American professional wrestler Terry “Hulk Hogan” Bollea wasn’t just a wrestling legend—he was in the midst of one final, revealing performance when fate struck.
At the time of his sudden death from cardiac arrest on July 24, 2025, the larger-than-life icon was deep into filming a highly anticipated Netflix–WWE documentary set to chronicle his untold story.
The Final Chapter in Progress
Filming began in 2024, with Hogan investing his time, energy, and personal insight into the project. More than 20 hours of interviews had already been completed, alongside over 30 hours of behind-the-scenes footage capturing candid moments, reflections, and never-before-seen glimpses into his post-wrestling life.
Hogan wasn’t just a subject—he was a co-architect. Sources say he helped shape the documentary’s narrative, reviewing materials, setting creative direction, and aiming to strip back the Hulkamania façade to show fans the man underneath the bandana.
“People will see a side of him they haven’t seen before,” one insider said. “This was the most honest he’s ever been on camera.”
The Show Must Go On
With the documentary now becoming a posthumous tribute, producers are moving forward—reworking the storyline to include reactions, tributes, and final footage recorded after his death.
Filming crews were recently spotted at a WWE SmackDown event, capturing emotional tributes from colleagues and fans alike. These final scenes are expected to lend a poignant close to the story Hogan helped shape but never got to see completed.
Unmasking the Myth
The project promises to deliver an unfiltered portrait of Hogan—from his meteoric rise in the 1980s and ’90s to his controversial personal journey, wrestling industry impact, and his quest for redemption.
Unlike previous portrayals, this Netflix collaboration aims to humanize the icon—showing not just the leg drops and glory, but the vulnerabilities, regrets, and reflections of a man who lived in the limelight and bore its burdens.
Curtain Call for a Legend
Now more than a documentary, the film stands as Hogan’s cinematic farewell—a raw, unfinished memoir frozen in time. As producers work to complete the project, fans await what could be the most honest and emotional look into a wrestling legend who once told the world to “train, say your prayers, and eat your vitamins.”
In death, Hulk Hogan’s story isn’t ending—it’s just being told the way he always wanted: from the heart.
