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New York Post
4 days ago
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- New York Post
Vince McMahon defends bringing Hulk Hogan back to WWE after ‘unforgivable' comments
Vince McMahon defended his decision to bring Hulk Hogan back to WWE in 2018, three years after the company severed ties with him once it was revealed that the pro wrestling icon had used a racial slur. McMahon, who resigned from WWE and parent company TKO in January 2024 after a sexual misconduct lawsuit was filed against him by a former company employee, addressed his reaction to comments Hogan made during a sex tape and what happened in the aftermath during an interview for TMZ's special on the Hulkster that aired Tuesday night on Fox. McMahon had no issues bringing Hogan, who died at 71 in July, back to the WWE Hall of Fame and the company's programming in 2018 after the multi-time world champion had paid a price in his eyes. Advertisement 'I knew he wasn't racist. I've been with him for so many years. He wasn't a racist. He said some racist things. He should pay for that, and he did,' McMahon said on 'TMZ Presents: The Real Hulk Hogan.' 'In the end, I think everyone saw the real Hulk Hogan, Terry Bollea, and they felt, 'Wait a minute, this guy 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.' 3 Vince McMahon defended bringing Hulk Hogan back to WWE. Zuffa LLC Advertisement In the 2007 sex tape that leaked in 2015, Hogan can be heard using the N-word multiple times and saying: 'I guess we're all a little racist.' There is also audio of a 2008 conversation with his son Nick in prison, during which Hogan used racist language. 3 Vince McMahon and Hulk Hogan Starworld Fotos 2003 Hogan's good friend Jimmy Hart also stated to TMZ that he did not believe Hogan was a racist. McMahon, who, along with Hogan, built WWE into a global wrestling power in the 1980s, could not believe the comments he heard from Hogan on the sex tape. Advertisement 'It was unforgivable and I was aghast, 'What happened?'' McMahon said. 'When those things occurred, that's not like him. 'What in God's name is going on?'' It left WWE no choice but to shun Hogan. 'As soon as it happened, obviously, the company didn't have anything to do with him anymore,' McMahon said. 'We took him out of the Hall of Fame. You just don't do those things.' Advertisement Hogan had called it a 'glitch' and made attempts to apologize for his comments, but some, like former WWE star Mark Henry, have felt the legend did not go far enough to make things right. Henry refused to defend what Hogan said, but added that he offered Hogan and McMahon the idea of the Hulkster appearing at black colleges to help fix the situation at the time. 3 Hulk Hogan appears at WrestleMania 30 at the Superdome on April 6, 2014 in New Orleans. MediaPunch/Shutterstock 'Go and talk to them and be honest with your apology. He [Hogan] was like, 'I've been advised not to talk about it no more.' I said, 'I think that's bad advice,' Henry told TMZ. McMahon, who has been persona non grata around WWE and its new parent company TKO after the lawsuit against him, was also asked if he had mixed emotions about not being invited to take part in any of the tributes WWE had for Hogan after his passing. 'It struck me that way as well,' McMahon said. He called Hogan's death a blow to my heart and was angry that his friend was booed during his last WWE appearance.
Time of India
11-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Saraya Opens Up on Her Biggest Regret in Tony Khan's AEW
Image via AEW Saraya was rightfully the cornerstone of the early 'Women's Evolution' in WWE. After all, the first-ever NXT Women's Champion won the Divas title in her main roster debut on Raw after WrestleMania 30 when she shockingly beat AJ Lee. In a career laced with iconic rivalries with the likes of Lee, Sasha Banks, and Nikki Bella, the erstwhile Paige had a decent run. However, injuries ruined her momentum. This led to her taking on an on-screen managerial role as the General Manager of SmackDown. However, she soon left WWE and joined AEW, and her return to wrestling in 2022, after a five-year hiatus, was a significant moment. However, she recently revealed some regret about her run in Tony Khan's company. Saraya Reveals She Regrets Not Pushing Herself Enough in the Ring For the unversed, Saraya returned to in-ring action against Britt Baker in AEW. She recently reflected on that moment on the Insight with Chris Van Vliet podcast and said, 'Tony was like, 'All right, you're gonna be wrestling in like, two weeks.' And I'm like, 'I've had five years out. How do I get back in the ring again?' I didn't have much time to train or anything… My brother Zak flew over, and he took me to a ring a couple of times, and we just tried to get some of the ring rust off, but it was really hard. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 5 Books Warren Buffett Wants You to Read In 2025 Blinkist: Warren Buffett's Reading List Undo ' Saraya On Returning to WWE As Paige, Neck Injury, "Fighting With My Family", Sobriety, Mercedes Mone However, the wounds and memories of her devastating neck injury were still fresh, and the former Divas Champion wanted to be as cautious as possible in the ring. This turned out to be Saraya's biggest regret. "The only thing I regret about my AEW run is that I wish I tried harder when it comes to the wrestling side of things. I think I went too easy on myself, because I was a little bit worried that something would happen like WWE, where I would f*ck up and my neck would get hurt again. And I was too overly cautious." As of July 2025, Saraya is now a free agent and is even open to returning to WWE as 'Paige'. Nonetheless, her AEW departure was respectful, and she feels that it was the right time to let go. Moreover, she even hinted at returning at Evolution 2, which is slated to take place this week in Atlanta. And with her autobiography and podcast set to launch soon, the former Divas title holder is ready for some new challenges. Also read: Former WWE NXT Champion reflects on reports of most harassed wrestlers online Catch Manika Batra's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 3. Watch Here!
USA Today
22-02-2025
- Entertainment
- USA Today
Where is WrestleMania 2026? WWE reveals next year's host city and dates
Where is WrestleMania 2026? WWE reveals next year's host city and dates The Caesars Superdome in New Orleans will host WrestleMania 42 next year, WWE announced Friday night. The two-day event will be held April 11-12, 2026 at the stadium that just hosted the Super Bowl. The Superdome has hosted WrestleMania twice before; WrestleMania 30 was held there in 2014 and WrestleMania returned to the stadium in 2018. The news was revealed by The Rock during his appearance on "Friday Night SmackDown," which was staged at New Orleans' Smoothie King Center. WrestleMania 41 is now less than two months away. It will be held at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas.
Yahoo
22-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Where is WrestleMania 2026? WWE reveals next year's host city and dates
The Caesars Superdome in New Orleans will host WrestleMania 42 next year, WWE announced Friday night. The two-day event will be held April 11-12, 2026 at the stadium that just hosted the Super Bowl. The Superdome has hosted WrestleMania twice before; WrestleMania 30 was held there in 2014 and WrestleMania returned to the stadium in 2018. The news was revealed by The Rock during his appearance on "Friday Night SmackDown," which was staged at New Orleans' Smoothie King Center. You heard @TheRock! #WrestleMania 42 will be LIVE from the @CaesarsDome in New Orleans, Louisiana! #SmackDown — WWE (@WWE) February 22, 2025 WrestleMania 41 is now less than two months away. It will be held at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas. This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: WrestleMania New Orleans 2026: WWE's top event returns to Superdome
Yahoo
13-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
The Undertaker Recalls Questioning The End Of The Streak, ‘Brock Didn't Need It'
The Undertaker has revealed that he didn't think Brock Lesnar needed to be the one to break the streak. Time stopped in the Superdome in 2014 when the referee counted to three during the Brock Lesnar vs Undertaker match at WrestleMania 30. Defying all logic and 21 years of WrestleMania wins, The Undertaker lost after a third F5 as Brock Lesnar was announced as the winner. This ended The Undertaker's legendary 21-0 winning streak at WrestleMania. However, 'The Deadman' didn't think Brock Lesnar, a former WWE and UFC Champion, needed that accolade. While speaking with Busted Open Radio, The Undertaker explained how Vince McMahon told him he was losing at WrestleMania. He revealed that up until the day of WrestleMania he was supposed to win that match. When Vince McMahon told him of the result, he questioned it, arguing Lesnar didn't need to win the match. He named Roman Reigns and Bray Wyatt as stars who needed the accolade more. 'I didn't feel like Brock needed it, right? Brock was… he was an attraction all to himself by that time. And people, you know, all the internet geniuses, they're saying, 'Well, he had lost this and he didn't do this and he didn't do that, he needed a win.' But Brock didn't need it. Would it have helped Bray? Obviously, it would have helped Bray. Would it have skyrocketed Roman? Probably, if they'd gotten that juice. But again, it wasn't my call. I questioned it,' The Undertaker said. 'I said, and you know, the thing that was most disturbing for me was when I got to the building that day. I was going over everything, so you know, it's early afternoon in the Superdome, and I'm in a room completely by myself. And then the old man walks in. And that just doesn't happen. As soon as I saw him, I knew right away, like, 'Okay, I know what's coming.' And you know, I've said it a million times: Vince can sell ice to an Eskimo, and he can. But this time, I questioned him. I gave my points, just wanted to make sure that he was sure. Because through the buildup, it had gone back and forth. It was like, 'Okay, Brock's going over.' No, no, no, no. 'Taker needs to keep this going for a little bit longer.' So it had gone back and forth. 'I'd been home. We'd finished. We'd done the last TV. I went home for a few days, no call, nothing. So now it's in my head. Now, you know, I'm putting the match together in my head. I'm visualizing things. Then again, he walks in, and I knew exactly why he was there. So it was just me questioning him: 'Are you sure this is what you want to do?' And to his credit, he said, 'Mark, if not him, who?'' The Undertaker added. RELATED: The post The Undertaker Recalls Questioning The End Of The Streak, 'Brock Didn't Need It' appeared first on Wrestlezone.
