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Yahoo
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Hulk Hogan dead at 71: Wrestler's biggest controversies during his storied career
Famed wrestler Hulk Hogan, real name Terry Bollea, died Thursday, July 24, per Florida police and the WWE. Bollea had been struggling with health issues for years at this point, including a lingering back injury he suffered during his wrestling career. Throughout his career, Hogan was the face of professional wrestling for decades. In fact, he was the headliner for the main event in seven of the first eight WrestleMania's. He was on the covers of magazines, and had a myriad of toys and brands backing him up. He starred in movies, captivated fans and had one strange failed pasta restaurant. That said, despite his massive success, Hogan was not immune to controversy and criticism. With immense fame came scrutiny and Hogan was not a perfect man. Throughout his career, Hogan was the subject of many negative incidents that played a large role in his fall from grace. Here are the biggest controversies of Hogan's career: Hulk Hogan's biggest controversies Hogan's racist tirade/sex tape A sex tape is bad enough, but when Hogan was heard also saying horrendous things about Black people, liberally using a racial slur, his reputation took an ever harsher hit. Hogan also said heinous words about the possibility of his daughter dating a Black man. If it wasn't already clear enough, he also made sure everyone know he was racist by uttering, "I am a racist, to a point, (expletive) (racial slur)." Large role in the destruction of WCW When Hogan refused to lose a fight with WCW, Vince Russo went out of his way to trash Hogan via a promo. However, given Hogan was handed creative control of WCW, the promo broke that contract, allowing Hogan to sue WCW, costing them tons of money and playing a large role in WCW eventually selling to WWE. Very messy divorce with Linda Hogan Linda Hogan was the Hulkster's wife for most of his wrestling career. However, the marriage did not end well. The pair bickered constantly as each wanted to drag the other down. Linda even accused Hogan of cheating on her. Laundry list of lies Hogan would do anything to make himself look cool, even if that meant stretching the truth from time to time. Hogan would lie about everything, small to large. No one cared that George Foreman was the face of the George Foreman grill instead of Hogan, until Hogan falsely claimed that he was supposed to be the face and only wasn't because he missed the company's call. Hogan swore that he received a voicemail claiming that both he and Foreman had received offers. However, the inventor of the grill claimed that he'd never even considered Hogan. Hogan also lied about being hurt by Undertaker via a piledriver. Undertaker feared for his job and was only saved because video evidence showed that the Undertaker had performed the move perfectly, not allowing Hogan to get hurt at all. Hogan also erroneously claimed that he was offered a role in the band Metallica as a bassist. It wasn't long before band members Lars Ulrich and James Hetfield shot down those rumors, calling Hogan a liar. Hogan's abuse of power within pro wrestling When WCW signed Hogan, they gave him creative control over the company, but that did not go as well as they'd hoped. At Starrcade 1997, many fans were hoping to see Sting dethrone Hogan as champion, but Hogan's contract clause gave him the authority to change the outcome, giving himself the win, much to the chagrin of fans everywhere. Hogan continued abusing this power elsewhere, too. Fellow wrestler Bret Hart recalls Hogan being unwilling to drop the championship in 1993. Shawn Michaels also tells a story of Hogan backing out of an agreement in which Michaels would win a rematch between the two. Hogan's weird moments in politics Throughout his career, Hogan made a few strange decisions in the world of politics. Not only did he fake a presidential campaign in 2000, but he also threatened to body slam former Vice President Kamala Harris at a Trump rally. That's taking things a bit too far. Steroid usage The 1990s WWE steroids trial saw Vince McMahon under fire for illegal drug usage in pro wrestling. Hogan was the biggest witness of the case, and after years of claiming he'd never used steroids, he finally came clean in an effort to avoid a perjury charge. At the very least, Hogan did not throw McMahon under the bus, claiming that McMahon had never offered or supplied him with steroids. Hogan's testimony played a large role in McMahon avoiding jail time. Preventing Jesse Ventura from starting a union Although Ventura and Hogan were good friends in professional wrestling, that didn't stop Hogan from snitching on Ventura as he and several other wrestlers attempted to start a union to protect themselves and their futures. Hogan told Vince McMahon of Ventura's plans, allowing McMahon to stop it before it began. To this day, Ventura holds a large grudge against Hogan. There is no evidence that Hogan ever apologized. Hogan booed at final WWE appearance Hogan's final WWE appearance was rather recent, occurring in January 2025, when RAW was broadcast on Netflix for the first time. Hogan was booed during his appearance, fans still upset about the numerous controversies he'd been involved with in the past, including his support for President Donald Trump. Hogan bit back at the boos though, reminiscing about his time as a wrestler, even claiming that his days as a professional were the best of his life. The moment became even more ridiculous when it was revealed that Hogan was there to promote his new beer brand, 'Real American Beer.' It all felt facetious and did not do much to dissuade fans upset with his previous antics. This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Biggest Hulk Hogan controversies during wrestling career Solve the daily Crossword
USA Today
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- USA Today
Hulk Hogan dead at 71: Wrestler's biggest controversies during his storied career
Famed wrestler Hulk Hogan, real name Terry Bollea, died Thursday, July 24, per Florida police and the WWE. Bollea had been struggling with health issues for years at this point, including a lingering back injury he suffered during his wrestling career. Throughout his career, Hogan was the face of professional wrestling for decades. In fact, he was the headliner for the main event in seven of the first eight WrestleMania's. He was on the covers of magazines, and had a myriad of toys and brands backing him up. He starred in movies, captivated fans and had one strange failed pasta restaurant. That said, despite his massive success, Hogan was not immune to controversy and criticism. With immense fame came scrutiny and Hogan was not a perfect man. Throughout his career, Hogan was the subject of many negative incidents that played a large role in his fall from grace. Here are the biggest controversies of Hogan's career: Hulk Hogan's biggest controversies A sex tape is bad enough, but when Hogan was heard also saying horrendous things about Black people, liberally using a racial slur, his reputation took an ever harsher hit. Hogan also said heinous words about the possibility of his daughter dating a Black man. If it wasn't already clear enough, he also made sure everyone know he was racist by uttering, "I am a racist, to a point, (expletive) (racial slur)." When Hogan refused to lose a fight with WCW, Vince Russo went out of his way to trash Hogan via a promo. However, given Hogan was handed creative control of WCW, the promo broke that contract, allowing Hogan to sue WCW, costing them tons of money and playing a large role in WCW eventually selling to WWE. Linda Hogan was the Hulkster's wife for most of his wrestling career. However, the marriage did not end well. The pair bickered constantly as each wanted to drag the other down. Linda even accused Hogan of cheating on her. Hogan would do anything to make himself look cool, even if that meant stretching the truth from time to time. Hogan would lie about everything, small to large. No one cared that George Foreman was the face of the George Foreman grill instead of Hogan, until Hogan falsely claimed that he was supposed to be the face and only wasn't because he missed the company's call. Hogan swore that he received a voicemail claiming that both he and Foreman had received offers. However, the inventor of the grill claimed that he'd never even considered Hogan. Hogan also lied about being hurt by Undertaker via a piledriver. Undertaker feared for his job and was only saved because video evidence showed that the Undertaker had performed the move perfectly, not allowing Hogan to get hurt at all. Hogan also erroneously claimed that he was offered a role in the band Metallica as a bassist. It wasn't long before band members Lars Ulrich and James Hetfield shot down those rumors, calling Hogan a liar. When WCW signed Hogan, they gave him creative control over the company, but that did not go as well as they'd hoped. At Starrcade 1997, many fans were hoping to see Sting dethrone Hogan as champion, but Hogan's contract clause gave him the authority to change the outcome, giving himself the win, much to the chagrin of fans everywhere. Hogan continued abusing this power elsewhere, too. Fellow wrestler Bret Hart recalls Hogan being unwilling to drop the championship in 1993. Shawn Michaels also tells a story of Hogan backing out of an agreement in which Michaels would win a rematch between the two. Throughout his career, Hogan made a few strange decisions in the world of politics. Not only did he fake a presidential campaign in 2000, but he also threatened to body slam former Vice President Kamala Harris at a Trump rally. That's taking things a bit too far. The 1990s WWE steroids trial saw Vince McMahon under fire for illegal drug usage in pro wrestling. Hogan was the biggest witness of the case, and after years of claiming he'd never used steroids, he finally came clean in an effort to avoid a perjury charge. At the very least, Hogan did not throw McMahon under the bus, claiming that McMahon had never offered or supplied him with steroids. Hogan's testimony played a large role in McMahon avoiding jail time. Although Ventura and Hogan were good friends in professional wrestling, that didn't stop Hogan from snitching on Ventura as he and several other wrestlers attempted to start a union to protect themselves and their futures. Hogan told Vince McMahon of Ventura's plans, allowing McMahon to stop it before it began. To this day, Ventura holds a large grudge against Hogan. There is no evidence that Hogan ever apologized. Hogan's final WWE appearance was rather recent, occurring in January 2025, when RAW was broadcast on Netflix for the first time. Hogan was booed during his appearance, fans still upset about the numerous controversies he'd been involved with in the past, including his support for President Donald Trump. Hogan bit back at the boos though, reminiscing about his time as a wrestler, even claiming that his days as a professional were the best of his life. The moment became even more ridiculous when it was revealed that Hogan was there to promote his new beer brand, 'Real American Beer.' It all felt facetious and did not do much to dissuade fans upset with his previous antics.
News18
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- News18
Undertaker Returns to Chokeslam TNA Champion; Fans Left Fuming
Last Updated: Undertaker confronted Trick Williams following the latter's critical take on The Deadman's LFG team before going on to slam the champion. Legendary wrestler The Undertaker shocked the world as he levelled TNA World Champion Trick Williams on NXT on Tuesday in a massive surprise. Undertaker confronted Williams following the latter's critical take on The Deadman's LFG team before going on to slam the champion. Williams called out The Undertaker, before expressing that he has been doing more than the legendary wrestler ever did for the sport as TNA Champion. The Dead Man gave the wrestler a piece of his mind before going on to plant him on the canvas with a deadly chokeslam just when Williams was about to whack the icon. WWE and TNA have announced a multi-year partnership allowing talent crossover between NXT and TNA programming. This agreement permits NXT Superstars and TNA Wrestling Stars to appear on each other's shows, including weekly flagship shows such as NXT and TNA iMPACT!, as well as select WWE Premium Live Events and TNA pay-per-views. Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Time of India
16-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
The Undertaker set for WWE return on next week's NXT
Image via WWE The Undertaker made a major announcement. It was made following a backstage segment of this week's NXT episode. The WWE Hall of Famer will be making an appearance in next week's episode of WWE NXT. The backstage segment saw the Undertaker's team being humiliated by Trick Williams. Williams walked in and called out the Undertaker. The Deadman announced his return shortly after the segment via X. Undertaker warns Trick Williams after the latter's humiliating statement The Undertaker called out TNA Champion Trick Williams for the latter's statements. Williams humiliated the Undertaker's team, LFG. The members were celebrating Phenom's appearance in NXT. It was at this moment that Williams walked in after his match against Darkstate. Darkstate won the match via disqualification. Shook from the loss, Williams walked in. The Wrestler yelled, 'Move, man, watch out. Didn't you all see what just happened?' Williams continued, 'When the TNA Champion tell you to move, I suggest you stop talking and get the hell out of the way. If you want we can jump right now. LFG let's talk about it.' Williams further stated, 'Y'all wasting my time… I don't even know what Undertaker sees in you anyway.' The wrestler walked out leaving the LFG team confused. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Đây có thể là thời điểm tốt nhất để giao dịch vàng trong 5 năm qua IC Markets Tìm hiểu thêm Undo Following William's exit, Shiloh Hill's phone rings. Hills shows the phone to the rest of his teammates. It was none other than the Undertaker. Shortly after the segment, The Undertaker posted on X. He called out Williams directly. The Hall of Famer wrote, '@_TrickWilliams, you disrespect my #WWELFG team…you disrespect me!' He announced his WWE return via the same post. 'I'll be in H-Town next week. With or without the TNA title…you might want to stay out my yard! Later in the episode, it was announced that The Undertaker will have a confrontation with Trick Williams in the next episode of NXT. When was the Undertaker's last appearance? The Undertaker's last fight was against AJ Styles at WrestleMania 36. The last bell of the match signaled the Hall of Famer's retirement from professional wrestling. However, since then the Deadman has been making occasional appearances across the brand divisions of the promotion. He has even confronted Bron Breakker in one of the previous episodes of NXT. It did not go well for Breakker. The Undertaker rides into NXT to Chokeslam Bron Breakker: NXT highlights, Oct. 10, 2023 The Undertaker currently serves as one of the four coaches for Team LFG. He works alongside Bubba Ray Dudley, Mickie James and Booker T. Also Read: Roman Reigns' WWE return draws millions as WWE pulls off a startling Raw edition Catch Rani Rampal's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 4. Watch Here!
India.com
14-07-2025
- Entertainment
- India.com
The Rock vs Undertaker: Who is richer? Their net worth will leave you shocked
WWE has helped many stars earn a significant amount of money with their hefty salaries. The stars got a lot of popularity from this platform. It landed him businesses, deals, acting and brand endorsements. These all contribute to his annual earnings. The list of the richest WWE legends in 2025 includes several wrestlers. These stars have achieved this on the strength of their talent, screen presence, personality and business. Today we will tell you who is richer between The Rock and Undertaker. One of these two wrestlers also makes big money outside of WWE. Many WWE stars have made good money over the years. They've got fat salaries. This platform made him very famous. People are curious to know who are the richest stars in WWE in 2025. Let us tell you that the first place on this list is The Rock. According to Celebrity Net Worth , The Rock's net worth in 2025 is approximately $841 million. Last year in 2024 it was $800 million. The Rock has purchased 96,557 shares of TKO stock, according to a report by PWInsider. He also owns several businesses, such as Teremana Tequila, Seven Bucks Productions and UFL. According to Celebrity Net Worth , the Undertaker's net worth is around $17 million. He is now a brand ambassador for WWE and also makes occasional appearances on TV.
