Hulk Hogan has always known how to grab attention, whether its positive or negative. During his appearance on WWE RAWs Netflix debut on January 6, fans showered him with tons of deafening boos. Interestingly enough, it appears that WWE is reportedly planning for Hogan to embrace the negative reaction by turning heel the next time he appears on television.
According to a report by Daily Mail, WWE takes fan reactions seriously when creating storylines. While they may have a planned direction, they are willing to adjust if the crowds response is different from what they expected.
There have been discussions about making Hulk Hogan a heel the next time he appears on television, as his previous heel turn was highly successful for his career. It was noted that WWE might follow a similar strategy to what they did with The Rock last year. Initially presented as a hero, The Rock faced negative reactions from fans, so he embraced being a bad guy, which ultimately improved his popularity.
The plan for Hulk Hogan is to lean into the boos if he gets them again, and fully commit to the role of a heel. This heel turn would also tie into a future storyline with another wrestler, giving Hogan a substantial role while aligning with fan expectations.
Earlier reports suggested Hulk Hogan might be making fewer appearances on television moving forward following the negative reactions he received on RAW, but its clear they have a big plan for Hogan if he does get booed again during his next appearance.
If the boos continue, fans might see the return of the villainous Hulk Hogan, a character that defined his career during the nWo era. Only time will tell if this direction becomes a reality.
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