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.

The 1988 pay-per-view event, advertised as being held at Trump Plaza in Atlantic City (though it was held at the city’s convention hall), took place during wrestling’s golden era, and Hogan was slated to face off against Andre the Giant.

Hulk Hogan’s widow admitted the wrestling superstar had been grappling with “some health issues” before his sudden death at 71. Sky Daily, Hogan’s third wife, posted a tribute to her late husband after he died from a cardiac arrest at his home in Clearwater,

Pro wrestler Hulk Hogan won one of his most notable victories in a Florida courtroom. Hogan died Thursday at age 71, nearly a decade after he sued the website Gawker for publishing a video that showed him having sex with a friend's wife.

In 2012, Hulk Hogan paired up with a billionaire backer to file a lawsuit against news and gossip website Gawker. The site published portions of a sex tape involving Hogan. NBC News' Steven Romo has more on how Hogan's case led the company to file for bankruptcy.

Bubba the Love Sponge, Hulk Hogan's former best friend, discussed the professional wrestler's recent death after their complicated history.

Hulk Hogan, a larger-than-life wrestler known for his showmanship, succumbed to cardiac arrest after a career marked by digital hoaxes and a landmark battle against online exploitation