Hulk Hogan takes the stage at a campaign rally for then-Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump at Madison Square Garden in New York City on Oct. 27, 2024. (Anna Moneymaker / Getty Images)
By Samuel Short July 25, 2025 at 10:25am
With the tragic death of wrestling legend Hulk Hogan on Thursday, we should never forget that aside from his career as an entertainer, he was a man of faith who accepted Christ.
In April 2023, Hogan made a post on social media platform X, avowing his faith.
“I accepted Christ as my savior at 14yrs old, and the training, prayers and vitamins kept me in the game but now that I am one with God, the main event theme of surrender, service and love makes me the Real Main Event that can slam any giant of any size through the power of my Lord and Savior and so it is, even now brother, AMEN!” he wrote.
I accepted Christ as my savior at 14yrs old, and the training, prayers and vitamins kept me in the game but now that I am one with God,the main event theme of surrender,service and love makes me the Real Main Event that can slam any giant of any size through the power of my Lord… pic.twitter.com/SxcOJJwtRL
— Hulk Hogan (@HulkHogan) April 9, 2023
Hogan was later baptized in December 2023.
Total surrender and dedication to Jesus is the greatest day of my life. No worries, no hate, no judgment… only love! pic.twitter.com/gB43hTcLU6
— Hulk Hogan (@HulkHogan) December 20, 2023
But his faith was not something he kept private up to that point, as he had made it a part of his in-ring persona. Hogan was known for telling kids to “train, say your prayers, eat your vitamins, and believe in yourself.”
Additionally, he was known for his a ceaseless patriotism, which was displayed out in the ring and in real life.
With Thursday’s news, many were reminded of his Republican National Convention speech from July 2024.
President Donald Trump, who Hogan gave that speech in support of, posted to Truth Social on Thursday, saying, Hogan was “MAGA All the Way.
“We Lost a great friend, today, the ‘Hulkster,’” the president posted.
“He entertained fans from all over the World, and the cultural impact he had was massive. To his wife, Sky, and family, we give our warmest best wishes and love. Hulk Hogan will be greatly missed,” Trump wrote.
Donald J. Trump Truth Social 07.24.25 01:41 PM EST pic.twitter.com/ZeSdUavDgv
— Fan Donald J. Trump Posts From Truth Social (@TrumpDailyPosts) July 24, 2025
Hogan clearly saw the transformative power of Christ in his life, empowering him to achieve great heights in the spotlight as a superstar, but that is not the default path for others seeking the same guidance.
Christ’s love can take us down a path of patience, sometimes hardship while being sidelined, outcasted, and reviled for doing what is right in the manner of his teachings.
We don’t seek Christ feel to like mighty rulers and conquerors; we seek him for His forgiveness and to glorify His sacrifice on the cross.
With the loss of Hogan, we lose a Christian and a patriot in a world where not many celebrities jump at the opportunity to be either.
Surely, there are some left, but who was willing as much as Hogan to implement his faith and love of country into a persona to inspire fans young and old?
For that, he will be missed.
Sam Short is an Instructor of History with Motlow State Community College in Smyrna, Tennessee. He holds a BA in History from Middle Tennessee State University and an MA in History from University College London. The views expressed in his articles are his own and do not reflect the views or opinions of Motlow State Community College.
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