Dennis Rodman honors Hulk Hogan with an emotional tribute during his WWE Hall of Fame induction speech.
Former Chicago Bulls legend Dennis Rodman paid an emotional tribute to the late Hulk Hogan during his WWE Hall of Fame induction speech Friday night in Las Vegas.
Rodman, inducted as part of the Class of 2026 for his memorable run in WCW as a member of the nWo, took time during his acceptance speech to praise Hogan and their friendship. He wore a Hollywood Hogan shirt, got choked up while talking about Hogan always standing by his son Nick Hogan no matter what, and questioned why it took WWE so long to honor Hogan with a statue.
Rodman ended his remarks with a classic “nWo 4 Life!” declaration.
The moment was a reminder of Rodman’s wild crossover days in wrestling, including the infamous 1998 incident when he skipped a Chicago Bulls practice during the NBA Finals to appear on WCW Monday Nitro with Hogan.
Bulls fans will always remember “The Worm” as the flamboyant rebounding machine who helped Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen win three straight titles from 1996-98. His WWE Hall of Fame moment added another unforgettable chapter to his larger-than-life career.