WWE paid tribute to Hulk Hogan on this week’s episode of 'SmackDown.’ Hulk Hogan was honored during the show with an opening segment featuring WWE stars

Hulk Hogan's close friend Jimmy Hart talks exclusively to PEOPLE about the WWE star's health in his final days and reflects on his friendship, after Hogan's death on Thursday, July 24.

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.

Hulk Hogan, known as "The Immortal One," has died at 71. Hogan was a major figure in wrestling, hosting "Saturday Night Live" and appearing on the cover of Sports Illustrated.