WWE Releases Emotional Message After Hulk Hogan's Death
On Thursday, reports came out that legendary professional wrestler Hulk Hogan died at the age of 71.
The initial report stemmed from TMZ. It mentioned that medics were called to the wrestling legend's Clearwater, Florida, home on Thursday morning because of a "cardiac arrest."
Now, the WWE account has reacted to the death of Hogan with a post on X.
“WWE is saddened to learn WWE Hall of Famer Hulk Hogan has passed away,” WWE wrote on X. “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 is saddened to learn WWE Hall of Famer Hulk Hogan has passed away.
— WWE (@WWE) July 24, 2025
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.
Hogan had a lasting impression on WWE and helped transform it with the famous "Hulkamania."
Immediately after his death, tributes came pouring in from people far and wide, and this marks the third celebrity death of the week, with The Cosby Show actor Malcolm-Jamal Warner and rock icon Ozzy Osbourne passing away.
The WWE later posted this.
The legendary Hulk Hogan ❤️???? pic.twitter.com/3daG7IDznf
— WWE (@WWE) July 24, 2025
In June, it was reported that Hogan underwent a "pretty serious heart surgery" but was "doing well afterward," according to US Weekly.
There were rumors recently about Hogan being in a coma, although those were reportedly untrue: "No, he’s definitely not in a coma!" Hogan's wife had written on social media.
Hulk Hogan's real name is Terry Bollea, and he had two children: Brooke and Nick, with his first wife, Linda.
Rest in peace to a true wrestling legend.