Hulk Hogan Once Rescued a Teen From Bad Car Accident

The world is mourning the loss of Hulk Hogan, who passed away on July 24, 2025, at age 71. As fans remember the wrestling legend, one of his real-life heroic moments has come to light again.

Hulk Hogan Rescued a Teen in 2024

In January 2024, Hogan came to the aid of a teenager who was trapped in her flipped over car after an accident in Florida.

Hogan’s wife, Sky Daily, posted about the crash on her private Instagram. “Last night, after we left dinner in Tampa, we saw a car flip in front of us! I truly admire my husband @hulkhogan and our good buddy @jakerask for springing into action, puncturing the girls airbag, and getting her quickly out of the car,” she wrote.

She added, “By all appearances, she was unscathed, just really rattled, which is an absolute miracle!”

On January 14, 2024, Hogan shared more about the accident and how he stepped in to help.

“The crazy part about the teenager that flipped her car was that without a knife to puncture the airbags to get her out, a Indian Rocks Christian ballpoint pen came in really handy to [pop] the bags,” he wrote on X. “Thank you God, all is well even now, Amen HH.”

WWE Issues Statement Following Hulk Hogan’s Death

After the news of Hogan’s death broke, WWE released a statement.

“WWE is saddened to learn WWE Hall of Famer Hulk Hogan has passed away,” the statement read. “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.”

Fans flooded the WWE’s Instagram post, grieving the loss and honoring Hogan’s legacy.

“WWE just wouldn’t be where it’s at today without Hogan, RIP Hulkamania,” one fan wrote.

Another shared, “My childhood hero😢😢. Rest in Peace Hulk.”

“RIP to the legend himself,” another person noted.

One fan shared, “Still trying to believe this is real … Hulk Hogan wasn’t just a wrestler — he was a childhood hero, a larger-than-life icon who made us believe in strength, loyalty, and saying our prayers. The red and yellow didn’t just stand for colors — they stood for heart.”

They continued, “He made arenas shake, changed lives, and inspired generations of fans to never give up. Hulkamania will never die, because legends like him never truly leave us. Rest easy, brother — and thank you for everything.”