Eric Bischoff has opened up on Hulk Hogan’s death. Hogan, who is arguably the most legendary figure in professional wrestling history, passed away on Thursday at the age of 71. TMZ reports that Hogan suffered “cardiac arrest” at his home in Clearwater,

On 83 Weeks, Bischoff revealed he received a text message from Mike Johnson of PW Insider on the morning of Hogan's death on July 24. Johnson heard news about The Hulkster's condition but did not want to report anything. Moments later, Bischoff went back to his hotel room and saw confirmation of his friend's passing on television.

Amongst those most affected by Hulk Hogan's recent death is Eric Bischoff and Real American Freestyle Wrestling. In turn, both have penned tributes to him.