The Netflix docuseries 'Hulk Hogan: Real American' provides an intimate look at the life of WWE icon Hulk Hogan (born Terry Bollea), featuring interviews with family and friends, including his first wife Linda Hogan and former President Donald Trump. The series, filmed shortly before Hogan's death in July 2025, reveals his struggles with health issues, including reliance on his son Nick for simple tasks due to his deteriorating condition. Hogan reflects on his challenging childhood in South Tampa, Florida, where his father was emotionally tough on him, shaping his later life and career. The docuseries also delves into Hogan's tumultuous marriage to Linda, which ended in scandal after infidelity and a bitter divorce that left him financially strained. Hogan candidly discusses his past steroid use and the backlash he faced for racist comments made during a leaked sex tape, which led to his firing from WWE in 2015. The series highlights the emotional toll of these events, including a suicide attempt during his divorce, and concludes with Hogan's struggles with fentanyl use as he attempted to return to wrestling in 2009. Overall, 'Hulk Hogan: Real American' serves as a poignant reflection on the complexities of Hogan's life, both on and off the screen.