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Hindustan Times
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Hulk Hogan tribute: WWE, Triple H present beautiful video at SmackDown; fans in tears
The WWE presented a 'beautiful' tribute to Hulk Hogan at the SmackDown in Cleveland on Friday. Paul 'Triple H' Levesque narrated a video that went through Hogan's career, covered his top moments in the ring, WrestleMania performances, and more. The 71-year-old died on Thursday morning after suffering a cardiac arrest at his home in Clearwater, Florida. WWE paid tribute to Hulk Hogan on Friday at SmackDown(AP) Hogan's passing sent shockwaves across the globe. President Donald Trump, his family, and several WWE stars paid tributes to the legendary wrestler-turned reality TV star. Watch "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 said in a statement after Hogan's passing. Read More: Hulk Hogan net worth: A look at WWE star's fortune after tragic death at 71 Police confirmed that officers responded to a medical call for a cardiac arrest at Hogan's home. He was taken to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead. In a post on Truth Social, President Trump said, "We lost a great friend today, the 'Hulkster.' Hulk Hogan was MAGA all the way -- Strong, tough, smart, but with the biggest heart. He gave an absolutely electric speech at the Republican National Convention, that was one of the highlights of the entire week. He entertained fans from all over the World, and the cultural impact he had was massive. To his wife, Sky, and family, we give our warmest best wishes and love. Hulk Hogan will be greatly missed!" Sylvester Stallone said: 'I had the pleasure of meeting this brilliant personality and showman when he was 26 years old. He was absolutely wonderful and his amazing skill made Rocky three incredibly special. My heart breaks. I think that he's gone…' 'Hulk Hogan was a great American icon. One of the first people I ever truly admired as a kid. The last time I saw him we promised we'd get beers together next time we saw each other. The next time will have to be on the other side, my friend! Rest in peace,' VP JD Vance wrote on X, platform formerly known as Twitter.
India Today
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- India Today
Varun Dhawan to Arjun Kapoor, celebs mourn WWE icon Hulk Hogan's death
World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) star Hulk Hogan, 71, died Thursday in Florida, leaving sports and entertainment community mourning. Indian celebrities, including actors Varun Dhawan and Arjun Kapoor mourend the death of wrestling reshared a social media tribute by WWE on his Instagram story which read, "WWE is saddened to learn legendary WWE Hall of Famer Hulk Hogan has passed away. One of pop culture's most recognisable figures, Hogan helped WWE achieve global recognition in the 1980s. WWE extends its condolences to Hogan's family, friends, and fans." Varun Dhawan paid tribute to wrestling legend Hulk Hogan (Credit: Instagram/varundvn) advertisementThe actor captioned the story as, "You inspired an entire generation, Hulkster. RIP." Arjun also reshared a post about Hogan's legacy on his Instagram story with a heartfelt caption. He wrote, "A part of my childhood just went with you Hulkster. Thank you for the memories." Arjun Kapoor dedicated an emotional note to WWE icon Hulk Hogan. (Credit: Instagram/arjunkapoor) Hollywood stars like Sylvester Stallone, Dwayne Johnson and Brooke Shields also paid their respects to the WWE icon. Sylvester shared a still from 'Rocky 3' (1985) on his Instagram handle in which he has a fight scene with Hogan. The actor captioned his post as, "I had the pleasure of meeting this brilliant personality and showman when he was 26 years old. He was absolutely wonderful and his amazing skill made Rocky three incredibly special. My heart breaks. I think that he's gone"Brooke, in her emotional Instagram post, wrote, "Rest easy, Hulk. This moment and his entire guest episode on 'Suddenly Susan' was a true highlight. Sending love to all of his loved ones today." Actors Sylvester Stallone and Brooke Shields paid heartfelt tribute to WWE legend Hulk Hogan. (Credit: Instagram/slystallone/brookeshields) Dwayne, who is also a WWE wrestler apart from being an actor, shared a video of his wrestling match with Hogan along with a long note. He wrote, "Rest in Peace, Terry Bollea aka The Immortal Hulk Hogan. To millions of little kids you were a childhood hero - myself included." He also reminisced memories of being inspired by the wrestling icon to facing him on the ring as a 29-year-old. Dwayne Johnson paud an emotional tribute to Hulk Hogan. (Credit: Instagram/therock) Actor Chris Hemsworth was earlier prepping for a biopic on Hogan, but the project got shelved due to production WWE star was known for his professional wrestling career. His real name was Terry wrestler was pronounced dead at the hospital after suffering a cardiac arrest at his home in Florida, as reported by TMZ.- EndsMust Watch
Daily Mirror
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Sylvester Stallone breaks silence on Rocky co-star Hulk Hogan's death
Sylvester Stallone has paid tribute to Hulk Hogan, who died this week at the age of 71. The pair starred together in Rocky III back in 1982 Sylvester Stallone has paid a heartbreaking tribute to Hulk Hogan, who died this week. The WWE wrestler died at the age of 71 following a reported cardiac arrest and tributes have since flooded in for the sportsman. Rocky star Sylvester - who appeared alongside the wrestler in 1982 on the set of Rocky III and he said he knew he was going to be famous. Sylvester said there was a glow about him on set. He also posted on Instagram, writing: "I had the pleasure of meeting this brilliant personality and showman when he was 26 years old. He was absolutely wonderful and his amazing skill made Rocky three incredibly special. My heart breaks. I think that he's gone." Sylvester recalled how 315 pound Hulk would pick him up and drop him on the ground but he had a special way of dropping him down to ensure he was never hurt. He described the punches as incredibly accurate and precise. Branding the wrestling star a "force to be reckoned with", he said: "This fella was very... he was just at the beginning of his career, he hadn't quite come into his own yet so we got him at a point where he was so enthusiastic and I remember he was immense, he was probably about 315lbs (22st 5lbs) but very smart. He had this deep, calming voice. "And he was willing to do anything that would make the show better. At first no one wanted him because they said he was too big – that was the whole point it's like David and Goliath, the bigger the better. And he showed up in magnificent shape." He told TMZ:"The thing was, we started to roll around and he would literally pick me up and drop me to the ground. I figured I'm gonna be literally pulp by the time I land and yet he would always break the fall and do things you wouldn't see like a magician." Sylvester went on to say how smart Hulk was. He shared: "He was very smart. A lot of people judge a book by its cover - I know what that feels like. They did the same with him. He was very smart, very entrepreneurial, very musical. "He just was in a lot of pain. I know he had so many injuries. He said 10 plus and yet he never complained. He just tried to persevere and be as pleasant as possible. I miss him terribly. He's irreplaceable. It's been a rough week between him and Ozzy Osbourne. We've lost some monumental human beings."
IOL News
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- IOL News
Donald Trump, Sylvester Stallone lead tributes for WWE legend Hulk Hogan
Wrestling legend Hulk Hogan greets the crowd during the World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) Crown Jewel pay-per-view at the King Saud University Stadium in Riyadh on November 2, 2018. Hulk Hogan, the iconic face of professional wrestling in the 1980s who parlayed his prowess in the ring into an acting career, has died at the age of 71, US media reported on July 24, 2025. Picture: Fayez Nureldine/AFP Image: Fayez Nureldine/AFP US President Donald Trump led the tributes for WWE legend Hulk Hogan, who died at the age of 71 on Thursday. Hogan, who was born Terry Gene Bollea, died a month after rumours emerged that he was battling with his health. According to reports, he died after suffering a cardiac arrest at his home. Hogan had long been associated with Trump. Video Player is loading. Play Video Play Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration -:- Loaded : 0% Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Window Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Dropshadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. Advertisement Next Stay Close ✕ Trump Pays Tribute to Hulk Hogan on Truth Social: A MAGA Icon Remembered On Thursday, Trump paid tribute to Hogan on Truth Social: 'We lost a great friend today, the 'Hulkster.' Hulk Hogan was MAGA all the way — Strong, tough, smart, but with the biggest heart,' Trump posted. 'He gave an absolutely electric speech at the Republican National Convention, that was one of the highlights of the entire week. He entertained fans from all over the world, and the cultural impact he had was massive. To his wife, Sky, and family, we give our warmest best wishes and love. Hulk Hogan will be greatly missed!' WWE co-founder Vince McMahon said of Hogan: '[He was] the greatest WWE Superstar of all time.' Hollywood actor Sylvester Stallone, who acted alongside Hogan in Rocky III, said on Instagram: 'He was absolutely wonderful and his amazing skill made Rocky three incredibly special. My heart breaks. I think that he's gone…' WWE Legends Pay Tribute to the Iconic Hulk Hogan Fellow WWE star Rick Flair paid tribute to Hogan on X: 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!' Another pro wrestler, Sting said on X: 'Can't thank you enough for all that you did for me and for wrestling fans all over the world. I loved you and I will miss you. My friend, Terry Bollea, RIP,' Sticking with WWE legends, The Undertaker said on X: 'The wrestling world has lost a true legend. His contributions to our business are immeasurable and for that I am appreciative. Thank you, Hulk Hogan.' @Michael_Sherman IOL Sport
Time of India
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
WWE icon Hulk Hogan passes away at 71, triggering heartfelt tributes from sports and entertainment giants
Hulk Hogan. Image via:Hulk Hogan, the wrestling icon who turned body slams and bandanas into a pop culture revolution, has died at the age of 71. The WWE confirmed that Hogan, born Terry Bollea, passed away at his home in Clearwater, Florida, following what sources suggest may have been cardiac arrest. With his larger-than-life presence and unmistakable charisma, Hogan transformed pro wrestling into a global spectacle and left an indelible mark on sports entertainment. Hulk Hogan's legacy reshaped wrestling and pop culture From headlining WrestleMania to starring in Hollywood films, Hulk Hogan was a cultural force. Emerging in the 1980s with his bleach-blonde hair, signature handlebar mustache, and explosive charisma, Hogan became the face of the then-World Wrestling Federation. He captured imaginations with his '24-inch pythons,' waving the American flag and preaching to fans to 'say your prayers and eat your vitamins.' WWE, in a statement on X, called him 'one of pop culture's most recognizable figures,' adding, 'Hogan helped WWE achieve global recognition in the 1980s.' The company added, 'WWE extends its condolences to Hogan's family, friends, and fans.' Hogan headlined eight WrestleManias, clashing with giants like André the Giant, Randy Savage, and The Rock. His turn to the villainous 'Hollywood Hogan' persona in WCW's New World Order shook the industry, flipping wrestling's narrative and ratings. Even those outside the wrestling ring admired him. Sylvester Stallone , who cast Hogan as 'Thunderlips' in Rocky III, remembered him fondly: 'Absolutely wonderful and his amazing skill made Rocky three incredibly special.' Stallone added, 'My heart breaks to think that he's gone.' Tributes pour in for Hulk Hogan The world mourns the demise of wrestling's one of its greatest legends. Donald Trump , Vince McMahon , Triple H , and many reacted to the sudden passing of Hogan. Check the reactions below. Also Read: WWE Hall of Famer Hulk Hogan passes away at 71 FAQs What caused Hulk Hogan's death? He reportedly suffered cardiac arrest, but an official cause has not been confirmed. How did Hulk Hogan influence wrestling? He played a pivotal role in bringing professional wrestling into mainstream pop culture, especially in the 1980s and 1990s. Who are some of the public figures who paid tribute to Hulk Hogan? Tributes came from Vince McMahon, Ric Flair, Sylvester Stallone, and Donald Trump, among many others across sports and entertainment. Catch Rani Rampal's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 4. Watch Here!
