Hulk Hogan’s match-worn boots sells for over $140k
Hulk Hogan’s legacy remains as powerful as ever, almost a year after his passing. The WWE Hall of Famer, born Terry Bollea, died of a heart attack in July 2025 at age 71. He goes down as one of professional wrestling’s most iconic and recognizable figures.
Hogan’s hulking physique, larger-than-life bravado and electrifying promos defined an era. MORE: Unpacking Randy Orton-Cody Rhodes history ahead of WrestleMania 42 His colorful bandanas, vibrant ring gear and signature handlebar mustache made him a collector’s dream. Decades after his prime, demand for Hogan memorabilia remains fierce.
Now, a pair of his iconic match-worn boots has sold at auction for a staggering six-figure sum. Hulk Hogan made a stop at Beers of the World to promote his beer line, Real American Beer. Hulkamania lives on Iconic Auctions recorded a landmark sale in the wrestling collectibles market.
A pair of Hogan’s ring-worn boots fetched $146,803 at auction . Sports business reporter Darren Rovell confirmed the sale on X. “$146,803: Winning bid tonight at @IconicAuctions for Hulk Hogan’s boots matched to the 1989 Survivor Series and the 1990 Royal Rumble,” Rovell wrote.
“It is the second-highest price ever paid for wrestling boots. Hulk’s photomatched boots from WrestleMania I sold for more than $1M in March. ” At the 1989 Survivor Series, Hogan captained “The Hulkamaniacs” against Ted DiBiase’s “Million Dollar Team.