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The wrestling world was surprised to learn that Hulk Hogan died at the age of 71 years after suffering a possible cardiac arrest in his home in Florida.
Hogan left a lasting legacy in WWE and the industry in general, helping to raise it to the upper level of pop culture and sports entertainment. WWE paid tribute to Hogan with a greeting of 10 bowling and a video assembly that shows his ring in the ring.
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Hulk Hogan with Jimmy Hart next to the crowd during RAW in Intuit Dome on January 6, 2025 in Inglewood, California. (Wwe/getty images)
Alexa Bliss, before his label team match with Charlotte Flair in Summerslam, spoke with Fox News Digital about Hogan's impact on Pro Wrestling.
“Obviously he raided the way for what we do, and due to the impact he has had on WWE, we can now make these great shows,” he said. “We are having a two -day Summerslam. It is the first time we have a two -day Summerslam. When you talk about WWE, one of the names of which people speak is Hulk Hogan.
“I had a moment with him in Wrestlemania when he was organizing. He came out, and we made a surprise entry and did the flexible, and it was very fun. He has had so much impact on our business, it is undeniable.”
Bliss, whose real name is Alexis Kaufman, remembered her husband, singer Ryan Cabrera, showing Hogan's video he captured in Wrestlemania 35. Little knew that Bliss was the host of the event and took Hogan.
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Alexa Bliss observes during SmackDown at the RUPP Arena on June 13, 2025 in Lexington, Kentucky. (Georgiana Dallas/wwe through Getty Images)
“My husband had a video of that Wrestlemania of me and Hulk Hogan at the entrance, without knowing that it was with him,” he recalled. “He says: 'Oh, I have this really great video of Hulk Hogan because I went to this Wrestlemania once.' Just at his side, that is me. '
Ultimately, Bliss was polished on how Hogan paved the way for her and others in the business.
“But obviously, yes, he is very sad. Condolences for his family. It was such a great personality and a great character in our world, and raided the way for us to do what we love.”
Alexa Bliss during the Women's Royal Rumble during the WWE Royal Rumble in Lucas Oil Stadium on February 1, 2025 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Joe Camporeale-Imagn images)
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Bliss and Flair will compete for the titles of the label team against Raquel Rodríguez and Roxanne Pérez in Summerslam. The Premium Live event will take place on Saturday and Sunday.
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