TERRY "HULK HOGAN" BOLLEA into a Tampa area hospital for emergency back surgery!

A source told RadarOnline.com that Hogan is "attempting to stabilize his back problems which have grown worse recently."

The  pro wrestling great may remain hospitalized during the Christmas holiday, according to the source, who said Hogan may be home by New Year's.

It's been a hard core week for the grappling great - as per usual.

He married long-time GF Jennifer McDaniels on December 14 in a ceremony outside their Clearwater, Florida home, where a brawl brought cops.

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