Dwayne Johnsonbetter known for wrestling fans like The Rock, has praised Hulk Hogan as his childhood hero in a reflective tribute to his former adversary.
Johnson published an extensive statement on Instagram after it was confirmed on Thursday that Hogan, also known as Terry Bolleahe died at the age of 71.
Johnson recalled a childhood memory of returning the “Hulkster” headband of Hogan in Madison Square Garden’s locker room and then, 17 years later, face Wrestlemania X8 in 2002.
“I am standing in the middle of the ring and in front of you, One of my wrestling heroes In the main event of Wrestlemania, “Johnson wrote.
When you free yourself from my Rock Bottom ending, listen and feel how the crowd is electric … All for you. I had never felt something like that in all my career as a fighter. Two are needed to dance tango, but that historical reaction of the public was all for you.
You may have spent the torch that night, but you, my friend … You were the soul of the stadium, which means you sold all the sands and stadiums in the country at your best like Hulk Hoganon the way to become the greatest of all time. “
He continued: “From the depths of my being, and in the name of this wild and crazy world of professional wrestling that we love, I tell you now and forever … thanks for the house, brother.”
Johnson’s relationship and Hogan out of ring
Outside the ring, Johnson and Hogan did not always agree. In 2015, when Hogan was in the eye of the hurricane for racist comments following a 2012 sexual video, Johnson said he was “disappointed” with his excolega.
“I have known Terry for years,” said Johnson. “My father trained him in Florida in the 70s, and even my uncle. I come from a long tradition of professional fighters. I didn’t know what [Hogan] It was racist. It is one of those things that are not clear about what he said. We have all spoken badly about him. He said what he said, and is paying the consequences. “
Source: Ambito
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