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Toronto Sun
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Toronto Sun
Vince McMahon defends late Hulk Hogan in rare interview: ‘He's not a racist'
'He wasn't a racist. He said some racist things and he should pay for that ... We all make mistakes. That was a big one, but he wasn't a racist.' Former WWE boss Vince McMahon speaks about the late Hulk Hogan during an interview. Twitter Former WWE boss Vince McMahon has had plenty of reasons to stay away from the media recently, but the death of pro wrestling icon Hulk Hogan has caused him to break his silence. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. 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Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors Don't have an account? Create Account McMahon, who was forced to resign from WWE and parent company TKO last year due to allegations of abuse and sexual trafficking by a former employee, made an appearance on Tuesday night's TMZ Presents: The Real Hulk Hogan . During the special, which aired on FOX, McMahon was interviewed via video conference by TMZ boss Harry Levin. Your noon-hour look at what's happening in Toronto and beyond. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. Please try again This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. While McMahon's own issues weren't brought up, he did delve into Hogan's controversies away from the ring – mainly his scandal over racist statements made on a sex tape. When asked about Hogan repeatedly using a racial slur and saying,ccccccrjukbitkllekfgfiivrvghknjifugjdkglujhi 'I'm a racist to a point,' McMahon said he was shocked. 'It was unforgivable and I was like, aghast,' McMahon said 'What happened? And when those things occurred, that's not like him. What is God's name is going on? 'As soon as it happened obviously, the company didn't have anything to do with him anymore. We took him out of the Hall of Fame. You just don't do those things.' Read More This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. McMahon explained that he did forgive Hogan while the company welcomed him back in 2018, continuing its relationship with the star until his death. 'I knew he wasn't a racist, I've been with him for so many years. He wasn't a racist. He said some racist things, and he should pay for that, and he did,' McMahon said. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. 'But in the end, I think everyone saw the real Hulk Hogan, Terry Bollea, and they felt, well wait a minute, this guy, he doesn't act like a racist. 'He's not a racist. We all make mistakes. That was a big one, but he wasn't a racist.' McMahon also shared with Levin his reaction after learning about the Hulkster's death, which occurred last month. 'Shock. You just don't think about someone, a family member or someone that close to you, you don't think about them passing away,' McMahon said. 'Terry had kicked out, so to speak, of so many surgeries … and, you know, he overcame that. 'It was a tremendous shock. It was a blow to my heart.' McMahon also shared his thoughts about Hogan's final appearance on WWE TV, during which he was mercilessly booed at Raw's Netflix premiere in Los Angeles in January. TMZ Presents: The Real Hulk Hogan is airing tonight on @FOXTV at 8/7c! All new interviews w/ @VinceMcMahon, @TheSlyStallone, @TheMarkHenry, @Goldberg, @AlexaBliss_WWE, @MsCharlotteWWE, @RealJimmyHart, @davemeltzerWON, Mick Foley, and Brooke Hogan among other @WWE Superstars for a… — michael j. babcock (@mikejbabcock) August 12, 2025 This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. The former WWE boss said that he was angry at the company and that Hogan deserved more from it. 'I was angry because we've known each other for a lifetime, professionally and personally. And setting up, so to speak, this larger-than-life superhero, you don't just let him walk out there. He deserved something very, very special. More than anyone, they owe him,' McMahon said. 'It's just like, OK, here comes Hulk Hogan. I got angry because that's not the way I would have done it and he deserved much more.' Toronto Maple Leafs World Columnists Crime Toronto & GTA
Newsweek
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
Vince McMahon Upset With WWE Over Hulk Hogan Incident
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. In his first public interview in years, former WWE Chairman Vince McMahon appeared in a new documentary to pay tribute to the late Hulk Hogan. He used the platform to sharply criticize his former company for how they produced Hogan's final television appearance. The full comments aired in the new Fox special, "TMZ Presents: The Real Hulk Hogan," which premiered on Tuesday night. McMahon, who has been out of the public eye since his own controversial exit from WWE, did not hold back his frustration. "That's Not The Way I Would Have Done It" The documentary clarified that Vince McMahon's anger over Hulk Hogan being booed at the January 6th Raw Netflix premiere was directed at WWE's production of the segment. He felt the presentation was lackluster and did not give Hogan the special treatment he deserved. "Setting up, so to speak, this larger-than-life superhero, you don't just let him walk out there," McMahon said (H/T to CageSide Seats). "He deserved something very, very special. More than anyone, they owe him... I got angry because that's not the way I would have done it and he deserved much more." The Architect of Hulkamania Vince McMahon's comments come from a deeply personal place, as he was the promoter and creative mind most responsible for the creation of the Hulkamania phenomenon in the 1980s. It was McMahon's vision that turned the charismatic Terry Bollea into the red-and-yellow-clad superhero who became the face of wrestling for a generation. Sylvester Stallone, Hulk Hogan, inductee, and Vince McMahon Sylvester Stallone, Hulk Hogan, inductee, and Vince McMahon More news: WWE Superstar Announces Retirement Match For decades, McMahon was famous for his hands-on creative style and his fierce protection of his top stars. His critique can be seen as the creator of a legendary character feeling that the new leadership mishandled his masterpiece. A Fallen Titan On A Fallen Titan This interview was Vince McMahon's first since he was forced to resign from WWE and its parent company, TKO, in January 2024. McMahon's final comment in the documentary served as a final tribute to his friend and greatest creation. He referenced Hogan's famous catchphrase, stating, "One thing he said in character, which is 'Hulkamania will live forever.' Indeed, it is." More WWE News: For more on WWE, head to Newsweek Sports.
Metro
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Metro
Vince McMahon claims Hulk Hogan 'wasn't racist' but 'said some racist things'
Vince McMahon has acknowledged Hulk Hogan 'said some racist things', but insisted that doesn't mean the late WWE was 'a racist'. The former WWE chief has opened up about his longtime friend – who died on July 24 aged 71 following a cardiac arrest – in a very rare interview weeks after his death. It marks McMahon's first public chat since resigning from WWE's parent company TKO amid a lawsuit accusing him of sex trafficking and sexual assault, which he has denied. In TMZ Presents: The Real Hulk Hogan, the 79-year-old businessman reflected on Hogan's 2015 scandal when he was heard using racist language in a tape leaked 10 years to the day before his death. Speaking about why he brought Hogan back to WWE in 2018 after cutting ties with him over the footage, he said: 'I knew he wasn't a racist, I'd been with him for so many years. 'He wasn't a racist. He said some racist things, and he should pay for that, and he did. But in the end, I think that everyone saw the real Hulk Hogan, Terry Bollea and they felt: ''Wait a minute. This guy, he doesn't act like a racist, he's not a racist.' We all make mistakes. That was a big one, but he wasn't a racist.' In the recording leaked in 2015, Hogan was heard ranting about his daughter Brooke dating a Black man, and told a friend: 'I am racist, to a point' while using racist slurs. Regarding the recording, McMahon admitted: 'It was unforgivable and I was aghast, 'What happened?' When those things occurred, that's not like him. 'What in God's name is going on?' 'As soon as it happened, obviously, the company didn't have anything to do with him anymore. We took him out of the Hall of Fame. You just don't do those things.' Hogan was brought back into the fold three years later, and made occasional appearances over the last seven years. His final WWE TV appearance came in January, when he was loudly jeered and booed by fans, with many feeling he hadn't done enough to atone for the racism storm. McMahon said of the appearance and crowd reaction: 'It wasn't set up properly. I'm sure he was probably despondent after that. 'I was angry because we've known each other for a lifetime, professionally and personally. And setting up, so to speak, this larger than life superhero, you don't just let him walk out there.' To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video He argued that Hogan 'deserved something very, very special', insisting WWE owed him that. McMahon added: 'It's just like, okay, here comes Hulk Hogan. I got angry because that's not the way I would have done it and he deserved much more.' Elsewhere in the documentary, McMahon revealed his reaction to Hogan's death. 'You just don't think about someone, a family member or someone that close to you, you don't think about them passing away,' he said. More Trending 'Terry had kicked out, so to speak, of so many surgeries… and, you know, he overcame that. It was a tremendous shot. It was a blow to my heart.' On the day Hogan died, before the news broke, McMahon was involved in a car crash on a Connecticut highway. He was accused of causing the accident, which left his Bentley wrecked and two other cars damaged, while no one was injured in the incident. View More » McMahon was cited for reckless driving and following too closely, and he after being released on a $500 bond, he will appear in Stamford Superior Court on August 26. Got a story? If you've got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@ calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page – we'd love to hear from you. MORE: WWE legend Charles Robinson rushed to hospital after animal attack MORE: Season 2 of Netflix's 'ghoulish delight' lands 50,000,000 views in just days MORE: WWE world champion pulled from Raw 'on medical grounds' just hours before show
Perth Now
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
Ex WWE boss Vince McMahon says Hulk Hogan 'wasn't a racist' in very rare interview
Vince McMahon says Hulk Hogan "said some racist things" but "wasn't a racist". The former WWE boss - who has given his first interview since resigning from the wrestling promotion's parent company TKO amid a lawsuit accusing him of sex trafficking and sexual assault - has reflected on the late world champion's 2015 scandal when he was heard using racist language in a leaked tape. Speaking about why he brought Hogan back to WWE in 2018 after cutting ties with him over the footage, he told TMZ Presents: The Real Hulk Hogan: "I knew he wasn't a racist, I'd been with him for so many years. "He wasn't a racist. He said some racist things, and he should pay for that, and he did. "But in the end, I think that everyone saw the real Hulk Hogan, Terry Bollea and they felt: 'Wait a minute. "'This guy, he doesn't act like a racist, he's not a racist.' We all make mistakes. That was a big one, but he wasn't a racist." Hogan died on July 24 aged 71 following a cardiac arrest, which came 10 years to the day since WWE cut ties with him after the leak. In the footage, he ranted about his daughter Brooke dating a Black man, and said: "I am racist, to a point" while using slurs. McMahon, 79, recalled: 'It was unforgivable and I was aghast, 'What happened?' When those things occurred, that's not like him. 'What in God's name is going on?' 'As soon as it happened, obviously, the company didn't have anything to do with him anymore. We took him out of the Hall of Fame. You just don't do those things.' Hogan's final WWE appearance came in January this year, when he was booed by fans, with many feeling he hadn't apologised enough for the racism storm. McMahon said of the appearance: 'It wasn't set up properly. I'm sure he was probably despondent after that. "I was angry because we've known each other for a lifetime, professionally and personally. And setting up, so to speak, this larger than life superhero, you don't just let him walk out there. "He deserved something very, very special. More than anyone, they owe him. It's just like, okay, here comes Hulk Hogan. "I got angry because that's not the way I would have done it and he deserved much more." Elsewhere in the interview, McMahon admitted he was shocked by Hogan's death. He added: 'You just don't think about someone, a family member or someone that close to you, you don't think about them passing away. "Terry had kicked out, so to speak, of so many surgeries… and, you know, he overcame that. "It was a tremendous shot. It was a blow to my heart.'
