The Wrestling Collector, a popular wrestling memorabilia store in New Jersey, has announced that it will be hosting a candlelight vigil tonight, Friday, July 25, to honor the life and legacy of the late, great Hulk Hogan. The event is scheduled to begin at 8 PM ET at the store’s location in Stockholm, NJ.
The store invites “Hulkamaniacs” to pay tribute to the wrestling icon, who passed away on Thursday at the age of 71.
Hulk Hogan Candlelight Vigil in New Jersey Tonight
The Wrestling Collector
2828 State Route 23
Stockholm, NJ
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A Tribute at The Hulkster’s Statue
The store is home to a giant, life-sized statue of Hulk Hogan, which has become a landmark for wrestling fans in the tri-state area. The vigil will take place around this statue, providing a unique and fitting location for fans to gather and share their memories.
“Please come join us TONIGHT at 8pm at The Wrestling Collector on Route 23 in Stockholm, NJ for a candlelight vigil and tribute for the biggest superstar in the history of the Professional Wrestling industry, Hulk Hogan,” the announcement reads. “We will gather around our Giant Hulk Hogan outside the store and honor his legacy this evening.”
In addition to the vigil, the store announced that it will remain open late tonight, “for those that haven’t had the opportunity to check it out.” The Wrestling Collector is known for its extensive collection of vintage and modern wrestling figures, autographs, and other memorabilia, and has hosted numerous in-store signings with wrestling legends over the years.
The candlelight vigil is one of many tributes and remembrances that have been organized by fans around the world in the wake of Hogan’s passing. The outpouring of support from fans, wrestlers, and mainstream celebrities has been a testament to the immense impact “The Hulkster” had on pop culture for over four decades.
