This tribute came via Tony Schiavone, who worked with Hogan in both WCW and WWE, with Schiavone praising the Hulkster for bringing wrestling into the mainstream in the '80s and for his role in WCW's dominance on TNT in the second half of the '90s. Tony also sent condolences to Hulk's family before wrapping up with an "RIP, brother".

In 1998, Jay Leno stepped out of The Tonight Show studio and into the WCW ring to face Hulk Hogan in a real tag-team wrestling match that blended late-night comedy with pro wrestling drama.

Following the death of Hulk Hogan on July 24, Tony Schiavone paid his respects on the July 26 episode of "AEW Collision."

In the hours since learning of Hulk Hogan's passing, several posts and news items related to his career have surfaced. Among them, new details have emerged regarding Hogan’s 1998 contract with WCW. Shedding light on just how lucrative the agreement as the face of the company and star of the NWO, his deal was unprecedented at the time.

Though he may not have been welcomed in AEW, Hulk Hogan still received a farewell message from Tony Schiavone on Collision.

Hulk Hogan died Thursday at the age of 71. Here are the famed wrestler's biggest controversies during his story career.

Bubba the Love Sponge, Hulk Hogan's former best friend, discussed the professional wrestler's recent death after their complicated history.