The Rock penned an emotional message after WWE icon Hulk Hogan passed away.
The Rock is one of the greatest superstars of all time, amassing unprecedented success not just in WWE, but also in Hollywood. His success and charisma could perhaps only be matched by one person, and that is Hulk Hogan. The Hulkster passed away at the age of 71, leaving the wrestling world in shock. Several stars from within and outside the business celebrated the legacy of perhaps the greatest babyface of all time. Many others poured their hearts out with emotional messages, including Vince McMahon and Linda McMahon.
Now, the Brahma Bull has penned a heartfelt message, finally breaking his silence after the passing of Hulk Hogan. Taking to X/Twitter, The Rock recalled their match against each other at WrestleMania 18 and how The Hulkster was the real star in everything. He also called Hogan the greatest of all time.
Rest in Peace, Terry Bollea aka The Immortal Hulk Hogan 🕊️💐
To millions of little kids you were a childhood hero – myself included.
In 1984, I gave you your “HULKSTER” headband back, in the locker room in Madison Square Garden – I was the lucky kid caught it when you threw it in the crowd. You were wrestling “Mr Wonderful”, Paul Orndorff that night in the main event. You were shocked and so happy after the match because you told me that was your very last headband and if it weren’t for me, you’d have no way of getting that exact one made again. You promised me that you would get more made and give me a Hulkster headband of my own as a thank you gift.A month later in Madison Square Garden, you did just that. You kept your word, with a handshake and a “thanks kid”.
And that meant the world to that little 12 year old boy.Just 17 years later, and still a kid at the age of 29 years old — I’m standing in the middle of the ring and facing you – one of my wrestling heroes in the main event of WRESTLEMANIA.
The match was to decide who would go down in history, as The Greatest of All Time.
When you kick out of my Rock Bottom finisher – just listen and FEEL that crowd go ELECTRIC…
all for you. I’ve never felt anything like that in my entire wrestling career. It takes two to tango, but that historic crowd reaction was all for you.You may have “passed the torch” to me that night, but you, my friend….
… you “drew the house” meaning you sold out every arena and stadium across the country in your prime as Hulk Hogan, on your way of becoming the greatest of all time.
From deep in my bones, and on behalf of this wild and crazy world of professional wrestling that we love, I say to you now, and forever…
Thank you for the house, brother…
Thank you, for the house.
RIP Terry Bollea aka Hulk Hogan 🕊️
#goat.”
The Rock pays heartfelt tribute to Hulk Hogan by replaying their classic WrestleMania 18 match.
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“Rest in Peace, Terry Bollea aka The Immortal Hulk Hogan 🕊️💐
To millions of little kids you were a childhood hero – myself included.
In 1984, I gave you your… pic.twitter.com/KUiE39VWP9— EliteRockerz 𝕏 (@EliteClubS0B) July 25, 2025
Here’s what Vince McMahon had to say after Hulk Hogan passed away
Taking to X/Twitter, Vince McMahon also penned a message of his own, remembering the legendary Hulk Hogan. The star was as responsible as McMahon in making WWE a global sports entertainment phenomenon.
Recalling his contributions, McMahon wrote:
The world lost a treasure today. Hulk Hogan was the greatest WWE Superstar of ALL TIME, someone who was loved and admired around the world. He was a trailblazer, the first performer who transitioned from being a wrestling star into a global phenomenon.
His grit and unbridled thirst for success were unparalleled – and made him the consummate performer. He gave everything he had to the audience whom he appreciated, respected and loved.
He leaves us with one of his favorite expressions, ‘Train, take your vitamins and say your prayers.’ Today, we pray for him.”
Several other stars have also paid their tributes to WWE Hall of Famer Hulk Hogan.