Hulk Hogan

Considered the most recognizable wrestling star globally, Hulk Hogan is also the most popular wrestler in the 1980s. His career began in 1977 and gained global fame after he signed for World Wrestling Federation in 1983. His heroic all-American persona helped usher the professional wrestling boom in the 1980s. Hogan headlined eight of WWF’s flagship annual event out of nine—WrestleMania. In his initial run, Hogan won five WWF Championship titles. His first reign held the record for the second-longest in the company’s history. He’s the first wrestler to win consecutive Royal Rumble matches.

Besides wrestling, Hogan also ventured into many business investments, including a restaurant called Pastamania, a blender called Hulk Hogan Thunder Mixer, and microwaveable burgers and sandwiches called Hulkster Burgers. In 2014, he ventured into the web hosting business, Hostmania, in partnership with the parent company Tech Assets.