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Time of India
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
'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!
Hindustan Times
24-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Hulk Hogan, WWE legend and Hall of Famer, dies at 71: A look at his professional wrestling career
Hulk Hogan, aka Terry Bollea, one of the biggest pioneers of professional wrestling, has passed away at the age of 71. TMZ was first to report that Hogan died due to a cardiac arrest at his home in Florida. The WWE shortly issued a statement confirming of Hogan's passing. Hulkamania will live forever(AFP Image) '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. WWE extends its condolences to Hogan's family, friends, and fans,' it said. Hogan made professional wrestling into the behemoth that it is now. In the 1980s, Hogan's phenomenal 'Hulkamania' elevated him into superstardom and put the WWE on the map. Hogan made his wrestling debut in 1977, but it wasn't until Vince McMahon Sr. signed him to the World Wrestling Entertainment (then Federation) that Hogan became a household name. Hogan's last official televised match took place in 2012 for TNA Impact, although he kept making sporadic appearances in the WWE. He was part of the WWE's Netflix debut in January. Also Read: Hulk Hogan, WWE legend, dies at 71 Hogan was a six-time WWE Champion, and his reign of 1474 days is the third-longest in WWE history, behind Bruno Sammartino and Bob Backlund. Hogan was McMahon's most trusted star, main-eventing the first-ever WrestleMania in 1985. He went on to end the show seven more times. His win over the late Yokozuna at WrestleMania IX in 1993 would be his last WWE appearance for a while as he departed the company to act in films and later join rival promotion WCW. Hogan's WCW stint brought about a fresh change in the mid-1990s. For the first time in his career, Hogan turned heel (a wrestling term for the bad guy) as 'Hollywood Hulk Hogan' and emerged as the leader of the NWO, aka the New World Order. The NWO became a reign of terror in the WCW, spray-painting opposition with their logos and beating them up – it is still considered one of the greatest factions of all time. Hogan won the WCW championships six times. With the WWE running its rival company WCW out of business in 2001, Hogan made his much-awaited and celebrated return to the company that made him famous. Renewing his role as the leader of the NOW, Hogan wrestled in his first WrestleMania match in nine years when he squared off against The Rock, aka Dwayne Johnson, in 2002. Although Hogan lost, passing the baton to the younger athlete, it was just the first step towards rechristening the Red and Yellow. Hulk Hogan's return as the good guy Hogan returned to his beloved Hulkamania gimmick, ditching the White and Black to embrace the face turn. A month after losing to The Rock, Hogan won what turned out to be his last WWE championship, defeating Triple H, aka Paul Levesque, at the next PPV, Backlash. He lost the subsequent month to The Undertaker. During his run, he won the WWE tag-team title with Edge, aka Adam Copeland. Hogan wrestled at WrestleMania 19 in Seattle before becoming a part-timer. His appearances over the months dwindled down. Hogan switched to another rival promotion, TNA (Total Nonstop Action) twice (between 2003 and 2005, and then again from 2009 to 2013), but he always came back home. In 2005, the WWE officially inducted him into the WWE Hall of Fame.
Yahoo
03-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Booker T Reveals The Crowning Moment Of His Career: I Wouldn't Change It For Anything
Booker T has very fond memories of his run as 'King Bookah' in WWE. The King Booker character was created after Booker won the 2006 King Of The Ring tournament. The gimmick was comedic in tone, but Booker ultimately pulled off what he calls his 'crowning moment' in WWE during this run. Advertisement Booker appeared on the Club 520 Podcast at WWE World and mentioned being very popular around the time of his match at WrestleMania 19 against Triple H. He mentioned being even more over as King Bookah a few years later and highlighted how much winning a World Championship under the WWE banner meant to him. Booker T believes his King Booker run outshined WrestleMania 19 'At WrestleMania 19 against Hunter [Triple H], you said I was over. I should have won. Sh*t… in 2006, I was way more over then, bro. King Booker, King Booker—I mean, come on, I mean the greatest king of them all, the most revered king of them all. You know what, man, that was some of the best times, the best time in my wrestling career, with my lovely queen, Sharmell, at my side. She actually won Miss Black America in Indianapolis, Indiana, as well. That was a moment for us, man. Rey Mysterio, I give him big props, man, because what a worker. What a worker, man. I couldn't have done it without him. But that moment, that was my crowning moment. 'That was the moment for me that really put the icing on the cake as far as my career goes. You know, I don't know if you guys know the stats or anything like that, but out of the history and the annals of time, as far as the King of the Ring tournament, I'm the only king to ever win the [WWE] Heavyweight Championship. I'm the only one. And that wasn't by accident or anything like that; that was by design. I said after King Booker, they're gonna have to break the damn mold because there'll never be another King like me ever again. And I proved that. I proved that. So, no, man, it was a great time in my career. I wouldn't change it for anything.' Advertisement Read More: Booker T Reveals Which Of His WrestleMania Moments Will Never Be Topped The post Booker T Reveals The Crowning Moment Of His Career: I Wouldn't Change It For Anything appeared first on Wrestlezone.
