Former WWE referee Jimmy Korderas remembers working with Hulk Hogan during the wrestler's heyday. Korderas joined what was then called the WWF in 1985 and one of his first jobs was picking up wrestlers from the airport and driving them to Toronto’s Maple Leaf Gardens for matches. Hogan died July 24 at age 71. (July 25, 2025)

Wrestling legend Hulk Hogan has died at age 71. One of his lesser-known opponents was Toronto’s late mayor Rob Ford.

Arguably the most famous wrestler ever, Hulk Hogan, has died at age 71. TMZ first reported the news early Thursday afternoon, with World Wrestling Entertainment later confirming. NBC News reported Hogan died at his home in Florida, according to his manager Chris Volo.