WWE honored Hall of Famer and professional wrestling icon Hulk Hogan on Friday, one day after his passing at 71 years old.

Hulk Hogan’s tribute to open WWE SmackDown on Friday night was nothing short of a tear-jerker. The event in Cleveland was opened with loud applause and the crowd chanting “Hogan” in unison to honor the late wrestler who died at 71 years old on Thursday. Fellow wrestler Triple H led the tribute for Hogan.

The polarizing but iconic WWE superstar died Thursday at the age of 71. A sellout crowd a Rocket Arena chanted his name as wrestlers gathered for a 10-bell salute.

As the wrestling world mourns the loss of Hulk Hogan, details are emerging about the emotional tribute show and the legends who will be there to say goodbye.

Marcus Jordan had a sobering realization following the deaths of Hulk Hogan and Ozzy Osbourne this week -- one that encouraged him to reconnect with his family ... and nearly pick up the bottle after months of sobriety.

WWE Hall of Famer Hulk Hogan, real name Terry Bollea, died at the age of 71 on Thursday as his family, friends and millions of fans across popular culture mourn.

Hulk Hogan's close friend Jimmy Hart talks exclusively to PEOPLE about the WWE star's health in his final days and reflects on his friendship, after Hogan's death on Thursday, July 24.

Hulk Hogan evolved from a sports entertainer to lifestyle brand through authenticity and expansion, with recent ventures that included a beer brand and freestyle wrestling organization.