Hulk Hogan’s body has paid the price: A look at his most brutal surgeries
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| Hulk Hogan’s body has paid the price: A look at his most brutal surgeries |
Wrestling legend Hulk Hogan, known for his iconic leg drop and charismatic presence in the ring, has revealed just how physically taxing his career has been. Over the past decade alone, the 71-year-old WWE Hall of Famer has undergone an astonishing 26 surgeries - many of which stem from the grueling impact of his years inside the squared circle.
Back surgeries take centre stage
Hogan, whose real name is Terry Gene Bollea, recently opened up about his long medical history during an appearance on Logan Paul’s IMPAULSIVE podcast. Of the 25 procedures, 10 were on his back. The toll, he admitted, has occasionally made walking difficult.
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“I’ve had like 25 surgeries in the last ten years. Ten of them were back surgeries,” Hogan said, reflecting on the damage caused by decades of high-impact wrestling. He credited much of the wear-and-tear to the brutal ring setups of the late 1970s and 1980s. “Andre the Giant used to tell me, ‘Boss, don’t fall down. You won’t get back up.’”
A career full of injuries
The surgeries weren’t limited to his back. Hogan has also had both knees and both hips replaced, along with multiple shoulder reconstructions and operations on his eyes and abdomen. In a 2023 essay for Men’s Health, he revealed how he had grown tired of the pain and the medications that came with it.
“I just got so sick of the brain fog, the trouble sleeping, feeling tired all the time… so I decided to stop taking pain meds altogether,” he wrote.
Earlier this month, concern for Hogan’s well-being peaked when rumors of him being on his deathbed surfaced online. The speculation began after radio personality Bubba the Love Sponge suggested that Hogan was critically ill and close to passing away. However, Hogan’s representatives swiftly debunked the claim.
As it turns out, Hogan had recently undergone spinal fusion and heart surgeries - but both were planned and not life-threatening. His camp confirmed that the wrestling icon was recovering well and not in any immediate danger.
Despite his physical struggles, Hogan continues to remain active. He is currently involved in launching a new wrestling promotion called Real American Freestyle and has also been expanding his beverage brand. His resilience continues to inspire fans who grew up watching him dominate WWE through the 1980s and 90s.
Hogan may be retired from the ring, but his battle-tested body tells a story of grit, glory, and relentless passion
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