2025年7月24日，美國職業摔角傳奇人物——浩克·霍根（Hulk Hogan，本名Terry Eugene Bollea）在佛羅里達州克利爾沃特(Clearwater Beach)自宅因心臟驟停逝世，享壽71歲。搶救超過30分鐘無效，最終在當地醫院宣告不治。此一消息震撼全球摔角界與娛樂圈，標誌著一個摔角時代的落幕。

霍根於1953年出生於喬治亞州奧古斯塔，成長於佛羅里達。年輕時曾夢想成為職業棒球選手，但因傷轉戰摔角領域。他於1977年正式出道，並在1980年代加盟當時的WWF（今WWE），迅速竄紅為全美家喻戶曉的巨星。以其金髮、紅黃造型與標誌性口號「Whatcha gonna do when Hulkamania runs wild on you?」打造出最具代表性的摔角角色——浩克·霍根，象徵陽剛力量與正義英雄。

他在WrestleMania III與巨人安德烈（André the Giant）的經典對戰，更成為摔角史最具傳奇性的場面之一。他將巨人整個舉起摔下的畫面大量放送後，更是一舉爆紅，成為摔角迷心中的偶像。霍根多次獲得世界冠軍頭銜，並在1990年代轉戰WCW，成立「新世界秩序」（nWo）派系又再次爆紅，讓摔角節目成為當時美國黃金時段的收視重心，電視收據率多次擊敗對手WWF。他的存在，讓摔角從小眾娛樂轉型為主流文化現象，對後來如The Rock、John Cena等人的成功有著深遠影響。

除了擂台上的成就，霍根也跨足影視與流行娛樂。他曾出演電影《洛基III》（Rocky III）與喜劇電影《Mr. Nanny》，並與家人一起主持的真人秀節目《Hogan Knows Best》，進一步提升其跨領域知名度。他的形象不僅是摔角選手，更成為80年代美國男性力量的代表符號。

然而，他的一生並非毫無爭議。2012年與私密影片外流，引發隱私權官司，並成功告倒Gawker媒體，獲得天價賠償。2015年，一段涉及種族歧視的私人錄音曝光，導致WWE短暫將其除名名人堂。雖然2018年獲得名譽恢復，但此事件成為其生涯最大的陰影之一。即便如此，他在摔角界的貢獻仍受到肯定。

2025年4月，他與摔角界老搭檔Eric Bischoff共同創辦新聯盟「Real American Freestyle」，致力於扶植來自奧運與大學背景的年輕選手，試圖在摔角已日益衰退的格局中開創新局。不料，三個月後便傳出死訊，令人惋惜。消息傳出後，WWE、AEW與多位摔角名人如Ric Flair、Triple H與John Cena紛紛發聲悼念，稱他是「摔角史上最重要的開拓者之一」。前美國總統川普亦在社群媒體上悼念這位長年支持其政治立場的好友。

粉絲社群反應兩極。一方面讚譽他將摔角推向主流、塑造無可取代的超級巨星形象；另一方面也有聲音批評其爭議言行與保守形象與當代價值觀脫節。然而，大多數摔角評論者與歷史學者一致認為，浩克·霍根是將摔角從體育運動轉型為娛樂帝國的關鍵人物。他的「Hulkamania」精神，象徵著堅韌、希望與拯救的神話形象，深植數代粉絲心中。霍根的一生可以用「傳奇與爭議並行」來形容。他既是擂台上的不敗戰神，也是不斷面對現實挑戰與媒體風暴的公眾人物。無論是透過撕裂T恤的姿勢，還是他在台上的呼聲，他永遠是摔角文化中最鮮明、最不容忽視的存在。

他走了，卻留下一句永遠不會褪色的精神標語——“Train, say your prayers, eat your vitamins, believe in yourself”——浩克·霍根，摔角界永遠的超級英雄。

On July 24, 2025, American professional wrestling icon Hulk Hogan (real name Terry Eugene Bollea) passed away at his home in Clearwater Beach, Florida, due to sudden cardiac arrest. Despite emergency resuscitation efforts that lasted over 30 minutes, he was pronounced dead at a local hospital. The news sent shockwaves through the wrestling world and entertainment industry alike, marking the end of an era in professional wrestling.

Hogan was born in 1953 in Augusta, Georgia, and raised in Florida. As a young man, he initially aspired to become a professional baseball player, but an injury redirected his path toward wrestling. He made his official debut in 1977 and rose to superstardom in the 1980s after joining the then-WWF (now WWE). With his signature blond hair, red and yellow gear, and iconic catchphrase “Whatcha gonna do when Hulkamania runs wild on you?”, he created one of the most recognizable personas in wrestling history — Hulk Hogan, a symbol of masculine strength and heroic justice.

His legendary match at WrestleMania III against André the Giant, in which he famously body-slammed the 500-pound giant, remains one of the most iconic moments in wrestling history. This moment, replayed countless times, catapulted Hogan to superstardom and made him a household name among wrestling fans. He would go on to win multiple world championships and later joined WCW in the 1990s, where he founded the “New World Order” (nWo) faction. This move once again revitalized his career and helped WCW dominate the television ratings during the Monday Night Wars, even surpassing WWF in viewership at times. Hogan was instrumental in transforming wrestling from a niche sport into a global mainstream entertainment phenomenon, paving the way for future stars like The Rock and John Cena.

Outside the ring, Hogan extended his influence into film and television. He starred in the movie Rocky III and comedy film Mr. Nanny, and reached broader audiences with his family reality show Hogan Knows Best. His image transcended wrestling, becoming a pop culture icon and a symbol of American masculine power during the 1980s.

However, Hogan’s life was not without controversy. In 2012, the leak of a private sex tape led to a major privacy lawsuit against Gawker Media, which he ultimately won, receiving a massive settlement. In 2015, a leaked audio recording containing racially insensitive remarks caused WWE to temporarily remove him from its Hall of Fame. Though he was reinstated in 2018, the incident cast a long shadow over his legacy. Nevertheless, his contributions to professional wrestling continued to be widely recognized.

In April 2025, just months before his death, Hogan co-founded a new wrestling promotion called Real American Freestyle with longtime associate Eric Bischoff. The league aimed to cultivate young talent, especially those with Olympic and collegiate backgrounds, in an effort to revitalize the waning appeal of professional wrestling. Tragically, his death came only three months later, ending that endeavor prematurely.

Following the news of his passing, tributes poured in from across the wrestling world. WWE, AEW, and numerous legends such as Ric Flair, Triple H, and John Cena expressed their condolences, calling Hogan “one of the most influential pioneers in wrestling history.” Former U.S. President Donald Trump also paid tribute on social media to his longtime supporter and friend.

Reactions among fans were mixed. Many praised Hogan for bringing wrestling into the mainstream and for creating an irreplaceable superstar image. Others criticized his controversial statements and noted that his persona no longer aligned with modern values. Still, most wrestling historians and commentators agree that Hogan was the pivotal figure who helped shift wrestling from a sport into a global entertainment empire. His “Hulkamania” ethos—symbolizing resilience, hope, and heroism—left a lasting mark on generations of fans.

Hulk Hogan’s life was a tale of both legend and controversy. He was the undefeated champion in the ring and a public figure who repeatedly faced real-world scrutiny and media storms. Whether it was tearing his shirt before a roaring crowd or delivering an impassioned speech to his fans, Hogan remained one of the most vivid and unforgettable personalities in wrestling history.

Though he is gone, he leaves behind a timeless mantra:

“Train, say your prayers, eat your vitamins, believe in yourself.”

Hulk Hogan — forever the superhero of professional wrestling.