Ex-WWE Chairman Vince McMahon Makes Rare Public Appearance to Pay Final Respects to Hulk Hogan
The world bid its final farewell to the one and only
Hulk Hogan
, who unexpectedly passed away on July 24, 2025, due to cardiac arrest. His private memorial service was held on Tuesday, August 5, in Clearwater, Florida, and was attended by family, friends, and many of his wrestling peers.
One of them was the man who paved the way for Hulkamania in
WWE
, the company's former Chairman,
Vince McMahon
.
Vince McMahon delivers eulogy at Hulk Hogan's memorial service
According to Fightful's Jimmy Van, Vince McMahon capped off Hulk Hogan's memorial service with a heartfelt eulogy. The former WWE Chairman led the attendees to give one final standing ovation to one of the greatest WWE superstars of all time. This was a rare occasion for McMahon to make a public appearance, as he is not spotted that often following his WWE exit.
Apart from Vince, his other family members, like Stephanie, Shane, and Linda McMahon, also joined the service. Furthermore, Hulk Hogan's memorial service was also attended by notable names from the wrestling world. It included stars like Triple H, Paul Wight, Ric Flair, Adam Copeland, Brutus Beefcake, Dean Malenko, Rob Van Dam, and Ted DiBiase.
Hulk Hogan's daughter, Brooke, did not attend his memorial service
Among his family, friends, and peers, one important name missing from Hulk Hogan's funeral was his daughter Brooke.
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Despite having a heated past, Brooke had nothing but love for her father when he left for his heavenly abode. Instead of joining a public gathering that celebrated her father's life, Brooke decided to bid him farewell much more privately.
She revealed on her social media that she would take her family to Hulk Hogan's favorite place, the beach, to pay homage. Brooke captioned,
"Taking our babies to your favorite place today, the beach.
We will be celebrating your life and all our good memories while we have our feet in the same saltwater you loved. Until we meet again, Daddy."
Hulk Hogan reportedly was suffering from leukemia at the time of his death. His passing came as a major shock to the entire world, due to his status as a global icon. With his private memorial service taking place, Hogan's loved ones said goodbye to him so that he could now lead Hulkamania to run wild in heaven. Rest in Peace, Hulk Hogan.
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