WWE Legend and Hall of Famer, Hulk Hogan Dies at 71, Leave a Big Void in WWE

Hulk Hogan died at the age of 75

In one of the most shocking and heartwrenching wrestling news for today, WWE legend and Hall of Famer, Hulk Hogan, died at the age of 71. He died of cardiac arrest today at his home in Clearwater. Emergency personnel transported him from his residence in an ambulance. He was taken to the hospital, where doctors pronounced him dead.

Hulk Hogan has had numerous health issues ever since he retired from WWE. Hulk Hogan’s appearance at the Netflix Premiere of Raw remains his last appearance on WWE. He was not only a great wrestler but one of the most recognizable figures in pop culture who took WWE to new heights during his era.

WWE is saddened to learn WWE Hall of Famer Hulk Hogan has passed away.

One of pop culture’s most recognizable figures, Hogan helped WWE achieve global recognition in the 1980s.

WWE extends its condolences to Hogan’s family, friends, and fans.
— WWE (@WWE) July 24, 2025

Hulkamania: A Look at Hulk Hogan’s Illustrious Career

Hogan started his career in 1977; however, he became famous worldwide after signing with the World Wrestling Federation (now WWE) in December 1983. In his professional career, he won 12 worldwide championships, which include 6 WWE Championships & 6 WCW (World Heavyweight) championships. He held the WWF championship title five times, and his reign lasted for 1,474 days, making it the longest in the history of the WrestleMania era.

The legendary Hulk Hogan ❤️💛 pic.twitter.com/3daG7IDznf
— WWE (@WWE) July 24, 2025

Hulk Hogan became the first wrestler to achieve back-to-back victories in Royal Rumble matches, securing victories in both 1990 and 1991. His match with André the Giant on WWF The Main Event on February 5, 1988, continues to set records for U.S. television viewership in wrestling, achieving a 15.2 Nielsen rating and gaining 33 million viewers.

Hulk Hogan’s death will leave a huge dent in WWE, and his unmatched legacy will be remembered till eternity. May he find eternal peace.

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I am Ashish Negi, and I work as a WWE and NFL writer at The Playoffs. I have 5 years of experience in content writing, and I have written in different domains like Real Estate, but I found my love while writing in sports. I love watching sports and have been a fan of WWE and cricket. I got an opportunity to write full-time on WWE and NFL here, so following the footstep of my hero John Cena, I turn heel on my last company