By Hulk Hogan. Born Terry Bollea, burst onto the professional wrestling scene in the late seventies and went on to become a world wrestling champion many times over. From humble beginnings, he escaped a pre-ordanied life of dock and construction work in Port Tampa, Florida, to become one of the most recognisable celebrities on the planet. He did it through sheer will, grit, determination, and a drive to always go over the top. Softcover book. Published 2009.