Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson is sharing his reminiscences of working with the late Hulk Hogan.
The wrestler turned actor, 53, took to Instagram within the early hours of Friday, July 25, to mourn the WWE icon, with whom he famously shared the ring in a memorable “icon versus icon” match at WrestleMania 18 in 2002.
“Relaxation in Peace, Terry Bollea aka The Immortal Hulk Hogan 🕊️💐,” Johnson wrote alongside a video recap of his iconic match with Hogan, actual identify Terry Bollea.
“To tens of millions of little youngsters you have been a childhood hero – myself included. In 1984, I gave you your ‘HULKSTER’ headband again, within the locker room in Madison Sq. Backyard – I used to be the fortunate child caught it if you threw it within the crowd,” Johnson wrote. “You have been wrestling ‘Mr Great’, Paul Orndorff that evening in the principle occasion. You have been shocked and so joyful after the match since you advised me that was your final headband and if it weren’t for me, you’d haven’t any method of getting that precise one made once more. You promised me that you’d get extra made and provides me a Hulkster headband of my very own as a thanks present.”
Hulk Hogan has had a number of ups and downs all through the years earlier than his dying in July 2025. Hogan (actual identify Terry Gene Bollea) was born in August 1953 in Augusta, Georgia, and started his skilled wrestling profession in 1977. After becoming a member of the World Wrestling Federation (now WWE) in 1983, Hogan skyrocketed to fame and have become […]
He continued, “A month later in Madison Sq. Backyard, you probably did simply that. You stored your phrase, with a handshake and a ‘thanks child’. And that meant the world to that little 12 12 months outdated boy.”
Johnson, a third-generation skilled wrestler, stepped into the ring with Hogan again in 2002 after capturing to the highest of WWE and turning into considered one of wrestling’s greatest stars. Like Hogan, he went on to develop into a film and tv star and is now probably the most well-known males in Hollywood.
“Simply 17 years later, and nonetheless a child on the age of 29 years outdated — I’m standing in the midst of the ring and dealing with you – considered one of my wrestling heroes in the principle occasion of WRESTLEMANIA,” he recalled. “The match was to determine who would go down in historical past, as The Best of All Time.”
Johnson shared, “Once you kick out of my Rock Backside finisher – simply pay attention and FEEL that crowd go ELECTRIC…all for you. I’ve by no means felt something like that in my complete wrestling profession. It takes two to tango, however that historic crowd response was all for you.”
Since information broke of legendary wrestler Hulk Hogan’s dying on Thursday, July 24, at age 71, wrestlers and celebrities have come ahead to share their condolences and reminiscences. Hogan suffered cardiac arrest at his residence in Clearwater, Florida and was pronounced lifeless at an area hospital, in keeping with the Clearwater Police Division. TMZ was first […]
“You could have ‘handed the torch’ to me that evening, however you, my good friend… you ‘drew the home’ that means you offered out each area and stadium throughout the nation in your prime as Hulk Hogan, in your method of turning into the best of all time,” the Smashing Machine actor wrote.
“From deep in my bones, and on behalf of this wild and loopy world {of professional} wrestling that we love, I say to you now, and endlessly… Thanks for the home, brother… Thanks, for the home,” he concluded.
Us Weekly confirmed Thursday, July 24, that Hogan died at age 71 after struggling a cardiac arrest at his residence in Clearwater, Florida.
In June, a supply completely advised Us that the retired wrestler had been recovering from a significant coronary heart operation.
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“Hulk had fairly severe coronary heart surgical procedure just a few weeks in the past and was doing effectively afterward,” the supply mentioned on the time.
In a press release on Thursday, WWE mentioned, “WWE is saddened to study WWE Corridor of Famer Hulk Hogan has handed away. One of popular culture’s most recognizable figures, Hogan helped WWE obtain world recognition within the Nineteen Eighties. WWE extends its condolences to Hogan’s household, buddies and followers.”
