Ric Flair spoke with TMZ shortly after Hulk Hogan’s cardiac arrest death and struggled to keep himself together as he poured out the emotions of losing the fellow former WWE superstar.

John Cena, Ric Flair and more stars paid tribute to the late wrestling legend Hulk Hogan after his death at age 71 on July 24. Ric Flair spoke with PEOPLE.

Legendary wrestler Hulk Hogan has died at age 71. Ric Flair, Charlotte Flair and other wrestlers and celebrities shared their tributes