Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson is paying homage to Hulk Hogan … and clearly, the Hulkster had an enormous influence on his life.

Within the prolonged Instagram publish, The Rock recollects a strong second he shared with “childhood hero” — returning Hulk’s headband at Madison Sq. Backyard after being the fortunate child who caught it within the crowd.

Dwayne says Hulk was shocked to get the headscarf again … and promised to reward him a reproduction “Hulkster” headband he might preserve. A month later at MSG, Hulk saved his phrase and delivered Dwayne the headscarf … which meant every little thing to him as a 12-year-old child.

In his social media publish, The Rock shares grainy footage of his iconic 2002 WrestleMania match towards Hogan. Though The Rock received the match … he admits the group was all in on Hulk. Their epic encounter at Wrestlemania 18 is taken into account by many to be the best match of all time, and is thought to be a passing of the torch the place The Rock proved he was the subsequent Hulk Hogan to hold wrestling into its subsequent period.

It is value noting Hulk Hogan entered the match as a heel, whereas The Rock was the great man heading in. However the crowd that night time was so nostalgic to have Hogan again within the WWE, that they booed The Rock and cheered for the return of Hulk Hogan.

Dwayne calls Hogan the G.O.A.T, saying he “drew the home” like nobody else throughout his prime.

The Rock indicators off by saying he loves Hulk — and thanks him one final time “for the home.”