Ric Flair has commented further about claims he made during a recent interview regarding the real cause of death for fellow pro wrestling legend Hulk Hogan.
For those who missed it, the two-time WWE Hall of Fame legend spoke during an interview that was released this week where he claimed “street drugs” was the true reason for Hogan’s death.
“I talked to him the day before he died,” Flair began. “I shouldn’t say this, but what killed him was street drugs.”
“The Nature Boy” even noted that the news would be confirmed in the media within 30 days of him making the comments.
“It’s all going to come out in the media in the next 30 days,” he predicted. “You’ll read about it anyway. I just don’t feel free to talk about it.”
In an update, following the controversy caused by the comments, Ric Flair took to social media to release a detailed statement addressing the matter.
The statement released by Ric Flair on Friday evening reads as follows:
“There seems to be some controversy over my remarks that street drugs killed Hulk Hogan. I was only repeating what I know to be a fact through family members. After 11 back surgeries, hip replacements, knee replacements, a shoulder replacement, and two neck surgeries, I am sure the pain was unbearable.”
“A doctor, as I know, can only prescribe so much pain medication under medical guidelines. I’ve been told that all they did was try to help him, not hurt him — to help him get through the night and the pain. Eventually that catches up with you, as we know, with everybody.”
“He was my friend, a man I respected, and I’m only reporting what I’ve been told. Nothing more, nothing less. This was not an attempt to demean Hulk Hogan or his legacy. I have always referred to him as one of the two biggest stars in the industry — himself and Steve Austin. I apologize if people misunderstood my statement. Hulkamania forever!”
Hulk Hogan, real name Terry Bollea, passed away at the age of 71 back on July 24, 2025. The reported cause of death for “The Hulkster” was attributed to an acute myocardial infarction (heart attack).
We will keep you posted here at WrestlingHeadlines.com as updates regarding the Hulk Hogan rumor continue to surface.
There Seems To Be Some Controversy Over My Remarks That Street Drugs Killed Hulk Hogan. I Only Was Repeating What I Know To Be A Fact Through Family Members. After 11 Back Surgeries, Hip Replacements, Knee Replacements, Shoulder Replacement, And Two Neck Surgeries, I Am Sure The… pic.twitter.com/bVIPTgZfGe
— Ric Flair® (@RicFlairNatrBoy) November 28, 2025
