The fallout from Hulk Hogans reception at WWE RAWs Netflix premiere continues to spark conversations, with former WWE writer Vince Russo now chiming in with a conspiracy theory about the situation.
Hogans January 6 appearance at RAW in Los Angeles saw him face a torrent of boos from the crowd. Fans even chanted F*** Hulk Hogan off-camera, booed a pre-recorded commercial featuring him, and showed their disdain for the WWE Hall of Famer throughout his promo. While the negative reaction shocked Hogan, Russo has a theory about how it all went down.
Speaking on BroDown on Backstage Pass, Russo speculated that Netflix executives may have orchestrated Hogans appearance, only for WWE to set him up for failure.
The boos didnt stop with Hogan. Jimmy Hart, who accompanied Hogan, also faced backlash from the crowd. Russo expressed disbelief over the reaction to Hart.
Whether you buy into Vince Russos theory or chalk it up to shifting fan attitudes, one thing is clear: Hulk Hogans appearance on WWE RAWs Netflix debut was anything but smooth. As for Jimmy Hart, the boos directed his way left plenty of fansand Russoshaking their heads. Love them or hate them, Hogan and Harts reception proves that no one is safe from the modern wrestling crowds harsh spotlight.
Whats your take on Vince Russos comments and the crowds reaction to Hulk Hogan and Jimmy Hart? Share your thoughts on whether this was a setup or simply a reflection of changing fan sentiment.