UPDATE: BILLIONAIRE ELON MUSK ANNOUNCES HE WILL PAY LEGENDARY ATHLETE HULK HOGAN’S FUNERAL COSTS — “HE WAS A TRUE FRIEND OF ME”! FULL STORY
In a stunning show of respect and deep emotion, tech billionaire Elon Musk has announced he will personally cover the funeral expenses of professional wrestling icon Hulk Hogan, who passed away earlier this week at the age of 71.
The shocking news was confirmed on Musk’s official X (formerly Twitter) account, where he wrote:
“He was more than a legend — he was a true friend of me. I will take care of all his funeral costs. Rest in power, Hulk.”
The post quickly went viral, with millions of fans and followers around the world expressing shock and gratitude for Musk’s unexpected gesture. Sources close to both men confirmed that despite their vastly different industries, Musk and Hogan had maintained a surprising and heartfelt friendship for years, bonded by their mutual admiration for resilience, ambition, and reinvention.
A Quiet Bond, Now Public
Though never widely publicized, Musk and Hogan had met on several occasions at private events and reportedly exchanged messages over the years. Hogan, known for his larger-than-life personality and massive impact on wrestling culture in the 1980s and 1990s, had once described Musk as “the real American innovator” in a 2021 interview.
“Elon is the kind of guy who doesn’t forget the people who inspire him,” said a source from Tesla. “And believe it or not, Hulk was one of those people.”
Plans for a Hero’s Farewell
Details of Hulk Hogan’s funeral are still emerging, but Musk’s team has confirmed he is working directly with the Hogan family to ensure the ceremony reflects the life and legacy of a man millions called their hero.
Fans across the globe have already begun paying tribute — leaving candles, action figures, and wrestling belts outside venues Hogan once performed in. From Madison Square Garden to Tokyo Dome, the world is mourning not just a wrestler, but a cultural icon.
