Hulk Hogan, a wrestling icon of the 1980s, captivated audiences with his larger-than-life persona. Known for his patriotic image and electrifying performances, Hogan became a symbol of American culture.

Hulk Hogan's close friend Jimmy Hart talks exclusively to PEOPLE about the WWE star's health in his final days and reflects on his friendship, after Hogan's death on Thursday, July 24.

Thaddeus Bullard, also known as Titus O’Neill in the WWE, was among the members of the company who weren’t happy with how Bollea conveyed his message, construing it as Bollea saying he was upset he got caught, rather than apologizing for his words (something that Bollea vehemently denied).

Hulk Hogan has left an indelible mark on professional wrestling and pop culture. Known for his charisma and catchphrases, Hogan helped elevate wrestling from small venues to massive stadiums.

Brooke Hogan's got a lasting reminder of her late father, Hulk Hogan ... because she named one of her twins after him. Brooke's daughter is named Molly Gene Oleksy ... and she wanted the kid to have grandpa's middle name as a way to honor Hulk.

The death of Hulk Hogan shocked the wrestling world and now everyone wants a piece of the wrestling giant's history. According to TMZ, Hogan's iconic nWo boots are being auctioned off at about $75K, which is up over $30K of what experts originally predicted for the sale.

In sports, living in Florida seems to be part of being a GOAT, from Tom Brady and Tiger Woods to Kelly Slater, Serena Williams and the late Hulk Hogan

"Hulk Hogan wasn’t just a partner. He was a dear friend," Rich Rosen, who partnered with Hogan on the bar, told Page Six of his plans to move ahead with Slam.