Jimmy Hart, Hulk Hogan’s longtime friend and former manager, was shocked to learn about the wrestling icon's death after receiving a positive update the day before his passing.

The death of professional wrestling's most recognizable showman sparked reactions from the worlds of entertainment and politics.

The wrestling world is still mourning the death of Hulk Hogan following his passing last Thursday at the age of 71.

While he may not have been prepping for appearances at upcoming WWE events, the Hulkster had been filming a documentary chronicling his career in professional wrestling with Netflix over the past year. CNN reports that the wrestler gave twenty hours worth of interviews, and that thirty hours of scenes were shot on top of that.

Hulk Hogan’s health had reportedly taken a severe turn for the worse in the days leading up to his death last week. Due to complications from a neck surgery in May, Hogan was intubated and battled renal failure,

Several of Hulk Hogan’s peers will be on hand to celebrate the pro wrestling legend’s career this week. Independent Superstars of Professional Wrestling (ISPW), a New Jersey-based wrestling promotion,

WWE Raw began on Monday night by honoring late Hall of Famer Hulk Hogan. The event featured a video tribute and a 10-bell salute in Hogan's memory at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit. Hogan's son Nick Hogan and longtime friend Eric Bischoff were both on stage during the tribute.

Greg Gagne recalled Hulk Hogan's exit from the AWA to WWE and how it impacted the pro wrestling world. He also paid tribute to the recently departed star.