WWE: Here are a few shocking facts about Hulk Hogan
Hulk Hogan is one of the legendary superstars in WWE to date. Being a six-time world champion and a Hall of Famer, Hogan has an immense fan base all around the pro-wrestling industry. However, he has been a part of several controversies in his career as well, both in-ring and off the ring. Here we have a look at some unknown facts about him.
He worked as a bank teller
Have you ever wondered what did Hogan do prior to becoming a wrestler? He worked in a bank, but couldn't hold on to the job for more than two days. He worked as a bank teller before changing his priorities and immediately pursued pro-wrestling as a career. Although the job does not feature in his resume, it was still a part of his life.
First to win Royal Rumble twice
Hogan always had a knack of scripting records in the ring. He was also the first one to win the Royal Rumble twice, in 1990 and 1991. With this, he etched his name in the record books. The record was later matched by Stone Cold Steve Austin and Shawn Michaels, while Hogan truly remains one of the Royal Rumble legends to date.
He choked TV personality Richard Belzer LIVE on air
Hogan was once promoting his WrestleMania match on a TV show, with host Richard Belzer. During the show, Belzer provoked Hogan by asking about his deadly moves. Hogan displayed his move by applying a chin lock, which made him unconscious for a while. Although Belzer immediately got back up, Hogan was later sued by him twice for $5 million each.
He got to know about his divorce from a reporter
Hogan got the shock of his life in 2007 when his wife, Linda, reportedly filed for a divorce without his knowledge. Moreover, Hogan got to know about it from a reporter. In another shocking development, Linda went on to date a 19-year old guy, who was the classmate of one of her kids. As a result, Hogan was shaken up pretty bad.
He was removed as from Hall of Fame in 2015
If one remembers, the year 2015 was a tough one for Hogan, after he was charged with racial abuse, following the audio leak of one of his sex tapes. As a result, his WWE contract was terminated, while he was also de-listed as a WWE Hall of Famer, alongside the ban on the sale of his merchandise. It cost him several dollars.
