Sad news enluces the world of wrestling and sports entertainment, the legend and icon of professional wrestling Hulk Hogan has died yesterday at the age of 71.
The executive director of UFC, Dana White, was moved by the death of the wrestling legend Hulk Hogan.
Terry Bollea, known worldwide as Hulk Hogan, died on Thursday at age 71 due to cardiac arrest. The WWE Hall of Fame was the face of professional wrestling in the 1980s and then. The “Hulkamanía” unleashed, carrying professional wrestling to new heights. The impact was felt by White, who admits to having been a fan of a child, like many others worldwide.
«I am 55 years old, so I grew up just at the time when WWF was huge and Hulk was becoming a great star. I saw the WWF at that time and was a fan of Hulk Hogan ».
White was recently found with the controversial struggle of wrestling at the Republican National Convention, where both took the stage to support Donald Trump during his presidential campaign.
«When I arrived, they took me directly to a waiting room where they had to me and Kid Rock. On the way to my room, Hulk Hogan grabbed me and asked me if I could talk to me privately for a second. He took me apart, and, do you know? I will never forget that conversation we had that night. He was a good man, he was special. He loved the president and obviously loved the United States«.
In December, Hogan participated in an UFC event. Accompanied Colby Covington during his departure at UFC on ESPN 63 in Tampa, Florida, While his famous entry theme, “Real American” by Rick Derringer, sounded on the speakers.
For White, Hogan represented an era of the 80s where “men were men.” The stars of the time were muscular action film stars such as Sylvester Stallone, Arnold Schwarzenegger and, of course, Hogan, who turned his success into wrestling in a race in Hollywood.
«Look, I grew up at that time; That is my time. I think everyone, no matter what time they grew, are the best time for them. The 80s were incredible, and not only them. Types like Stallone and Arnold, and the list of the most prominent men of that time is endless. Yes. For me, Reagan. I could follow and continue. It was the best. I always say it: I am very happy to have grown at the time I grew up, the 80s, and I am very happy to leave the time I am leaving. I am very happy with the future that I have had to live in this world ».
