Ric Flair clarifies his remarks about Hulk Hogan being killed by “street drugs”

During an interview with the Doubl3 Coverage podcast, WWE Hall of Famer Ric Flair said the following about Hulk Hogan’s death at the age of 71: “I talked to him the day before he died. I shouldn’t say this, but what killed him was street drugs.”

In a post via Twitter/X, Flair clarified his remarks from the interview…

“There seems to be some controversy over my remarks that street drugs killed Hulk Hogan. I was only repeating what I know to be a fact through family members. After 11 back surgeries, hip replacements, knee replacements, a shoulder replacement, and two neck surgeries, I am sure the pain was unbearable. A doctor, as I know, can only prescribe so much pain medication under medical guidelines. I’ve been told that all they did was try to help him, not hurt him—to help him get through the night and the pain. Eventually, that catches up with you, as we know with everybody. He was my friend, a man I respected, and I’m only reporting what I’ve been told. Nothing more, nothing less. This was not an attempt to demean Hulk Hogan or his legacy. I have always referred to him as one of the two biggest stars in the industry, himself and Steve Austin. I apologize if people misunderstood my statement. Hulkamania forever!”

There Seems To Be Some Controversy Over My Remarks That Street Drugs Killed Hulk Hogan. I Only Was Repeating What I Know To Be A Fact Through Family Members. After 11 Back Surgeries, Hip Replacements, Knee Replacements, Shoulder Replacement, And Two Neck Surgeries, I Am Sure The… pic.twitter.com/bVIPTgZfGe

— Ric Flair® (@RicFlairNatrBoy) November 28, 2025