Hulk Hogan’s closest circle showed up in full force to honor the wrestling legend during his private memorial on Tuesday — and the guest list read like a who’s who of entertainment and wrestling royalty.

The emotional service was held at Indian Rocks Baptist Church in Largo, Florida, and while the public was not allowed to attend, several high-profile names were spotted paying their respects. Among the first to arrive were Vince McMahon, WWE executive Triple H and his wife, former WWE co-CEO Stephanie McMahon. The couple flew in via private jet and were photographed touching down in Florida ahead of the ceremony.

Also in attendance was Kid Rock, who made a subtle nod to Hogan by wearing a yellow feather in his hat — a color forever linked to the WWE icon. Bam Margera, long associated with the Jackass crew, was also seen at the service, as was comedian and podcast star Theo Von.

Photos via PageSix from the event showed pallbearers carrying Hogan’s casket into the church while wearing yellow boutonnières to match Hogan’s iconic ring attire. The gesture was a quiet tribute to the man who helped define wrestling’s golden era.

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Missing from the service was Brooke Hogan, Hogan’s daughter, who had a strained relationship with her father in recent years. Brooke was also absent from WWE’s Monday Night Raw tribute show, which aired just days earlier. She later revealed she wasn’t invited to RAW or Smackdown tribute shows, “I had not been invited in the first place.”

But instead of attending the memorial, Brooke honored her father in a deeply personal way — by taking her children to the one place he loved most: the beach. In a touching Instagram Story, Brooke posted a black-and-white throwback photo with Hogan from her childhood, accompanied by an emotional message.

“Taking our babies to your favorite place today, the beach.” She followed that with a heartfelt tribute to his memory. “We will be celebrating your life and all our good memories while we have our feet in the same saltwater you loved. Until we meet again, daddy.”

Hulk Hogan died on July 24 after going into cardiac arrest at age 71. The official cause of death was listed as a heart attack, but a medical examiner’s report revealed Hogan had been secretly battling chronic lymphocytic leukemia and suffered from atrial fibrillation — a heart condition that increases the risk of stroke and cardiac complications. The wrestling icon is set to be cremated, with a request already submitted to the medical examiner’s office.

His wife Sky Daily shared her grief on Instagram, writing, “This loss is sudden and impossible to process. My heart is in pieces.” Nick Hogan, who was the only family member present at WWE’s televised tribute, posted, “This has been overwhelming and extremely difficult.”

Hulk Hogan may be gone, but the names who showed up to say goodbye — and the gestures made by those who stayed away — prove just how far his influence reached, from the squared circle to the music world, comedy, and beyond.

What are your thoughts on Brooke Hogan’s private tribute and the stars who turned up to honor her father? Were you surprised by who was — and wasn’t — there? Let us know in the comments below.

Steve Carrier is the founder of Ringside News and has been reporting on pro wrestling since 1997. His stories have been featured on TMZ, Forbes, Bleacher Report, and more.

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