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UFC President and CEO Dana White recalled supporter wrestling icon Hulk Hogan on Thursday night after his death in Florida.
White Fox appeared on the news channel’s “Jesse Waters Primatime” and reflected on Hogan’s presence in the Republican National Convention. He said that he was in a holding room with Kid Rock, when Hogan asked to talk with him.
“Hulk Hogan caught me and asked me if he could personally talk to me for a second,” White said. “And he pulled me to one side, and I will never forget the conversation that we had.
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“He was a good man. He was special. He loved the President, and, of course, he loved America.”
White credited Hogan, Muhammad Ali, Dawn King and Combat Sports and Sports Entertainment World to the Combat Sports and Sports Entertainment World of the era, which is the UFC today.
White said, “The way UFC is today and the things I have done to make it is a small piece of all the people and their businesses,” White said.
Clearwater police said that the officers were called for cardiac arrest emergency at Hogan’s house. The pro -wrestler was rushed to a hospital and died about an hour later. Hogan was 71 years old.
Hogan’s death sent waves to the world of sports entertainment. White was one of the dozens of people who paid tribute to the WWE icon throughout the day.
WWE said in a statement, “WWE is sad to know that WWE Hall of Fame Hulk Hogan has passed away.” “One of the most recognizable figures of pop culture, Hogan helped WWE to achieve global recognition in the 1980s.
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“WWE expresses his condolences to Hogan’s family, friends and fans.”
A statement was released on Hogan’s Instagram page.
“It is with a heavy heart and deep sadness that we confirm that we have lost a legend,” the post said. “Our beloved Terry Bolia, known worldwide as Hulk Hogan, is surrounded by his loved ones today.
“At this time of sorrow, we ask that everyone please respect the privacy of their family and friends. Do we all take solitude in the amazing memories left behind for millions of fans around the world, whose life he touched his life for more than four decades. He missed, but never forgot.”
Hogan was a big life character that changed pro wrestling many times; First when he slammed Andre the Giant at WrestleMania III, and again, when he turned on wrestling fans and alliance with a new world order in the World Championship Wrestling.
Hulk Hogan posted on 30 August 2006 at the Radio City Music Hall in New York during the MTV Video Music Awards Forum. (AP Photo/Jason Dicro, File)
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He was a six -time WWE Champion, won the Royal Rumble twice and was included in the WWE Hall of Fame in 2005 and as a member of the NWO in 2020. He was also a six-time World Heavyweight Champion in WCW and an IWGP champion in New Japan Pro-Vresceling.
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