Wrestling World Reacts To Hulk Hogan’s Death
By Conor Renshaw on 25 July 2025
With the passing of Hulk Hogan yesterday at 71, the wrestling world has reacted to the sad news of his passing.
Many fellow legends of the wrestling business, such as Triple H, Ric Flair, and Sting, as well as political figures such as President Donald Trump and United States Secretary of Education Lind McMahon, have reacted to the news that Terry Gene Bollea passed away on July 24 at the age of 71.
“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 extends its condolences to Hogan’s family, friends, and fans.”
“The Nature Boy” Ric Flair posted:
“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!”
WWE’s COO, Paul “Triple H” Levesque, responded to the news by tweeting:
“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 hard at whatever it was they wanted to accomplish and a look that made him recognizable to fans around the world. Hulk Hogan, clad in red and yellow or nWo black and white, was simply put, iconic. As a Real American or the leader of one of the industry’s biggest factions, he transcended and elevated the entire business to heights never before seen – in every country and on every continent. There was no one like The Hulkster and there very well may never be another. My family sends their condolences to his family, friends, and fans.”
“HULK HOGAN – THE GREATEST OF ALL 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”
Countless other wrestlers and celebrities have reacted to the news, with even Vince McMahon making a rare public statement on Twitter to express his appreciation for Hogan.
“The world lost a treasure today, Hulk Hogan was the greatest WWE Superstar of ALL TIME, someone who was loved and admired around the world. He was a trailblazer, the first performer who transitioned from being a wrestling star into a global phenomenon. His grit and unbridled thirst for success were unparalleled – and made him the consummate performer. He gave everything he had to the audience whom he appreciated, respected and loved. He leaves us with one of his favorite expressions, ‘Train, take your vitamins and say your prayers.’ Today, we pray for him.”
There is still little information available about the nature of Hogan’s death, other than that he died of a cardiac arrest that he suffered in his Florida home early Thursday morning. He was taken to the hospital by paramedics after they attempted to perform CPR for 30 minutes, and he was pronounced dead at 11:17am at Morton Plant Hospital.