Hulk Hogans promo during WWE RAWs Netflix debut on January 6 didnt go as planned, with the Los Angeles crowd loudly booing the Hall of Famer. While promoting WWE and his Real American Beer product alongside longtime manager Jimmy Hart, Hogans attempt to win over the audience fell flat. Now, former WWE and TNA star Elijah Burke is weighing in, taking shots at Hogans reception and his political stances.
Burke took to Twitter to comment on the situation, writing, Hahaha Hogan thought Cali was gonna 4get? Hogan screwed Hogan because while this was @WWE Netflix Debut, they shouldve waited until they got to a Red State to bring on Hogan who was overly boisterous & opinionated during the presidential election.
The boos for Hogan sparked comparisons to The Undertaker, who also has public ties to Donald Trump. When a fan brought this up, Burke clarified the difference in his view: Undertaker is not a Trump supporter Mark Calloway is Therefore fans could care less about his personal views, he was not shoving it down their throats & certainly not using his Undertaker persona to promote it. Hogan is Hulk Hogan everywhere he goes and theres no separation.
Burke didnt stop there, adding, Folk act like its Hogans first time back since racist remarks. Hes been back PLENTY of times on #WWERaw never got that type of reception. #HulkHogan was a poster boy for Trumps campaign. Had #DonaldTrump walked out the boos would be greater than any boos youve ever heard.
Hulk Hogans polarizing legacy continues to spark reactions, and Elijah Burkes fiery comments have only added fuel to the fire. Whether its his political affiliations, past controversies, or simply the crowds mood, one thing is certainHogans reception at WWE RAWs Netflix debut wont be forgotten anytime soon. As the conversation heats up, fans are left to debate if Hogan can ever reclaim his status as a universally loved icon.
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