The delay Hulk Hoganson, Nick Hoganwas suffocated while WWE paid tribute to the “larger than life” wrestler to Summerslam 2025.

Nick, 35, and his wife, Sunbathewere shown in the crowd During the WWE flagship summer event at Metlife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on Saturday August 2. Nick was near tears while WWE played the classic theme song of Hulkster “Real American” at the end of a video package highlighting the heritage of the world heavyweight champion in the world.

“Hulk Hogan was bigger than life, personified sports entertainment [and] The greatest performer in our history ”, WWE advertiser Michael Cole told viewers.

Cole stressed that Hulk was “undefeated” to Summerslam throughout his career and contributed “so many great moments, too much to speak” for WWE fans.

“”[This was] A man who wore a professional struggle on his back for three decades, “added Cole, 56 years old.” Rest in peace, brother “.

While the camera moved to a Nick and Tana at the edge of the ring, Cole said that the couple attended WWE Summerslam to “celebrate [Hulk’s] Life and inheritance.

Hulk died at 71 on July 24, with US Weekly confirming that the wrestling icon cause of death was an acute myocardial infarction, the most commonly called heart attack. We also learned that Hulk (real name Terry Gene Bollea) Leukemia fought in private Before his death.

WWE initially responded to Hulk’s news with a statement: “WWE is saddened to learn the WWE renown temple, Hulk Hogan died. One of the most recognizable figures in pop culture, Hogan helped WWE obtain global recognition in the 1980s. WWE expands its condolences to family, friends and fans of Hogan.

The company then honored Hulk during several of its television events, with Nick previously assisted Monday evening gross Monday, July 28, for a greeting of 10 beautiful to his late father. Nick called the Hulkster “the most incredible person” in a poignant commemorative message via Instagram Saturday, July 26.

“”[Hulk] will always be my hero. He was the nicest, loving and incredible father that anyone could ask, “Nick wrote to fans.” I feel so blessed to have the most grandfather in the world. He was not only the best father but also my mentor and my best friend. He has always been my best friend and I love him and I miss him more than I could never explain it. »»

Nick’s sister, Brooke Hoganwas significantly absent from the various commemorative events of WWE and then spoke to explain why She did not attend.

“For those of you who have given me shit for not having attended the tributes of my father, @Wwe has not extended an invitation,” said Brooke. 37, wrote via its Instagram history on Wednesday July 30.

Brooke and her father had a notoriously complicated relationship, and even if she recognized Hulk’s death via Instagram, We learned that she excluded from his will in 2023.

“I believe that my wife confirmed the best interests of her father even after her death, bringing together all the courage and kindness that she could despite her injury,” said Brooke’s husband, the former NHL Steve Oleksysaid We exclusively. “This money does not represent achievements in the ring – the majority of it came to the detriment of my wife’s dignity. She was built on hurtful comments about her and her past relationship, which caused pain not only to her, but to many other families.”

Brooke and Nick’s mother, Linda Hoganwrote his own emotional praise for his late exhusband despite their famous controversial divorce. (Linda and Hulk were married between 1983 and 2009. Hulk was with Jennifer McDaniel from 2010 to 2021, before making the knot with Heaven every day in 2023.)

Recognizing the painful divorce, Linda, 65, wrote: “Nick would tell me things and vice versa. Just news on life. I always felt .. although broken .. we were always a family.

She concluded: “I love you Hulkster. You were my man. The only man for me. Rip. “