WWE Hall of Famer Eric Bischoff shared when he found out about the death of friend and wrestling icon Hulk Hogan.

Hulk Hogan’s tribute to open WWE SmackDown on Friday night was nothing short of a tear-jerker. The event in Cleveland was opened with loud applause and the crowd chanting “Hogan” in unison to honor the late wrestler who died at 71 years old on Thursday. Fellow wrestler Triple H led the tribute for Hogan.

In an emotional post on social media, Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson reminisced about his famous bout with Hulk Hogan, who died this week at the age of 71.

Shane McMahon has paid tribute to Hulk Hogan. McMahon on Friday quote tweeted his father Vince McMahon’s statement on X and responded with a message of his own, thanking Hogan for everything he did not only for WWE, but also for the McMahon family.

Marcus Jordan had a sobering realization following the deaths of Hulk Hogan and Ozzy Osbourne this week -- one that encouraged him to reconnect with his family ... and nearly pick up the bottle after months of sobriety.

Hulk Hogan's close friend Jimmy Hart talks exclusively to PEOPLE about the WWE star's health in his final days and reflects on his friendship, after Hogan's death on Thursday, July 24.

Hulk Hogan evolved from a sports entertainer to lifestyle brand through authenticity and expansion, with recent ventures that included a beer brand and freestyle wrestling organization.