It’s been a tragic day for the professional wrestling community as Hulk Hogan passed away at the age of 71. Hulk Hogan was arguably the most well known wrestler of all time and his legacy is familiar to millions around the world.
Eric Bischoff was a longtime friend of Hulk Hogan’s and he recently appeared on The Story with Martha MacCallum on FOX News Channel where he discussed his reaction to Hogan’s passing.
“I’m in shock. It still hasn’t really set in. I learned this morning about Hulk’s passing, ironically, while watching FOX News. I’m in Las Vegas and scheduled to shoot some interviews here with of our wrestlers from Real American Freestyle. I got a text to let me know something was going on. Five minutes later, I was in my room and I’m watching FOX News and got the news. I’ve literally been on the phone or responding to text and emails ever since. It hasn’t truly sunk in yet.”
Bischoff also discussed what he wants people to know about Hulk Hogan when he added, “It’s one of the things that’s most important to me now, I guess, at this point, is, I feel like I knew Terry Bollea. Terry Bollea was different than Hulk Hogan. Terry Bollea, the man, was kind. He was generous to a fault. He was loyal. He just had a big heart. And until you got to know Terry Bollea, you were overwhelmed with the character Hulk Hogan. And that was his life. But he really was one of the kindest, most generous people that I have ever met.”
Eric Bischoff also reacted to Hulk Hogan’s passing on social media when he posted the following tweet:
Thanks for the house Hulkster.
— Eric Bischoff (@EBischoff) July 24, 2025
Once again our condolences go out to Hulk Hogan’s family, friends and fans.