#ItaliansUnknown: Hulk Hogan American professional wrestler Hulk Hogan’s given name is Terry Gene Bollea. His Italian ancestry originates from his paternal grandfather, Peter, who was born in Cigliano, Italy. He gained recognition as the WWWF Heavyweight Champion from 1977-1978 and became a three-time world champion in major professional wrestling events. He is most remembered for revolutionizing the professional wrestling industry and for his charismatic performance style 💛💪🏻❤️ #HulkHogan #ItalianAmerican #Italy