Hulk Hogan’s death leaves lasting mark on WWE star

The world of professional struggle has been amazed to learn that Hulk Hogan died at the age of 71 after having suffered a potential cardiac arrest at his home in Florida.

Hogan has left a lasting heritage on WWE and industry in general, helping to raise it in the higher level of pop culture and sports entertainment. WWE paid tribute to Hogan with a greeting of 10 beautiful and a video editing showing his career in the ring.

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Hulk Hogan with Jimmy Hart alongside the crowd for RAW in Intuit Dome on January 6, 2025 in Inglewood, California. (WWE / Getty images)

Alexa Bliss, before her tag team match with Charlotte Flair in Summerslam, spoke to Fox News Digital of Hogan’s impact on the professional struggle.

“He obviously paved the way for what we do, and because of the impact he had on WWE, we are now able to make these enormous shows,” she said. “We have a two -day Summerslam. This is the first time that we have had a two -day Summerslam. When you talk about WWE, one of the first names that people are talking about is Hulk Hogan.

“I had a moment with him in Wrestlemania when I was hosting. He came out, and we made a surprise entrance and made the bending, and it was very fun. He had such an impact on our business – it’s undeniable.”

Bliss, whose real name is Alexis Kaufman, recalled her husband – singer Ryan Cabrera – showing Hogan’s video he captured at Wrestlemania 35. He did not know, Bliss organized the event and released Hogan.

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Alexa Bliss looks at Smackdown to Rupp Arena on June 13, 2025 in Lexington, Kentucky. (Georgiana Dallas / WWE via Getty Images)

“My husband had a video of this Wrestlemania of me and Hulk Hogan at the entrance, not knowing that it was me with him,” she recalls. “He says:” Oh, I have this really cool video of Hulk Hogan because I went to this Wrestlemania once. “I said to myself:” Yeah, it’s me. “And he was like:” Wait, what? And I’m going: “Yeah, this blonde right there, posing with Hulk Hogan …” He says: “No, it’s a video of Hulk Hogan.” And I’m going: “Well, but the person right next to him is me.” I said to myself: “You have a video of Hulk Hogan and your future wife on this video.” I always thought it was a bit cool. “”

In the end, Bliss tipped his hat to the way Hogan paved the way for her and others in the company.

“But obviously, yes, it’s super sad. Condolences to his family. He was such a great personality and a great character in our world, and he opened the way to doing what we love.”

Alexa Bliss during the Royal Rumble of Women during the Royal Rumble WWE at Lucas Oil Stadium on February 1, 2025 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Joe Camporeale-Imagn images)

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Bliss and Flair will compete for tag team titles against Raquel Rodriguez and Roxanne Perez in Summerslam. The premium live event will take place on Saturday and Sunday.

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