Hulk Hogan called the Netflix biopic's script "powerful," even hoping Chris Hemsworth would receive Oscar attention for his role

Seven months before his death on Thursday, legendary WWE superstar Hulk Hogan made his final appearance for the company. The appearance came in January, when Hogan cut a promo during the debut of Monday Night Raw on Netflix. However, Hogan's appearance didn't go as planned.

Hulk Hogan's close friend Jimmy Hart talks exclusively to PEOPLE about the WWE star's health in his final days and reflects on his friendship, after Hogan's death on Thursday, July 24.

Shane McMahon has paid tribute to Hulk Hogan. McMahon on Friday quote tweeted his father Vince McMahon’s statement on X and responded with a message of his own, thanking Hogan for everything he did not only for WWE, but also for the McMahon family.

Hogan left behind an iconic legacy in the wrestling world. As WWE star Chelsea Green noted, Hogan became a mainstream star. His first acting role was as Thunderlips in Rocky III. He would subsequently appear in the likes of No Holds Barred, Suburban Commando, and Mr. Nanny.

From the ring to reality television, Hulk Hogan has touched almost every corner of pop culture. It doesn’t matter if you’re a wrestling fan or not; you know Hulk Hogan. Once the news of the 71-year-old’s passing hit,

"WWE is saddened to learn WWE Hall of Famer Hulk Hogan has passed away," they said in a statement to PEOPLE on July 24, after the news of his death was first reported by TMZ. "One of pop culture’s most recognizable figures, Hogan helped WWE achieve global recognition in the 1980s. WWE extends its condolences to Hogan’s family, friends, and fans."