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WWE Leads Tributes After Hulk Hogan’s Passing

By Lyle Kilbane • Published Jul 24, 2025 12:12 EDT
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The wrestling world has shared its reaction following the death of WWE Hall of Famer Hulk Hogan at the age of 71.

TMZ Sports reported that Hulk Hogan passed away on the morning of the 24th of July following a cardiac arrest at his Clearwater, Florida home.

The news came just days after another worrying update regarding Hogan’s health was made public, although these updates had been disputed by some of those close to Hogan.

Now, all corners of the wrestling world have been sharing their reaction to the news of Hulk Hogan’s passing.

WWE Leads Tributes To Hulk Hogan

WWE posted a tribute to Hogan, writing:

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.

Charlotte Flair was one of the first stars to react to the news, noting on social media:

When I nearly lost my dad 8 years ago, one of the few people who was there for all of it was Hulk Hogan. My heart breaks for Nick and Brooke. Rest in peace, brother

Ric Flair also paid his own tribute to his old in-ring rival:

I Am Absolutely Shocked To Hear About The Passing Of My Close Friend @HulkHogan
! Hulk Has Been By My Side Since We Started In The Wrestling Business. An Incredible Athlete, Talent, Friend, And Father! Our Friendship Has Meant The World To Me. He Was Always There For Me Even When I Didn’t Ask For Him To Be. He Was One Of The First To Visit Me When I Was In The Hospital With A 2% Chance Of Living, And He Prayed By My Bedside. Hulk Also Lent Me Money When Reid Was Sick. Hulkster, No One Will Ever Compare To You! Rest In Peace My Friend!

More tributes from around the world of wrestling can be found below.