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Time of India
20 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Vince McMahon's reaction to Hulk Hogan's WWE RAW return draws mixed reactions from fans
Image via WWE The legendary wrestling star, Hulk Hogan , left the world for the heavenly abode on July 24, 2025. He passed away due to a cardiac arrest in front of his family and loved ones in Clearwater, Florida. Before this unfortunate situation, the WWE Universe saw Hulk Hogan one last time on WWE TV on the debut episode of RAW on Netflix, where he was heavily booed. Months later, former Chairman Vince McMahon gave his honest take on the same, which drew reactions from the audience. Vince McMahon was not happy about fans booing Hulk Hogan in his last televised WWE appearance In an appearance of TMZ's new documentary, 'The Real Hulk Hogan', Vince McMahon was asked about his reaction to fans booing Hulk Hogan on the debut episode of RAW on Netflix. McMahon revealed that he was very angry and believed that Hogan deserved to be treated well that night for his immense contributions to the world of professional wrestling. He said, "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." Hulk Hogan getting loud boos was primarily due to the multiple controversies he had been involved in during his lifetime. This included a leaked s*x tape scandal, making racist comments, lawsuits, and other issues. While the fans did what they wanted that night, a lot of reactions after his death saw many of them being apologetic about their actions. Fans reacted to Vince McMahon's statement about Hulk Hogan's last WWE appearance After Vince McMahon's comments became public, wrestling fans took to social media to express their reactions. Some fans believed that McMahon would have countered by piping in cheers, as he did during his time as WWE's head honcho. Another section of fans agreed with Vince McMahon that Hulk Hogan deserved to be treated better for being a pioneer of the wrestling business. However, there was still a notorious section of wrestling fans who stood firm that Hogan got what he deserved in his appearance on the debut edition of Monday Night RAW on Netflix, showering negative comments. Regardless of McMahon's statement getting such a mixed response, there is no doubt that he was a huge supporter of Hulk Hogan throughout his lifetime. Despite the perception about The Hulkster, he will go down in history as one of the greatest WWE superstars of all time and no one would be able to take that away from him. Also read: WWE legend Hulk Hogan's infamous s*x tape partner spotted in rare sighting after his death Catch Rani Rampal's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 4. Watch Here!
NDTV
a day ago
- Entertainment
- NDTV
"Hulk Hogan Said Some Things But He Wasn't A Racist": Vince McMohan
The late Hulk Hogan knew how to remain in the news. The WWE icon had a knack for capturing fans' attention, not just with his presence in the ring but also for his personal life outside the fighting arena. As FOX aired TMZ's documentary The Real Hulk Hogan, former WWE owner Vince McMahon recalled one of the most controversial phases of Hogan's career. It was McMahon who backed Hogan to the hilt, helping him become a global face in the WWE universe. But, he also admitted that the racist comments the Hall of Famer made almost derailed his career. Hogan had to be fired from the WWE after a leaked s*x tape saw him making certain racist remarks. "It was unforgivable and I was agasp, 'What happened?'" McMahon said in a chat with TMZ's Harvey Levin. "When those things occurred, that's not like him. 'What in God's name is going on?'" McMahon revealed that the WWE management decided to severe ties with Hogan immediately and even take his name off the Hall of Fame list. "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." Vince McMahon on Hulk Hogan's racist comments: "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,… — WrestleTalk (@WrestleTalk_TV) August 13, 2025 Yet, McMahon maintains that Hogan wasn't a racist, despite the controversial remarks he made. "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's final WWE appearance came on January 6, 2025 during the Monday Night Raw debut on Netflix. McMahon, however, feels Hogan deserved much more. "I was angry; he deserved much more," McMahon said. He felt that the segment "wasn't set up properly" and that's "not the way I would have done it."
Time of India
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
‘He said some racist things' – Vince McMahon gives his honest thoughts on Hulk Hogan's controversial remarks that almost derailed his career
Vince McMahon and Hulk Hogan. Image via: Michelle Farsi/| David Richard-Imagn Images The life and legacy of Hulk Hogan were in the spotlight once again on Tuesday night when FOX aired TMZ's documentary The Real Hulk Hogan. Among the voices featured was former WWE owner Vince McMahon , who spoke candidly about the scandal that nearly ended Hogan's career. McMahon, who promoted Hogan to global fame in the 1980s, called the remarks 'unforgivable' but insisted his longtime friend was not, in his view, a racist. Vince McMahon recalls the fallout and defends Hulk Hogan's character Hulk Hogan, real name Terry Bollea, was fired by WWE in July 2015 after a leaked s*x tape captured him making racist remarks, including a racial slur and comments about his daughter potentially dating a Black man. 'It was unforgivable and I was agasp, 'What happened?'' McMahon told TMZ's Harvey Levin. 'When those things occurred, that's not like him. 'What in God's name is going on?'' McMahon said WWE severed ties immediately. '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.' Yet, when the subject turned to Hogan's eventual return three years later, McMahon's tone shifted. '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 everyone saw the real Hulk Hogan, Terry Bollea, and they felt, 'Wait a minute, this guy—he doesn't act like a racist. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Want to Avoid Dementia? Start by Cutting This Out of Your Diet Sharp Memory at Any Age Click Here Undo He's not a racist.' We all make mistakes. That was a big one, but he wasn't a racist.' Vince McMahon addressed the anger over Hulk Hogan's final WWE appearance The TMZ special also revisited Hogan's last WWE appearance on January 6, 2025, when Monday Night Raw debuted on Netflix from the Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California. Instead of a hero's welcome, the wrestling legend was met with loud boos. 'I was angry; he deserved much more,' McMahon said, noting the segment 'wasn't set up properly' and claiming it's 'not the way I would have done it.' Hogan's image had grown even more complicated in recent years. Beyond the s*x tape scandal, his public appearances alongside former President Donald Trump and remarks about politics drew polarized reactions. Still, McMahon's defense painted Hogan as a man who made an enormous error but was not defined entirely by it. Also Read: Are Karrion Kross and Scarlett free agents? The 6'4', 265-pound star addresses latest WWE update The special was McMahon's first televised interview since his January 2024 resignation from WWE amid se*ual abuse and trafficking allegations by former employee Janel Grant. While the program featured perspectives from figures like Mark Henry, Bill Goldberg, and Mick Foley, the standout takeaway was McMahon publicly breaking with WWE's past handling of Hogan as he vowed to stop character assassination of the WWE legend. Catch Rani Rampal's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 4. Watch Here!
NDTV
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- NDTV
Vince McMahon's Latest Look Goes Viral. Find Out The Reason
Vince McMahon has made a rare public appearance and his new look has set the social media abuzz. Notably, the former World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) CEO has stayed away from limelight ever since he resigned from the company following an allegation of sexual assault from Janel Grant, a former WWE employee. He is set to reappear on screen, paying tribute to Hulk Hogan, who passed away last month. McMahon is a part of TMZ's upcoming special The Real Hulk Hogan which is set to be released on August 12. The progam will be focussed on Hulk Hogan's legendary career. McMahon's look from the show has gone viral as he is almost uncongnizable in it. Check it here: Recent photo of Vince McMahon from his upcoming Hulk Hogan interview with TMZ. — FADE (@FadeAwayMedia) August 8, 2025 Here is Vince Mcmahon last week @red047x @inkedELCHAPO — BradWardFight | XBOX (@BradWardFight) August 8, 2025 Hulk Hogan, a mustachioed, headscarf-wearing icon in professional wrestling who turned the sport into a massive business and cultural touchstone, died on July 24, 2025 at 71. He was pronounced dead at a hospital after authorities in Clearwater responded to a morning call about a cardiac arrest. Hogan, whose real name was Terry Bollea, was perhaps the biggest star in WWE's long history. He was the main draw for the first WrestleMania in 1985 and was a fixture for years, facing everyone from Andre The Giant and Randy Savage to The Rock and even company chairman Vince McMahon. He won at least six WWE championships and was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2005. "Hulkamania," as the energy he created was called, started running wild in the mid-1980s and pushed professional wrestling into the mainstream. He was a flag-waving American hero with the horseshoe mustache, red and yellow gear and massive arms he called his "24-inch pythons." Hogan was also a celebrity outside the wrestling world, appearing in numerous movies and television shows, including a reality show about his life on VH1, "Hogan Knows Best." In recent years, Hogan added his celebrity to politics. At the 2024 Republican National Convention, he merged classic WWE maneuvers with then-candidate Donald Trump's rhetoric to passionately endorse him for president. (With AP Inputs)
