Ric Flair reveals ‘anxiety' after Hulk Hogan's death: ‘I could be next'
The death has led to introspection for some, including WWE legend Ric Flair, who believed Hogan had 'just got tired' following a number of medical procedures he underwent.
Hogan, whose real name is Terry Bollea, died last week after he suffered cardiac arrest at his residence in Clearwater, Florida.
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3 Ric Flair spoke about Hulk Hogan during 'The Ariel Helwani Show.'
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Flair discussed Hogan's passing on Monday during an appearance on 'The Ariel Helwani Show.'
'I had just talked to Jimmy Hart the day before and I didn't actually speak with Hulk, but everything was fine. I knew that he had health issues, but I thought that they were being embellished by that radio disc jockey, [Bubba the Love Sponge]. I talked to Jimmy, I talked to his friend and he seemed to be fine,' Flair said.
'I think he just got tired. I mean, 11 back operations, hip replacements, now a neck surgery. I mean, how much can your body take? We've all put ourselves in a ridiculous position in the business.'
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Flair has been dealing with health issues of his own.
He revealed in June that he had skin cancer and Flair, 75, seemed to wrestle with his own mortality during the conversation.
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3 Hulk Hogan died at the age of 71 last week.
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'But here I am, and I'm five years older than Hulk, and I don't hurt at all,' Flair said. 'I've had some serious health issues, but I don't have an ache or pain in my body. It bothers me, and of course, it gives me anxiety that I could be next.'
A 911 call was made regarding Hogan at 9:51 a.m. on Thursday and medics arrived on the scene minutes later.
3 Hulk Hogan appears at Wrestlemania 30 at the Superdome on April 6, 2014 in New Orleans.
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Hogan, the biggest star pro wrestling has produced, was transported to Morton Plant Hospital in Clearwater at 10:32 a.m. and died less than an hour later.
WWE paid tribute to the wrestling icon on Friday night during SmackDown in an emotional show and Hogan's son described his father as his 'hero' and 'best friend' in a post on social media.
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