Hogan’s Beach grand opening was a massive success on New Year’s eve and well over a 1,000 guests showed up to eat, drink, and party as they welcomed 2013 with the Hulkster.

Channel 10 in Tampa covered the launch with a live link during the news, even managing a short interview with the WWE Hall of Famer.

Hogan showed up for the masquerade event decked in all white with a bandana and obviously a mask, accompanied by his wife. Hogan told Channel 10 that you can’t wrestle forever so it was a good choice to branch out in this business using his image and likeness.

You can see a video of the report from the 20,000 square-foot bar and restaurant below.