(36 Bids) On the 20th anniversary of John Cena’s WWE debut, Panini released a landmark card featuring the 16-time WWE champion, actor, and philanthropist. In conjunction with his debut in 2002, Cena began work with the Make-A-Wish Foundation, and last July, Cena set a Guinness world record by granting his 650th wish. “I can’t say enough how cool it is to see the kids so happy, and their families so happy. I truly want to show them that it’s their day,” Cena said. “I just drop everything. I don’t care what I'm doing.” Make-A-Wish said no celebrity has received more wish requests than Cena, who also granted the organization’s 1,000th wish in 2012. Considering Cena’s decorated career in the ring, few are surprised by his popularity with Make-A-Wish. From classic matches against Shawn Michaels in 2007 and Randy Orton in 2009 to his battles against The Rock and Brock Lesnar in 2012 to his defeat of AJ Styles in 2017 to eclipse Ric Flair’s championship record, Cena has produced memorable match after memorable match. Away from the ring, Cena recently starred in The Suicide Squad and plays the lead character in the HBO Max spinoff series, Peacemaker. Later this year, he returns to the Fast & Furious franchise in Fast X and will voice a character in the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem film. As a pop culture icon, demand for his 2022 Panini Prizm 1/1 Black Prizm will likely come from more than only WWE fans. Panini brought its most popular product into the wrestling ring in 2022 after capturing the organization’s exclusive licensing rights late in 2021, and Cena’s scarcest card from the landmark set will go down as one of the most important modern WWE cards in the industry. Cena carries Shinsuke Nakamura during a 2017 match on his one-of-a-kind Black Prizm, and with BGS 9.5 subgrades across the board, the winning bidder may consider locking this card away in their collection for the next 20 years.

(1 Bids) Graded GEM MINT 9.5 by BGS. Hall of Famer, in a Rookie Card depiction that circulated several years before his appearances in the far more plentiful Topps card issues. This collectible introduced André Roussimoff – André the Giant – the larger-than-life athlete whose charisma helped to propel the rise of professional wrestling in the 1980s. (Few can forget "The Main Event" episode in which an undefeated, 500-pound giant named André was lifted and slammed to the canvas by an injured Hulk Hogan, an incredible feat that allowed Hogan to retain his title.) The card's BGS condition report: Centering: 9.5, Corners: 9.5, Edges: 9.5, Surface: 9. Gem Mint condition.

(27 Bids) When it comes to professional wrestling, Hulk Hogan is arguably the most important superstar of all-time. He helped take WWF mainstream in the 1980s as the company started to combine athleticism with broader entertainment. A champion for much of the Rock 'n' Wrestling Era, Hogan was the big attraction, main eventing several WrestleManias in the process. Wrestling's biggest hero would eventually reinvent himself as its biggest villain, but only after he expanded into other areas of entertainment like movies and television. It shouldn't be surprising that 1985 Topps WWF, the company's first mainstream set of wrestling cards, includes several cards of Hogan on its checklist. However, none are more iconic than card #1. With title in hand, golden locks flowing, Hulkamania will forever be embodied on this card. Saying your prayers and taking your vitamins might be needed to land a top-condition copy of this card. Of the nearly 2,800 copies assessed by PSA, this is one of just 15 to land a Gem Mint 10 grade. The certification number on this card has been checked against the third-party grader's online database and is active as of 10/24/2025.

(18 Bids) 1985 Topps WWF Hulk Hogan Rookie #1 PSA Gem Mint 10. The 1985 Topps WWF Hulk Hogan Rookie #1 stands as a cultural and hobby icon, capturing the explosion of professional wrestling into mainstream entertainment during the 1980s. As the lead card in Topps' first fully licensed WWF set, it features Hogan in his prime, clad in his signature gear, radiating the charisma that made him the face of the sport. The 1985 Topps WWF set was groundbreaking, not just for its vibrant photography and card-back bios, but for ushering wrestling into the trading card world in a format that mirrored baseball and other major sports. With Hogan as card #1, this rookie holds both symbolic and literal top billing, anchoring the set that helped legitimize wrestling cards as a serious collectible category. Graded PSA Gem Mint 10, this example is a museum-worthy gem of a card that combines flawless condition with historic importance. With relatively few surviving in pristine condition due to centering and print issues common in the set, high-grade copies have become increasingly scarce and valuable. The card represents the peak of '80s wrestling mania, nostalgia, and cross-generational appeal, an essential piece for vintage collectors, pop culture enthusiasts, and serious investors alike. Simply put, this Hulk Hogan rookie is more than a card, it's a cornerstone of wrestling history and a symbol of one of the most electrifying eras in sports entertainment. One of fifteen graded Gem Mint.

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(29 Bids) Encased and sealed by Panini. WWE Hall of Famer. One of the biggest stars of the WWE's "Attitude Era," "Stone Cold" Steve Austin delivers his trademark Stone Cold Stunner on the cardfront of this wholly unique Panini Prizm WWE Black Prizm collectible. "Stone Cold's" rebellious, antihero persona, contentious feuds with WWF/WWE chief executive Vince McMahon, and relatable in-ring appearance made Austin the face of professional wrestling's boom period of the late 1990s and early 2000s. Consistently cited as one of the top professional wrestlers in history, Austin was a six-time WWF Champion and four-time Tag Team Champion. He has parlayed his charisma and talent in the squared circle into a successful career as an actor, television host, and podcast personality, appearing in films such as The Condemned and The Expendables while hosting series such as Straight Up Steve Austin and Stone Cold Takes on America. The limited-edition piece is serial-numbered "1/1." The card displays a barely circulated manner of appearance.

(12 Bids) 2013 Upper Deck Employee Exclusive Hulk Hogan (Precious Metal-Purple) #E-HH PSA Gem Mint 10 - #'d 029/125 - Pop Four! The 2013 Upper Deck Employee Exclusive Hulk Hogan Precious Metal Purple #E-HH, numbered out of 125, is one of the most elusive and visually striking wrestling cards ever produced. Distributed only as part of an employee-exclusive promotion, these cards were never available through standard hobby channels, making them exceptionally difficult to track down. The deep purple foil finish, paired with the iconic Precious Metal design language that collectors recognize from the legendary basketball and Marvel PMG runs, gives this card an unmistakable premium look and an aura of scarcity. For wrestling fans and high-end card collectors alike, this Hogan issue occupies a truly special niche, combining exclusivity with striking aesthetics. Over the past several years, Precious Metal parallels have seen explosive growth in popularity and value across the hobby, fueled by both nostalgia and the crossover appeal between sports and entertainment cards. Originally introduced in the 1990s and long celebrated in basketball collecting, PMGs have become blue-chip assets in the modern trading card market. This Hogan parallel benefits from that surge in demand, as collectors increasingly recognize the rarity and historical importance of wrestling entries in this iconic design lineage. High-grade examples like this PSA Gem Mint 10, especially in the low-production purple variation, are exceptionally tough to find, placing them among the most coveted wrestling cards in existence. The timing of renewed attention on this card also intersects with the recent passing of Hulk Hogan, a towering figure whose legacy helped usher professional wrestling into mainstream pop culture during the 1980s and 1990s. Hogan's earliest vintage cards and rare modern inserts have experienced surging demand, part of a broader trend that has seen retro wrestling memorabilia soar in value as fans and collectors celebrate the legends of that golden era. This 2013 Precious Metal Purple card brings together multiple powerful forces-employee-exclusive rarity, the cultural weight of PMGs, and Hogan's enduring legacy-making it a centerpiece not only of wrestling card collecting but of the entire Precious Metal tradition. It stands as a truly elite collectible that bridges hobby history with the immortal status of one of wrestling's greatest icons. Limited edition - #029/125. One of four graded Gem Mint.

(1 Bids) Graded GEM MINT 9.5 by BGS. Hall of Famer, in a Rookie Card depiction that circulated three years before his first Topps card was issued. This collectible introduced Hulk Hogan, the larger-than-life athlete whose charisma was chiefly responsible for the rise of professional wrestling in the 1980s. He defined the genre, acted as the sport's most beloved personality and transformed the W.W.F. into a worldwide phenomenon. Hero and master showman, the 6'8", 300-pound athlete regularly astounded fans with awesome displays of strength and agility. (Few can forget "The Main Event" in which an injured Hogan retained his title by lifting and slamming an undefeated 500-pound giant named André to the canvas.) The card's BGS condition report: Centering: 9, Corners: 9.5, Edges: 9.5, Surface: 9.5. Gem Mint condition.

(28 Bids) BGS Population 1 of 3 - None Graded Higher- Andre the Giant’s 1982 Westling All Stars card will remind fans of the WWF in the 1980s, when Bob Backlund, George “the Animal” Steele, the Iron Shiek, the Samoan Twins, Hulk Hogan, Rowdy Roddy Piper, and Jimmy “Superfly” Snuka dominated the ring. Interviewer “Mean” Gene Okerlund played the perfect sidekick to their antics, inviting them to put their hand or shoe next to his to illustrate their size and even tried on their clothing. Vince McMahon frequently appeared to promote the fights. But no matchup in the ‘80s drew more buzz than Big John Studd versus Andre the Giant—the biggest names (literally) in the industry. Andre’s size, panache, and personality made him larger-than-life inside and outside the ring. His origin story as an unknown laborer in France doing the work of multiple workers and then becoming a global star captivated the world. At 7-foot-4 and weighing more than 500 pounds, he earned the nickname “The Eighth Wonder of the World.” His interviews with “Mean” Gene remain must-see television. The HBO documentary on his life introduced him to a new generation of fans. Like Andre, his wrestling cards remain legend—none more so than his classic 1982 Wrestling All-Stars Andre the Giant card, which rarely appears in high grade as the Bob Backlund era in which WND printed it preceded the rise of Hulk Hogan and the surge in the WWF. As a result, the pop count was low out of the gate. This rare BGS 9.5 body slams the existing population. The certification number on this card has been checked against the third party grader's online database and is active as of 9/23/2023

(29 Bids) 1974 Yamakatsu New Japan Andre the Giant (Pro Wrestling-Winning Stamp) #25 PSA EX+ 5.5 - Pop One, None Higher! The 1974 Yamakatsu New Japan Pro Wrestling Andre the Giant Winning Stamp #25, graded PSA EX+ 5.5, is one of the earliest and most coveted cards of the legendary wrestler and a true rarity among rarities. Issued exclusively in Japan during Andre's formative years, the card captures the "Eighth Wonder of the World" in his imposing prime, well before his rise to global superstardom with the WWF. While Winning Stamp examples are already significantly scarcer than standard issues, the vast majority were redeemed for prizes and consequently cancelled, making surviving, unredeemed copies exceptionally rare. This intact example, preserved with strong eye appeal despite its mid-grade designation, represents one of the few that escaped redemption and stands as a remarkable survivor from the dawn of Japanese wrestling cards and the early legacy of one of sports entertainment's most iconic figures. One of one graded EX+ with none higher.

(22 Bids) BGS Population 1 of 10 - None Graded Higher- The 1982 Wrestling All Stars Hulk Hogan rookie is steeped in history and mystery. It marks the rise of the World Wrestling Federation (WWF) and its biggest star. Few athletes have defined and catapulted a sport like Hulk Hogan. His career created millions of wrestling fans, and his panache in and out of the ring has inspired generations of collectors to gravitate towards his most coveted card. Of course, the zany reason why so few of these cards exist has contributed to the chase. Terry Bollea (Hulk Hogan’s birth name) spent his early years in Florida throwing baseballs, playing bass guitar in a rock band, and working out at a gym. He made his first headlines in 1966 when he fanned 14 batters as an eighth-grade phenom in a Tampa, Florida, little league game. Bollea eventually became good enough on the baseball diamond to attract a New York Yankees scout. If not for a twist of fate, he could have wound up throwing out runners to Don Mattingly at first base. ''I played full-time baseball until my final year of high school. I pitched and played third base,'' Bollea said. ''I broke my arm playing third base. It was the best thing that ever happened to me because I segued into wrestling. I was a huge wrestling fan, too. Once my arm wasn't what it was, I was chasing the wrestling dream around and it finally happened but baseball was the first love.'' When a local wrestler noticed his size in 1977 (he was 6-foot-7, 300 pounds, and presented 24-inch biceps), he encouraged Bollea to climb in the ring. In the late 70s, Bollea frequently promoted local circuit matches as he toured the country. Lou Ferrigno, a 6-foot-5, 275-pound bodybuilder with 22-inch biceps, began starring in the television show “The Incredible Hulk” the same year. (An iconic photo of him standing next to bodybuilder Arnold Schwarzenegger puts his size in perspective.) Ferrigno became the standard by which heavy lifters measured themselves. The two giants of their respective sports collided by accident in the late ‘70s. In his book Hollywood Hulk Hogan, Bollea recounted the day he met Ferrigno on the set of a talk show in Alabama. Ferrigno was promoting his television show and Bollea was pitching a local wrestling event. “When I got on the show, the host looked at Ferrigno and looked at me and said, ‘Oh my God! You’re bigger than Lou Ferrigno! You’re bigger than the Hulk!’ Actually, Lou Ferrigno was an unbelievable specimen, a real dedicated bodybuilder, and his arms were in much better shape than mine. But I had more bulk on me and my clothes were probably tighter so I looked larger.” Hogan continued, “That night when I got to the arena and went to the locker room, all the boys started calling me Hulk. They said they saw me on television and I was bigger than Lou Ferrigno and the name just stuck.” He eventually met WWF owner Vince McMahon, who soon thereafter gave him the Irish last name Hogan to use in the WWF. The WWF was largely structured at that time by countries, pitting wrestlers against each other based on their national origin to stir crowd emotions. During this era, Madison Square Garden (MSG) served as the WWF’s colosseum, the location for wrestling’s biggest matches. Hogan made his first appearance at MSG as a villain on December 17, 1979. It would mark the beginning of a career for the ages. Seeking to capitalize on his new fame, Hogan also began wrestling in Japan, where a raucous fanbase nicknamed him “Ichiban” (Number One). His Japan tour explains why he also has several Japanese wrestling cards from the early ‘80s. But WWF fans in the ‘80s will never forget what unfolded back in the States. It was too entertaining and magnificent—a cosmic shift that launched the sport into the stratosphere. A subdued but popular Bob Backlund wore the WWF championship belt at a time when the Cold War and geopolitics often dictated character development and matchups. Despite his best effort, not even the Iron Sheik and the “camel clutch” could strip it. The WWF top matches were dominated by George “the Animal” Steele, the Samoan Twins, Big John Studd, Andre the Giant, Rowdy Roddy Piper, Tito Santana, Paul Orndorff, and Jimmy “Superfly” Snuka—a collection of some of the most colorful personalities in wrestling’s storied history. Every now and then, a steel cage match caused fans to cancel their weekend plans as they placed their bets on the sole survivor. As event organizers prepared to close the cage, “Mean” Gene Okerlund interviewed the wrestlers—an event that eclipsed everything else on television. He played the perfect sidekick to their antics, inviting them to put their hand or shoe next to his to illustrate their size and even tried on their clothing. Vince McMahon frequently appeared to promote the fights. It was a zoo. Central casting could not dream up a locker room filled with so many imaginative protagonists and villains. As the WWF soared in popularity, an unparalleled personality arrived on the scene. Nobody looked like Hulk Hogan with his long blonde hair. Nobody talked like Hulk Hogan, brother. Nobody had his tanned Venice Beach physique. Nobody his size had his athleticism. His interviews with “Mean” Gene became must-see television. With his charisma and promises to punish any wrestler who crossed his path, Hogan engaged the crowd with unprecedented flair. His signature move of putting his hand to his ear to fire up the crowd became an iconic symbol of the era. Kids throughout the world mimicked it in every sport when they made a play as parents frowned from the bleachers. “Hulkamania is running wild. And whatcha gonna do when Hulkamania runs wild on you?” became a national slogan and a retort on school playgrounds the world over. And then he flexed, and it was all over. His role as “Thunderlips” in the 1982 movie Rocky II cemented his status as a global star. But before Hogan’s rise in the early 1980s, no event drew more attention than a matchup between the sport’s two largest stars: Andre the Giant and Big John Studd. The monster heel, Studd’s clashes with Andre became legend. Although he often brought out his stretcher, the 6-foot-10, 366-pound powerhouse never put the 7-foot-4, 560-pound Andre on it. Challenges put high-dollar bounties on Andre, offering big payouts for any wrestler who could slam the giant. But to no avail. Andre, however, slammed Studd several times. The thought of seeing someone slam Andre became a larger-than-life fantasy—something unimaginable in the sport. Fans waited years for the impossible. Ticket prices soared. On March 29, 1987, Hogan faced Andre in the biggest event in wrestling history in a matchup of titans at the Pontiac Silverdome in Detroit. Hogan hulked up and the crowd went bananas. “When I got that 7-foot-4, almost 700-pound, big, stinky giant up over my head and slammed him down in front of 93,000 people, it sent tremors around the world,” Hogan said. “It was the greatest thing I ever did in the wrestling ring. It was a one-time deal, brother. I’m glad that giant went up and came crashing down.” As WrestleMania captured the world’s imagination, Hogan’s matches became the headline event. And as his popularity soared, interest in his wrestling cards eventually followed. Hulk Hogan has seven rookie cards, but that figure is deceiving. Five of Hogan’s rookie cards originate from Japan: the 1981 Popy Super Puroresu Figures (flip side in Japanese), 1982 BBM Sha Japan Wrestlers (a Japanese hand-cut card with a blank back from a Japanese magazine), 1982 BBM Sha Wrestlers USA (hand cut with a blank back from a Japanese magazine but printed in English), 1982 Cosmos (Japanese with a blank back—a popular and rare vending machine issue with a dynamic photo), and 1982 Gong Magazine (hand cut from a Japanese magazine with a blank back). While these cards are well received given their early production and scarcity, collectors typically prefer country of origin cards for American athletes. They also prefer professionally cut cards to eliminate perforations, jagged edges, and other issues that plague hand-cut cards. Hogan also has one hand-cut domestic card: 1981 Wrestling Super Stars (a hand-cut, black and white card from the Summer 1981 issue of a magazine by the same name). Hulk Hogan only has one rookie card produced in the United States that is not hand cut and has a narrative on its flip side: the 1982 Wrestling All Stars Series A #2. It originates from a set loaded with the best wrestlers from the era. It was ahead of its time, given that Hulkamania did not begin until 1983, and WrestleMania 1, when Hogan and Mr. T faced Piper and Mr. Wonderful, did not start until 1985. One of the reasons so few of these cards exist is because they were not sold in packs. Fans could not get them at their local convenience store or card shop, either. In the early 80s, magazine subscriptions were all the rage. School fundraisers required students to sell magazines to raise money to pay for sports uniforms, class trips, and other events. Magazines provided an exciting way to keep up with favorite movie stars (Teen Beat and Tiger Beat), athletes (Sports Illustrated), and baseball cards (Beckett) in the pre-internet years. In 1972, visionary publisher Norman Kietzer began printing a wrestling newspaper called Wrestling News, with the slogan “the Official Magazine of Wrestling.” He later dubbed it “the sport’s No. 1 magazine,” and in 1982, he offered fans the opportunity to acquire a Series A set of wrestling cards that he manufactured if they mailed a check for $5. He offered a Series B set later in the year. Each series contained 36 cards wrapped in cellophane. Many of the photos for these cards originated from Wrestling News photographs that Kietzer used in the magazine, providing a time capsule of the early years of wrestling’s heyday. Series A cards have a blue back and Series B cards have a yellow back. Series B cards were advertised for much longer in the magazine, so they are easier to find. But neither series appears in high grade with any frequency. Of the more than 360 examples of Hogan’s rookie that PSA has graded, none have received a PSA 10. Of the more than 160 that Becket has graded, none have received a 10. Fans who acquire a high-grade ‘82 Wrestling All Stars #2 Hogan add to their collection a truly scarce rookie card of one of the world’s most popular athletes—his only U.S. manufactured, non hand-cut issue with a flip side narrative. Well, let me tell you something, brother! The certification number on this card has been checked against the third-party grader's online database and is active as of 11/21/2023.

(1 Bids) Graded GEM MT 10 by PSA. Rookie Card. Beloved American institution Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson makes his WWF Superstar Stickers rookie card appearance on this thrilling Panini collectible as “Rocky Maivia”, his early-career ring name honoring the trail-blazing wrestling careers of his father and grandfather, Rocky Johnson and Peter Maivia. A seminal WWF champion and one of the most charismatic wrestlers alive, Johnson combined dazzling athleticism with the power of a defensive lineman to earn universal acclaim in the squared circle. This unbelievable rookie card is one of only two examples graded at this level, creating an incomparable commemorative of Johnson’s historic wrestling career. Gem Mint condition. Please note that the mark on the center of the front of the card pictured is on the holder and not on the card

(41 Bids) Graded GEM MT 10 by PSA (71159882). Rookie Card. Among the 17 examples of this piece recorded in PSA's census reporting, this card shares its unimprovable grade with only one other copy. Hulk Hogan, an extraordinarily popular and successful star who was active in professional wrestling for more than thirty years, is seen in an early career depiction on this esoteric and impossibly scarce Japanese-issue collectible. A distinctive, wholly uncirculated piece, seen here in an incredibly fresh state of preservation. Please note that the population report information cited in a product description is accurate at the time a lot is posted for auction and is subject to change.

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(1 Bids) Graded GEM MINT 9.5 by BGS. Hall of Famer, in a Rookie Card depiction that circulated several years before his appearances in the far more plentiful Topps card issues. This collectible introduced André Roussimoff – André the Giant – the larger-than-life athlete whose charisma helped to propel the rise of professional wrestling in the 1980s. (Few can forget "The Main Event" episode in which an undefeated, 500-pound giant named André was lifted and slammed to the canvas by an injured Hulk Hogan, an incredible feat that allowed Hogan to retain his title.) The card's BGS condition report: Centering: 9.5, Corners: 9.5, Edges: 9.5, Surface: 9.5. Gem Mint condition.

(1 Bids) Graded GEM MINT 9.5 by BGS. Hall of Famer, in a Rookie Card depiction that circulated three years before his first Topps card was issued. This collectible introduced Hulk Hogan, the larger-than-life athlete whose charisma was chiefly responsible for the rise of professional wrestling in the 1980s. He defined the genre, acted as the sport's most beloved personality and transformed the W.W.F. into a worldwide phenomenon. Hero and master showman, the 6'8", 300-pound athlete regularly astounded fans with awesome displays of strength and agility. (Few can forget "The Main Event" in which an injured Hogan retained his title by lifting and slamming an undefeated 500-pound giant named (André to the canvas.) The card's BGS condition report: Centering: 9, Corners: 9.5, Edges: 9.5, Surface: 9.5. Gem Mint condition.

(15 Bids) 1982 Pro Wrestling Enterprises "Wrestling All Stars" Hulk Hogan #2 BGS Gem Mint 9.5. It was the decade that professional wrestling exploded on the international scene, due in large part to the rapidly expanding fame of this rather imposing gentleman who parodied himself in the movie Rocky III as world heavyweight champion "Thunderlips" the year this card rolled off the Japanese presses. It was in 1982 that Vince McMahon purchased the World Wrestling Federation from his father and handpicked the charismatic Hogan to be the face of the promotion, two decisions which completely transformed the sports/entertainment landscape. The impact of Hulk Hogan upon the world of professional wrestling is difficult to overstate. Former WWF (now WWE) boss, Vince McMahon, hand picked his golden boy to spearhead efforts to turn his promotion into a nationally known product through his grand brainchild - Wrestlemania. This 1982 card, issued by Pro Wrestling Enterprises, has long been considered "The Hulkster's" rookie card. Graded BGS Gem Mint 9.5 with subgrades: Centering 9, Corners 9.5, Edges 9.5, Surface 9.5.

(22 Bids) 1982 Cosmos Hulk Hogan Rookie PSA Gen Mint 10 - Pop One! It was the decade that professional wrestling exploded on the international scene, due in large part to the rapidly expanding fame of this rather imposing gentleman who parodied himself in the movie Rocky III as world heavyweight champion "Thunderlips" the year this card rolled off the Japanese presses. It was in 1982 that Vince McMahon purchased the World Wrestling Federation from his father and handpicked the charismatic Hogan to be the face of the promotion, two decisions which completely transformed the sports/entertainment landscape. Information about the "Cosmos" issue is about as scarce as the cards themselves--just sixty-six from the entire issue appear in the PSA population--but it appears that they were originally issued in cellophane packages of five cards from vending machines. The cards are smaller than most contemporary issues, about the size of a T206 (approximately 2.5x1.5"), with just what we assume to be identifying text on obverse and a blank verso. Of the dozen Hogan representations housed in a PSA slab, heritage Auctions offered one of the two at the Mint 9 level. We noted at the time, "bested by just a single Gem Mint 10." THIS is that PSA Gem Mint 10!

(21 Bids) Graded GEM MINT 9.5 by BGS (0008772774). A True Gem+ example. Hall of Famer. Among a total of nearly 150 copies recorded in the BGS census reporting, not a single example has achieved a more favorable grading assessment. This is the lone True Gem+ copy to secure two "10" subgrades. Here is a prized Rookie Card depiction that circulated three years before its subject's first Topps card was issued. This collectible introduced Hulk Hogan, the larger-than-life athlete whose charisma was chiefly responsible for the rise of professional wrestling in the 1980s. He defined the genre, acted as the sport's most beloved personality and transformed the W.W.F. into a worldwide phenomenon. Hero and master showman, the 6-foot-8-inch, 300-pound athlete regularly astounded fans with awesome displays of strength and agility. (Few can forget "The Main Event" in which an injured Hogan retained his title by lifting and slamming an undefeated 500-pound giant named André to the canvas.) The card's BGS condition report: Centering: 9.5, Corners: 10, Edges: 9.5, Surface: 10. A highly desirable, beautifully preserved commemorative. Please note that the population report information cited in a product description is accurate at the time a lot is posted for auction and is subject to change.

(15 Bids) 1982 Wrestling All-Stars Hulk Hogan (Series A) Rookie #2 PSA Mint 9 -- None Superior! Like Babe Ruth before him, this blonde behemoth was not the first star of his chosen profession, but undoubtedly the greatest. As the charismatic face of the World Wrestling Federation (WWF), Hogan became a larger-than-life figure who brought wrestling into mainstream culture. His iconic "Hulkamania" persona, with catchphrases like "say your prayers and take your vitamins," appealed to children and adults alike. Hogan headlined major events, including the first WrestleMania in 1985, which helped cement wrestling as a global entertainment phenomenon. His crossover into movies, television, and merchandising expanded the sport's reach, making him one of the most influential figures in wrestling history. Back in December 2024, Heritage set the wrestling card world record with a different example of this card at this grade, one of just nineteen sharing top ranking in the census of the hobby's top service at PSA Mint 9. The full-bleed design of this set is the primary complication in locating high-grade entries, but this specimen looks just as pretty as it did in the earliest days of the Reagan presidency, adding crisp registration, clean surfaces and precise centering to its long list of plaudits.