Hulk Hogan Was Making Long-Term Plans Weeks Before His Death

On Thursday morning, the world was hit with some unexpected and tragic news as professional wrestling legend Hulk Hogan passed away at the age of 71. And based on some telling moves Hogan made in the weeks before his death, it sounds like his passing was indeed rather unexpected.

Just a few weeks ago, Hogan and his Real American Beer were looking to make a major business move by purchasing the ailing Hooters restaurant chain after it recently filed for bankruptcy.

Real American Beer CEO Terri Francis confirmed this move to Business Insider as he made it clear that the wrestling legend was all in on saving the Hooters brand.

"Hulk Hogan and Real American Beer are fully committed to protecting and revitalizing the iconic American brand Hooters," Francis told Business Insider.

A source close to the situation told Business Insider that the group would look to bring new revenue streams to the struggling restaurant, including merchandise, with Hogan leading the way as the brand tried to lure in younger customers.

"Cheap beer and fattening wings aren't the food or drink of the younger generation," the person told Business Insider just last month. "Hulk can solve that."

Given that this report of major future business plans came just last month, it's rather telling as it suggests that just a few weeks ago, Hogan was in good enough health to make long-term business plans. Obviously, within the past few weeks, that appears to have changed rather suddenly.

The wrestling legend passed away on Thursday with emergency personnel reportedly responding to a call about a "cardiac arrest."

In the days leading up to his death, those close to him reportedly shared some telling details suggesting that his health was failing, though even those sources seemed to indicate that his health was relatively stable.

Based on all of this information, it seems like his passing was rather unexpected.