Dwayne Johnson Remembers His Childhood Hero Hulk Hogan

Wrestler and actor Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson paid tribute to his childhood hero, Hulk Hogan, who passed away at the age of 71. Johnson recalled meeting Hogan for the first time in 1984 when he was 12 years old and returned Hogan's 'Hulkster' headband that had been thrown into the crowd. Hogan, a prominent figure in wrestling during the 1980s, won six WWE Championships. Johnson expressed his gratitude to Hogan on Instagram, acknowledging him as a childhood hero to many, including himself.

Johnson reminisced about the moment in 1984 when he returned Hogan's headband and how Hogan later fulfilled his promise of giving Johnson his own 'Hulkster' headband as a thank-you gift. Johnson also mentioned facing Hogan in the ring at Wrestlemania when he was 29 years old, highlighting the historic crowd reaction during their match.

Hogan, a former WWE star, was found experiencing a medical-related issue at his home and was taken to the hospital, where he passed away. The police confirmed no signs of foul play and are conducting a standard death investigation.

Hogan headlined the first Wrestlemania in 1985 and had his last WWE match in 2006. His impact on professional wrestling coined the term 'Hulkamania' in the mid-1980s, propelling wrestling into the mainstream.

According to the source: RTE.ie.