“The world lost a treasure today,” the WWE honcho posted on X on Thursday. “Hulk Hogan was the greatest WWE Superstar of ALL TIME, someone who was loved and admired around the world. He was a trailblazer, the first performer who transitioned from being a wrestling star into a global phenomenon.

WWE co-founder Vince McMahon in a statement posted on X called Hulk Hogan “the greatest WWE Superstar of ALL TIME, someone who was loved and admired around the world.” Incredibly high praise given the star-studded roster WWE has produced in the ring and beyond.

Update: Vince McMahon has released a statement on the death of Hulk Hogan. Hulk Hogan has passed away. The WWE Hall of Famer was 71 years old. According to TMZ, medics were dispatched to Hulk Hogan’s home in Clearwater,