April 6 2014: Dwayne Johnson, The Rock, Hulk Hogan performing at Wrestlemania 30 at the Superdome today in New Orleans, Louisiana.
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Featuring: Dwayne Johnson, The Rock, Hulk Hogan
Where: New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
When: 06 Apr 2014
Credit: INFphoto.com
The wrestling world is mourning the loss of one of its most iconic figures, Hulk Hogan, who passed away on Thursday July 24 at the age of 71.
Among the many tributes pouring in, none were more emotional or personal than the one shared by Dwayne āThe Rockā Johnson. Taking to Twitter, Johnson reflected on the deep impact Hoganāborn Terry Bolleaāhad on his life, both as a fan and as a fellow superstar in the ring. A day after Hoganās passing, Johnson took to Instagram to honour the wrestling legendāreal name Terry Bolleaāwith a heartfelt post and a clip from one of their most iconic moments in the ring. The video featured highlights from their unforgettable showdown at WrestleMania X8 in 2002, widely regarded as one of the greatest matches in wrestling history.
Rest in Peace, Terry Bollea aka The Immortal Hulk Hogan šļøš To millions of little kids you were a childhood hero – myself included. In 1984, I gave you your āHULKSTERā headband back, in the locker room in Madison Square Garden – I was the lucky kid caught it when you threw it in the crowd. You were wrestling āMr Wonderfulā, Paul Orndorff that night in the main event. You were shocked and so happy after the match because you told me that was your very last headband and if it werenāt for me, youād have no way of getting that exact one made again. You promised me that you would get more made and give me a Hulkster headband of my own as a thank you gift. A month later in Madison Square Garden, you did just that. You kept your word, with a handshake and a āthanks kidā. And that meant the world to that little 12 year old boy. Just 17 years later, and still a kid at the age of 29 years old ā Iām standing in the middle of the ring and facing you – one of my wrestling heroes in the main event of WRESTLEMANIA. The match was to decide who would go down in history, as The Greatest of All Time. When you kick out of my Rock Bottom finisher – just listen and FEEL that crowd go ELECTRICā¦ all for you. Iāve never felt anything like that in my entire wrestling career. It takes two to tango, but that historic crowd reaction was all for you. You may have āpassed the torchā to me that night, but you, my friendā¦. ā¦ you ādrew the houseā meaning you sold out every arena and stadium across the country in your prime as Hulk Hogan, on your way of becoming the greatest of all time. From deep in my bones, and on behalf of this wild and crazy world of professional wrestling that we love, I say to you now, and foreverā¦ Thank you for the house, brotherā¦ Thank you, for the house. RIP Terry Bollea aka #HulkHogan šļø #goat šļø @Carefree World @Jon Cruz
