Tragedy struck the entertainment industry and wrestling community on Thursday with the news that global icon Hulk Hogan has passed away at his home in Clearwater, Florida at the age of 71. Hogan, a towering figure in professional wrestling,

First responders were called to his Florida home after a report of "cardiac arrest", local authorities say. He was later pronounced dead at hospital.

But for the 38-year-old Famuyide and other Black wrestling fans and sports commentators, Hogan’s death this week at 71 has resurfaced an irreconcilable contradiction in the iconic wrestler’s legacy: Hogan’s undeniable role in broadening wrestling’s appeal to fans of all backgrounds versus his well-documented racism.