WWE star Chelsea Green quits social media after being attacked over controversial Hulk Hogan tribute

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WWE superstar Chelsea Green has been forced to flee social media after receiving horrific death threats over her comments on the late Hulk Hogan.
Green, WWE's inaugural Women's United States Champion, paid tribute to the wrestling legend live on CBS News 24/7 shortly after his death from cardiac arrest Thursday.
The 34-year-old attempted to give as balanced outlook on the 'Hulkster', acknowledging his 'polarizing political views' before hailing the impact of the 'absolute icon.'
However, given her advocacy of the LGBTQ + community, some fans slammed the Canadian fighter for speaking out in support of the wrestler, who had been an outspoken supporter of President Donald Trump and had endured a racism scandal in 2015.
As the abusive criticism began to flood in on social media, Green attempted to clarify her comments, apologizing for any offense she had caused.
'A significant part of my role at @WWE involves engaging w the public & responding to questions, often on live platforms,' Green wrote on X. 'Yesterday, I was asked to comment on Hulk Hogan on live tv. Let me be clear: my stance on racism is unwavering. I do not condone it—period.
'If my response (or tweet) seemed dismissive of real concerns, I sincerely apologize,' Green continued. 'That was never my intention. I tried to acknowledge a death respectfully, even when the legacy is complicated. I am learning one day at a time and will continue to learn.'
However, the vitriolic reaction to her remarks was not quelled by her apology. Instead, it only began to escalate to such a level that Green was forced to take a step back from the platform.
'I've tried to keep my page positive and comedic, but today, a lot changed… and it hit harder than I expected. The name calling, the death threats, the faceless accounts,' she posted Friday night.
'Social media was supposed to be a fun place and it hasn't been for a while. It's been overwhelming and I need to step away for a little bit.'
Hogan died at the age of 71 on Thursday after suffering cardiac arrest at his home in Clearwater, Florida. EMTs were called to the property and the wrestler was transported to a nearby medical facility, where he ultimately passed away.
Before his death, Hogan launched his own beer brand and became known as an ardent Trump supporter.
He endorsed Trump's presidential candidacy at the 2024 GOP convention and later spoke in favor of his fellow reality TV star at a Madison Square Garden rally in October. He even pitched himself to be Trump's Vice President before JD Vance was chosen.
But in some corners, his act was growing tired, especially after Hogan was recorded using racist slurs in 2015.
In a video made public by The National Enquirer, Hogan said 'I guess we're all a little racist' and used the n-word while referring to his daughter's love life, repeating the phrase 'f***ing n******' several times.
Anger over the incident continued into this year as Hogan was booed during a rare WWE appearance in Los Angeles.
Although Green opened her on-air tribute to Hogan by acknowledging the divisive aspect of his life, she went on to praise his 'legacy.'
'He was an absolute icon,' she told CBS News 24/7. 'If it weren't for Hulk Hogan there are many of us in the wrestling industry that absolutely would not be here. He inspired a massive generation. It is a loss that we are feeling deeply in the wrestling community.'
Hogan is survived by his wife Sky Daily, his two children, Brooke, 36, and Nick, 34, whom he shared with his first wife Linda Hogan, as well as two grandchildren.
Sky was Hogan's third wife, marrying the former wrestler in 2023 following his divorces from ex-wives Linda and Jennifer McDaniel in 2009 and 2021 respectively.
Through the final months of his life, Hogan battle through the emotional toll of a bitter family feud with ex-wife Linda and his daughter Brooke.
In an astonishing video on social media shared back in March, Linda first accused her former husband of being a 'complete liar' and 'sex addict' .
She also claimed their family is 'in the worst mess' after Brooke cut both parents out of her life, before hitting back at her mom by alleging that her dad was not the only reason behind the shocking family divide, claiming she was 'verbally and mentally abused' during her childhood.
'Sadly, it would frequently turn physical. And sometimes it's not by the person you would assume, abuse comes in all shapes and sizes,' Brooke alleged.
After Brooke's stunning response, Linda then took a dramatic U-turn by defending Hogan and branding her daughter a 'narcissist.'