There have been some concerns raised about Hulk Hogan's health this week, but the wrestling icon seems to be doing all right.
After a radio host said Hogan was "on his deathbed" after being hospitalized with neck and back issues, the internet immediately began to assume the worst. But Ian Carey of Wrestling Observer reported that he's expected to make a full recovery.
Wrestling fans can rest assured that Hogan will be able to fight through the pain and should be back on his feet soon.
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Was Hulk Hogan hospitalized?
Hogan, 71, was hospitalized last month with neck and back issues and underwent neck fusion surgery. He was recently hospitalized again after issues following the procedure.
However, contrary to what radio host Bubba the Love Sponge is reporting, Hogan is not on his deathbed and is expected to make a full recovery.
According to @EBischoff: “Hulk Hogan had a very successful cervical surgery and is experiencing some adverse reaction. He’s doing well and should be home later today. Doctors expecting a full recovery.” https://t.co/N1WylOFSNB
— Derek Sabato (@DerekSabato) June 18, 2025
Hogan has had some neck and back issues in the past, which may be fueling some of the speculation put out by the radio host. The wrestler underwent a series of back surgeries in the 2000s and early 2010s, and he later sued the Laser Spine Institute in Florida in 2013 for malpractice.
Hulk Hogan's net worth
Hogan's net worth is reportedly around $25 million, which has has been amassed mostly through his pro wrestling career and acting career and endorsements. He also received $31 million in a settlement with Gawker.com in 2016, after suing it for defamation.
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