US EditionHulk Hogan, WWE legend, dead at 71
- The legendary WWE and WCW wrestler, known professionally as Hulk Hogan and whose real name was Terry Gene Bollea, passed away at the age of 71 due to cardiac arrest on Thursday morning in Clearwater, Florida.
- Hogan played a key role in elevating WWE's popularity worldwide throughout the 1980s and 1990s, headlining major events such as the inaugural WrestleMania in 1985.
- He became one of wrestling’s most recognizable figures and a merchandising phenomenon with ventures like Hogan's Beach and Hogan's Hangout in Tampa.
- Bryan Idol expressed that Hogan’s enduring presence was a steady influence in his life, highlighting the wrestler’s lasting significance to fans and colleagues alike.
- Hogan’s death prompted widespread mourning and the closure of his Clearwater Beach businesses, highlighting his enduring legacy in sports and entertainment.
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The Rock pays emotional tribute to Hulk Hogan
Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson has paid a heartfelt tribute to wrestling legend Hulk Hogan following his death from cardiac arrest at the age of 71. Johnson, who grew up idolising Hogan, shared emotional memories of their first meeting in 1984. 12-year-old Johnson caught Hogan’s famous ‘Hulkster’ headband at Madison Square Garden. HULK HOGAN AND ‘THE ROCK’ The Rock returned the headband backstage, an act that left Hogan “shocked and so happy” because…
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There was a wide array of reactions to the death of Hulk Hogan, but one thing that can't be understated is how big an impact he made in the world of professional wrestling, and Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson gave a fitting tribute to the man against whom he had one of his biggest matches.The Rock took to social media and wrote a lengthy tribute to the Hulkster."To millions of little kids you were a childhood hero — myself included," The Rock wrote. "…
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