WWE has issued an official statement regarding the passing of legendary superstar and two-time Hall of Famer, Hulk Hogan. The company confirmed the news on Thursday afternoon, paying tribute to the man who was the face of their global expansion in the 1980s.
The statement comes after initial reports from TMZ on Thursday morning that Hogan, real name Terry Bollea, had passed away at the age of 71 after suffering a cardiac arrest at his home in Clearwater, Florida.
WWE’s Official Statement
In a post released on the company’s social media channels, WWE acknowledged Hogan’s immense contribution to the wrestling business and to pop culture at large, while also offering their sympathies to his loved ones.
“WWE is saddened to learn WWE Hall of Famer Hulk Hogan has passed away,” the statement read. “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.”
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.
— WWE (@WWE) July 24, 2025
An Unforgettable Legacy
Hulk Hogan’s impact on WWE and the entire professional wrestling industry is immeasurable. As the leader of the “Hulkamania” movement, he was the central figure of the “Rock ‘n’ Wrestling Connection” that propelled the then-WWF into a mainstream entertainment juggernaut. He was a multi-time world champion and headlined seven of the first eight WrestleMania events, including his iconic match against André the Giant at WrestleMania III.
After leaving the company, he would once again revolutionize the business in rival promotion WCW as the villainous leader of the New World Order (nWo). Hogan’s legacy was cemented in the WWE Hall of Fame, where he was inducted twice: first as a singles competitor in 2005, and again in 2020 as a member of the nWo. He remains one of the most influential and recognizable figures in the history of the sport.
