Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson

“... 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.”

Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson · said 2025-07-25 · reported 2025-07-25

Dwayne Johnson praised Hulk Hogan's unmatched ability to sell out arenas across the country.

“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.”

Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson · said 2025-07-25 · reported 2025-07-25

Dwayne Johnson recounted returning Hulk Hogan's headband at Madison Square Garden in 1984.

“You may have 'passed the torch' to me that night, but you, my friend....”

Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson · said 2025-07-25 · reported 2025-07-25

Dwayne Johnson acknowledged Hulk Hogan passing the torch during their historic match.

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

Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson · said 2025-07-25 · reported 2025-07-25

Dwayne Johnson described the significance of his WrestleMania match against Hulk Hogan.

“To millions of little kids you were a childhood hero - myself included.”

Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson · said 2025-07-25 · reported 2025-07-25

Dwayne Johnson reflected on how Hulk Hogan was a childhood hero to him and millions of other kids.

“Thank you, for the house.”

Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson · said 2025-07-25 · reported 2025-07-25

Dwayne Johnson reiterated his thanks to Hulk Hogan.

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

Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson · said 2025-07-25 · reported 2025-07-25

Dwayne Johnson shared how much Hulk Hogan's gesture meant to him as a young boy.

“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...”

Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson · said 2025-07-25 · reported 2025-07-25

Dwayne Johnson addressed Hulk Hogan on behalf of the professional wrestling community.

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

Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson · said 2025-07-25 · reported 2025-07-25

Dwayne Johnson described receiving a replacement headband from Hulk Hogan a month later.

“Rest in Peace, Terry Bollea aka The Immortal Hulk Hogan,”

Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson · said 2025-07-25 · reported 2025-07-25

Dwayne Johnson paid tribute to Hulk Hogan in a social media post.

“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.”

Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson · said 2025-07-25 · reported 2025-07-25

Dwayne Johnson recalled facing Hulk Hogan in the main event of WrestleMania 17 years later.

“RIP Terry Bollea aka Hulk Hogan”

Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson · said 2025-07-25 · reported 2025-07-25

Dwayne Johnson concluded his written tribute to Hulk Hogan.

“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.”

Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson · said 2025-07-25 · reported 2025-07-25

Dwayne Johnson recalled the electrifying crowd reaction when Hulk Hogan kicked out of his finishing move.

“Thank you for the house, brother...”

Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson · said 2025-07-25 · reported 2025-07-25

Dwayne Johnson expressed his gratitude to Hulk Hogan.