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Latest Update on 69-Year-Old Hulk Hogan’s Health After 10 Debilitating Surgeries in Last 5 Years

Published Dec 1, 2022 | 6:30 AM EST

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In the past, Hulk Hogan had to opt for a number of surgeries in his lower back area due to the bumps he took. Things went so worse that Hogan had a simulator attached to comfort him from the pain in his spine. Yet his health wasn’t up to the mark for a few years after that.

However, a close friend of The Hulkster, who was his arch-rival in pro-wrestling, shared Hogan’s health update recently.

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Ric Flair recently spoke about him and Hulk Hogan on the newest episode of the ‘To Be The Man’ podcast. While discussing, he shared details of ‘The Hulkster’s’ health after over 10+ back surgeries over the years.

Natich said, “He is doing well. Bought another home. And he’s got a new girl. He’s, you know, I hear different stories, but as of recently, he is in much better health than he’s been. By that, I mean that his back is a little bit better now.”

Flair added, “I don’t mean health-wise, like internal problems, but yeah, terrible, ten (back surgeries), I think. Not one, not two or three, but ten over the last probably five years.”

‘The Nature Boy’ and Hogan often spent time together after retirement cherishing their prime days. Therefore, Flair has had an update on The Immortal One’s health for the last few years. 

Furthermore, the co-host Conrad Thompson with Flair recalled about all the bumps Hogan took over the years. Naitch then specifically remembered how much the WWE rings were hard when they used to wrestle.

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Hulk Hogan once went to meet Ric Flair despite his bad health issues

Ric Flair was in a coma for some time a few years back. Many of his friends and family went to meet him at the hospital. Hogan, who was battling with his own back issues, also flew to meet The Nature Boy even he wasn’t able to have a conversation.

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Flair on ‘Wooooo Nation UNCENSORED’ said, “He’s having some really bad health issues, but he keeps up with me. We support each other, good and bad. When I was in the hospital, he flew up that day like everybody else that came up to see me.”

Naitch added, “Hulk was gracious, Jimmy Hart was great. I don’t remember seeing them because I was in a coma, but they made the effort to go. Those are the kind of things that mean a lot.” (H/T TJR Wrestling)

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The wrestling legends were arch-rivals during their time wrestling. However, after hanging up their boots, Flair and Hogan often meet and enjoy the second innings of their life.

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Tushar Deogharkar is a WWE writer at EssentiallySports. Tushar has done his Master's in Tourism Management and is an ardent fan of pro wrestling. He follows WWE and AEW very closely and wants to learn how the promotions are run.
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Debmallya Chakraborty