Sting has now reacted to Hulk Hogan’s unfortunate passing with a short and heartfelt message to the Hulkster.
The Icon took to Twitter, calling Hulk Hogan the greatest of all time. He thanked Hogan for everything he did for him and for wrestling fans around the world. Sting said he loved Hogan and will miss him deeply. He ended his message by saying goodbye to his friend, Terry Bollea, and wishing him rest in peace.
“HULK HOGAN – THE GREATEST OF ALL Can’t thank you enough for all that you did for me and for wrestling fans all over the world. I loved you and I will miss you. My friend, Terry Bollea, RIP”
Hulk Hogan and Sting have a long history in wrestling. Their most famous feud happened in 1997 in WCW. Sting was the iconic vigilante, while Hogan was the leader of the nWo. Their big match at Starrcade 1997 was one of the most hyped matches in WCW history, after more than a year of buildup.
Outside the ring, Sting has often expressed respect for Hogan’s star power and contributions to the industry and it’s clear no matter what, Sting will always have a ton of love and admiration for Hogan.
As the wrestling world continues to feel the sadness of losing Hulk Hogan, Sting’s emotional message shows how much he meant to people. Whether he was a rival or a friend, Hogan had a strong impact on Sting and millions of Hulkamaniacs around the world and that’s definitely never going to change.
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