Terry Bollea, also known as legendary wrestling superstar Hulk Hogan, died Thursday. He was 71.

Hogan had an undeniable impact on the wrestling world, almost singlehandedly carrying the business throughout the ’80s. Hogan was so popular during the era he broke out of the wrestling bubble, becoming a full-on entertainer. Over his career, Hogan appeared in movies, dabbled in music, had his own popular reality-television program and even opened his own pasta-themed restaurant.

Hogan’s star dimmed in recent years after he was caught using racial slurs in a leaked sex tape. WWE cut ties with the wrestling icon for years before his eventual return. He received negative reactions from fans in his final appearances with WWE.

Despite his end with the WWE Hogan remained an influential and legendary figure in wresting circles until his death. A number of wrestlers paid tribute to Hogan on Thursday, with one of his biggest wrestling rivals leading the charge.

That would be Ric Flair, who praised Hogan for being a great friend away from the ring.

Flair’s daughter Charlotte, also an accomplished wrestler, also paid tribute to Hogan on Thursday.

Other wrestling superstars and companies chimed in Thursday to pay homage to Hogan.

In July of 2024, Hogan appeared at the Republican National Convention in support of President Donald Trump.

Trump’s vice president, JD Vance, called Hogan a “great American icon” Thursday.