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Terry Gene Bollea (August 11, 1953 – July 24, 2025), known by his ring name Hulk Hogan, was an American professional wrestler, actor, television personality, and musician best known for his time working for WWE. Hogan enjoyed mainstream popularity in the 1980s and 90s as the all-American character Hulk Hogan in WWE, and as Hollywood Hogan, the villainous leader of the New World Order, in World Championship Wrestling (WCW). Hogan was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2005. He was signed to Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (TNA) from 2010 until 2013, where he was the on-screen General Manager. He is a 12-time world champion being a six-time WWE Champion, six-time WCW World Heavyweight Champion, and a former WWE World Tag Team Champion with Edge. His six combined reigns make him the second longest-reigning WWE Champion of all time (after Bruno Sammartino) and the longest-reigning of the 1980s, having held the title for 1,474 days from 1984-1988. His six combined reigns in WCW make him the longest-reigning WCW World Heavyweight Champion of all time as well, with a 469-day reign from 1994-1995. Hogan won the Royal Rumble in 1990 and 1991, making him the first man to win two consecutive Royal Rumbles.

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When a teen from Philadelphia relocates to North Carolina to escape a troubled past, he finds himself the target of relentless bullying. A former student of Adonis Creed, he reconnects with his boxing roots—but soon realizes he needs more. Under the guidance of both Adonis and Daniel LaRusso, and with the quiet support of a down-to-earth wrestler, he begins training in a unique blend of Boxing, Karate, and Wrestling. But when the school bully is revealed to be Malik Lang—the fierce grandson of Clubber Lang—the stakes skyrocket. With legends like Rocky Balboa, Johnny Lawrence, and Chozen Toguchi watching over him, and allies like Miguel Diaz, Samantha LaRusso, and Robby Keene at his side, the young fighter must rise above fear, anger, and doubt to find balance and claim his place in the ring—and in life.