“Everything Hurts”: Hulk Hogan Truthfully Exposes Wrestling’s Toll on His Body After More Than 40 Years

As a two-time WWE Hall of Famer, Hulk Hogan holds a prominent position in the world of wrestling. He receives credit for his larger-than-life persona and his role in making pro wrestling a global phenomenon, elevating it to mainstream popularity. But in a recent interview, he revealed the effects of wrestling too long. 

Hogan entertained the fans across various decades and wrestled some of the biggest names. He was the face of WWE in the 80s wrestling night in and night out making a name for himself. But all this came at a cost for ‘The Hulkster’.

The price of wrestling stardom and Hulk Hogan’s painful journey

In a candid interview, wrestling icon Hulk Hogan opened up about the relentless toll his storied wrestling career has taken on his body. With over four decades of professional wrestling under his belt, Hogan has undergone numerous surgeries. Now the physical pain is a constant companion. Despite the agony he endures daily, the two-time WWE Hall of Famer remains an enduring figure in the wrestling world.

Reflecting on the effects of his time in the ring, Hogan acknowledges the price he’s paid for his success. His body, once that was fit now constantly reminds him of the sacrifices made. 

He said, “I had a physical therapist ask me the other day ‘If you could be out of pain, or you could have a perfect championship walk to the ring which would you rather have?’ And I said ‘I’d rather have the walk.’ She goes ‘You’re out of your mind!’ And I tell her ‘Yes I am’ because everything hurts just like, just like gum. It’s hard to explain but when I brush my teeth and I lean on the counter to brush my teeth, I can’t push away. So when I’m done brushing my teeth I have to lean in and then pull back.”

Simple tasks, like pushing open a glass door or performing at the gym, have become challenging due to the limitations of his arms, knees, hips, back, and neck. Despite these physical hardships, Hogan stoically states that he has grown accustomed to the pain.

He further stated, “I can’t push a glass door open. Even in the gym, it’s short strokes, I can’t straighten my arms out. And it’s the same with my knees and my hips, my back, my neck. But that’s because I probably wrestled too long and I didn’t get the memo that that stuff was fake.”

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Hogan’s preference for a grand championship entrance over being pain-free reveals the unwavering dedication of wrestlers to their craft. Despite experiencing intense pain, he discovered an alternative to pain medication to manage his discomfort.

Hogan’s alternative solution to pain meds

Hogan avoids painkillers by using his own CBD products. He opens up about his own medical journey. Facing excruciating pain, he chose a more natural path, turning to cannabis oils rather than relying on prescription medications.

Hogan further went on to say, “It’s just a more natural way to walk things back. A more natural way to get on track and get back to normal. So it makes a lot of sense for a lot of reasons to me.” Hogan advocates cannabis as a natural and holistic path to recovery, promoting a return to a normal life.

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