Fans Announce 'Boycott' Of ESPN Over Hulk Hogan Article

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Fans Announce 'Boycott' Of ESPN Over Hulk Hogan Article originally appeared on The Spun.
Fans have announced a "boycott" of ESPN over their story on Hulk Hogan's death.
Hogan, the iconic wrestling star, died on Thursday. He was 71 years old. The legendary wrestler, perhaps the most important in the history of the sport, had a controversial life.
The legendary wrestler was caught on video using the N-word 18 years ago. He ultimately apologized and was allowed back into the WWE. But to many fans, that was the final straw.
ESPN posted an Andscape article on its homepage with the headline: "Professional wrestling star's career is no match for his racism."
ESPN writer David Dennis Jr. wrote that Hogan's legacy was being a racist.
"When you are a racist that is your legacy above all else," Dennis says. "Hulk Hogan died being known a racist who also became famous as a professional wrestler."
Dennis Jr. didn't hold back.
"Hulk Hogan admitted that he is a racist. He once told his son he was scared Karma would bring them back as Black men. When you are a racist that is your legacy above all else. It's not complicated. This is what I wrote," he wrote.
Not everyone agrees, though.
Some fans are now "boycotting" the story.
"Hey jerkoff, a question for you… When Kobe Bryant died, did you post an article saying he should only be remembered as an adulterer, or for the homophobic slurs he used? Exactly.👍🏼," one fan wrote.
"His good and positive impact on culture and society far outweighs the bad," one fan added.
"EVERYONE'S legacy is complicated, including yours. What if we were all judged by the single worst thing we had ever done or said? The world would certainly look like a much different place. Be a little more introspective in your life and less judgmental," one fan added.
"Posting this while HH's body was still warm tells us everything we need to know about you," one fan added.
"No one is reading that," one fan added.
What do you make of ESPN's controversial story on Hulk Hogan's death this week?
Fans Announce 'Boycott' Of ESPN Over Hulk Hogan Article first appeared on The Spun on Jul 27, 2025
This story was originally reported by The Spun on Jul 27, 2025, where it first appeared.