Hulk Hogan, who passed away at 71, is widely regarded as the most famous professional wrestler of all time. Since the early 20th century, pro wrestling has evolved, but Hogan's unique style popularized in the 1980s set a cartoonish tone for American wrestling. Serving as the face of WWE, he became a symbol of strength, heroism, and patriotism, captivating audiences with his flamboyant persona and powerful catchphrases. Hogan's influence on the wrestling world is enduring, particularly among fans who grew up idolizing him.
Hogan popularized a brash and cartoonish style that became swiftly synonymous with the form, at least in America, in the 1980s.
Hogan's superpower was his pure conviction; he embodied outlandishness without a trace of irony, imprinting himself onto the hearts and minds of millions.
Pro wrestling includes many types of characters, but the headlining star, often like Hogan, has usually been an over-the-top persona.
In the 1980s, Hogan was the agent of change for WWE, selling a patriotic vision of strength, heroism, and integrity.
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