TNA iMPACT wasted no time honoring one of wrestlings biggest legends. The July 24 episodebroadcast just hours after Hulk Hogans deathopened with a somber black-and-white screen featuring his image and the words 19532025. The broadcast team briefly acknowledged his passing before the show rolled on.
It was a short but powerful moment, and it came on the same day Hogan tragically died from what was reported as cardiac arrest in Clearwater, Florida. EMTs were called to the WWE Hall of Famers home early in the morning, but the wrestling icon couldnt be saved.
The decision to kick off iMPACT with a tribute carried even more meaning considering Hogans past with the company. Hogan worked for TNA from 2009 to 2013 during a pivotal period in the companys growth. Now, in 2025, TNA and WWE are working together in a cross-promotional agreementmaking the moment feel like a full-circle tribute to one of wrestlings most recognizable names.
The moment said everything without having to say much at all.
Did you catch the TNA iMPACT intro? What did it mean to you seeing Hogan honored this way? Let us know in the comments.
