Teri Bollea

Teri Bollea, better known as Hulk Hogan, was born in 1953 and is considered one of the most recognizable icons in pop culture, particularly in professional wrestling. He joined the World Wrestling Federation (now WWE) in 1979 and played a pivotal role in bringing wrestling into the mainstream during the 1980s. With his larger-than-life persona, Hogan participated in historic matches, including the first WrestleMania in 1985, where he teamed with Mr. T to defeat Paul Orndorff and Roddy Piper. Despite his immense popularity and contributions to wrestling, his career was marred by controversy, particularly due to racist comments made in 2015 that led to his estrangement from WWE. Nonetheless, Hogan's legacy as a wrestler and entertainer remains significant, marked by iconic moments like his triumph over Andre the Giant and his multiple championship reigns.