Hulk Hogan Death: John Cena pays tribute to WWE legend
WWE Legend American wrestler Hulk Hogan, 71, also known as Terry Gene Bollea passed away on Thursday, July 24, from cardiac arrest at his residence in Florida. TMZ reported that a wrestling legend was carried away on a stretcher in an ambulance from his Clearwater residence, as emergency personnel hurried to his home.
WWE confirmed Hulk Hogan’s passing on social media and offered its sympathies to the wrestler’s family and friends.
John Cena admired Hulk Hogan for Inspiring him
“Whatcha gonna do… when inspiration runs wild on you?”
As a kid, I watched Hulk Hogan command arenas and bring the energy of a superhero to life. As a performer, I’ve always respected how he helped shape this industry into what it is today.
Hogan didn’t just pave the road—he built the whole highway. Without Hulkamania, there’s no Cenation.
Thank you, brother, for leading the charge, lifting the business, and making millions of us believe in something bigger.
Wrestling Legacy of Hulk Hogan
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Became the face of wrestling in the 1980s, a 12‑time world champion, and main evented the first WrestleMania in 1985
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Twice inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame (2005 and 2020 as part of the nWo)
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The WWE Legend evented the first WrestleMania in 1985, teaming with Mr. T against Roddy Piper and Paul Orndorff.
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Became a 12-time world champion, holding the WWF Championship five times and the WCW World Heavyweight Championship six times.
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In 1996, reinvented himself as a villain by forming the New World Order (nWo) in WCW alongside Kevin Nash and Scott Hall, revitalizing his career during the Monday Night Wars.
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Personal Life
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Married Linda Claridge in 1983, with whom he had two children: Brooke and Nick. They divorced in 2009.
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Married Sky Daily in 2023.
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He was known for supporting the U.S. military and various charities but faced personal controversies, including a highly publicized lawsuit against Gawker and temporarily removing himself from WWE due to a racist rant leak.
