Considered one of the biggest stars in pro wrestling history, Hulk Hogan helped shape the sport into the juggernaut it is today.
Hogan and the Rock 'n' Wrestling boom made wrestling one of the hottest sports entities. WrestleMania and Hulkamania ran wild in WWE during the 80s, while the New World Order made pro wrestling edgy and profitable in the 90s.
If you ask any wrestler, many would say Hogan inspired them to put on a pair of boots. While he had controversies outside of the ring, his impact on the sport, positive and negative, will live on forever.
Hogan's featured in the second episode of season two of Rich and Shameless. Airing on TNT, the series “tells the true stories of the successes, failures, thrills, and miseries that accompany wealth in the world of sport.” The episode on May 17 will feature the saga surrounding Hogan’s fight against the media blog Gawker.
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The Sporting News now looks into where Hogan stands among the wealthiest and most influential wrestlers of all time.
What is Hulk Hogan’s net worth?
Per Celebrity Net Worth, Hulk Hogan’s net worth is $25 million. In 2009, before his divorce from Linda Hogan, his net worth was about $30 million.
Comparing him to other big names in wrestling, The Rock has a net worth of about $800 million. John Cena’s net worth is about $80 million, while “Stone Cold” Steve Austin's net worth is $30 million.
Hulk Hogan’s career earnings
Via Sportskeeda, during the height of Hulkamania in the 1980s, Hogan made about $10 million per year.
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When he worked in WCW, the founding member of the New World Order made about $13 million. Per Fox Sports, that was $5 million more than anyone on the roster. Today, his compensation in retirement is about $2.5 million.
When he went through a divorce with his ex-wife, Linda, Hogan paid her 70% in liquid assets, $3 million in cash to cover real estate settlement and a 40% ownership stake in his various businesses.
Suing media company Gawker in 2016, Hogan was awarded $115 million in compensatory damages, which included $60 million for emotional distress.
Hulk Hogan’s endorsements
Hogan has claimed he had the opportunity to endorse what is now the George Foreman Grill. Instead, he endorsed a blender, which was named the Hulk Hogan Thunder Mixer. In 2006, Socko Energy teamed up with Hogan to produce the Hogan Energy drink.
Looking for opportunities outside wrestling, Hogan became a distributor for ViSalus Sciences, a multi-level marketing company.
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Hulk Hogan’s social media influence
Hogan has over 2.2 million followers on Twitter, 7.6 million Facebook followers, and 1.8 million Instagram followers.
Hulk Hogan charities
Hogan supports the American Diabetes Association. He has also worked with the Make-A-Wish Foundation (a WWE partnership), Dreamseekers, 50 Legs, The Special Olympics, and the Boys & Girls Club of America.