Hulk Hogan, Rick Martel, Rick Rude and Jake Roberts

Question
I heard a rumor that Hulk Hogan (Terry Bollea) is dead, is that true? Are Rick Martel (Richard Vignault) and Rico (Enrico Constantino) related in any way because to me they kind of look alike? How did "Ravishing" Rick Rude (Richard Rood) die? I was watching a few wrestling videos the other day and I noticed that every time that Jake Roberts (Aurelian Smith) wrestles he breathes through his mouth, is there a specific reason why he did that?

Answer
Hi Shane,

As far as I am aware, Hulk Hogan is alive and well. I don't believe Rick Martel and Rico are related (the manager 'Frenchy Martin' is Rick Martel's brother). 'Ravashing' Rick Rude died of a heart attack aged 41.

Jake Roberts may have been out of breath, lol. In all seriousness, I'm not too sure why and that is a good observation on your part (I will look out for it myself). Jake Roberts had major drug problems and depending on how he took them could be an indicator to his breathing condition. However, this is just an assumption.

Thank you for your questions, Shane.




Robert Preston