Netflix Documentary on Hulk Hogan Completed Before his Death
Legendary professional wrestler Hulk Hogan had completed over 20 hours of interviews for a Netflix documentary about his life prior to his death at the age of 71. The documentary, which had been in development since last year, was being co-produced by WWE and Words + Pictures. The project was part of a broader effort by Netflix to explore the world of sports through documentaries and live broadcasts.
Hogan, whose real name was Terry Bollea, was a pivotal figure in the World Wrestling Federation, spending decades in the business and earning numerous world championships. He was also inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame twice, first in 2005 and again in 2020. His death has prompted an outpouring of tributes from fans and colleagues, marking the end of an era for professional wrestling.
Puck Media first reported that Netflix and Words + Pictures, in partnership with WWE, were working on a documentary about Hogan. The documentary was confirmed by a Words + Pictures spokesperson in an email to Fox News Digital. Netflix and WWE did not immediately respond to messages, though the project had already been in works since last year.
Awful Announcing noted that Netflix had previously worked on a movie about Hogan, who would have been played by Chris Hemsworth. Hogan called the script