Both enjoyed respectable acting careers in addition to their time in the ring. Hogan most notably came up against Sylvester Stallone in Rocky III (1982) as the character 'Thunderlips' while The Rock, whose real name is Dwayne Johnson, has a much more plentiful filmography, starring in a number of Hollywood hits.

The Rock is the latest member of the WWE family to pay tribute to Hulk Hogan in the wake of the Hulkster's death on Thursday.

The Rock and Hulk Hogan have a history that goes beyond the wrestling ring, as evidenced by a lengthy message posted on X.