Hulk Hogan
Memorabilia Worth Surges After Loss of life
… Worn, Signed nWo Boots Might Fetch $75,000
Revealed
The worth of Hulk Hogan-related gadgets is skyrocketing after the wrestling legend’s tragic demise … with one piece of the Hulkster’s historical past anticipated to go for almost double the unique price ticket.
A pair of 1999 nWo boots worn and signed by Hogan have been already slated to hit the public sale block on August 24 (previous to Thursday’s information) … and initially, consultants predicted they’d discover a new proprietor for round $40k.
We’re instructed the wrestling legend wore the boots in 5 matches, together with the SuperBrawl IX, the place he defended his WCW World Heavyweight Championship in opposition to Ric Aptitude.
The wrestling sneakers bear the marks of Hogan’s intense battles within the ring and are lined with nWo logos and Hogan’s autograph.
Heritage Auctions acquired the boots from the consignor’s father, who had a protracted relationship with Hogan and “worked on his sound system for years.”
“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 mentioned in an announcement. “Both sons received a boot from Hogan, and they were reunited for the first time when they were recently consigned.”
HA additionally verified the boots through Sports activities Traders Authentication, which discovered “definitive matches” to the 5 bouts Hogan competed in.
The boots at the moment are estimated to fetch between $60k and $75k following his demise … with HA stating not a whole lot of Hulk-worn gear is obtainable to the general public.
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Hogan’s professional debut was in 1977, and he retired in 2012 as one of many biggest wrestlers of all time. The loss was felt by numerous friends and followers … together with Aptitude, who joined Harvey Levin on “TMZ Live” to mourn his good friend’s passing.
Hulk was 71.
