imageHULK HOGAN’S HEAVENLY SMACKDOWN

Cartoon published 07/25/2025

Hulk Hogan body-slammed his way into history in the ring of life.

Few figures loomed as large as Hulk Hogan, the bleach-blond behemoth whose signature mustache and bandana became synonymous with unyielding strength and showmanship. Sadly, on July 24, 2025, the wrestling world lost its most larger-than-life champion when Terry Gene Bollea—better known as Hulk Hogan—passed away at age 71 due to cardiac arrest at his home in Clearwater, Florida.

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Hogan’s larger-than-life persona extended into politics, where his support for President Donald Trump was as bold as a Hulk-up comeback. Their bond dated back to the 1980s, when Trump hosted WrestleManias at his Atlantic City venues. But it was in 2024 that Hogan went full heel-turn for the MAGA movement, delivering a shirt-ripping endorsement at the Republican National Convention. “Let Trumpamania run wild, brother!” he roared, flexing his pythons while revealing a Trump-Vance tank top underneath. He later spoke at a Trump rally in Madison Square Garden, invoking his wrestling roots to rally the crowd against “criminals and low-lifes.” Hogan’s patriotism wasn’t just rhetoric; it was woven into his identity, from his entrance theme “Real American” to his unyielding defense of Trump post-assassination attempt. “They took a shot at my hero,” he said, channeling the same fire that made him a ring legend. In a world of scripted rivalries, Hogan’s real-life alliance with Trump was a tag-team match made in red, white, and blue heaven—proving that the Hulkster’s heart beat for America as fiercely as it did for the fans.

Hulkamania Lives On, Hulk Hogan wasn’t perfect—no legend is—but his impact was undeniable, a force that body-slammed barriers and inspired generations. From the roar of the crowd to the quiet acts of kindness, he embodied the spirit of a “Real American” who fought hard and loved harder. As we say goodbye, let’s remember his mantra: What’cha gonna do when Hulkamania runs wild… forever? Rest easy, brother—your legacy is immortal.