This is a list of championships and accomplishments of American professional wrestler Hulk Hogan (1953–2025). Hogan made his professional wrestling debut in 1977 and achieved early success in the American Wrestling Association (AWA) and New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW). During the 1980s professional wrestling boom, he emerged as the face of the World Wrestling Federation (WWF, now WWE), where his charismatic persona, large physique, and "Hulkamania" phenomenon helped professional wrestling reach mainstream popularity in the United States. Hogan later joined World Championship Wrestling (WCW) in 1994, where he reinvented himself as the villainous leader of the New World Order (nWo) in 1996, becoming one of the most prominent figures of the Monday Night War, cementing a legacy as one of the most recognizable and influential professional wrestlers in history. Hogan later returned to WWE and also appeared in Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (TNA). Throughout his career, he received numerous championships, honors, and accolades from promotions and publications worldwide.
Awards and honors
Year Award Group Result Notes References 1988 Kids' Choice Awards Favorite Male Athlete 1999Teens Choice AwardsChoice Pro Wrestler 2006 Teen Choice Awards TV – Choice Reality Star (Male) Hogan Knows Best 2007Florida Sports Hall of Fame 2008 King of the Krewe of Bacchus Indian Gaming Association Humanitarian of the YearHis work with the Dreamseekers Foundation 2018 Boys & Girls Clubs of America Alumni Hall of Fame
In 2007 Hogan served as the Grand Marshall of that years ACDelco NHRA Las Vegas Nationals race. In 2015 the WWE held a special ceremony at Madison Square Garden to celebrate the 30 years of “Hulkamaina.” and a banner in Hogans honor was temporarily hung in the arena. August 1, 2025 declared Hulk Hogan day in Florida.
Championships and accomplishments International Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame Class of 2021
New Japan Pro-Wrestling IWGP Heavyweight Championship (original version) (1 time) IWGP League Tournament (1983) MSG Tag League Tournament (1982, 1983) with Antonio Inoki NJPW Trophy (1985) Greatest 18 Club inductee Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame and Museum Class of 2003 Pro Wrestling Illustrated Comeback of the Year (1994, 2002) Feud of the Year (1986) Inspirational Wrestler of the Year (1983, 1999) Match of the Year (1985) Match of the Year (1988) Match of the Year (1990) Match of the Year (2002) Most Hated Wrestler of the Year (1996, 1998) Most Popular Wrestler of the Year (1985, 1989, 1990) Wrestler of the Year (1987, 1991, 1994) Ranked No. 1 of the top 500 singles wrestlers in the PWI 500 in 1991 Ranked No. 1 of the top 500 singles wrestlers of the PWI Years in 2003 Ranked No. 44 and No. 57 of the top 100 tag teams of the PWI Years with Antonio Inoki and Randy Savage in 2003 Southeastern Championship Wrestling NWA Southeastern Heavyweight Championship (Northern Division) (1 time) NWA Southeastern Heavyweight Championship (Southern Division) (2 times) Sports Illustrated Ranked No. 2 of the 20 Greatest WWE Wrestlers of All Time Super World of Sports SuperWrestle Trophy (1991) Tokyo Sports Best Foreigner Award (1983)The Great Hisa's Puroresu Dojo: Puroresu Awards: 1980s . Puroresu.com. Retrieved on May 8, 2011. Match of the Year (1991) The Great Hisa's Puroresu Dojo: Puroresu Awards: 1990s . Puroresu.com. Retrieved on May 8, 2011. Total Nonstop Action Wrestling TNA Year End Award (1 time) Memorable Moment of the Year (2003) Jeff Jarrett attacks Hulk Hogan in Japan
World Championship Wrestling WCW World Heavyweight Championship (6 times)
World Wrestling Federation / World Wrestling Entertainment / WWE WWF/WWE Championship (6 times) WWE Tag Team Championship (1 time) with Edge Royal Rumble (1990, 1991) WWE Hall of Fame (3 times) Class of 2005 – individually Class of 2020 – as a member of the New World Order Class of 2026 – Immortal Moment – vs André the Giant at WrestleMania III Wrestling Observer Newsletter Strongest Wrestler (1983) Best Babyface (1982–1991) Best Box Office Draw (1997) Best Gimmick (1996) Feud of the Year (1986) Feud of the Year (1996) Most Charismatic (1985–1987, 1989–1991) Most Embarrassing Wrestler (1995, 1996, 1999, 2000) Most Obnoxious (1994, 1995) Most Overrated (1985, 1986, 1994–1998) Most Unimproved (1994, 1995) Readers' Least Favorite Wrestler (1985, 1986, 1991, 1994–1999) Worst Feud of the Year (1991) Worst Feud of the Year (1995) Worst Feud of the Year (1998) Worst Feud of the Year (2000) Worst on Interviews (1995) Worst Wrestler (1997) Worst Worked Match of the Year (1987) Worst Worked Match of the Year (1996) Worst Worked Match of the Year (1997) Worst Worked Match of the Year (1998) Wrestling Observer Newsletter Hall of Fame (Class of 1996)
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