
WWE planning to commemorate Hulk Hogan's legacy on SmackDown tonight
universe mourning and paying heartfelt tributes to the wrestling icon. Veteran WWE wrestler Hulk Hogan passed away on July 24, 2025, at his home in Clearwater, Florida due to a sudden cardiac arrest.
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Reports suggest that the concerned authorities said, "the nature of the call was for a cardiac arrest" and Hogan was pronounced dead at 11:17 a.m. He was 71 years old when he breathed his last on Thursday. To commemorate Hulk Hogan's legacy, the Stamford-based promotion is reportedly planning to pay tribute to the rich wrestling legacy of the maverick figure in this week's edition of SmackDown.
Is WWE SmackDown going to pay a heartfelt tribute to Hulk Hogan?
WWE confirmed his death, calling him 'one of pop culture's most recognizable figures.' It has now come to light that the Stamford-based promotion is going to pay a heartfelt tribute to the late wrestling icon
on the July 25 edition of WWE SmackDown.
This week SmackDown will emanate live from the Rocket Arena in Cleveland, Ohio.
According to
Fightful Select
, WWE reached out to numerous legends to bring them in or film tributes for the late wrestler. It was said that some are traveling to SmackDown tonight as well. Besides, several WWE sources stated that they are looking to honor Hogan heavily tonight on
.
The Blue Brand tonight will host heavyweight champions, including Cody Rhodes, WWE Women's Champion Tiffany Stratton, Drew McIntyre, Logan Paul, Charlotte Flair, and Alexa Bliss, among others.
Earlier on Thursday, WWE took to X/Twitter to post an obituary note. The company wrote, "WWE is saddened to learn WWE Hall of Famer Hulk Hogan has passed away. One of pop culture's most recognizable figures, Hogan helped WWE achieve global recognition in the 1980s. We extend its condolences to Hogan's family, friends, and fans.'
Triple H pays his heartfelt tribute to Hulk Hogan
Following the sudden demise of Hulk Hogan, several wrestling figures have poured their heartfelt tribute to the wrestling legend, including
.
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The WWE chief took to his social media and posted a heartfelt tribute to Hogan and prayed for the departed soul.
Taking to his X/Twitter account, he wrote, 'WWE would not be where it is today without the larger-than-life characters that compete in the ring … and few, if any, loomed larger than Terry 'Hulk Hogan' Bollea.'
Sharing his in-ring memories with Hulk Hogan, Triple H further shared, 'He was the archetype of what it meant to be a 'Superstar'- a global sensation that inspired millions to work hard at whatever it was they wanted to accomplish and a look that made him recognizable to fans around the world.'
He further stated, 'Hulk Hogan, clad in red and yellow or nWo black and white, was simply put, iconic. As a Real American or the leader of one of the industry's biggest factions, he transcended and elevated the entire business to heights never before seen - in every country and on every continent.'
There was no one like The Hulkster and there very well may never be another. My family sends their condolences to his family, friends, and fans, he added.
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Meanwhile, funeral arrangements of the legend are still pending as of writing this report. However, several social media users are expecting and calling for a state funeral to honor the wrestling legend's impact.
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