A fter his death on Thursday, WWE made it known they’d be paying tribute to Hulk Hogan on SmackDown the following night.Adding that to a show that was already advertising SummerSlam headliners John Cena and Cody Rhodes, and the July 25 show figured to do well in the ratings. And it did.

Overview Hulk Hogan passed away on the 24th of July 2025, at the age of 71, due to a cardiac arrest Popular WWE Superstars like The Undertaker, John Cena, Kane, and others paid tribute to him Creative heads like Triple H and Shawn Michaels reacted to the unfortunate incident Hulk Hogan passed away on the 24th of July 2025,

Hulk Hogan has passed away, signifying a significant turning point for countless fans. Since his debut in WWF in 1983, characterized by his distinctive horseshoe moustache, he emerged as one of the most recognizable figures in the world of professional wrestling.

Nick Hogan shared a emotional message after the unexpected passing of his father, Hulk Hogan. On July 24, 2025, TMZ reported that WWE legend Hulk Hogan had passed away at the age of 71 due to cardiac arrest.

Last Friday, John Cena attempted to wiggle his way out of defending the undisputed WWE championship against Cody Rhodes at SummerSlam. Rhodes attacked Cena, literally forcing the champion's hand to sign the contract for a street fight at the biggest event of the summer.

Audio dispatch reviewed by PEOPLE reveals that medics were still doing CPR on Hogan 30 minutes after responding to the call for cardiac arrest

In his later years, Hogan was better known as a reality TV star, headlining the two season VH1 series, Hogan Knows Best and appearing on its one-and-done follow-up, Brooke Knows Best. He also had cameos on comedy series ranging from The Inbetweeners to The Goldbergs.