In a new interview with PEOPLE, WWE Hall of Famer Jimmy Hart reflects on his friendship with the late Hulk Hogan and provides insight into his final days

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.

Hogan also famously wrestled for WWE competitor World Championship Wrestling (WCW) in the 1990s, turning heel (wrestling parlance for bad guy) and becoming Hollywood Hulk Hogan as a member of the New World Order (NWO). He has also wrestled for promotions like New Japan Pro Wrestling and TNA.

Hogan's close friend and longtime on-screen manager said he was in "phenomenal" health just two days before his death

The Clearwater (Fla.) police department and Major Nate Burnside released its timeline for how it handled superstar pro wrestler Hulk Hogan’s death on Thursday at 71. The 911 call came at 9:51 a.m. ET on Thursday and resulted in immediate medical dispatch, with the medics arriving at the 1000 block of Eldorado Avenue of Clearwater Beach at 9:56 a.m.

WWE is set to deliver a spectacular tribute to wrestling icon Hulk Hogan during Friday's SmackDown at Rocket Arena in Cleveland.

Hulk Hogan's wife Sky Daily posted an emotional tribute to the WWE star after his death on Thursday, July 24. Hogan, perhaps the most famous professional wrestler of all-time, died at 71.

Legendary wrestler Hulk Hogan has died at age 71. Here are some of his Michigan connections, highlighted by WrestleMania III vs Andre the Giant.