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Wrestling superstar Hulk Hogan has largely lost feeling in his lower body following back surgery.
Mr Hogan, 69, who is legally named Terry Gene Bollea, underwent an unknown procedure where nerves were removed from his back. It is unclear whether that was the goal of the operation or the result of complications during the procedure.
Fellow WWE legend Kurt Angle, 54, revealed his long-time friend's ailment on Monday's podcast last week. He said Mr Hogan suffers no pain and is no walking with a cane.
The news comes as the WWE world prepares for WrestleMania, its largest event of the year where many iconic wrestling figure - like Hogan and Angle - often make an appearance.
Hulk Hogan, 69, reportedly had nerves removed from his lower back, leaving him without feeling in his lower body, though it is unclear whether that was a result of a complication during the procedure or if that was an expected effect
Wrestling star Kurt Angle said on his podcast that he spoke with Mr Hogan for about 30 minutes last week at the WWE Raw 30th anniversary show where they discussed the surgery
‘He had the nerves cut from his lower body, he can’t feel his lower body. So, he has to use his cane to walk around. I thought he was using the cane because he has pain in his back. He doesn’t have any pain, he has nothing at all. He can’t feel anything,' Mr Angle said.
Mr Hogan has not publicly addressed the issue. DailyMail.com attempted to reach out to Mr Hogan's representation for comment.
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