Wrestling icon Hulk Hogan died on Thursday at the age of 71. Perhaps the most well-known and recognizable wrestler in the history of the industry, he was a major catalyst in the growth of the World Wrestling Federation throughout the 1980s.

Ric Flair released an emotional tribute after news of Hulk Hogan's death, praising and thanking his longtime friend for help over the years.

“Through the good times and the bad, I always loved my brother Terry!,” wrote Brutus Beefcake (referring to Hogan by his given name). “I am devastated by the loss of my friend, I only wish we had time to mend our broken friendship before his passing. Until I see you Brother, in the big squared circle in the sky! I love you.”