“Bandana comes off my bald head,” Hulk Hogan explains when and why he switches on and off between his WWE gimmick and real life personality

Hulk Hogan sheds light on how he manages to adeptly switch between his wrestling gimmick and real-life personality

“Bandana comes off my bald head,” Hulk Hogan explains when and why he switches on and off between his WWE gimmick and real life personality

Hulk Hogan (via Forbes)

Terry Gene Bollea, popularly known by the ring name Hulk Hogan, is one of the key figures in the history of pro wrestling. The WWE legend, with his obvious charm and superhero-like demeanor, became synonymous with the term “sports entertainment.” As the adage goes, ‘two sides of the same coin,’ there lies a real-life person behind the electrifying Hogan.

The Immortal One recently appeared on the Insight Podcast with Chris Van Vliet. During the conversation, the Hulkster was asked how he switches between his onscreen gimmick and real-life personality. In his response, the 70-year-old stated, in simple words, that he embodies the Hulk Hogan gimmick when he is out in public areas. However, the portrayal ends the instant he steps into the house.

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Hogan appended his answer with the example of a mailman. He noted that when he is out here giving a public interview or sees a mailman outside his house, his mannerisms are akin to the Hulk Hogan character. It does however end as soon as he enters the house. The bandana comes off his bald head and his gimmick is over, said the Immortal One. 

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Well, it's kind of like to come down here and talk with you. Um, I've got the bandana on my head... but it ends when I walk in the house. When I walk in the house, the bandana comes off my bald head, the Hulk Hogan gimmick is done.
Hulk Hogan on Insight with Chris Van Vliet

The 70-year-old also name-dropped WWE Hall of Famers Randy Sav*ge and Ric Flair. He claimed that the two men were always playing their respective gimmicks. Furthermore, he revealed that he does not like putting his title and accomplishments on display in the house. The Hulkster believes that business should always be kept separate from real life.

Hulk Hogan gives an update on his contract status with WWE

Hulk Hogan is undeniably a huge name in the wrestling business. Despite carving out a renowned career in the wrestling business through WWE, the Immortal One was never hesitant to jump ship. In addition to WWE, Hogan worked for both TNA and WCW during his time as an in-ring performer.

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Hulk Hogan (via People)

During his interview with Chris Van Vliet, Hulk Hogan provided an update on his contract status with the company. The WWE Hall of Famer revealed that he is still contracted by WWE. Moreover, Hogan added that he had recently renewed his deal with WWE. It is always fun to go back to WWE, said the wrestling legend.

I still work with the WWE all the time. I just renewed my deal with them. It's always fun to go out there and maybe I can hang onto one of the wrestlers to get me out to the ring.
Hulk Hogan on Insight with Chris Van Vliet

The 70-year-old further added that he had been approving WWE merchandise almost every day. According to the Hall of Famer, he holds around 900 merchandising licenses. Hulk Hogan most recently made an appearance in WWE earlier this year for the Raw 30th anniversary. Ever since his in-ring retirement, the WWE legend has made sporadic appearances in the company.

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