Steve Austin isnt known for emotional postsbut even The Texas Rattlesnake had to pause and pay tribute after the death of Hulk Hogan.
Just hours after the wrestling legends passing at the age of 71, Austin posted a heartfelt message on Instagram that hit like a punch to the gut. Alongside a backstage photo of the two icons together, Austin opened up about Hogans legacy in a rare show of vulnerability.
Austin followed that with a message about Hogans influence on the businessa nod to the global reach of Hulkamania.
The post immediately took off, racking up over 250,000 likes in just two hours. Austin, who rarely opens up like this online, made it clearthis loss cuts deep. His tribute wasnt about attention. It was about respect. Legend to legend.
With tributes pouring in from across the industry, Austins words stood out as a personal reminder of just how much Hogan meant to the businessand the men who helped shape it.
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