Hulk Hogan was 'devastated' by final WWE appearance, manager reveals
Hulk Hogan's fall from grace within the wrestling world left him devastated, his former manager has revealed. Just six months before his death, Hogan attempted to make a triumphant return to the WWE at Monday Night Raw back in January.
However, the wrestling icon's appearance did not go to plan. Instead, Hogan was met with resounding boos from the 17,000-plus fans in Los Angeles. Hogan died at the age of 71 last week after suffering a heart attack at his home in Clearwater, Florida. It was also revealed that the wrestling icon had been privately battling chronic lymphocytic leukemia.
'I said, 'Hulk, it's simple. Blue state, red state. Trump, Vance. I mean, really?'' said Hart, who noted Hogan received cheers the next week during an event in Texas. Hart said he began to notice the hostile atmosphere the moment Hogan stepped off the plane in Los Angeles, claiming fans began to almost immediately taunt the wrestling legend with jobs about Trump and Vance.
Hogan had made his appearance primarily to promote his beverage 'Real American Beer'. WWE announced a multi-year partnership with Hogan's beer the day before RAW and the logo was plastered on the ring mat during the show.
Hogan had made his appearance primarily to promote his beverage 'Real American Beer'. WWE announced a multi-year partnership with Hogan's beer the day before RAW and the logo was plastered on the ring mat during the show.
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