Hulk Hogan, Who Once Stood 6’7″ Tall, Has Shrunk in Height, Here’s How

Hulk Hogan has always lived up to his name and dominated the squared circle throughout the years. But while he represents the brutal and macho world of pro-wrestling better than anyone, his life is also a cautionary tale. It is truly no surprise then that the news of the WWE Hall of Famer shrinking in height shocked fans worldwide.

When appearing on HDNet’s The Voice Versus, Bollea told host Michael Schiavello how years of wrestling have made him shorter. The Hulkster once towered over his enemies at 6’7″ tall, but he has now shrunk by about 3 inches.

Why has Hulk Hogan shrunk in height?

The Hulkster talked about his height, saying, “One thing that my mother used to love to do was measure people…. when I first started wrestling, and when I started working out with Hiro Matsuda, she measured me on the wall barefooted and I was six foot seven.” He revealed that after his dad passed away, his mom measured him again as per tradition, and his height stood at 6’4″.

The former member of the nWo discussed how thirty years of wrestling had crushed and bent his spine. Hogan’s world famous finisher ‘The Leg Drop’ may be to blame here. His coccyx would feel the entire impact and compression from the move, and his back was injured extensively. Due to his over-the-top persona, the Hulkster’s health has suffered to where he has to use a walking stick.

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Is Hulk Hogan’s health steadily declining?

Since 2021, the Hulkster’s health has been deteriorating at an alarming rate, leaving fans worldwide concerned. Bollea’s dedication to the ring cost him dearly; he had to undergo multiple surgeries because of it. In April, the legend posted a picture on Instagram showing off his scars, and the caption talked about his 10 back surgeries.

Hogan brought to light the effect of his many surgeries on his height. Talking to host Michael Schiavello, Hogan shared about his knee replacement and his hip replacement surgeries. He said that if he had known what he knew now, he would have never used the Leg Drop so much.

Hogan’s story is a sad testament to the many dangers of pro-wrestling. Fans who saw him dominating the ring and destroying his opposition are now exposed to the ‘other side’ of the WWE. Almost all the wrestling icons we love have stories like this to share. However, fans can hope that the Hulkster, who once terrified his opposition with his massive stature, will have a speedy recovery.

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