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The private service was held Tuesday at Indian Rocks Baptist Church, where the wrestling icon was baptized in 2023. Security was tight and those not on the guest list were turned away.

Known for his charisma and catchphrases, Hogan helped elevate wrestling from small venues to massive stadiums.

Tributes came pouring in on social media following the death in Clearwater of Hogan, whose real name is Terry Bollea.

First responders were called to Hogan’s Clearwater Beach residence about a cardiac arrest. Hogan was later pronounced dead at Morton Plant Hospital, police said.

The Clearwater resident and pro wrestling icon is helping to launch Real American Freestyle wrestling, which will mix the glitz of "sports entertainment" with men’s and women’s matches.

Thaddeus Bullard talks about overcoming poverty, finding fame as professional wrestler Titus O'Neil, and helping the next generation.

Thaddeus Bullard talks about overcoming poverty, finding fame as professional wrestler Titus O'Neil, and helping the next generation.

WrestleMania, WWE’s signature event, is in Tampa for the first time. The significance is not lost on several former wrestlers who have close ties to the area.

WWE is dividing what used to be a one-day extravaganza into shows on Saturday and Sunday, allowing 25,000 fans each night into Raymond James Stadium, the same spot where WrestleMania was set to take place last year.

The Raw and Smackdown broadcasts are relocating from Tropicana Field with the Tampa Bay Rays set to begin their regular season.

WWE is moving the interactive set, where it tapes "Monday Night Raw" and "Smackdown," from the Amway Center in Orlando to Tropicana Field starting Dec. 11.

WrestleMania 36 will not be held in Tampa after all.World Wrestling Entertainment issued a statement on Twitter Monday saying it will move the April 5…