Greg Gagne recalled Hulk Hogan's exit from the AWA to WWE and how it impacted the pro wrestling world. He also paid tribute to the recently departed star.

Nick Hogan, the son of wrestling legend Hulk Hogan, posted an emotional tribute to his father over the weekend.

Well, ya know somethin' brother? Before Hulkamania ran wild all over MTV, Hulk Hogan was making a name for himself as a professional wrestler in Minnesota. Hogan, who died Thursday at age 71, was hired by the Minneapolis-based American Wrestling Association (AWA) in 1981 after struggling to gain traction with the World Wrestling Federation (WWF).

Nick Hogan, Hulk Hogan’s 35-year-old son, penned an emotional tribute to his late father over the weekend. Hulk Hogan, whose real name Terry Bollea, died Thursday in in Clearwater, Fla, at the age of 71. “My dad was the most incredible person I’ve ever known and will always be my hero,” Nick posted to Instagram.

Nick Hogan shared a tribute to his late father Hulk Hogan, as he remembered the former pro-wrestling star as the "best dad in the world."

WWE star Chelsea Green was among those in the pro wrestling world to comment on the death of Hulk Hogan on Thursday, but she received social media hate for it.

Just a few days ago, the world said goodbye to one of the most iconic entertainers of all time Hulk Hogan. With a personality as big as his biceps, Hogan wasn’t just a wrestling legend; he was a pop culture force who showed up everywhere from the WWE ring to TV screens and movie sets.