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Wrestling News: Eric Bischoff’s Emotional Goodbye to Hulk Hogan — WWE Confirms Controversial Star Will Not Be Returning

The wrestling world continues to reel from the heartbreaking death of Hulk Hogan, one of the most iconic figures in WWE history. While fans, wrestlers, and legends alike have flooded social media with tributes, one of the most emotional and heartfelt farewells came from someone who knew Hogan better than most — Eric Bischoff.

At the same time, WWE has made headlines with a firm decision: a controversial former star will not be returning to the company, despite fan speculation.

Here’s a full breakdown of both explosive updates rocking the wrestling world this week.

💔 Eric Bischoff Breaks Down: “I Lost My Brother”

Former WCW president and longtime on-screen ally Eric Bischoff delivered a gut-wrenching tribute to his friend and collaborator Hulk Hogan during a live podcast recording and later in a statement posted to social media.

“This isn’t just the end of a legend. It’s the end of a brotherhood,” Bischoff said, choking back tears. “We didn’t always agree, but we always had each other’s back — in the ring, and out of it.”

The two men were responsible for some of the most groundbreaking moments in wrestling history, including the birth of the nWo in WCW — a moment that changed wrestling forever.

Bischoff revealed that he had spoken to Hogan just weeks before his passing:

“He was at peace. He told me he was tired, but proud of what he left behind. I only wish I could’ve said goodbye one more time.”

🕯️ Behind the Scenes: Hogan’s Final WWE Conversation

Sources within WWE say that Hogan had been in talks about a final on-screen appearance — not to wrestle, but to deliver a farewell address at WrestleMania 41. That now, of course, will never happen.

Triple H is reportedly considering a tribute segment at SummerSlam, and talks are underway for a Hall of Fame tribute package, possibly with Bischoff leading the induction speech posthumously in 2026.

🚫 WWE Confirms: Controversial Star Not Returning

Meanwhile, in a completely separate bombshell, WWE has confirmed that Velveteen Dream — the once-rising NXT star whose career derailed due to serious allegations and off-screen controversies — will not be returning to the company.

Despite recent rumors circulating on social media that Dream had been spotted near the WWE Performance Center, officials have shut the story down:

“There are no plans for his return now or in the foreseeable future,” a spokesperson stated flatly.

Fan reaction has been mixed. Some believed in second chances, while others felt the line had already been crossed.

“Good. There’s no place for him in WWE anymore,” wrote one Reddit user.
“Let the past stay in the past — focus on building up the future,” another added.

📺 Wrestling World Shifts Again

With Hulk Hogan’s passing marking the true end of an era, and controversial names being permanently shut out of WWE’s doors, it’s clear the landscape of professional wrestling is once again evolving.

Legends are being remembered, but the industry is also drawing a line between legacy and liability.

As Eric Bischoff said in his farewell:

“Wrestling doesn’t stop. But it changes. And when someone like Hulk leaves, you don’t just feel it — you see the ripple in every corner of that ring.”