The worth of Hulk Hogan-related objects is skyrocketing after the wrestling legend’s tragic demise … with one piece of the Hulkster’s historical past anticipated to go for practically double the unique price ticket.

A pair of 1999 nWo boots worn and signed by Hogan have been already slated to hit the public sale block on August 24 (previous to Thursday’s information) … and initially, consultants predicted they’d discover a new proprietor for round $40k.

We’re instructed the wrestling legend wore the boots in 5 matches, together with the SuperBrawl IX, the place he defended his WCW World Heavyweight Championship in opposition to Ric Aptitude.

The wrestling sneakers bear the marks of Hogan’s intense battles within the ring and are lined with nWo logos and Hogan’s autograph.

Heritage Auctions acquired the boots from the consignor’s father, who had a protracted relationship with Hogan and “labored on his sound system for years.”

“In the future he introduced his youngsters over to fulfill the Hulkster, and Hogan invited them to his health club and gifted them these very nWo ring-worn boots,” HA mentioned in an announcement. “Each sons acquired a boot from Hogan, and so they have been reunited for the primary time once they have been not too long ago consigned.”

HA additionally verified the boots through Sports activities Traders Authentication, which discovered “definitive matches” to the 5 bouts Hogan competed in.

The boots are actually estimated to fetch between $60k and $75k following his demise … with HA stating not quite a lot of Hulk-worn gear is obtainable to the general public.

Hogan’s professional debut was in 1977, and he retired in 2012 as one of many best wrestlers of all time. The loss was felt by numerous friends and followers … together with Aptitude, who joined Harvey Levin on “TMZ Reside” to mourn his good friend’s passing.