Hulk Hogan
Memorabilia Worth Surges After Dying
… Worn, Signed nWo Boots Might Fetch $75,000
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The worth of Hulk Hogan-related gadgets is skyrocketing after the wrestling legend’s tragic loss of life … 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, specialists predicted they might discover a new proprietor for round $40k.
We’re informed the wrestling legend wore the boots in 5 matches, together with the SuperBrawl IX, the place he defended his WCW World Heavyweight Championship towards Ric Aptitude.
The wrestling sneakers bear the marks of Hogan’s intense battles within the ring and are coated with nWo logos and Hogan’s autograph.
Heritage Auctions received the boots from the consignor’s father, who had an extended relationship with Hogan and “labored on his sound system for years.”
“Someday he introduced his children over to fulfill the Hulkster, and Hogan invited them to his gymnasium and gifted them these very nWo ring-worn boots,” HA stated in an announcement. “Each sons acquired a boot from Hogan, they usually have been reunited for the primary time after they have been lately consigned.”
HA additionally verified the boots through Sports activities Buyers 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 loss of life … with HA mentioning not a whole lot of Hulk-worn gear is accessible to the general public.
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Hogan’s professional debut was in 1977, and he retired in 2012 as one of many best wrestlers of all time. The loss was felt by numerous friends and followers … together with Aptitude, who joined Harvey Levin on “TMZ Reside” to mourn his pal’s passing.
Hulk was 71.
