Shane McMahon has added his voice to the chorus of tributes for the late, great Hulk Hogan, posting an emotional statement on social media. The son of former WWE Chairman Vince McMahon shared his thoughts on the passing of the icon, thanking him for his immense contributions to both his family and the company.
The tribute comes in the form of a reply to his father’s own statement, which was posted on Thursday following the news of Hogan’s death at the age of 71. Shane’s words speak to the deep, personal connection that the McMahon family shared with the man who helped them build a global entertainment empire.
Shane McMahon’s Full Statement
In his post on X, Shane McMahon shared his father’s statement and added his own personal message, highlighting the profound impact Hogan had on his family and the business they built together.
“My dad could not have been more eloquent about what he wrote about the Hulkster,” Shane began. “What a deep loss for us all. Hulk’s legacy is truly immortal. Thank you Terry for everything that you did for both the McMahon and WWE family. We will all miss you. God speed Brother.”
A Lifelong Connection
Shane McMahon grew up in the professional wrestling business, and his childhood and young adult years coincided with the absolute peak of “Hulkamania” in the 1980s. As the son of the promoter, he had a unique, behind-the-scenes perspective on Hogan’s rise to superstardom and the instrumental role he played in the WWF’s national expansion. He witnessed firsthand the birth of Hulkamania and the global phenomenon that Hogan became.
Hogan’s passing has been met with an outpouring of grief and remembrance from the entire wrestling world. The personal tributes from both Vince and Shane McMahon are particularly significant, offering a final, heartfelt thank you from the family whose name will forever be linked with the legacy of “The Hulkster.”
My dad could not have been more eloquent about what he wrote about the Hulkster. What a deep loss for us all. Hulk’s legacy is truly immortal. Thank you Terry for everything that you did for both the McMahon and WWE family. We will all miss you. God speed Brother. https://t.co/ahbiUcgg44
— Shane McMahon (@shanemcmahon) July 26, 2025
