American retired professional wrestler, Richard Morgan Fliehr, professionally known as, Ric Flair, has penned his tribute to “close friend”, Hulk Hogan, who passed at the age of 71 on Thursday 24 July, 2025.
Ric Flair said, the news of the passing of Hulk Hogan got him “absolutely shocked”, adding, “no one will ever compare to you”.
Flair narrated how Hogan prayed for him by his bedside when he had just “2% chance of living”.
Local Authorities say, first responders were called to his Florida residence at 10:00 local time where he was experiencing a “severe medial related issue”, – he later passed at hospital.
In his tribute on X, Ric Flair wrote: “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 I Didn’t Ask For Him To Be. He Was One Of The First To Visit Me When I Was In The Hospital With A 2% Chance Of Living, And He Prayed By My Bedside.
“Hulk Also Lent Me Money When Reid Was Sick. Hulkster, No One Will Ever Compare To You! Rest In Peace My Friend!”
Tributes to Hulk Hogan
JD Vance, US Vice President, via X: “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.”
Triple H via X: “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 hard at whatever it was they wanted to accomplish and a look that made him recognizable to fans around the world.
“Hulk Hogan, clad in red and yellow or nWo black and white, was simply put, iconic. As a Real American or the leader of one of the industry’s biggest factions, he transcended and elevated the entire business to heights never before seen – in every country and on every continent.
“There was no one like The Hulkster and there very well may never be another. My family sends their condolences to his family, friends, and fans.”
Undertaker via X: “The wrestling world has lost a true legend. His contributions to our business are immeasurable and for that I am appreciative.
“Thank you, Hulk Hogan.”
