Undertaker, John Cena, Triple H, Ric Flair, Kane and other WWE stars mourn Hulk Hogan's death
Hogan's sudden death after a cardiac arrest at his Clearwater, Florida, home has left the wrestling community and fans reflecting on his monumental contributions and enduring legacy as 'Hulkamania' continues to inspire.
WWE stars have shared emotional tributes, honouring Hulk Hogan's impact in and out of the ring.
John Cena shared a picture to pay his tribute
'The wrestling world has lost a true legend. His contributions to our business are immeasurable and for that I am appreciative. Thank you, Hulk Hogan,' Undertaker shared a heartfelt note.
'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,' 14-time World Champion Triple H gave tribute.
He also offered condolences to Hogan's family, friends and fans.
'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."
Ric Flair expressed shock after knowing about the news of Hulk Hogan's demise.
'Hulk Hogan was a true legend. I was fortunate to work with him a couple of times, including this memorable one. It was easy to do a Hulkster impersonation when, like millions of guys my age, I'd practiced it in the mirror a thousand times growing up,' Kane expressed his gratitude of getting a chance to work with Hogan.
Former professional wrestlers and WWE stars also mourned the demise of Hulk Hogan. Famous stars like Sting, Kurt Angle
'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,' posted on their social media handle.
'WWE extends its condolences to Hogan's family, friends, and fans,' the post added.
Linda McMahon, CEO of WWE said in a post that Hulk Hogan was 'One of a kind.'
Born in Augusta, Georgia, in 1953, Terry Bollea began wrestling in 1977, but his 1979 entry into the World Wrestling Federation (WWF, now WWE) launched him to stardom as Hulk Hogan. His bandana, yellow trunks, and catchphrase, 'Whatcha gonna do when Hulkamania runs wild on you?' defined 'Hulkamania,' a cultural wave that fueled WWE's 1980s global rise.
Inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2005 and 2020 for the nWo, Hogan's trailblazing legacy remains unmatched.
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