Hulk Hogan, who passed away last July, left behind a legacy that his son Nick Hogan is determined to preserve and expand. Nick Hogan, alongside longtime New Yorker Rich Rosen, is preparing to open Hulk Hogan’s SLAM Sports Bar just outside Madison Square Garden (MSG) in New York City, a location described as "so special" and "right at the entrance to the Garden and Penn Station."

The sports bar aims to honor professional wrestling history and the legends who shaped the industry, serving as a bridge between the past, present, and future of Hulkamania. Nick Hogan told OutKick, "It means everything to me, and like Rich just mentioned, is that this is spanning past, present, and future."

Rosen, who has frequented MSG since the 1970s and witnessed iconic athletes such as Hulk Hogan, Bruno Sammartino, Muhammad Ali, and Michael Jordan, hopes the bar will evoke a simpler, more fun era. He said, "What we're really hoping in Slam... is you want actually a throwback," allowing patrons to step back to when Hulkamania dominated New York City in the 1980s and ’90s.

Nick Hogan emphasized the unique experience the bar will offer during its grand opening, promising "magic in the air" and a gathering of friends and family. The venue is positioned as a central hub in New York City and the spiritual home of Hulkamania, aiming to connect generations of sports fans.

Despite Hulk Hogan's passing, Hulkamania's spirit is set to live on through this new venture.

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