The Rock & Stone Cold Steve Austin Pay Tribute To Hulk Hogan

The Rock and Stone Cold Steve Austin have paid tribute to WWE Hall of Famer Hulk Hogan following his passing.

On July 24, reports emerged that Hulk Hogan had passed away at the age of 71, with WWE later issuing an official statement.

With names from across the wrestling world paying tribute to the late star, Stone Cold Steve Austin and The Rock have now shared their thoughts.

In a post on his own Instagram account, Austin shared a photo alongside Hogan with the message:

Hulk Hogan was born to be a Professional Wrestler. Larger than life. Charisma for days. He was in a stratosphere all on his own.

His contributions are immense. His influence will be forever.

Hulkamania lives on.

My condolences to his family and loved ones.

The Rock would also share his condolences on Instagram along with a video of their Icon vs. Icon match from WrestleMania 18 in 2002 and a message that recounted early meetings and their match, writing:

Rest in Peace, Terry Bollea aka The Immortal Hulk Hogan 🕊️💐

To millions of little kids you were a childhood hero – myself included.

In 1984, I gave you your “HULKSTER” headband back, in the locker room in Madison Square Garden – I was the lucky kid caught it when you threw it in the crowd. You were wrestling “Mr Wonderful”, Paul Orndorff that night in the main event. You were shocked and so happy after the match because you told me that was your very last headband and if it weren’t for me, you’d have no way of getting that exact one made again. You promised me that you would get more made and give me a Hulkster headband of my own as a thank you gift.

A month later in Madison Square Garden, you did just that. You kept your word, with a handshake and a “thanks kid”.

And that meant the world to that little 12-year-old boy.

Just 17 years later, and still a kid at the age of 29 years old — I’m standing in the middle of the ring and facing you – one of my wrestling heroes in the main event of WRESTLEMANIA.

The match was to decide who would go down in history, as The Greatest of All Time.

When you kick out of my Rock Bottom finisher – just listen and FEEL that crowd go ELECTRIC… all for you. I’ve never felt anything like that in my entire wrestling career. It takes two to tango, but that historic crowd reaction was all for you.

You may have “passed the torch” to me that night, but you, my friend…. … you “drew the house” meaning you sold out every arena and stadium across the country in your prime as Hulk Hogan, on your way of becoming the greatest of all time.

From deep in my bones, and on behalf of this wild and crazy world of professional wrestling that we love, I say to you now, and forever…

Thank you for the house, brother…

Thank you, for the house.

RIP Terry Bollea aka Hulk Hogan 🕊️

Vince McMahon would also comment on Hogan’s passing, highlighting his importance to the wrestling business and WWE in particular.

Hulk Hogan was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame as part of the Class of 2005 and later as a member of the nWo in 2020.

WrestleTalk sends its thoughts to the family and friends of Terry Bollea aka Hulk Hogan.

Stone Cold Steve Austin has shared a tribute to Hulk Hogan following his passing:

"Hulk Hogan was born to be a Professional Wrestler. Larger than life. Charisma for days.

"He was in a stratosphere all on his own. His contributions are immense. His influence will be forever.… pic.twitter.com/NTJhVQLlMB

— WrestleTalk (@WrestleTalk_TV) July 25, 2025

The Rock has shared a heartfelt tribute to Hulk Hogan following his passing yesterday:

Rest in Peace, Terry Bollea aka The Immortal Hulk Hogan 🕊️💐

To millions of little kids you were a childhood hero – myself included.
In 1984, I gave you your “HULKSTER” headband back, in the… pic.twitter.com/Kk7IxrM45w

— WrestleTalk (@WrestleTalk_TV) July 25, 2025