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Dana White Shares Honest Reaction to Hulk Hogan Passing Away at 71, Recalls WWE Legend's Impact: "I Grew up in that Era"
CLEARWATER, FLORIDA, JUL 25 – Dana White credited Hulk Hogan for shaping UFC's rise and praised his patriotism and impact on combat sports and wrestling history.
- Hulk Hogan, a pivotal figure in 1980s wrestling, passed away at age 71 on July 24, 2025, at his home following cardiac arrest.
- Dana White, who grew up watching Hogan's rise in the WWF, shared tributes and reflected on Hogan's special character and patriotic spirit.
- White recalled meeting Hogan privately during a family trip, calling him a man's man and praising the shared era's cultural impact.
- White expressed his appreciation for having experienced his formative years during the 1980s, emphasizing how that decade has had a lasting impact on both him and the UFC.
- Following WWE’s confirmation and condolences, fighters and coaches like Georges St-Pierre recognized Hogan’s inspiration, while a new wrestling league called RAF plans to build on MMA’s success.
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July 24, 2025, marked a somber day for the world of sports and entertainment, as wrestling icon Hulk Hogan passed away at the age of 71. A towering figure of the 1980s wrestling boom, Hogan was instrumental in catapulting WWE into global stardom. For anyone born in that era, Hulk Hogan wasn’t just a wrestler — he was a pop-culture phenomenon. That sentiment was deeply echoed by UFC CEO Dana White. What did the 55-year-old say? That’s what we’ll …
Dana White shares honest reaction to Hulk Hogan passing away at 71, recalls WWE legend's impact: "I grew up in that era"
Dana White recently shared his honest reaction to Hulk Hogan's passing away earlier today. The UFC CEO recalled being a Hogan fan and spoke about growing up during the WWE legend's rise in the 1980s.
Dana White Tells Jesse Watters About Hulk Hogan's Impact On UFC, America
Dana White grew up during the golden era of American exceptionalism, exemplified by pro-America sports stars, public figures, and politicians. And there might be no better representation of that time period than wrestler Hulk Hogan. White joined Fox News and "Jesse Watters Primetime" on Thursday night to talk about Hogan's legacy after the legendary titan of 80's entertainment passed away.Watters asked White what Hulk meant to him, and America. …
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