Wrestling legend Hulk Hogan was pronounced dead at the age of 71 after years of battling declining health. But just days after his passing, shocking new footage has surfaced online, reportedly showing Hogan leaping out of his hospital bed moments before collapsing and dying — sending shockwaves through both fans and medical professionals alike.
The viral video, which appears to have been taken by a nurse inside Tampa General Hospital, captures Hogan sitting upright, shouting, and then — in a surreal moment — springing out of bed, fists clenched, as if back in the ring. Moments later, he collapses off-camera. Gasps and panicked cries are heard before the video cuts to black. “I just talked to Jimmy Hart yesterday and he was fine,” said a tearful longtime friend and fellow wrestler Brian Knobbs. “To have this happen is just… horrible.”
The Final Moments – What Happened?
Hospital staff initially released a brief statement citing “complications related to long-term spinal and cardiovascular issues.” But insiders now say Hogan was in an increasingly unstable mental and physical state, claiming to feel “like he was about to make his final entrance.”
“He kept saying, ‘This isn’t the end, brother. I’ve got one last match in me,’” said a nurse, speaking under condition of anonymity.
This new footage has sparked outrage among fans and family, many questioning the care Hogan received in his final hours. Some speculate that medication mismanagement or hallucinations could have led to the bizarre behavior seen in the video.
Health Decline and Controversies
Hulk Hogan, real name Terry Bollea, had suffered from more than a dozen surgeries in recent years, including multiple spinal fusions, hip replacements, and a battle with degenerative nerve issues. In recent months, he had also reportedly struggled with memory loss and episodes of confusion.
In June, Hogan made headlines after a controversial podcast appearance, in which he made cryptic statements about “leaving the world on his own terms.” “When I go, I want it to be loud. Not quiet. Not forgotten. Boom. Fireworks,” Hogan said.
Many now view those words as eerie foreshadowing.
The Wrestling World Reacts
Wrestling icons from all eras have expressed shock and heartbreak over Hogan’s sudden and dramatic passing:
Ric Flair: “We were warriors. I never thought I’d outlive him.”
Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson: “A true icon. Rest easy, legend.”
Vince McMahon (in a rare public statement): “The Immortal Hulk Hogan lived and died larger than life.”
Thousands of fans gathered outside Hogan’s beachfront Florida home with candles, action figures, and replica championship belts. #ThankYouHogan trended worldwide.
Conspiracy Theories Already Swirling
Predictably, the internet has exploded with conspiracy theories. Some claim the video is AI-generated or staged, while others insist Hogan faked his death — a narrative fueled by Hogan’s own history of dramatics and public comebacks.“He was the king of kayfabe. Wouldn’t be the first time he blurred the line,” one Reddit user wrote.
But hospital officials have confirmed the time and date of the footage. Hogan’s family, through their lawyer, asked for privacy and warned against “exploiting his death for clicks.”
As the video continues to circulate, questions remain:
Was Hulk Hogan’s final act a moment of delusion, or a defiant tribute to the character he built over decades?
One thing’s for sure — The Hulkster didn’t go quietly.
He went out like a champion.
