Hulk Hogan Was Filming Netflix Documentary Before Sudden Death at 71

Wrestling legend Hulk Hogan was in the middle of filming a Netflix documentary when he passed away earlier this week at the age of 71.

According to CNN, the previously unannounced documentary — a collaboration between Netflix and World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) — aims to chronicle Hogan’s remarkable life and career both inside and outside the wrestling ring. Despite his sudden passing, production on the project is expected to continue, sources familiar with the matter confirmed.

Insiders revealed that development on the documentary began in early 2024, with over 20 hours of exclusive sit-down interviews with Hogan already completed, alongside more than 30 hours of other footage. The wrestling icon had been fully involved in the project.

“People will see a side of him they haven’t seen before,” one source told CNN.

While a release date has yet to be announced, filmmakers are now reworking aspects of the documentary in response to Hogan’s death. Cameras are expected to be present at WWE SmackDown on Friday to capture footage for a tribute segment.

Born Terry Bollea, Hogan rose to global fame in the 1980s and 1990s as the face of WWE. His charisma, signature moves, and larger-than-life persona helped catapult professional wrestling into mainstream pop culture and turned WWE into a worldwide entertainment powerhouse.

He died Thursday in Clearwater, Florida, after suffering cardiac arrest. Authorities have ruled out foul play but confirmed that a routine investigation is underway.

Hogan’s influence on the sport helped pave the way for stars like Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson and John Cena to transition from wrestling to Hollywood careers.

The Netflix documentary is directed by Bryan Storkel and produced by Connor Schell’s Words + Pictures studio in partnership with WWE. News of the project was first reported by Puck.