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Dwayne Johnson Honors Hulk Hogan Following His Passing at 71

Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson has paid tribute to his childhood idol, Hulk Hogan, who passed away on October 5, 2023, at the age of 71 due to cardiac arrest following health complications after neck surgery. In a heartfelt post on Instagram, Johnson reflected on the profound impact Hogan had on his life and career.

Johnson recounted a memorable moment from 1984 when he was just a young boy attending a wrestling event at Madison Square Garden. He described how he caught Hogan’s iconic “HULKSTER” headband, which Hogan later thanked him for by promising to gift him one of his own. Johnson wrote, “You were a childhood hero – myself included… You promised me that you would get more made and give me a Hulkster headband of my own as a thank you gift.” This gesture resonated deeply with Johnson, who vividly remembered the significance of that moment.

Legacy of a Wrestling Icon

Hogan and Johnson would later face off in one of the most significant matches in WWE history at WrestleMania 18 in 2002. Johnson, then 29, expressed the thrill of competing against his childhood hero. “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,” he recalled. Their match not only showcased their talents but also marked a pivotal moment in wrestling history as Hogan symbolically passed the torch to Johnson.

Reflecting on the electric atmosphere of that night, Johnson noted, “When you kick out of my Rock Bottom finisher — just listen and FEEL that crowd go ELECTRIC…all for you.” The impact of Hogan’s legacy is undeniable; his popularity in the 1980s paved the way for future wrestling superstars like Johnson and John Cena to break into Hollywood.

Johnson concluded his tribute with heartfelt gratitude, saying, “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.” He signed off by honoring Hogan’s real name, Terry Bollea, emphasizing the personal connection he felt not just to the character but to the man behind it.

Hogan’s influence on professional wrestling and popular culture remains significant, and tributes continue to pour in from fans and colleagues alike, celebrating his remarkable career and the legacy he leaves behind.

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