In a moment that no one could have predicted — and no one in the room will ever forget — music legends Ed Sheeran and Celine Dion came together in an unforgettable tribute to Hulk Hogan, the wrestling icon who became a symbol of strength for millions.
The private ceremony, held in Hogan’s hometown church in Clearwater, was intimate but powerful. WWE legends filled the pews alongside family, close friends, and a handful of unexpected guests from the music world. The atmosphere was heavy with loss — until something extraordinary happened.
“He Was Larger Than Life… But Even Bigger in Kindness”
Before the music began, Ed Sheeran took a shaky breath and addressed the crowd.
“I grew up watching him. He wasn’t just strong in the ring — he made you believe that you could stand tall, even when life tried to knock you down. I never imagined I’d sing at his funeral… but honestly, there’s nowhere else I’d want to be today.”
Then, Celine Dion, battling her own health struggles, stepped forward quietly. Her voice, though soft, cut through the silence:
“When I met Hulk at a charity gala back in 2012, he hugged me like I was already family. That’s just who he was. He made everyone feel powerful — even when he was the one in pain.”
The Song That Shattered the Silence
What happened next left the room breathless.
Ed took his place with an acoustic guitar. Celine stood beside him. Without introduction, they began to sing — a hauntingly beautiful, unreleased duet they wrote together for Hogan’s farewell. Its title: “Still Standing Tall.”
🎵 The ring is empty / The lights have dimmed / But echoes of your battle cry / Still live within… You raised us up with arms of gold / You made the scared ones brave and bold… 🎵
Celine’s voice soared like a prayer; Ed’s harmonies wrapped around each note like a quiet promise. It wasn’t a performance — it was a final blessing. A goodbye set to music.
Mourners wept openly. Brooke Hogan, holding her mother Linda’s hand, wiped tears away in silence. Even WWE legends stood visibly moved.
“A Goodbye Worthy of a Giant”
When the final notes faded, the room remained still. No applause. No words. Just bowed heads, quiet tears, and the soft weight of memory.
“This wasn’t a show,” said Ric Flair, his voice thick with emotion. “This was a tribute fit for a man who made millions of people feel invincible.”
Outside the church, the world stood still — but inside, something larger than life was laid to rest with grace, love, and song.
One Last Message from the Heart
Later that evening, Ed Sheeran posted simply:
“We don’t always get the chance to thank our heroes while they’re here. I’m grateful I got to sing for one of mine on his way out.”
Celine followed with:
“He fought. He lifted. He loved. And now… he rests. But through all of us, Hulk — you’re still standing tall.”
His Final Bow. Their Final Song.
Hulk Hogan may have taken his last walk down the aisle — but thanks to two unlikely friends from a different stage, his legacy was lifted one final time, on a wave of music, memory, and love.
And somewhere up there… you just know he raised one last arm to the sky. Still standing tall.
