Hulk Hogan the man did terrible things. But the character was revolutionary | Dave Schilling

The article explores the complex legacy of Hulk Hogan, acknowledging his controversial personal actions while celebrating his revolutionary impact on professional wrestling. Hogan mastered the art of wrestling's theatricality, embodying the idea that identity is fluid—a uniquely American concept. Despite his real-life flaws, his character reshaped the sport and pop culture, leaving a lasting, if divisive, mark.