Hulk Hogan’s return during the WWE RAW Netflix premiere at the Inuit Dome in Los Angeles became a disaster for him. Hogan appeared with his longtime manager, Jimmy Hart, to promote his “Real American Beer.”
After a long absence from TV, Hogan expected a warm reception, but the crowd’s response was the complete opposite. The Los Angeles crowd loudly booed Hogan out of the Intuit Dome. Despite Hogan’s efforts to talk about the fans’ past support, the boos grew louder.
Later reports emerged that both Hulk Hogan and WWE were shocked by the reception he received from the fans. However, many speculated that the boos could also be related to his political views and racist remarks he has made in the past.
Amid the controversy, reports revealed that WWE and Hogan have discussed the idea of turning him heel to capitalize on the situation. As Hogan’s appearance unfolded, reports emerged showing the reactions of WWE Superstars to his presence on the show.
Report: WWE superstars feel Hulk Hogan ‘isn’t genuine’ following recent appearances
According to Fightful Select behind the paywall, there have been updates on the WWE Superstars’ backstage reactions following Hulk Hogan’s appearance. The report shared that when asked about the current WWE wrestlers’ views on Hogan, one source explained that most wrestlers feel Hogan is not genuine. At the same time, it shared that there is not much more to add to that sentiment.
Amid the backstage reactions to Hulk Hogan’s appearance on WWE RAW. A report has revealed WWE’s plans for another appearance from him. The report states that Hogan will make an appearance on January 25 at WWE Saturday Night’s Main Event in San Antonio, Texas. With WWE possibly bringing Hogan back despite the controversy, it will be interesting to see how the fans react to his return.