As Hulk’s classic theme song “Real American” played at the end of the tribute, Nick was seen holding back tears in the crowd as he stood clapping alongside his wife. He then made a prayer motion and placed his hand on his chest as fans cheered in the stadium.

Hulk Hogan’s son, Nick, was emotional while his late father was honored at SummerSlam in Sunday. WWE played a video montage on screens at MetLife Stadium and on the Peacock stream.

The late Hulk Hogan’s son, Nick Hogan, was choked up as WWE paid tribute to the “larger than life” wrestler at SummerSlam 2025. Nick, 35, and his wife, Tana Lea, were shown in the crowd at the WWE’s flagship summer event at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford,