Ric Flair Shares Emotional Tribute to Legendary Hulk Hogan

Wrestling icon Hulk Hogan, born Terry Bollea, passed away on Thursday, reportedly due to cardiac arrest, as confirmed by TMZ and later by WWE. He was 71 years old. A key figure in the wrestling world, Hogan began his career in the late 1970s and joined the World Wrestling Federation (now WWE) in 1983. He was instrumental in elevating the company to its dominant status and popularizing pro wrestling in the 1980s. Wrestling great Ric Flair expressed his shock and grief, stating, "I Am Absolutely Shocked To Hear About The Passing Of My Close Friend @HulkHogan!" He paid tribute to Hogan's unwavering support during their friendship, recounting how Hogan was beside him during challenging times, including a health crisis. Hogan and Flair faced off in the ring 32 times throughout their careers in federations like WWF, WCW, WWE, and TNA, with their first clash in 1991 and their last in 2010. Their legacies remain intertwined, marking significant contributions to professional wrestling.