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.

“Through the good times and the bad, I always loved my brother Terry!,” wrote Brutus Beefcake (referring to Hogan by his given name). “I am devastated by the loss of my friend, I only wish we had time to mend our broken friendship before his passing. Until I see you Brother, in the big squared circle in the sky! I love you.”

Hulk Hogan made a big impact in Hollywood, both in and out of the wrestling ring. His most memorable movie roles, starting with "Rocky III."

When Sylvester Stallone was making Rocky III, he need a monster villain to fight. He found one not in the world of boxing or even in Hollywood but in the wrestling ring. The 6ft 7in, 300lb Hulk Hogan.