The WWE Hall of Famer, who died on Thursday at the age of 71, had supported former President Barack Obama in 2008.

Hogan didn't publicly endorse Trump until the convention, citing the assassination attempt against Trump at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, as the reason for his announcement.

Since news broke of legendary wrestler Hulk Hogan’s death on Thursday, July 24, at age 71, wrestlers and celebrities have come forward to share their condolences and memories. Hogan suffered cardiac arrest at his home in Clearwater,

The death of professional wrestling's most recognizable showman sparked reactions from the worlds of entertainment and politics.

Hogan, who revolutionized the world of wrestling and attracted interest in the sport that was ultimately dubbed "Hulkamania" in the 1980s, appeared at the Republican National Convention in July 2024 to endorse then-presidential candidate Donald Trump .

On Thursday, July 24, professional wrestling star Terry Gene Bollea, a.k.a. Hulk Hogan, died of heart failure at the age of 71. Hogan's death came a year after Hogan's appearance at the 2024 Republican National Convention in Milwaukee,

WWE Raw began on Monday night by honoring late Hall of Famer Hulk Hogan. The event featured a video tribute and a 10-bell salute in Hogan's memory at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit. Hogan's son Nick Hogan and longtime friend Eric Bischoff were both on stage during the tribute.