Hulk Hogan plunged underwater for baptism that was 'greatest day of his life'

21 December 2023 , 09:33

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Hulk Hogan has been baptised, with him sharing insights from the ceremony online

WWE icon Hulk Hogan has been baptised, with him having a special ceremony at the Indian Rocks Baptist Church in Florida.

The 70-year-old sporting legend was fully submerged underwater as part of the holy christening process, with him even speaking about the significance of the baptism. Taking to Instagram to share the experience, he said: "Total surrender and dedication to Jesus is the greatest day of my life. No worries, no hate, no judgment ... only love!"

Hulk attended the baptism ceremony with his wife, Sky Daily Hogan, whom he is reported to have married in September after they announced their engagement in the summer. The WWE star is quite religious and has opened up about his faith in the past.

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Hulk Hogan has been baptised

In April he said: "I accepted Christ as my savior at 14yrs old and the training, prayers and vitamins kept me in the game but now that I am one with God, the main event theme of surrender, service and love makes me the Real Main Event that can slam any giant of any size through the power of my Lord and Savior and so it is, even now brother, AMEN!"

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Hulk and his wife Sky Daily announced their engagement in the summer, with them quick to share the joyous news online. Hulk made a speech at the wedding of actor Corin Nemec and his wife Sabrina Nova, with him revealing the news in his speech. In the video he could be heard saying: "She was crazy enough to say 'Yes,' brother!"

Hulk shared snaps from the ceremony on his social media

The WWE star was thrust under water during the baptism

The lovebirds were first spotted together in February 2022 after a concert, and the rest has been history. The couple reportedly married in September 2023.

Around the time of the couple's engagement coming to light, Sky spoke to MailOnline where she revealed that she's hoping her third marriage will be her forever marriage. Speaking to the outlet, Sky gave a glimpse into her and Hulk's happy relationship and said: "Things are in a good place now. I co-parent very well with my kids' fathers. Both my ex-husbands have had substance issues – but that's all in the past."

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