WWE Hall of Famer Hulk Hogan’s return during the RAW Netflix premiere did not go as expected. The Hall of Famer appeared to promote WWE’s new partnership with Real American Beer. The Hulkster had plans for several future appearances to support the brand.
On the historic night for WWE RAW, Hulk Hogan appeared alongside his longtime manager, Jimmy Hart. Hogan with Hart appeared to promote his Real American Beer, but the crowd loudly booed them out of the arena. Despite Hogan speaking about how the fans had always supported him, the Los Angeles crowd greeted him with loud boos.
Reports suggest that Hulk Hogan believes the boos were a result of his politics. The Daily Mail also claimed that Hogan expected a warm reception on the show, but faced a cold reception. WWE seems to be planning to use the situation to their advantage moving forward.
WWE plans possible Hulk Hogan heel after RAW Netflix premiere backlash
According to the Daily Mail, Hulk Hogan expected a positive reception when he appeared with Jimmy Hart, whom the fans love. Hogan thought the crowd would cheer, but instead, they booed him. After his promo, Hogan was disappointed by the negative reaction, yet he was not upset with the reception.
The reports revealed that Hogan might have played up the boos more if he had not come to promote his product. While the Hall of Famer may have been upset with the reaction. However, he plans to take advantage of the situation and use the fans’ reaction and make it into a profitable opportunity.
With Hulk Hogan planning to take advantage of the situation, reports have revealed that WWE is planning for him to return as a heel in the future. Given that The Rock’s heel shift as the Final Boss worked when fans rejected him in early 2024, many believe that a Hogan heel turn will be successful.
If WWE goes through with the plan to turn Hogan heel, it will be interesting to see how they utilise him.
