The Rock
Mourns Hulk Hogan
Revealed
Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson is paying homage to Hulk Hogan … and clearly, the Hulkster had a large impression on his life.
Within the prolonged Instagram publish, The Rock recollects a strong second he shared with “childhood hero” — returning Hulk’s headband at Madison Sq. Backyard after being the fortunate child who caught it within the crowd.
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Dwayne says Hulk was surprised to get the headscarf again … and promised to present him a duplicate “Hulkster” headband he might preserve. A month later at MSG, Hulk stored his phrase and delivered Dwayne the headscarf … which meant all the pieces to him as a 12-year-old child.
In his social media publish, The Rock shares grainy footage of his iconic 2002 WrestleMania match towards Hogan. Though The Rock gained the match … he admits the gang was all in on Hulk. Their epic encounter at Wrestlemania 18 is taken into account by many to be the best match of all time, and is thought to be a passing of the torch the place The Rock proved he was the subsequent Hulk Hogan to hold wrestling into its subsequent period.
It is price noting Hulk Hogan entered the match as a heel, whereas The Rock was the nice man heading in. However the crowd that evening was so nostalgic to have Hogan again within the WWE, that they booed The Rock and cheered for the return of Hulk Hogan.
Dwayne calls Hogan the G.O.A.T, saying he “drew the home” like nobody else throughout his prime.
The Rock indicators off by saying he loves Hulk — and thanks him one final time “for the home.”
TMZ Sports activities broke the story … Hulk Hogan died at 71 on Thursday after struggling a cardiac arrest at his house in Florida. Since his passing, numerous stars have paid their respects to the WWE legend, together with Ric Flair, Sylvester Stallone, Vince McMahon and extra.