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'Struck me that...'- Vince McMahon opens about WWE leaving him out of Hulk Hogan tribute night

Image via WWE Hulk Hogan's passing was a terrible loss to many people, including former WWE Chairman Vince McMahon . He was a formidable force in making 'Hulkamania' a global phenomenon, beginning in the late 1980s. Days after his passing, WWE held a tribute night for The Hulkster, but McMahon was left out, and he had a few words to say about their decision. Vince McMahon was not happy about WWE leaving him out of Hulk Hogan 's tribute night A day after Hulk Hogan passed away due to cardiac arrest on July 24, 2025, WWE decided to honor his legacy on the following edition of SmackDown. The show began with the traditional 10-bell salute for Hulk Hogan. In a recent appearance on TMZ as part of the 'Real Hulk Hogan' documentary, Vince McMahon was asked about not being present that night. — EliteClubS0B (@EliteClubS0B) The host stated that it did not feel right that McMahon was not in attendance. The former WWE CEO had a similar belief and said, "Struck me that way as well." This was largely due to WWE severing all ties with him after being slapped by s*x trafficking and s*xual misconduct charges by former WWE employee Janel Grant, which led to his exit from the company he built. Hulk Hogan was Vince McMahon's first megastar in WWE After Vince McMahon bought WWE from his father, Hulk Hogan was pushed as the first flagship star of the company. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Budhera Zahidpur Users Prefers Toothsi Aligners Toothsi by MakeO Book Now Undo The collaborative effort led to the rise and popularity of Hulkamania and Hogan becoming a global icon. This led to McMahon positioning Hogan as the face of WWE for many years, which proved to be a highly beneficial decision for him. Hulk Hogan left WWE in the mid-1990s to join rival promotion WCW. Years after the company closed, Vince McMahon brought back Hogan to WWE. The duo even had a captivating rivalry in the mid-2000s, which led to a blockbuster match between them at WrestleMania 19 that Hogan won. Moreover, Vince McMahon was also in attendance for Hulk Hogan's memorial service last week, alongside many other personalities. With McMahon being honest about WWE leaving him out of the tribute night, it truly reflects the kind of love and relationship he shared with The Hulkster over the years. Also read: WWE legend Hulk Hogan's infamous s*x tape partner spotted in rare sighting after his death Catch Rani Rampal's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 4. Watch Here!