[WATCH] WWE pays tribute to Hulk Hogan with 10-bell salute on SmackDown

Overview

• On the 24th of July 2025, Hulk Hogan passed away at the age of 71 in Florida due to a cardiac arrest
• A night later, WWE paid tribute to him on Friday Night SmackDown by remembering his legacy
• The SmackDown roster and the fans observed silence along with a 10-bell salute

WWE paid tribute to the legendary Hulk Hogan on the July 25, 2025, episode of Friday Night SmackDown, a night after he passed away in Florida at the age of 71. The Blue Brand's roster and the fans in attendance remembered Hulk's legacy with a video tribute, followed by a moment of silence and a 10-bell salute.

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The night started with the remembrance of the 2-time WWE Hall of Famer. His contribution to the company was told brilliantly as the wrestlers, crew members, creative team, and Hogan's friends came together to observe silence in the entrance arena. Triple H addressed the gathering and mentioned how important Hogan was to the business.

Watch WWE's tribute to Hulk Hogan here -

Triple H says they “would not be standing here together right now, all of us” if it wasn’t for Hulk Hogan.#SmackDownpic.twitter.com/aGykalNUit

— Wrestle Ops (@WrestleOps) July 26, 2025

The WWE CCO claimed that the Wrestling world had lost one of its biggest legends, who impacted the business like no other. He claimed that none of them would be standing where they were if it were not for the Immortal One. Fans agreed with what Hunter said as they cheered Triple H's take on the former WCW star.

Fans cheer and chant for Hulk Hogan on Friday Night SmackDown

Jimmy Hart, who was in the arena to pay tribute to his friend, could not control his tears. What followed was the 10-bell salute, as the WWE universe honored Hogan in the best possible way. Fans chanted Hogan's name and acknowledged what he had done for the growth of the business.

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The video went viral on X, Instagram, and other social media platforms, and many thanked WWE for paying tribute to one of its biggest stars. Despite his bad image among certain fans, the people who were in the arena ensured that Hogan was given the utmost respect on the night after he passed away.