WWE recognized one of its greatest Superstars in Hulk Hogan.
Hogan died on Thursday morning, according to a report from TMZ. He was 71 years old at the time of his passing. The wrestling world has been reacting to the shocking news of Hogan’s death, and WWE has since issued a statement to the public in remembrance of the legend.
“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,” WWE wrote on social media.
The WWE Twitter/X account also shared the following video, a clip of his iconic win against Andre The Giant at WrestleMania III:
The legendary Hulk Hogan ❤️? pic.twitter.com/3daG7IDznf
— WWE (@WWE) July 24, 2025
Hulk Hogan’s WWE career spanned six decades
Hulk Hogan first worked for the World Wrestling Federation from 1979 to 1981. After a run with the AWA and New Japan Pro-Wrestling, Hogan returned to the WWF for what was his greatest run in the business. Hogan introduced “Hulkamania” to the WWF and went on to win the company’s world championship five times between 1984 and 1993. He left for a run in WCW, which included his ‘Hollywood’ Hogan persona in the nWo. Hogan returned to WWE in 2002 and enjoyed a sixth world title reign.
Hogan returned once more, serving as the host of WrestleMania XXX. He was reinstated into the promotion’s Hall of Fame in 2018 (after his racism controversy). Soon after, he began making regular, yet sporadic appearances, including at WrestleMania 37. Hogan’s last WWE TV appearance was on the RAW on Netflix premiere in January 2025. There, he was booed by the Los Angeles crowd (largely due to his links to President Donald Trump and perceived lack of atonement for the aforementioned scandal).
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