Dave Rubin Reacts Live to Hulk Hogan's Death and Shares Personal Story

Breaking News: Hulk Hogan's Passing

• 💔 Dave Rubin received the news of Hulk Hogan's death live on air, expressing profound sadness.
• ⚡ The news broke just minutes before, reportedly due to cardiac arrest.

Personal Encounter with Hulk Hogan

• 🤝 Rubin recounted a memorable experience in 2017 where he spent an hour with Hulk Hogan and Jimmy Hart.
• 🤩 He described Hogan as a great guy, emphasizing his imposing physical presence and infectious laugh.
• 💡 Hogan discussed his real name, Terry Bollea, and his background as a musician before becoming a wrestler.

The Dual Nature of Hulk Hogan

• 🎭 Rubin noted Hogan's ability to switch between his public persona and his softer, more thoughtful private self.
• 🗣️ He described an internal struggle Hogan sometimes faced between being 'Terry' and the iconic 'Hulk Hogan' character.
• 🇺🇸 Hogan's deep love for America and his iconic theme song were highlighted.

Meeting Heroes and Lasting Impressions

• 🌟 Rubin shared that out of all the people he's met, including politicians and athletes, Hulk Hogan and Sly Stallone were the two he was most starstruck by.
• 🎬 He pointed out the connection that Hogan and Stallone starred together in Rocky III.
• 👏 Rubin remembered Hogan as a great American who truly understood entertainment, calling him a 'star of stars'.