Hulk Hogan, the 71-year-old former WWE star, surprised viewers on Thursday with a dramatic change to his iconic facial hair. Appearing on Fox News' Fox & Friends to promote his new wrestling venture, Real American Freestyle Wrestling, Hogan sported a black beard, a stark departure from his signature icy white goatee.
The new look left some fans questioning whether it was really him. One person wrote on X: 'Does anyone believe this is Hulk Hogan?' Another joked: 'Tell Hulk Hogan his face is dirty, clean that soot off.' However, others praised the change, with one Instagram comment saying: 'Looking 20 years younger with the HOLLYWOOD BEARD BROTHER!!!'
Hogan's appearance comes amid ongoing family drama. His ex-wife, Linda Hogan, 65, posted a tearful video on March 26 accusing him of being a 'sex addict' and a 'complete liar,' and revealing estrangement from their daughter, Brooke Hogan. Linda claimed Brooke cut her off nearly eight years ago and did not inform her about her 2022 wedding or the birth of twins in January 2025.
Brooke, 36, responded with a statement on Instagram, saying she had chosen 'no contact' with both parents for 'completely separate reasons,' citing 'EXTREMELY verbally and mentally abused since childhood.' Hulk addressed the feud with a playful Instagram post alongside his new wife, Sky Daily Hogan, captioning it: 'Getting ready for the new HH TV show coming soon!'
