Veteran WWE wrestler Terry ‘Hulk Hogan’ Bollea took to the stage at the grand finale of the Republican Party national convention on Thursday to endorse Donald Trump, ripping off his shirt in the process. 

“What happened last week when they took a shot at my hero and they tried to kill the next President of the United States,” Hulk Hogan said, referring to the recent failed assassination attempt on Mr Trump in Butler, Pennsylvania. 

He added, “Enough was enough, run wild brother, let Trump-a-mania rule again. Let Trump-a-mania Make America Great Again.” 

In a display reminiscent of his wrestling heydays, Hulk Hogan hailed Mr Trump as his hero, theatrically ripping off his shirt as the crowd cheered. 

Hulk Hogan was not the only celebrity to lend his support to Mr Trump at the convention. Musician Kid Rock also performed, leading the audience in a chant of “fight, fight, fight,” a nod to Mr Trump’s defiance following the assassination attempt. 

Before Hulk Hogan and Kid Rock’s endorsements, American biracial model and rapper Amber Rose had already voiced her support for Mr Trump at the convention, criticising the media for its negative portrayal of the former President. 

On Thursday evening, Mr Trump accepted the Republican Party’s presidential nomination during the culmination of the convention in Milwaukee. 

In a speech that lasted over 90 minutes, Mr Trump endeavoured to present a vision of national unity, promising to bridge the political divides of his previous administration. 

“I am here tonight to lay out a vision for the whole nation,” Mr Trump said. “To every citizen, whether you are young or old, man or woman, Democrat, Republican or independent, Black or White, Asian or Hispanic, I extend to you a hand of loyalty and friendship.”