WWE paid tribute to Hulk Hogan with a 10-bell salute and a video package on the July 25 episode of SmackDown. Eric Bischoff, the wrestling icon's long-time friend and former boss in WCW, believes The Hulkster deserves to receive a unique honor following his death.

Amongst those most affected by Hulk Hogan's recent death is Eric Bischoff and Real American Freestyle Wrestling. In turn, both have penned tributes to him.

Eric Bischoff has spoken publicly for the first time since Hulk Hogan's passing, differentiating between Hogan the person and the character.