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Hulk Hogan, one of the most recognized names in global wrestling, has reportedly died after a cardiac arrest at the age of 71. Tracing back his wrestling career, the action-adventure TV series Thunder in Paradise stands out as a catalyst in his journey of turning wrestling into family entertainment.
Hulk's theatrics in professional wrestling attracted a slew of viewers from different generations who began to love his performances. As we remember Hulk Hogan and his transformation of professional wrestling, we can watch Thunder in Paradise, which is available to buy on Amazon in DVD format.
Hulk Hogan's Thunder in Paradise
Thunder in Paradise premiered in March 1994 and featured Hulk Hogan, Carol Alt, and Chris Lemmon. Hogan played J "Hurricane" Spencer, a former United States Navy SEAL who now worked as a mercenary, along with Martin "Bru" Brubaker, played by Lemmon, and operated out of a tropical resort.
The show, from the creators of Baywatch, ran for a season of 22 episodes, where Hogan's Hurricane Spencer travels around the world in his stylish, crime-fighting, futuristic boat named "Thunder." Spencer collaborates with his partner Brubaker, and they fight villainous criminals around the world while raising Brubaker's stepdaughter Jessica.
When Hurricane Spencer and Brubaker are off to their missions, fighting villains and crime, Jessica, the widowed Brubaker's stepdaughter, is looked after by supermodel Carol Alt's Kelly LaRew. Kelly LaRew is the owner and manager of the Scuttlebutt Bar & Grill, which is located right in front of their "headquarters" resort. She also acts as a romantic interest for Brubaker.
Thunder in Paradise was a short-lived but unforgettable show, and you can watch the show officially by buying a DVD from Amazon, which is available in several formats.
The show ran for 22 episodes, and the final episode premiered on November 27, 1994. The show was wrapped up after Hogan publicly expressed his wish to take a step back from the show and return to professional wrestling in May 1994.
Hulk Hogan's death
Hulk Hogan was a wrestling icon, to say the least, and according to an official statement from World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE), he will be remembered as such:
"WWE is saddened to learn WWE Hall of Famer Hulk Hogan has passed away. 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."
According to TMZ Sports, emergency medical services were requested at Hogan's Florida residence, after which he was carried out on a stretcher. Weeks before news of his death, his wife, Sky Daily, had made a public statement that he was not in a coma, as the rumor mill had spread, and was recovering from recent surgeries.
A slew of fans rushed to express their condolences online and mention Hogan's indescribable contribution to professional wrestling and his commendable achievements, which included multiple WWE championships that he won and his WWE Hall of Fame induction.
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