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Smackdown Crowd breaks out in the songs of “Hogan” during the tribute to WWE in late legend

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WWE paid tribute to the late Hulk Hogan before Smackdown Friday evening to commemorate the legend of the struggle after his death Thursday at the age of 71.

The tribute included clips in the wrestling career decorated with Hogan and its entertainment adventures outside the ring.

The triple-h narrator called Hogan “The Ultimate Hero” and revealed that he had died in his home surrounded by family.

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Hulk Hogan flexes his muscles

The legend of the fight, Hulk Hogan, salutes the crowd during the à la carte remuneration of the WWE Crown, at the King Saud University Stadium, in Riyadh on November 2, 2018. (Fayez Nureldine / AFP via Getty Images)

The crowd of Smackdown broke out in applause and a song of “Hogan! Hogan!” After the end of the video.

Hogan would have had a health crisis from weeks before his death, although his wife, Sky, denied reports. She said her husband was “strong” and recovered surgeries.

THE Superstar pro wrestlerwhose birth name was Terry Bollea, made its debut in the Florida fighting championship (CWF) in the late 1970s before joining the World Wrestling Federation (WWF) in 1979. However, it was only its return to WWF, now WWE, when it became the superstar that fans came to know.

Vince McMahon bought WWF from his father and chose Hogan to be the main attraction of the company. He started to fight when he saved Bob Backlund from an attack by wild Samoans. “Hulkamania” has become rage from there.

Five unforgettable Hulk Hogan games that have defined the history of the struggle

Hulk Hogan in Washington DC 2015

WWE legend, Hulk Hogan, attended the 2015 Susan G. Komen DC race for the healing of the National Mall on May 9, 2015, in Washington, DC (Kris Connor / Wireimage)

Hogan was a WWE champion six times, won the Royal Rumble twice and was inducted into the WWE renown temple as an individual in 2005 and as a member of the NWO in 2020. He was also a world heavyweight champion six times in WCW and the IWGP champion in New Japan Pro-Wrestling.

President Donald Trump joined the masses to cry the loss of WWE legend.

Trump, who had a strong Relation with Hogan For years, which included the great discourse of struggle to the National Republican Convention last year, wrote a tribute to the social truth at the “Hulkster”.

“We have lost a great friend today, the” Hulkster. “Hulk Hogan was Maga all along – strong, hard, intelligent, but with the biggest heart,” wrote Trump. “He delivered an absolutely electric speech to the National Republican Convention, which was one of the strong points of all week. He entertained fans around the world, and the cultural impact he had been massive.

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Hulk Hogan in a scene from No Holds Bard

Hulk Hogan was suffocated in a game in a scene from the film “No Holds Bard” in 1989. (Tristar / Getty images)

“To his wife, his sky and his family, we give our best wishes and our warm love. Hulk Hogan will miss a lot!”

In July 2024, Hogan approved Trump for the president at the RNC, where he said “that Trump-A-mania is making America again great”, an ode to his nickname Hulkamania.

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