Two-time WWE Hall of Famer and former world champion Hulk Hogan, whose real name was Terry Gene Bollea, died Thursday at the age of 71, according to his family.

Former WWE head writer Vince Russo recently shared an interesting story about Hulk Hogan. The legendary wrestler passed away last month, aged 71.

While Hulk Hogan is known as one of the wrestling world's most famous stars, his legacy is not all that perfect. The WWE Hall of Famer died in July after suffering cardiac arrest at the age of 71. His death has led to more than a few skeletons in the closet being revealed.

Vince McMahon defended his decision to bring Hulk Hogan back to the WWE after the late wrestling star was exposed for using a racial slur in 2015. McMahon, 79, addressed the controversy surrounding Hogan's comments during a new special on the late WWE star, who died July 24 after suffering a heart attack at his home in Clearwater, Fla.

Hulk Hogan's 2015 racism scandal led WWE to cut ties. The leaked audio, lawsuits, and fallout reshaped his legacy, now reignited by his 2025 death.

Vince McMahon defended his decision to bring Hulk Hogan back to WWE in 2018, three years after the company severed ties with him once it was revealed that the pro wrestling icon had used a racial slur.

WWE women's champion Naomi talked to Fox News Digital about Hulk Hogan's legacy and impact on the pro wrestling business after his death.