The world of professional wrestling is mourning the loss of one of its most recognisable and polarising figures, as news of Hulk Hogan's passing reverberates far beyond the WWE rin

Hogan’s rise to fame began in 1977, but it was his 1983 signing with the World Wrestling Federation (WWF, now WWE) that launched him into stardom. With his signature yellow bandana, red-and-yellow gear, and catchphrase, “Whatcha gonna do when Hulkamania runs wild on you?”, Hogan became the face of wrestling’s golden era.

Hogan's 2007 racist remarks sent shockwaves through the wrestling community, and for many, it was the moment the illusion shattered.

Hogan, whose real name is Terry Bollea, was one of the earliest stars of World Wrestling Entertainment and was the face of pro wrestling's boom in popularity during the 1980s.

The wrestling world mourns the loss of Hulk Hogan, prompting reflection on WWE legends. Hogan, the face of WWE in the '80s and '90s, propelled wrestli