Ric Flair comments on what he thinks potentially contributed to Hulk Hogan’s death

While being interviewed by Ariel Helwani, WWE Hall of Famer Ric Flair commented on the death of longtime rival and friend Hulk Hogan. Here is what Flair had to say about Hogan’s health decline…

“I had just talked to Jimmy Hart the day before and I didn’t actually speak with Hulk, but everything was fine. I knew that he had health issues, but I thought that they were being embellished by that radio disk jockey, Bubba. I talked to Jimmy, I talked to his friend and he seemed to be fine.

I think he just got tired. I mean, 11 back operations, hip replacements, now a neck surgery. I mean, how much can your body take? We’ve all put ourselves in a ridiculous position in the business. But here I am, and I’m five years older than Hulk, and I don’t hurt at all. I’ve had some serious health issues, but I don’t have an ache or pain in my body. It bothers me, and of course, it gives me anxiety that I could be next.”

"I think he just got tired. 11 back operations, hip replacements, now a neck surgery… How much can your body take?

We've all put ourselves in ridiculous positions in the business, but I mean, I'm 5 years older than Hulk, and I don't hurt at all.

I've had some serious health… pic.twitter.com/joV16Ek2b6

— Ariel Helwani (@arielhelwani) July 28, 2025