Hulk Hogan’s son teases wrestling career
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A few months after losing his father, Nick Hogan talked about a potential wrestling career.
Hogan’s father, the legendary Hulk Hogan, died in July at the age of 71. Hogan was spotted at various WWE events shortly after Hulk’s death, telling TMZ Sports that being involved “made me feel a lot closer to my dad.”
Hogan posed for a photo with NWA star Byron Idol just outside a wrestling ring, leading to speculation that he might begin a career in the business.
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Nick Hogan and Hulk Hogan at VH1 Big in ’05 – Backstage and Audience at Sony Studios in Los Angeles, California. (Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic)
He didn’t exactly hang up when asked about stepping into the ring.
“You never know, man. It’s in the blood. So you never know.” he said. “I’m in pretty good shape right now. I’m fine. I’m not saying too much but I’m trying to stay in shape. We’ll see what happens. It doesn’t hurt to drop a leg here and there,” he added, referring to his father’s finishing move.
The wrestler had a history of atrial fibrillation, a heart condition that causes an irregular and rapid heartbeat, and chronic lymphocytic leukemia, a cancer that affects white blood cells, according to authorities. The cause of death was heart attack.
News of Hogan’s death came weeks after he allegedly suffered a health crisis. However, his widow, Sky Daily Hogan, denied the reports, saying he was “strong” and recovering from surgeries.
WWE talent and legends with Nick Hogan and wife Tana Lea pay tribute to Hulk Hogan during Monday Night RAW at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Michigan on July 28, 2025. (Rich Freeda/WWE via Getty Images)
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In an emotional social media post, he admitted that he was “dealing with some health issues but I truly believe we will get through it.”
Hogan became the main babyface of the World Wrestling Federation at the time and spent decades in the business. He has won numerous world championships and has been inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame twice, first in 2005 and once again in 2020 as a member of the New World Order.
Founded in 2024 Real American BeerFittingly, it takes its name from the strike music he made while he was a wrestler. He also founded Real American Freestyle, a wrestling promotion, in April 2025. Hogan made occasional appearances in WWE in his later years, making his final appearance in Los Angeles in January 2025.
Wrestling legend Hulk Hogan greets the crowd during the World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) Crown Jewels pay-per-view event at King Saud University Stadium in Riyadh on November 2, 2018. (FAYEZ NURELDINE/AFP via Getty Images)
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Hogan also dipped his toe into political waters. He failed for the presidency Donald Trump At the Republican National Convention and at the Madison Square Garden rally last year.
He is credited with helping put today’s WWE on the map. Tributes poured in from across the sports world following the news of his death, and WWE announced “SmackDown!” He greeted with 10 bells in his program. The day after Hogan’s death.
Fox News’ Ryan Gaydos contributed to this report.
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