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Hulk Hogan toys were staples in homes throughout America for decades ... and now folks will be able to relive their childhoods -- 'cause one of the wrestling legend's most popular items is making a comeback!!

TMZ Sports has learned the classic LJN Hulk Hogan action figure is returning ... a plan that has been in the works for more than a year.

We're told the Hulkster was actually involved in the reveal process prior to his death on Thursday ... but the tragic news forced some changes in the rollout.

Hulk Hogan had plenty of achievements throughout his multi-decade career as a wrestler, and a big part of his image was his ability to ham it up for the cameras.

The WWE star spent plenty of time on red carpets over the course of his life, and he was always up for receiving awards, taking selfies with fans, and endorsing presidential candidates, which he famously did during the 2024 Republican National Convention.

Bam Margera is smiling back at memories with his good pal Hulk Hogan following his unexpected death this week.

TMZ caught the former professional skateboarder out and about with his wife Dannii Marie in the City of Angels Friday -- he told us it's been a "rough week" between the "shocking" loss of Hulk as well as Ozzy Osbourne ... and he took us down memory lane with the late WWE star.

BM was all smiles as he told TMZ he and his wife stayed in Florida all winter, specifically at the request of Hulk ... who used Dannii's professional stretching techniques to limber up his body.

Brutus Beefcake -- a WWE legend and one of Hulk Hogan's closest friends -- sat down with TMZ Sports this week to share his memories of the late wrestling superstar ... and it got emotional.

BB -- who's known Hulk for roughly 50 years -- told us Hogan was actually the reason he got into the squared circle ... explaining Hulk recruited him to the sport when he was just a high schooler.

The two went on to wrestle together in the 1970s as the "Boulder Brothers" ... and thereafter, they each became mainstays in between the ropes for decades.

5:02 PM PT -- Hulk Hogan's death was addressed right at the start of SmackDown ... with WWE CCO Triple H taking the stage and giving a heartfelt speech.

"Ladies and gentlemen, yesterday, we lost one of the biggest and most globally recognized icons in the world," Paul Levesque said with the WWE roster standing behind him. "A man I grew up watching, was fortunate enough to share the ring with and, like so many of us, were honored to call a friend."

"The truth is, he captivated millions of people and inspired them around the globe. We would not be standing here right now, all of us together, if it was not for him."

A 10-bell salute was then performed, followed by a video highlighting Hogan's incredible Hall of Fame-worthy journey through wrestling.

Fans in attendance chanted Hogan's name ... and displayed signs in honor of the late legend.

As we previously reported, several legends flew to Cleveland to be present for the ceremony.

Hulk Hogan will be honored with a farewell fit for a legend at SmackDown ... with several legends slated to be present for a tribute honoring the late wrestling icon following his death.

Sources tell TMZ Sports WWE is currently working on finalizing all the details to pay homage to the Hulkster just over 24 hours after his passing ... with names like Jimmy Hart, Sgt. Slaughter and the "Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase flying to Cleveland for Friday's event.

It's no surprise the organization will acknowledge the loss -- Hogan was larger than life -- but we're told the ceremonious gestures will go far beyond the standard 10-bell salute for wrestling greats who have died in the past.

Brooke Hogan's got a lasting reminder of her late father, Hulk Hogan ... because she named one of her twins after him.

Sources close to Brooke tell TMZ ... despite Brooke and Hulk being estranged when she gave birth to twins back in January, she gave a special tribute to her famous father by giving her daughter his middle name, Gene.

Brooke's daughter is named Molly Gene Oleksy ... and she wanted the kid to have grandpa's middle name as a way to honor Hulk.

Sylvester Stallone is remembering Hulk Hogan as a force to be reckoned with ... and he says we will never see another man like him in wrestling, movies or reality TV.

The 'Rocky' star tells TMZ ... Hulk had a glow about him when they met way back in 1982 on the set of "Rocky III" ... and Sly knew Hulk was destined for superstardom.

Hulk was still establishing himself at the time, and Sly says he found out very quickly the monstrous Hogan was smarter, gentler and more skilled than he looked.

Hulk Hogan's Real American Beer is flying off shelves following the WWE star's death, and his company is hustling to restock retailers between New York, Florida and beyond.

Sources tell TMZ ... "Around the country, there has been a run on the beer and people are walking out with multiple 12 packs and 24 oz cans, leaving the shelves bare."

We're told the company is working overtime to supply retailers so fans "can cheers to Hulk" and celebrate his incredible legacy.

Hulk Hogan's wife, Sky, says she's crushed by the wrestling legend's passing ... writing in a message on Friday that her "heart is in pieces."

The Hulkster's partner -- whom he married back in 2023 -- released a statement on his death on her Instagram page ... and it's emotional.

Sky revealed the WWE icon "had been dealing with some health issues, but I truly believed we would overcome them."

Wrestling legend Hulk Hogan has died at 71 years old, TMZ Sports has learned.

Medics were dispatched to the WWE icon's Clearwater, Florida home early Thursday morning ... with operators stating it was regarding a "cardiac arrest."

A video of the scene outside Hogan's residence shows responders desperately trying to save his life as he was transported to an ambulance.

The value of Hulk Hogan-related items is skyrocketing after the wrestling legend's tragic death ... with one piece of the Hulkster's history expected to go for nearly double the original price tag.

A pair of 1999 nWo boots worn and signed by Hogan were already slated to hit the auction block on August 24 (prior to Thursday's news) ... and initially, experts predicted they would find a new owner for around $40k.

We're told the wrestling legend wore the boots in five matches, including the SuperBrawl IX, where he defended his WCW World Heavyweight Championship against Ric Flair.

Brooke Hogan is telling people close to her she's grateful she had one final chance to tell father Hulk Hogan she loved him, even if they were estranged in his final years ... TMZ has learned.

Sources close to Brooke tell TMZ … she learned of her dad's death Thursday morning when her brother, Nick, texted her husband to share the news. We're told the father-daughter relationship had been fractured for some time -- the result of a culmination of issues over the years and how Hulk treated Brooke.

Our sources say the last time they spoke was two weeks before Hulk married Sky Daily in September 2023. During that final phone call, we're told Brooke expressed deep love and concern for her father, telling him she didn't think he should still be working so hard given his declining health.

The wrestling world was left reeling after we revealed Hulk Hogan had died at the age of 71 in July 2025.

Through a career full of iconic moments on and off camera, the professional wrestler's legacy was really cemented in the ring -- where he made his bones by pushing his body to the limits in some of the sport's most memorable bouts.

Here's a look back at a few of Hogan's most impressive and talked-about matches over the course of his life.

One of the moments where Hogan really made a name for himself was at Wrestlemania III in 1987, where he faced off against legendary wrestler André the Giant.

The pair had been matched on several occasions before then, with the French wrestler typically coming out on top ... but their face-off at the then-WWF's main promotion brought legions of new fans into the wrestling world.

The two made it through a grueling match, which was billed as the main event of the night and viewed by tens of thousands of fans.

At the end of their match, Hogan managed to body-slam Andre before finishing him off with a leg drop pin, and retained the WWF World Heavyweight Championship.

While Hogan had been portrayed as a "face" -- that's a good guy, folks -- for much of his career, he unexpectedly turned "heel" -- a villain -- while appearing at the WCW Bash at the Beach event in 1996.

The match-up pitted Randy Savage, Sting, and Lex Luger against The Outsiders -- namely Scott Hall and Kevin Nash, who were to be joined by a mystery third teammate.

Although Hogan's surprise arrival at the event was initially seen by fans as a move to help out Savage, Sting, and Luger, he performed a pair of leg drops on Savage, and helped Hall and Nash win the match.

Despite the trio being pelted with trash after the conclusion of the match, they went on to form the wrestling group New World Order, or nWo, and drove further competition between the WCW and WWE throughout the late '90s.

Hogan continued as a heel right up until Wrestlemania 18, billed as Wrestlemania X8, when he took on Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson in the main match of the night.

Although Hogan was still playing the bad guy at the time of the event, he proved to be the crowd favorite, and he drew plenty of cheers from the show's audience after "hulking up" partway through the tilt.

Hogan and Johnson went back and forth for much of the match, and after Johnson took the upper hand and managed to pin his opponent, they shook hands in a show of respect.

FOX Nation is moving forward with streaming Hulk Hogan's wrestling series despite his sudden death ... TMZ has learned.

Sources familiar with the situation tell us Hogan's "Real American Freestyle" show on the FOX News streaming subscription service will move forward with its original plan to stream live ... despite the WWE icon's shocking death.

Before Hogan's passing, the streaming giant signed its second deal in the live sports space, entering the ring as the exclusive broadcast partner for "Real American Freestyle," a new pro wrestling league co-founded by Hogan and others.

Hulk Hogan's former close friend Bubba the Love Sponge is mourning the death of the beloved wrestling star ... saying he has some regrets about their rocky history.

Bubba tells TMZ ... "I’m heartbroken to hear of Terry’s passing. As everyone knows we had our issues and those issues were mostly my fault. I loved him as a friend while he was with us, and will continue to love his memory as a friend going forward."

The famous radio DJ goes on to say, "I’m saddened that I will never be able to tell him how sorry I am for the way I handled things that created the rift between us. I miss my friend and hope he rests in peace."

11:20 AM PT -- Vince McMahon -- who made WWE what it is today -- released a statement ... saying, "The world lost a treasure today."

"Hulk Hogan was the greatest WWE Superstar of ALL TIME, someone who was loved and admired around the world," he said on X. "He was a trailblazer, the first performer who transitioned from being a wrestling star into a global phenomenon."

"His grit and unbridled thirst for success were unparalleled -- and made him the consummate performer. He gave everything he had to the audience whom he appreciated, respected and loved."

"He leaves us with one of his favorite expressions, 'Train, take your vitamins and say your prayers.' Today, we pray for him."

11:00 AM PT -- The sad news has made its way to the Oval Office ... with President Donald Trump reflecting on his "great friend," Hulk Hogan.

"Hulk Hogan was MAGA all the way -- Strong, tough, smart, but with the biggest heart," Trump said on Truth Social. "He gave an absolutely electric speech at the Republican National Convention, that was one of the highlights of the entire week."

"He entertained fans from all over the World, and the cultural impact he had was massive. To his wife, Sky, and family, we give our warmest best wishes and love. Hulk Hogan will be greatly missed!"

Hollywood and the sports world are mourning the sudden death of Hulk Hogan, who passed away Thursday after going into cardiac arrest at his Florida home.

Leading the tributes pouring in across social media is the WWE, which says they're "saddened" by the loss of "one of pop culture's most recognizable figures." As you know, the legendary athlete brought WWE into the mainstream back in 1985 during the first WrestleMania.

Sylvester Stallone -- who starred in 'Rocky III" alongside HH -- posted on IG Thursday, saying, "He was absolutely wonderful and his amazing skill made Rocky three incredibly special. My heart breaks."