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WWE Pays Tribute to Hulk Hogan on ‘SmackDown’: ‘He Captivated Millions of People’

CLEVELAND, OHIO, JUL 25 – WWE honored Hulk Hogan with a special tribute featuring multiple legends and emotional remembrances, highlighting his impact as a six-time WWE Champion and cultural icon.

  • Hulk Hogan died on July 24 at his Clearwater Beach home from cardiac arrest at age 71.
  • Emergency responders arrived at 9:51 a.m. ET to address a medical emergency, and Hogan was transported to a medical facility, where he was declared deceased at 11:17 a.m.
  • Hogan’s career included launching Hulkamania, becoming a global pop culture icon, starring in movies and TV, and forming the New World Order in 1996.
  • WWE held a tribute on July 25’s SmackDown live from Rocket Arena in Cleveland, with Triple H leading WWE legends in a 10-bell salute and a video montage honoring Hogan.
  • The tribute reaffirmed Hogan's influence as one of wrestling’s biggest icons who inspired millions worldwide and transcended the sport into mainstream celebrity.
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