Hulk Hogan stole the show at 2024 RNC — you won't believe what he did on stage
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Even in his final year, he remained a showman, appearing at the
2024 Republican National Convention
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What did Hulk Hogan do at the show at the 2024 RNC?
Taking the stage with his trademark swagger, Hulk Hogan addressed the convention crowd, calling Donald Trump a 'real American hero.' Then, in a throwback to his wrestling glory days, Hogan ripped off his shirt, revealing a bold red 'Trump-Vance 2024' campaign tee underneath. The arena erupted as chants of 'USA' rang out and flashbulbs lit up the room, as quoted in a report by CBS News.
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The WWE legend turned a political convention into a moment of sports entertainment history.
Why did this moment feel so iconic?
This wasn't just another celebrity endorsement. Hogan's appearance played into decades of his brand, the 'Real American' wrestler standing up for what he believes in. For a generation of fans, his entrance was a full-circle moment that married nostalgia, national pride, and red-hot politics.
For Republicans, his energy charged up a crowd already fired up by Trump's nomination. For longtime fans, it was a surprise return to form from a man who's spent the last decade recovering from grueling health battles.
Hulk Hogan's legacy isn't just in the records he broke or the belts he held, it's in the millions of fans he inspired and the industry he helped transform forever.
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What did Hulk Hogan say about Donald Trump at the RNC?
He called Trump a 'real American hero' before tearing off his shirt in classic Hogan style.
What did Hulk Hogan wear under his shirt?
A bright red 'Trump-Vance' campaign T-shirt, revealed during his iconic shirt-ripping moment.
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