Hulk Hogan’s family issued the following statement on Instagram:
“It is with a heavy heart and deep sadness that we confirm we have lost a legend. Our beloved Terry Bollea, known worldwide as Hulk Hogan, passed away today surrounded by his loved ones. At this time of grief, we ask that everyone please respect the privacy of his family and friends. May we all take solace in the wonderful memories he left behind for the millions of fans worldwide whose lives he touched for more than four decades. He will be missed, but never forgotten.”
AEW star Matt Jackson of The Young Bucks commented the following under the post:
“Would never have been a wrestler if I didn’t watch The Hulkster. Always so kind to me and my family. Made videos for my son that we’ll cherish forever. So gracious, even when nobody was watching.”
Update On How WWE Will Handle Hulk Hogan’s Death On TV
Following the death of 2-time WWE Hall of Famer Hulk Hogan, many fans began asking how WWE would respond on television. According to Fightful Select, WWE intends to honor Hogan in a respectful and familiar way, treating him as a key part of the WWE family despite years of complicated history. WWE will continue showcasing Hogan’s legacy as they typically would for a legend of his stature, with no attempts to downplay or minimize his role in the company’s past.
However, it’s also been confirmed that at the time of his passing, there were no concrete plans in place to feature Hulk Hogan on WWE programming. This doesn’t mean the door was permanently closed – simply that nothing specific was in motion. WWE had not scheduled any TV appearances or storylines involving Hogan before his death.
Hulk Hogan’s final appearance on WWE TV in person was on the January 6th Netflix premiere of RAW.
Brooke Hogan Reveals What She Said To Hulk Hogan In Their Final Conversation
Brooke Hogan has been telling those close to her that she’s thankful she had one final opportunity to tell her father, Hulk Hogan, that she loved him – even though their relationship had been distant in recent years, TMZ reported. According to sources familiar with the situation, Brooke found out about her father’s passing on Thursday morning when her brother, Nick, texted the news to her husband. The two hadn’t been close for quite some time, due to a history of strained interactions and unresolved issues stemming from how Hulk treated her over the years.
Their final conversation reportedly happened about two weeks before Hulk married Sky Daily in September 2023. During that call, Brooke expressed her love for her dad and voiced concern about his health, saying she didn’t think he should still be pushing himself so hard. Hulk, however, wasn’t receptive. He also offered an apology during the call, though he didn’t clarify what he was sorry for.
Sources say Brooke always had a protective instinct toward her father and genuinely wanted what was best for him – even when that care was met with resistance. Her husband also made efforts to rebuild the bridge, including reaching out after Brooke had a near-death experience during childbirth. But Hulk reportedly responded coldly and showed no interest in meeting her children. In the end, sources say he only wanted a relationship with Brooke on his terms.
Despite everything, Brooke feels fortunate she had the chance to say “I love you” before they stopped speaking, and she’s at peace knowing she did everything she could to look out for him.
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