Episode 49: Remembering The Hulkster (Part 1)

In this episode of Secrets of Nitro , Neal reflects on his close working relationship with Hulk Hogan at WCW, Hogan's famous heel turn at Bash at the Beach '96 , and more. Part 2 coming soon! ENDING SOON ON KICKSTARTER: THE HULK HOGAN STORY ! On the morning of July 24, 2025, the most famous professional wrestler in history – Terry 'Hulk Hogan' Bollea – passed away in Clearwater, Florida. Within days, I started to receive correspondence from readers who asked if I would consider writing a biography on the 'Immortal One' himself. This was somewhat serendipitous because without much fanfare, I had already initiated such a project! In the wake of Bollea's death, however, it became clear to me that my untitled book – tentatively known as The Hulk Hogan Story – couldn't be adequately confined to a single volume. It is thus now my intention to develop a biographical trilogy on this most important subject – the first of its kind in the genre. That's right... three full-length books on the life, career and unparalleled cultural impact of Hulk Hogan! This groundbreaking series of books will be informed by over 100 exclusive interviews – not to mention the comprehensive research for which my books are already known. The final work will be available in paperback, audiobook and e-book formats, with a special hardcover edition – never again to be reprinted (!) – offered as a 'Kickstarter Exclusive' reward. Your pledges will support the substantial research, printing, shipping and other direct costs that are required in launching a project of this scope. Pledges of $30 or more allow backers to pre-order the books at a discounted rate (and unlock exclusive extras)! The Hulk Hogan Story will be an impossibly comprehensive, detailed and fair examination of the highs - and lows - related to Hogan's four-plus decades in the spotlight. So what are you gonna do...when The Hulk Hogan Story runs wild on you?

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Episode 49: Remembering The Hulkster (Part 1) is an episode from Neal Pruitt's Secrets of WCW Nitro | wrestling stories from the voice of the nWo | Ric Flair | Tony Schiavone | Steve Austin by Guy Evans.

This episode is 28:26 long.

This episode was published on Nov 16, 2025.

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