SouthernWorldwide.com – A comprehensive police report has officially confirmed that WWE legend Hulk Hogan, whose real name is Terry Bollea, passed away due to natural causes. The investigation found no evidence of drugs or foul play involved in his death.
Hogan died in Clearwater, Florida, reportedly after experiencing what was suspected to be cardiac arrest. News of his passing circulated weeks after rumors of a health crisis had surfaced. However, his wife, Sky, had previously dismissed these concerns, stating that he was in good health and recovering from surgeries.
The official report detailed an “exhaustive review” of various evidence. This included statements from relevant parties, medical records, surveillance footage from within his residence, and a visual inspection of Mr. Bollea’s body. The findings consistently indicated that his death was of natural causes.
The investigation concluded that there was no evidence of any criminal wrongdoing in relation to his passing. Consequently, the case has been officially closed and marked as non-criminal.
Further substantiating these findings, the report referenced a doctor’s determination from an autopsy conducted in August. This medical assessment concluded that Hogan died “exclusively from compelling natural disease, with no reasonable traumatic or terminal toxicologic contributions.”
Hulk Hogan, who was 71 years old, passed away on July 24, 2025. His illustrious career in professional wrestling began in the late 1970s with Championship Wrestling from Florida (CWF).
He later joined the World Wrestling Federation (WWF) in 1979. However, it was upon his return to the WWF, which eventually became WWE, that he truly transformed into the iconic superstar recognized by fans worldwide.
Vince McMahon, after purchasing the WWF from his father, identified Hogan as the key attraction for the company. Hogan’s rise to stardom began when he adopted a heroic persona, saving Bob Backlund from an attack by the Wild Samoans. This marked the genesis of “Hulkamania,” which rapidly became a cultural phenomenon.
Hogan famously encouraged his followers to “train, say their prayers, and eat their vitamins.” His charismatic personality and memorable catchphrases propelled him into one of professional wrestling’s most celebrated rivalries with Andre the Giant.
This epic feud culminated in a legendary match at WrestleMania III. Hogan, the reigning champion, faced off against the formidable “undefeated” Giant. The climax saw Hogan lift and slam the 520-pound behemoth, a moment widely hailed as “the bodyslam heard around the world.”
This iconic move became a signature element for WWE’s promotional efforts in subsequent years. Hogan continued to engage in classic rivalries with other wrestling giants such as Ric Flair, Randy Savage, Earthquake, Yokozuna, and the Honky Tonk Man.
Following his departure from the WWF, Hogan reinvented himself, embarking on another highly successful six-year period at the pinnacle of the wrestling world.
World Championship Wrestling (WCW) made a strategic move by acquiring WWF stars Kevin Nash and Scott Hall. They formed a tag team known as The Outsiders, hinting at the involvement of a third member.
At the 1996 Bash at the Beach event, Nash and Hall faced off against Savage, Sting, and Lex Luger. Towards the end of the match, Hogan made a dramatic entrance to a thunderous ovation. Commentator Bobby “The Brain” Heenan famously questioned Hogan’s allegiance during the broadcast.
In a pivotal moment, Hogan delivered a leg drop onto Savage, irrevocably altering the landscape of professional wrestling. This alliance led to the formation of the New World Order (nWo) faction.
The nWo storyline proved immensely successful, enabling WCW to dominate television ratings for an unprecedented 83 consecutive weeks.
Hogan later returned to WWE after the company acquired WCW, participating in a highly anticipated match against The Rock. He also had a four-year tenure with Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (TNA) and made occasional appearances in WWE thereafter.
Throughout his career, Hogan achieved numerous accolades. He was a six-time WWE Champion and a two-time Royal Rumble winner. He was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame individually in 2005 and as a member of the nWo in 2020.
Beyond WWE, he was a six-time world heavyweight champion in WCW and a one-time IWGP Champion in New Japan Pro-Wrestling. Hulk Hogan’s impact on professional wrestling is undeniable, leaving an indelible legacy on the sport.
