Vince McMahon has provided a rare social media post to share his personal tribute to Hulk Hogan, following his passing today at the age of 71. The two men had a contentious relationship over the years, marked by significant highs and lows. However, the former WWE chairman has showcased just how much the two-time WWE Hall of Famer meant to him, both personally and professionally.
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The Wrestling World Reacts To Hulk Hogan’s Passing
The wrestling world has reacted to the shocking death of WWE legend Hulk Hogan.
Hogan passed away following a cardiac arrest, according to a report by TMZ, and since then, there has been an outpouring of love and respect from fans and those within the business. Still, few people were anticipating a public message from McMahon, who has kept himself out of the spotlight since the Janel Grant lawsuit.
Vince McMahon Reflects On Hulk Hogan’s Life
Over the years, McMahon and Hogan worked together almost perfectly. McMahon pushed Hogan heavily during the 1980s, making him the face of the entire company, and Hogan repaid him by helping to take WWE to unprecedented heights. McMahon made his feelings about Hogan clear in his heartfelt message about him, claiming that Hogan was “the greatest WWE Superstar of ALL TIME,” which is high praise from a man who has worked with many of the biggest stars to ever live.
McMahon, who has remained very private in recent years, went on to praise Hogan for the grit he displayed and how he cared for the WWE Universe, adding that he’s praying for Hogan today.
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Ultimate Warrior & Hulk Hogan’s Complicated Real Life Relationship, Explained
Hulk Hogan and The Ultimate Warrior were famous allies and rivals alike in WWE and WCW, but their real life relationship was even more complicated.
There have been numerous tributes shared about Hogan following the unfortunate news today, with many wrestlers showcasing their respect for the impact he made on the business inside the ring. There is very little that Hogan didn’t achieve throughout his career, and a lot of that benefited McMahon from a business perspective.
McMahon and Hogan didn’t always see eye-to-eye, with the talented wrestler jumping ship to work for WWE’s competition as one of WCW’s top stars, where he became a member of the nWo. Still, Hogan showcased his loyalty and friendship to his boss during the controversial steroid scandal, which significantly helped keep McMahon out of trouble at the time.
