Here are a few things you might not know about the late wrestler, including his real friendship with his ‘Rocky III’ co-star.

Hulk Hogan, pro-wresting's 12-time world champion and TV personality, who helped transform the WWE into the behemoth it became, has died at age 71. TMZ was first to report the news on Thursday, July 24 that medics were sent to Hogan's home in Florida after he reportedly suffered a cardiac arrest. The outlet said he was taken out on a stretcher.

Following Hulk Hogan’s death, the WWE remembered and honored him with their 10-bell salute on SmackDown on July 25.