WWE kicked off tonight’s (July 25) episode of SmackDown with a 10-bell salute for the legendary Hulk Hogan, who died on Thursday morning from cardiac arrest at 71 years old.
The live fans in the arena cheered and chanted Hogan’s name, with some of them holding up related merchandise, action figures, and signs in memory of the Hulkster.
Triple H briefly spoke about Hogan before the 10-bell salute, surrounded by many of today’s stars, as well as some of Hogan’s contemporaries (like Ted DiBiase, Sgt.
Slaughter, and Jimmy Hart), as they paid respect to perhaps the most famous pro wrestler of all-time.
Tonight, WWE remembers the legendary Hulk Hogan with a 10-bell salute. pic.twitter.com/66vGLZv7bH
— WWE (@WWE) July 26, 2025
Triple H also narrated this video package that aired after the 10-bell salute concluded.
Take a look back at the career of WWE Hall of Famer Hulk Hogan, narrated by Triple H. pic.twitter.com/YyxNaMzdSU
— WWE (@WWE) July 26, 2025
The final message delivered in the video is that Hulk Hogan may be gone, but Hulkamania will live forever.
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