Eric Bischoff on Hulk Hogan’s Passing: Raw Reaction & Grief
Eric Bischoff Reflects on Hulk Hogan’s Passing: “He Really Was One of the Kindest, most Generous People”
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Eric Bischoff, a prominent figure in professional wrestling and a long-time associate of Hulk Hogan, shared his profound grief and heartfelt reflections on the passing of the legendary wrestler, whose real name was Terry Bollea. Speaking on The Story wiht Martha MacCallum on FOX News Channel, Bischoff opened up about the deep impact of Hogan’s death and offered a personal glimpse into the man behind the iconic persona.
A Shocking Revelation
Speaking from Las Vegas, where he was scheduled to film interviews for “Real American Freestyle,” Bischoff recalled the moment he learned the devastating news. “I’m in shock. It still hasn’t really set in,” Bischoff shared. “I learned this morning about Hulk’s passing ironically while watching FOX News.”
He detailed the surreal experience: “I’m in Las Vegas and scheduled to shoot some interviews here with some of our wrestlers from Real American Freestyle. And I got a text that let me know something was going on. And five minutes later, I was in my room and I’m watching FOX News and got the news. And I have literally been on the phone or responding to texts and e-mails ever as. It hasn’t truly sunk in yet.”
Beyond the Persona: The Man Known as Terry Bollea
Bischoff emphasized the crucial distinction between the larger-than-life character that captivated millions and the private individual he knew. “It’s one of the things that’s most important to me now, I guess, at this point, is, I feel like I knew Terry Bollea,” Bischoff stated. “Terry Bollea was different than Hulk Hogan. Terry Bollea, the man, was kind. He was generous to a fault. He was loyal. He just had a big heart.”
He elaborated on how the Hulk Hogan persona often overshadowed the man himself: “And until you got to know Terry Bollea, you were overwhelmed with the character Hulk Hogan. And that was his life. But he really was one of the kindest, most generous people that I have ever met.”
A Deepening faith
Bischoff also touched upon Hogan’s spiritual journey, revealing the significant role faith had come to play in his life in recent years.”It was an critically important part of his life,” Bischoff explained. “Terry, like all of us throughout his life, has struggled with his faith and sometimes got closer to it than others, but it was always there. It was always present. It was always a part of who he was.”
He highlighted a particular period of spiritual growth for Hogan: “But in the last seven years, six, seven, eight years, in particular, he really got so much closer to his faith. And he was so proud to go through that baptism and just embrace his faith to a level that he never really had prior.And it brought joy to him. And I’m grateful, very grateful for that.”
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