Hogan then pursued legal action, filing a whopping $100M civil lawsuit against the media company. In a landmark 2016 verdict, a Florida jury sided with Hogan, finding that Gawker Media had breached his privacy by releasing the tape, resulting in a staggering $140M award for the wrestler.

Hogan also famously wrestled for WWE competitor World Championship Wrestling (WCW) in the 1990s, turning heel (wrestling parlance for bad guy) and becoming Hollywood Hulk Hogan as a member of the New World Order (NWO). He has also wrestled for promotions like New Japan Pro Wrestling and TNA.

The death of professional wrestling's most recognizable showman sparked reactions from the worlds of entertainment and politics.

As the wrestling world mourns the loss of Hulk Hogan, details are emerging about the emotional tribute show and the legends who will be there to say goodbye.

Marcus Jordan had a sobering realization following the deaths of Hulk Hogan and Ozzy Osbourne this week -- one that encouraged him to reconnect with his family ... and nearly pick up the bottle after months of sobriety.

WWE Hall of Famer Hulk Hogan, real name Terry Bollea, died at the age of 71 on Thursday as his family, friends and millions of fans across popular culture mourn.

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.