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

A pair of 1999 nWo boots worn and signed by Hogan had been already slated to hit the public sale block on August 24 (previous to Thursday’s information) … and initially, specialists predicted they might 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.

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.”

“At some point he introduced his children over to satisfy the Hulkster, and Hogan invited them to his gymnasium and gifted them these very nWo ring-worn boots,” HA mentioned in an announcement. “Each sons acquired a boot from Hogan, and so they had been reunited for the primary time after they had been just lately consigned.”

HA additionally verified the boots by way of Sports activities Buyers 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 on the market to the general public.

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