WWE Releases Statement After Hall of Famer Hulk Hogan’s Passing

Following the news of wrestling legend Hulk Hogan’s passing, WWE released a statement reacting to the news.

“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.”

TMZ Sports reported on Thursday, July 24 that the wrestling legend has passed away at the age of 71 after “medics were dispatched to the 71-year-old WWE legend’s Clearwater, Florida.” The outlet added that operators responded to a call regarding a “cardiac arrest.”

“We’re told a slew of police cars and EMTs were parked outside Hogan’s home … and the icon was carried on a stretcher and into an ambulance,” TMZ continued.

Tributes Pour in For Hulk Hogan

Sylvester Stallone: “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…”

Ric Flair: “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! 🙏🏻”

Charlotte Flair: ‘When I nearly lost my dad 8 years ago, one of the few people who was there for all of it was Hulk Hogan. My heart breaks for Nick and Brooke. Rest in peace, brother.’

Mario Lopez: “Grew up running wild like a true Hulkamaniac. The only celebrity I’ve ever been truly starstruck by when I met. Hearing about Hulk Hogan’s passing hits deep — feels like a piece of my childhood is gone. The bandana, the flex, the leg drop, the larger-than-life energy… he was the superhero for so many of us. Rest easy brother… Forever a legend #RIPHulkHogan #HulkamaniaForever”

Pat McAfee: “Rest Easy, brother”

Jake ‘The Snake’ Roberts: “It’s hard to put into words what Terry “Hulk Hogan” Bollea meant to professional wrestling and entertainment. He may be gone, but his memory and legacy will live forever. RIP Hulkster”