LARGO, Fla. — A private memorial service for wrestling icon Hulk Hogan was held Tuesday evening at Indian Rocks Baptist Church, where the 71-year-old and his wife were baptized just a few years ago.

Dozens of invited guests arrived under tight security at the Largo church. The event was closed to the public, with a heavy police presence and the church grounds remaining off-limits to fans.

While the family kept details of the service private, tributes poured in at Hogan’s Clearwater businesses. Outside Hogan’s Hangout, his restaurant, and Hogan’s Wrestling Shop, fans from around the world gathered to remember the wrestling legend.

“I’ve been a fan all my life,” said John Draper, visiting from the UK. “Since I was young, really, probably six or seven. My mum bought me some figures when

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