The day after Hulk Hogan passed away, Triple H made a prominent appearance during the 10-bell salute on Smackdown. His emotional speech resonated with fans and paved the way for a tribute to Hogan’s legacy. However, when RAW aired, Triple H was noticeably absent. Instead, a recorded message from him was played, leaving fans questioning his absence. Triple H chose not to appear in person at the RAW tribute. According to sources, he felt it was inappropriate to attend again after having already paid tribute to Hogan on Smackdown. He wanted to give a new group of WWE stars a chance to pay their respects. Despite being backstage, Triple H decided to back off, out of respect for the event.
Fans were confused when Roman Reigns, despite being on RAW, did not attend the Hulk Hogan tribute. Along with Rhea Ripley, Paul Heyman, and Chelsea Green, Roman's absence raised questions about the reasoning behind it. The decision to exclude Roman from the tribute was said to be to protect his character. WWE officials believed that his participation could damage his wrestling persona, especially when standing next to CM Punk and other stars. The decision, while intended to maintain the integrity of the character, left fans wondering if there was an underlying reason for Hogan’s controversial past.
Amidst the speculation surrounding Roman Reigns and Triple H, the memorial led by Nick Hogan was undeniably emotional. Nick, along with his wife, expressed their grief over the passing of his father. The presence of close friends like Eric Bischoff and Bruce Pritchard added to the emotional atmosphere. WWE has been a huge support for Nick Hogan during this trying time. His heartfelt tribute serves as a reminder of his father’s impact on the wrestling world, and the commitment of the wrestling community to stand by him.