Some of Hulk Hogan's memorabilia is being auctioned off at soaring prices.
The death of Hulk Hogan shocked the wrestling world and now everyone wants a piece of the wrestling giant's history.
According to TMZ, Hogan's iconic nWo boots are being auctioned off at about $75K, which is up over $30K of what experts originally predicted for the sale.
While Hogan only wore the boots for five matches, he wore them when he notoriously defeated Ric Flair at the SuperBrawl XI to defend his WCW World Heavyweight Championship title.
If fans are interested in purchasing the boots, they don't have to worry if they are the real deal, as they have already been authenticated by Heritage Auctions.
"One day he brought his kids over to meet the Hulkster, and Hogan invited them to his gym and gifted them these very nWo ring-worn boots," HA said in a statement per the athletes. "Both sons received a boot from Hogan, and they were reunited for the first time when they were recently consigned."
Hulk Hogan dead at 71
According to multiple reports on July 24, the wrestling legend died by "cardiac arrest," according to operators.
Several celebrities took to social media to express their condolences of the wrestling giant's passing.
"I Am Absolutely Shocked To Hear About The Passing Of My Close Friend @HulkHogan Hulk Has Been By My Side Since We Started In The Wrestling Business," Ric Flair wrote on X. "An Incredible Athlete, Talent, Friend, And Father! Our Friendship Has Meant The World To Me. He Was Always There For Me Even When I Didn’t Ask For Him To Be. He Was One Of The First To Visit Me When I Was In The Hospital With A 2% Chance Of Living, And He Prayed By My Bedside. Hulk Also Lent Me Money When Reid Was Sick. Hulkster, No One Will Ever Compare To You! Rest In Peace My Friend!"
WWE also released a statement following the passing of Hogan.
"WWE is saddened to learn WWE Hall of Famer Hulk Hogan has passed away," WWE shared on X. "One of pop culture’s most recognizable figures, Hogan helped WWE achieve global recognition in the 1980s. WWE extends its condolences to Hogan’s family, friends, and fans."
Hogan was a prominent fixture in pop culture spanning from the ring to reality TV. During his iconic career, he became a 13-time world champion in WWE, WCW, and NJPW and won the Royal Rumble twice. Hogan is also a two-time WWE Hall of Fame inductee and has headlined WrestleMania on multiple occasions. He leaves behind his wife, Sky Daily, and his two children with ex-wife Linda Hogan: Brooke and Nick Hogan.
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