Hulk Hogan's dramatically 'different' look with mismatched facial hair on 'Fox & Friends' sparks concern

NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK: Wrestling legend Hulk Hogan appeared on 'Fox & Friends' on Thursday, May 1, to launch a new sports venture, but it was his strikingly different look that set the Internet abuzz.

The 71-year-old retired wrestler appeared alongside longtime promoter Eric Bischoff to promote 'Real American Freestyle Wrestling', a new competition series featuring single matches across eight men’s and four women’s weight classes.

While the first event is set for August 30 in Cleveland, it was Hogan’s noticeably changed appearance that stole the spotlight online.

Hulk Hogan's new appearance featuring mismatched facial hair on Fox & Friends

Hulk Hogan, who is known for his signature deep tan, looked especially weathered on camera. He wore a T-shirt reading, “America first, beer second,” paired with his trademark red bandana and sunglasses perched on his head. 

What truly caught viewers' attention, however, was his mismatched facial hair: a jet-black beard contrasted sharply with his naturally white handlebar mustache, creating a jarring visual that quickly ignited reactions online. 

During the segment, Hogan discussed his new project, 'Real American Freestyle Wrestling', but seemed to ramble at times.

The unexpected appearance comes amid a flurry of personal turmoil.

His ex-wife, Linda Hogan, has launched a public attack against him, labeling the wrestling legend a “complete liar” and claiming their family is in disarray. She alleges their daughter, Brooke Hogan, has cut off all contact with both parents.

“[It’s been] 15 tough years since I left Hulk,” Linda told media outlets. “[Brooke] doesn’t speak to us. She's had twins; she got married, she didn't tell us.” 

Referring to the former wrestler by his real name, Terry, she added, “She had a huge fight with Terry. I don't know how that reflected onto me. But she cut me out too. I haven't talked to her for seven years – almost eight years now.”

Brooke, now 36, has remained largely silent, but tensions escalated this week as Linda, 65, aired a string of grievances. Despite the rift, Linda pointed to their son Nick, 34, as a rare source of light in her life, as per the Daily Mail.

Hogan and Linda were married for 26 years before divorcing in 2009. He later married Jennifer McDaniel in 2010, but the marriage ended in 2021. In 2023, Hogan tied the knot again, this time with Sky Daily. 

Internet can't stop talking about change in Hulk Hogan's appearance

Hulk Hogan’s recent appearance on 'Fox & Friends' sparked online concern, as many viewers felt the wrestling icon looked almost unrecognizable due to his drastically changed appearance. 

One questioned, "Does anyone believe this is Hulk Hogan?"

Another said, "No way! His mouth and eyes are different. No way that's him."

A person shared, "Hulk Hogan? No, no, no. This is Hollywood Hogan, completely different guy."

Someone else asked, "What style would you call this look from Hulk Hogan?"

One more wrote, "So... should we know the guy or..."

An individual joked, "Woah, I thought that was a Halloween mask of Hulk Hogan!"

One individual shared, "Something demonic or AI is happening to Hulk Hogan."

A perplexed netizen said, "What in the fresh hell is going on with his face?"

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