Hulk Hogan tribute: WWE, Triple H present beautiful video at SmackDown; fans in tears

The WWE presented a ‘beautiful’ tribute to Hulk Hogan at the SmackDown in Cleveland on Friday

Updated on: Jul 26, 2025, 06:00:05 IST

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The WWE presented a ‘beautiful’ tribute to Hulk Hogan at the SmackDown in Cleveland on Friday. Paul ‘Triple H’ Levesque narrated a video that went through Hogan's career, covered his top moments in the ring, WrestleMania performances, and more. The 71-year-old died on Thursday morning after suffering a cardiac arrest at his home in Clearwater, Florida.

WWE paid tribute to Hulk Hogan on Friday at SmackDown (AP)

Hogan's passing sent shockwaves across the globe. President Donald Trump, his family, and several WWE stars paid tributes to the legendary wrestler-turned reality TV star.

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"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 said in a statement after Hogan's passing.

Police confirmed that officers responded to a medical call for a cardiac arrest at Hogan's home. He was taken to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead.

In a post on Truth Social, President Trump said, "We lost a great friend today, the 'Hulkster.' Hulk Hogan was MAGA all the way -- Strong, tough, smart, but with the biggest heart. He gave an absolutely electric speech at the Republican National Convention, that was one of the highlights of the entire week. He entertained fans from all over the World, and the cultural impact he had was massive. To his wife, Sky, and family, we give our warmest best wishes and love. Hulk Hogan will be greatly missed!"

Sylvester Stallone said: “I had the pleasure of meeting this brilliant personality and showman when he was 26 years old. He was absolutely wonderful and his amazing skill made Rocky three incredibly special. My heart breaks. I think that he’s gone…”

“Hulk Hogan was a great American icon. One of the first people I ever truly admired as a kid. The last time I saw him we promised we’d get beers together next time we saw each other. The next time will have to be on the other side, my friend! Rest in peace,” VP JD Vance wrote on X, platform formerly known as Twitter.

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Yash Nitish Bajaj
Yash Bajaj is a Chief Content Producer with a strong foundation in US coverage, digital strategy, and audience-focused storytelling. As part of the US Desk at Hindustan Times, he covers a wide range of topics - from American politics to sports (NFL, NBA, derbies, MLB and more). Before joining Hindustan Times, Yash served as Deputy News Editor at Times Now, where he oversaw international coverage and led a team of six. In this role, he significantly expanded global traffic through strategic planning, SEO-driven content execution, and meticulous trend tracking across platforms. He is experienced in managing high-pressure breaking-news shifts, coordinating live coverage, and building newsroom systems that improve speed, accuracy, and reach. Prior to Times Now, Yash held a position at Opoyi, where he headed the Sports and US news team. He developed broad editorial strategies, guided reporters across multiple beats, and played a key role in recruiting and training new talent. His responsibilities also extended to social media management and experimenting with innovative content formats. A passionate NFL fan, Yash is a die-hard supporter of the Cincinnati Bengals and has followed Joe Burrow closely since his college days at LSU. Whether breaking down top players' latest performance, analyzing team performances, or tracking roster moves, he brings the same dedication and sharp storytelling to his sports coverage as he does to American politics and breaking news. When he’s not writing, Yash can often be found watching games or debating the latest NFL storylines with fellow fans. Yash holds a Bachelor of Mass Media (Journalism) from HR College, Mumbai University. His interests extend well beyond the newsroom: he is an enthusiastic explorer of AI tools, a movie buff with an ever-growing watchlist, and someone who enjoys unraveling conspiracy theories for fun.Read More

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