Paul “Triple H” Levesque is a legend in the WWE scene, and he paid tribute to fallen icon Hulk Hogan with an emotional statement. Reflecting on what Hogan meant to him and the wrestling industry, Triple H shared several throwback photos. He also penned a beautiful and heartbreaking statement to accompany the pictures.
Triple H Mourns Hulk Hogan
Hogan has died. The news of his passing was reported on July 24, when it was announced that he had a sudden cardiac arrest at his home in Florida, TMZ reports. Hogan was 71.
Triple H reflected on the loss of Hogan with an emotional tribute on X. He posted four photos, taken from Hogan’s time as a professional wrestler. “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 wrote alongside the photos.
Triple H continued: “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.”
Triple H ended his message with a powerful statement about how there is “no one like The Hulkster.” He also sent his condolences to all those who loved him.
Triple H’s statement has hit hard, and fans have flooded the comment section of his post. Many people are grieving. Some of the comments include, “Truly a legend and one of a kind. Rest easy, Hulkster!,” “Red and yellow, black and white, the guy was wrestling. He made kids believe they could be heroes,” and “There’s never been a bigger loss to professional wrestling than losing Hulk Hogan today. Should have never happened.”
Hulk Hogan’s Fans React to His Passing
A statement about Hogan’s death was made on his Instagram account. The photo shows The Hulkster in his iconic red and yellow wrestling outfit. You can see why the family would choose this picture: he looks happy, confident, and strong.
“It is with a heavy heart and deep sadness that we confirm we have lost a legend. Our beloved Terry Bollea, known worldwide as Hulk Hogan, passed away today surrounded by his loved one,” the caption reads. “At this time of grief, we ask that everyone please respect the privacy of his family and friends.”
The statement continued, “May we all take solace in the wonderful memories he left behind for the millions of fans worldwide whose lives he touched for more than four decades. He will be missed, but never forgotten.”
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Superstar Triple H Praises ‘Global Sensation’ Hulk Hogan in Touching Tribute