When Richmond native Earl Hebner joined the World Wrestling Federation in 1988, his first match as a referee was between Hulk Hogan and Andre the Giant.

Maine (WABI) - Wrestling fans across the world are mourning the loss of professional wrestling icon, Hulk Hogan. Hogan died Thursday after authorities in Florida responded to a call about a cardiac arrest. Authorities say there were no signs of foul play or suspicious activity.

TORONTO — Even as Hulkamania was catching fire around the world, former WWE referee Jimmy Korderas says Hulk Hogan always treated him like “one of the boys.” When Korderas joined what was then called the WWF in 1985, one of his first jobs was picking up wrestlers from the airport and driving them to Toronto’s Maple Leaf Gardens.