Hulk Hogan, Who Had Numerous Health Scares Over the Years, Once Ignored Medical Expertise to Hit the Gym

WWE legend Hulk Hogan has had a history of health issues during and after his in-ring career. He has undergone numerous back surgeries but continues to keep himself in good physical shape. Following his latest back surgery, the doctors advised him to stay away from the gym, but the ‘Hulkster’ couldn’t resist.

Decades of pro wrestling have taken their toll on Hogan and the surgeries that have followed have not been kind to his body. The former WWE Champion has had 17 surgeries over the last 10 years. Yet he continues to train despite all these setbacks.

Hulk Hogan ignored medical advice

In late 2019, Hogan underwent his tenth back surgery, and the doctors advised him not to train for another four months. But the WWE Hall of Famer conveniently ignored the medical expertise.

Hogan explains, that his doctors advised him to take it easy for four months following his surgery. However, he just couldn’t resist the call of the grind and had to get his “pizump” on.

He was back at the gym lifting weights after only seven weeks!

In 2020, the legend also posted a photo of his back on Twitter after 10 back surgeries.

He captioned the photo writing, “All the little hulkamaniacs can climb aboard the largest back in the world and I’ll doggie paddle them to safety brother!!”

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Previously, Hogan has spoken about how pro wrestling has taken its toll on his body. Hogan said on ‘Objectified’, “I’ve had 17 surgeries over the last 10 years. My knees are fake, hips are fake, back is full of metal and part of my face is full of metal. I didn’t get the memo about the fake wrestling.”

He further said he’s even lost three inches of height because of the surgeries and physicality of wrestling.

Clearly, contrary to what others may think, wrestling is no easy sport. Many wrestlers have suffered life-threatening injuries while in the ring. Some of them have been forced into early retirement.

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After wrestling for decades, entertaining fans by putting his body on the line, Hogan has dealt with many injuries and has had surgeries on his back, knees, hips, and even his face.

Still, the man who is one of the most recognizable names in pro wrestling and pop culture keeps on going. ‘Hulkamania’ is still running wild.