Sylvester Stallone opens up about relationship with Hulk Hogan: “He was in a class of his own”
In a moving tribute after the death of wrestling icon Hulk Hogan, Sylvester Stallone spoke about his all-time respect for his Rocky III co-star, calling him "in a class of his own." The quote came on August 13, 2025, during the TMZ Presents: The Real Hulk Hogan special.Stallone discussed working with him on the 1982 movie, noting that although he was careful at first, because Hogan had this huge body, he wanted to cast him so that they had a "David and Goliath" scenario. Joey Swoll issues apology for dressing as Hulk Hogan and offending fans in viral livestream Deep admiration toward the WWE superstar He complimented Hogan on his athleticism and accuracy, noting how Hogan would perform stunts with such dedication that he was actually taking the hit himself, in order not to hurt Stallone. "He was a magician," […]