The new Netflix documentary Hulk Hogan: Real American features the wrestling icon's final interview and a surprise appearance by President Trump, filmed before Hogan's death. Hogan, whose real name was Terry Bollea, died in July 2025 at the age of 71.
Trump's Voicemail and Longstanding Friendship
The documentary includes a voicemail from President Trump praising Hogan's “unbelievable” and “star” performance at the 2024 Republican National Convention. President Trump discusses his long relationship with Hogan, which began in 1988, and Hogan's initial reluctance to take a political stance.
Hogan's Political Endorsement
Hogan publicly endorsed Trump following an attempt on Trump's life in July 2024, having previously voted for him in 2016 and 2020. In the documentary, Hogan plays a voicemail from Trump, who says, “Nobody could do what you did.”
The documentary explores Hogan's rise to fame, his controversial moments, and his enduring legacy in professional wrestling. It also touches on his personal struggles and his unwavering support for Trump in his later years.
