Sylvester Stallone is sharing fond memories of working alongside Hulk Hogan. Following the wrestling icon’s death on Thursday, July 24, at the age of 71, Stallone, 79, spoke to TMZ ’s Harvey Levin about starring in Rocky III with Hogan. The actor said they met for the first time during rehearsals for the movie in the early 1980s.

Sylvester Stallone, John Cena, Ric Flair and other famous names are paying tribute to Hulk Hogan. The wrestler passed away at age 71 on July 24. His manager Chris Volo confirmed the WWE legend's death to NBC LA and said he was surrounded with family at the time of his passing.

Sylvester Stallone paid tribute to Hulk Hogan hours after his death on July 24. On Instagram, the actor shared a photo from the 1982 movie Rocky III, which featured a scene in the ring with Hogan. “I have the pleasure of meeting this brilliant personality and showman when he was 26 years old,