Two-time WWE Hall of Famer and former world champion Hulk Hogan, whose real name was Terry Gene Bollea, died Thursday at the age of 71, according to his family.

WWE honored wrestling legend Hulk Hogan with a video tribute ahead of SmackDown after his death at age 71, celebrating his decorated career that included six WWE championships

But for the 38-year-old Famuyide and other Black wrestling fans and sports commentators, Hogan’s death this week at 71 has resurfaced an irreconcilable contradiction in the iconic wrestler’s legacy: Hogan’s undeniable role in broadening wrestling’s appeal to fans of all backgrounds versus his well-documented racism.

Bubba the Love Sponge, Hulk Hogan's former best friend, discussed the professional wrestler's recent death after their complicated history.

The WWE Hall of Famer, who died on Thursday at the age of 71, had supported former President Barack Obama in 2008.

By Rocky Swift (Reuters) -Hulk Hogan, the American sports and entertainment star who made professional wrestling a global phenomenon and loudly supported Donald Trump for president, has died at the age of 71,

After recounting his history wrestling for the promotion and in the country, NJPW also had a moment of silence for the late star.

Hulk Hogan's 2015 racism scandal led WWE to cut ties. The leaked audio, lawsuits, and fallout reshaped his legacy, now reignited by his 2025 death.