Vince McMahon Pays Tribute to Hulk Hogan: “The Greatest WWE Superstar of ALL TIME” – Vince McMahon has issued a personal statement following the death of wrestling legend Terry Bollea, better known worldwide as Hulk Hogan. The former WWE Chairman and CEO honored Hogan’s legacy by calling him “the greatest WWE Superstar of ALL TIME,” recognizing the monumental impact Hogan had not just on WWE, but on the world of sports and entertainment as a whole.
McMahon’s tribute comes in the wake of Thursday’s tragic news that Hogan passed away at the age of 71 due to cardiac arrest. While WWE released an official corporate statement, McMahon’s personal remarks reflect the deep and historic bond he shared with Hogan over the course of four decades.
Vince McMahon’s Full Statement:
“The world lost a treasure today. Hulk Hogan was the greatest WWE Superstar of ALL TIME, someone who was loved and admired around the world. He was a trailblazer, the first performer who transitioned from being a wrestling star into a global phenomenon.
His grit and unbridled thirst for success were unparalleled – and made him the consummate performer. He gave everything he had to the audience whom he appreciated, respected and loved.
He leaves us with one of his favorite expressions, ‘Train, take your vitamins and say your prayers.’ Today, we pray for him.”
Hogan and McMahon shared one of the most important and complex relationships in wrestling history. In the early 1980s, McMahon handpicked Hogan to be the face of his national expansion of the then-WWF. The move proved revolutionary, as Hogan’s charisma and popularity helped launch Hulkamania and elevated professional wrestling into the mainstream.
Together, they created WrestleMania, with Hogan headlining seven of the first eight events. The two men were central figures in the “Rock ‘n’ Wrestling Connection,” a cultural crossover that united wrestling with music and pop culture.
Despite parting ways in the 1990s—when Hogan jumped to WCW and reinvented himself as the villainous leader of the New World Order—the two eventually reconciled. Hogan returned to WWE in 2002, adding more legendary moments to his resume and strengthening the legacy of the company he helped define.
As tributes continue to pour in from around the world, McMahon’s words serve as a powerful reminder of Hulk Hogan’s unmatched contributions to wrestling history—and the man behind the icon who made millions of fans say their prayers and believe in the power of Hulkamania.
Vince McMahon Pays Tribute to Hulk Hogan: “The Greatest WWE Superstar of ALL TIME”
