The tributes for the late, great Hulk Hogan will continue on tonight’s episode of WWE Monday Night Raw, and a very special guest will be in attendance to honor the legend. According to a report from TMZ Sports, Hogan’s son, Nick Hogan, is slated to be at the Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Michigan, for the show.
While it is unclear if Nick will be involved in the on-air tribute, his presence adds a deeply personal element to the evening’s festivities as the wrestling world continues to mourn the loss of one of its most iconic figures.
A Weekend of Tributes
The news of Nick Hogan’s attendance comes on the heels of an emotional and widely praised tribute to his father on this past Friday’s episode of SmackDown. That show opened with the entire WWE roster on the entrance ramp for a 10-bell salute in Hogan’s honor.
The 10-bell salute was followed by a heartfelt, in-ring speech from WWE’s Chief Content Officer, Paul “Triple H” Levesque, who shared his personal memories of Hogan and spoke about his immeasurable impact on the industry. WWE also aired a comprehensive and moving video package that chronicled Hogan’s Hall of Fame career, from the birth of Hulkamania to his turn as the villainous “Hollywood” Hogan.
Remembering an Icon
Hulk Hogan, real name Terry Bollea, passed away on Thursday, July 24, at the age of 71 after suffering a cardiac arrest at his home in Clearwater, Florida. The news sent shockwaves through the worlds of wrestling, sports, and entertainment, leading to an outpouring of tributes from fans, friends, and colleagues.
Hogan’s legacy is defined by two of the most successful and influential eras in the history of professional wrestling. In the 1980s, his “Hulkamania” persona led the WWF’s “Rock ‘n’ Wrestling Connection,” transforming the business into a global pop culture phenomenon. In the 1990s, he revolutionized the industry once again as the heel leader of the New World Order (nWo) in WCW, igniting the “Monday Night Wars.” Tonight’s tribute on Raw will be another opportunity for WWE and its fans to say goodbye to the man who was, for millions, the face of professional wrestling.
