Prominent figures from the worlds of professional wrestling, the entertainment industry and the right-wing political scene have reacted to Hulk Hogan’s death.
They include sitting US President Donald Trump and former WWE Chairman Vince McMahon.
Others to pay tribute included Ric Flair, WWE Chief Content Officer Paul Levesque, The Undertaker, Linda McMahon, Sting, Sylvester Stallone, and many more.
A selection of social media tributes can be found below.
I Am Absolutely Shocked To Hear About The Passing Of My Close Friend @HulkHogan! Hulk Has Been By My Side Since We Started In The Wrestling Business. An Incredible Athlete, Talent, Friend, And Father! Our Friendship Has Meant The World To Me. He Was Always There For Me Even When… pic.twitter.com/rOWLakMjr4
— Ric Flair® (@RicFlairNatrBoy) July 24, 2025
WWE would not be where it is today without the larger-than-life characters that compete in the ring … and few, if any, loomed larger than Terry “Hulk Hogan” Bollea.
He was the archetype of what it meant to be a “Superstar” – a global sensation that inspired millions to work… pic.twitter.com/wXpgFvAhHA
— Triple H (@TripleH) July 24, 2025
I had the privilege of knowing and working with @HulkHogan Hogan for over 40 years.
Hulk was a dear friend and member of our WWE family. His legacy in and out of the ring will always be remembered. He was one of a kind!My thoughts and prayers are with his family, his… pic.twitter.com/JY70HYfTwx
— Linda McMahon (@Linda_McMahon) July 24, 2025
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I lost another brother. Icon doesn't even touch it. Rest in power my friend. NWO 4 Life….and beyond
— Kevin Nash (@RealKevinNash) July 24, 2025
HULK HOGAN – THE GREATEST OF ALL
Can’t thank you enough for all that you did for me and for wrestling fans all over the world. I loved you and I will miss you.
My friend, Terry Bollea, RIP pic.twitter.com/DoM4tGaRHT
— Sting (@Sting) July 24, 2025
Thanks for the house Hulkster.
— Eric Bischoff (@EBischoff) July 24, 2025
A legend. A larger-than-life presence.
Hulk Hogan didn’t just work in this business… he transformed it.Rest in peace, Hulkster. https://t.co/rbAA9DS5y5
— Shawn Michaels (@ShawnMichaels) July 24, 2025
R.I.P Hulkster, thank you for opening up doors for so many people in the business including myself. There would not be a Kurt Angle, without the American Made, Hulk Hogan. My heart and prayers go out to his family. We lost a real icon today. pic.twitter.com/HgUqiNXKBb
— Kurt Angle (@RealKurtAngle) July 24, 2025
When I started in WCW, I had the pleasure of meeting one of my childhood heroes, then years later in WWE, I had a blast with him entertaining millions…the same way he had entertained me for many years. Thank you for everything Hulkster…you paved the way for all of us. Please… pic.twitter.com/dvypzII6Ki
— Chris Jericho (@IAmJericho) July 24, 2025
Through the good times and the bad, I always loved my brother Terry! I am devastated by the loss of my friend, I only wish we had time to mend our broken friendship before his passing. Until I see you Brother, in the big squared circle in the sky! I love you #hulkhogan #RIP pic.twitter.com/pwhntPY4Cz
— Brutus Beefcake (@brutusbeefcake_) July 24, 2025
Hulk Hogan was a true legend. I was fortunate to work with him a couple of times, including this memorable one. It was easy to do a Hulkster impersonation when, like millions of guys my age, I'd practiced it in the mirror a thousand times growing up. #RIPHULKHOGAN https://t.co/8iRfUDy0D8 pic.twitter.com/h7Un65D7KD
— Kane (@KaneWWE) July 24, 2025
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Saddened To Hear About The Passing of Hulk Hogan…I Guess God Needed An Incredible Angel?R.I.P.??My Friend❤️ pic.twitter.com/BvWZTWCGoN
— SGT SLAUGHTER (@_SgtSlaughter) July 24, 2025
One of the reasons I got into wrestling. Hulk was always so nice to me and was the one celebrity that wanted to see all the kids I brought over from Bermuda. RIP legend. There will never be another. Hulkamania never dies. pic.twitter.com/cPKk68LQJj
— John Layfield (@JCLayfield) July 24, 2025
When I nearly lost my dad 8 years ago, one of the few people who was there for all of it was Hulk Hogan.
My heart breaks for Nick and Brooke.
Rest in peace, brother
— Charlotte Flair (@MsCharlotteWWE) July 24, 2025
It’s hard to put into words what Terry “Hulk Hogan” Bollea meant to professional wrestling and entertainment. He may be gone, but his memory and legacy will live forever.
RIP Hulkster pic.twitter.com/73o86iY1bA
— JakeSnakeDDT (@JakeSnakeDDT) July 24, 2025
RIP Terry Gene Bollea. Hulkamania running wild forever, brother. pic.twitter.com/bcbU7B0l5f
— Sheamus (@WWESheamus) July 24, 2025
When I was a kid I ate my vitamins, said my prayers because Hulk Hogan told me to. He was someone I looked up to; a larger-than-life presence I copied constantly growing up. The voice, flexing, charisma, he made you want to be bold, loud, confident.
RIP, Hulk Hogan. pic.twitter.com/XrGgb6GAGz— The Miz (@mikethemiz) July 24, 2025
I’ll see you again, Hulkster . . . pic.twitter.com/LCGfufVcsb
— Ted DiBiase (@MDMTedDiBiase) July 24, 2025
As a young fan, I’ll never forget the day Bob Backlund brought you out to help him.
As an old pro, I will never forget how much you meant to my career.
I appreciate every thing you did for me.
And was happy to call you a friend…and Brother. ????
GOD BLESS HULK HOGAN pic.twitter.com/qDcHulXKK6
— Bully Ray (@bullyray5150) July 24, 2025
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.
— JD Vance (@JDVance) July 24, 2025
If youre a wrestling fan over 30, hulk hogan shaped your childhood
2x he led wrestling pop culture phenomenons. Made wrestling cool.
Wwf 80s explosion
Nwo 90s explosion
He was an american iconSadly, he tarnished his own legacy and his transgressions will be remembered equally pic.twitter.com/2OmXSAQysQ
— brett lauderdale (@Lauderdale11) July 24, 2025
