"Couldn't fathom it" - Veteran explains his immediate reaction to WWE legend Hulk Hogan's sudden passing (Exclusive)

WWE legend Hulk Hogan recently passed away, plunging the pro wrestling world into mourning. The Hulkster's impact on the business cannot be overstated, according to veteran journalist Bill Apter.

Hogan had been a household name in his prime, helping the wrestling business gain popularity with his character. According to Apter, this kind of booking and story building no longer happens in WWE, even though some names have risen to the top, like Rhea Ripley and Seth Rollins of late.

Speaking on the latest episode of UnSKripted, the veteran journalist paid tribute to the late legend and said:

"I was like, 'What? Impossible.' So, I called some people around, I was looking on the internet, and I saw that there was something up, maybe from Bischoff, or somebody important, who knew him well, and I still couldn't fathom it. I still couldn't believe it. I thought it was clickbait, it was fake, something like that and I was hoping that was true." [12:35]

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Hulk Hogan's contributions to the wrestling business have helped it evolve tremendously over the years. The void left behind by his passing is likely never going to be filled.

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Shubhajit is a pro wrestling journalist at Sportskeeda, reporting on WWE news. He has a Master's degree in English and has been working in his current role for over 2 years.

A fan of pro wrestling since childhood, Shubhajit decided to start creating content on the sport out of passion. Before covering a piece of news or rumor, he conducts thorough research, ensuring information in his work is reliable and completely accurate.

Although Shubhajit admires numerous pro wrestlers, his current favorite is WWE superstar Drew McIntyre. He is fond of The Scottish Warrior’s character work and innovative quips.

If there is one storyline he can work on in WWE, Shubhajit would book Roman Reigns’ future with The Bloodline following WrestleMania XL, where he lost to Cody Rhodes. He would have Reigns’ stablemates excommunicate him, laying the foundation for a gimmick change for the former. After Reigns’ exit from the faction, Shubhajit would portray him as an anti-hero trying hard to claw his way back up to the top.

Apart from reporting on pro wrestling, Shubhajit enjoys competitive gaming and reading.

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