Hulk Hogan, restaurant boss?
Pro wrestling legend launches own chain, hopes to land reality TV deal
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Wrestler-turned-reality TV star Hulk Hogan is launching his own restaurant chain. The 59-year-old will open the doors to the Hogan's Beach venue in Tampa, Fla., on Monday. And he hopes his fame will bring customers flocking to the venue.
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He tells the Tampa Bay Times, "It's going to be Jimmy Buffett's (Margaritaville) times 10, Hooters times 10. It's a logical extension of the Hogan brand, with my image and likeness. In 36 years I've become so tangible to the public, and not just Americans. We have a chance to have an international draw. I see myself almost like a general manager, creatively." And Hogan is hoping to land a reality TV deal to document his new venture: "I just went out to Los Angeles to pitch Hogan's Beach. (Cable channel) CMT is very interested."
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