspired a Generation with "Say Your Prayers and Take Your Vitamins"
Hogan’s positive slogans became catchphrases for kids who saw him not just as a wrestler, but as a superhero with good values.

9.      Hulkamania Was the First Wrestling Craze in India
Before The Rock or John Cena, it was Hulk Hogan who filled Indian homes with excitement and cheers. Kids collected his posters, action figures, and tried his famous leg drop on cushions.

10.  He Brought Wrestling Into Indian Living Rooms
During the 90s, Hogan matches were highlights on Sunday mornings. Families used to gather around the TV to watch him take on giants like Andre the Giant and Ultimate Warrior.

11.  He Was a Global Star Before Social Media
Even without the internet or YouTube, Hulk Hogan’s fame reached small towns and cities in India —

Source- Indiatimes

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