Ric Flair Says Wrestlers Skipped Hulk Hogan Funeral Over Grudges

Wrestling legend Hulk Hogan passed away in July 2025 from cardiac arrest, with WWE Hall of Famer Ric Flair revealing he spoke with Hogan the day before his death and noted that Hogan seemed fine at the time. Hogan’s widow, Sky Daily, is preparing a medical malpractice lawsuit, suspecting complications during surgery contributed to his death amid reports of possible overprescribing of medications and Hogan undergoing surgery despite having leukemia. Flair also reflected on Hogan’s funeral, expressing surprise at notable absences among wrestlers due to old grudges rooted in the politically charged wrestling environment of Hogan’s era. Despite their on-screen rivalry, Flair shared that Hogan was personally supportive during difficult times, including financially helping Flair when his son was critically ill. However, Flair’s accounts of his last communications with Hogan have been inconsistent, leading to fan skepticism and further confusion surrounding Hogan’s final days. WWE is also preparing for John Cena’s retirement match in Washington, DC, after Boston declined to pay the requested site fee, with speculation that President Donald Trump might attend the event.