The July 25 episode of WWE SmackDown was emotional from the start, with the company paying tribute to Hulk Hogan following his death at age 71. But the most surprising moment came after the show endedwhen Shane McMahon broke his social media silence with a rare public post honoring the Hulkster.
WWE kicked off SmackDown with the full roster and several legends standing on the ramp. Triple H addressed the crowd before a 10-bell salute rang out in Cleveland. He spoke about Hogans legacy, saying that none of them would be standing on that ramp without him. WWE then aired a powerful video tribute, set to Hogans Real American theme, narrated by Triple H himself.
Shane McMahon, who rarely posts on social media these days, took to Twitter to reflect on his fathers words and Hogans passing.
The post came in response to Vince McMahons own tribute, which described Hogan as the greatest WWE Superstar of all time and praised his impact on the company and global culture. Shanes message added a personal layer, thanking Hogan directly and acknowledging the role he played behind the scenes as well.
With SummerSlam approaching, emotions are running high in WWEand Hogans influence continues to be felt in every segment and every storyline.
How do you feel about Shane McMahon speaking out after all this time? Should WWE continue honoring Hogans legacy throughout SummerSlam weekend? Drop your thoughts in the comments.
