Hulk Hogan Admits To Steroid Use In ‘The Real American,’ New Netflix Doc Drops Bombshell Confession

Hulk Hogan: The Real American has started streaming on Netflix on April 22, 2026. Notably, the new docuseries covers everything about the late professional wrestler, who passed away in July 2025. The show includes conversations with all those who have known Hulk for all these years. Apart from that, the series additionally covers the ups and downs that Hulk went through.

The docuseries has four episodes, and it has revealed a lot of unknown information at the same time. The biggest highlight among those details has been his alleged steroid use throughout his career. Keep reading to know more!

Hulk Hogan opened up about his steroid use in the new docuseries

Hulk Hogan was mostly known for being a part of the WWE for a long time. He became popular with the names that he got inside the ring, such as Sterling Golden, Hulk Machine, The Super Destroyer, and more. He was the six-time winner of the WCW World Heavyweight Championship and later expanded his career to films and television.

While Hulk’s successful journey in the ring was a result of his training, his strong physical appearance was reportedly linked to the use of steroids. The new Netflix documentary featured Hulk claiming that the use started in 1971, a few years after he graduated. Hogan said that it was a period when such things were considered to be safe, despite the fact that it became illegal for nonmedical use around 17 years later. 

Hulk Hogan had once dismissed the fact that he used steroids

Back in 1991, Dr. George Zahorian was reportedly mentioned as the individual who sold steroids illegally to wrestlers. Notably, Hulk Hogan’s name was allegedly included in the list of those wrestlers. However, Hulk dismissed the same when he appeared on The Arsenio Hall Show, stating that he was not a “steroid abuser.” While speaking on the show, Hulk claimed that he received some from the doctors, adding that it was for a temporary period. Hogan also said that the steroids that he received from the doctors were a part of a synthetic male hormone used to treat injuries. Hulk stated in the Netflix documentary that he lied on the show, as he said:

“Of course, I lied to him. It’s something that would be classified in the ‘mistake’ category. If I could relive it, I wouldn’t do it again.”

After Hulk Hogan started using steroids, Vince McMahon was accused of being involved in a conspiracy to distribute steroids. Hulk said in the documentary that he clarified the speculations of Vince selling steroids to him. 

Vince McMahon previously recalled Hulk Hogan’s interview in his documentary

Vince McMahon’s docuseries, Mr. McMahon, also premiered on Netflix in 2024. Vince recalled the time when Hulk Hogan spoke on The Arsenio Hall Show, saying that on the same day of the interview, he had clarified at a press conference that he was not taking steroids. Vince said that he wanted all the accusations against Hogan to be cleared, which eventually did not happen. Hulk, who was also featured in the documentary, recalled Vince’s reaction by saying:

“I remember talking to Vince about going on Arsenio Hall. He thought it was a really bad idea…. “I self destructed my own self. That was one of the worst decisions I ever made, not listening to Vince.”

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