NFL tight end legend Rob Gronkowski expressed his admiration for WWE legend Hulk Hogan, who recently passed away. In his tribute to the late professional wrestler, Gronk described Hogan as “one of the purest of all times.”
In a story on Instagram, Rob Gronkowski honored the late Hulk Hogan, whom Gronk revealed he even met last year.
“RIP Hulkster, Childhood hero, an absolute legend, an entertainer, just one of the purest of all times,” Gronk said in his story. “So glad I got to meet you last year, it was an honor. Let me tell you something brother, you will always be remembered.”
Hogan’s health had sparked speculation in recent months as there were contradictory reports about whether he was incapacitated. While some outlets claimed he was simply in a coma, his wife and representatives denied those rumors and said that Hogan was in and out of the hospital because of problems with his long-term neck and back injuries.
His wife, Sky Daily, publicly stated that Hogan was doing well in recovery from neck surgery. However, with his unexpected death, there has been shock waves all around the pro wrestling world.
Rob Gronkowski Gets Honest About Patriots’ Last Season
Rob Gronkowski has recently delivered a punctual look back at the New England Patriots’ 2024 season and praised their aggressive moves in the offseason with some lofty expectations. As Lee’s analyst for Fox Sports, Gronkowski lauded new head coach Mike Vrabel for leading the Patriots and scouting talent for the roster, including chasing down Stefon Diggs, Harold Landry III, and multiple other vets.
He also said the free agency and draft “smacked it out of the park” and seemed excited about the momentum coming from the offseason after a slow 2024.
“I think Mike Vrabel is doing an excellent job so far,” Gronk said. “I mean, you really can’t question any of the moves that he has done this year in free agency and the draft; I think they smacked it out of the park.”
.@RobGronkowski shares his expectations for Coach Vrabel and the @Patriots 👏 pic.twitter.com/0XdhUoIwk0
— Good Morning Football (@gmfb) July 17, 2025
However, Gronkowski didn’t shy away from emphasizing the pressure Vrabel now faces. He stressed that the next step is building team chemistry and cohesion, which he believes is essential for playoff contention. Gronk stated that the Patriots should aim to win the division or at least secure a Wild Card spot, despite being one of the league’s worst teams just months ago.
Rob Gronkowski’s comments carry weight not just because of his legacy with the Patriots, but also because of his reputation for speaking bluntly.
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