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Pop Culture Phenom Hulk Hogan, Pro Wrestling’s Biggest Star, Dies
Just as he was larger than life in the ring, Hulk Hogan’s outsized legacy in sports and entertainment will loom for years to come.
Hogan, whose real name was Terry Gene Bollea and who became a global icon as professional wrestling’s most recognizable figure, has died at 71. The cause of death was cardiac arrest, according to TMZ, which first reported the news.
Born in Augusta, Georgia in 1953, the 6-foot-7, 300-pound Hogan launched his wrestling career in 1977 and skyrocketed to fame in the 1980s when he signed with the World Wrestling Federation (now WWE).
With his trademark b…
Northern Westchester Native Mandy Rose Released From WWE Over Risqué Photos, Report Says
WWE star Mandy Rose, a native of Northern Westchester, has been let go after sharing sexually suggestive photos of herself, a report from the New York Post said.
Rose, age 32, who grew up in Yorktown, joined the WWE in 2015 and had been named the champion of the WWE's developmental brand, NXT, for more than 400 days before losing her title on Wednesday, Dec. 14, after losing to Roxanne Perez, according to the news outlet.
On the same day, she was also released from the organization for posting photos of herself in the shower with her fiance on her FanTime page, a website similar to On…
WWE Star Enzo Amore, Waldwick Native, Fired Over Sexual Assault Allegation
WALDWICK, N.J. --Professional wrestler Enzo Amore (real name Eric Ardnt) was fired by WWE Tuesday as he is being investigated for sexually assaulting a woman in Phoenix in October.
Amore, a Waldwick native, was Cruiserweight Champion at the time of his release. Phoenix police say they are still investigating the alleged assault, which occurred in October.
On Monday, the victim shared her story on Twitter, saying she was given drugs and left alone with Amore, who then raped her. The victim said she was in a mental hospital for 45 days following the assault.
Through his lawyers, Amore denied…
