Wrestling World Reacts To Death Of WWE Hall Of Famer Hulk Hogan

Posted by admin on July 24th, 2025

Terry Bollea, also known as Hulk Hogan, one of the most important and controversial people in the history of professional wrestling, reportedly died today at the age of 71, and figures from around the industry have begun sharing their thoughts on social media.

Minutes after the news broke, Hogan’s friend and former in-ring rival Ric Flair posted a statement to X, stating that he was “absolutely shocked” to hear about Hogan’s death. Flair said Hogan had been by his side since they started in the industry, complimenting his athleticism and the value of his friendship.

“He was always there for me even when I didn’t ask for him to be,” Flair wrote. “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!”

Flair’s daughter, WWE star Charlotte Flair, also shared her condolences for Hogan’s family. Charlotte confirmed that Hogan was there during Flair’s health scare in 2017, and she stated that her heart breaks for Hogan’s children, Nick and Brooke.

Paul “Triple H” Levesque, Chief Content Officer of WWE, shared a statement to his X account commending Hogan for his impact on wrestling.

WWE would not be where it is today without the larger-than-life characters that compete in the ring … and few, if any, loomed larger than Terry “Hulk Hogan” Bollea.

He was the archetype of what it meant to be a “Superstar” – a global sensation that inspired millions to work… pic.twitter.com/wXpgFvAhHA

— Triple H (@TripleH) July 24, 2025

Ed Leslie (AKA Brutus Beefcake), a former close friend of Hogan who became estranged with him over the years, shared several photos of the two together in the 1980s and 1990s.

“Through the good times and the bad, I always loved my brother Terry!” said Leslie. ” I am devastated by the loss of my friend, I only wish we had time to mend our broken friendship before his passing. Until I see you Brother, in the big squared circle in the sky! I love you.”