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Time of India
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
WWE legend Hulk Hogan passes on anniversary of 2015 scandal that nearly ended his legacy
Hulk Hogan. Image via:WWE icon Hulk Hogan , real name Terry Bollea, passed away Thursday, July 24, at age 71, in Clearwater Beach, Florida. The date marked a haunting coincidence— it was exactly 10 years since the racist audio leak that almost erased his legacy. Once a symbol of professional wrestling's golden era, Hogan's final chapter is now intertwined with one of the darkest moments in his career. Hulk Hogan's 2015 racist controversy, what went down? Hogan's rise was unmatched. He turned WWE into a household name in the 1980s, riding the wave of 'Hulkamania' straight into movies, television, and pop culture immortality. With his 24-inch pythons, red-and-yellow gear, and booming charisma, he was an icon. — WrestleOps (@WrestleOps) But in 2015, that image shattered. A leaked recording captured Hogan using racial slurs in a tirade about his daughter's boyfriend. 'I'd rather if she was going to f— some n—er,' he said on tape. 'I'd rather have her marry an 8-foot-tall n—er worth a hundred million dollars! Like a basketball player!' WWE quickly severed ties. 'WWE terminated its contract with Terry Bollea (aka Hulk Hogan),' the company announced at the time. 'WWE is committed to embracing and celebrating individuals from all backgrounds.' Hogan was removed from the Hall of Fame page, his merchandise vanished, and his presence across WWE's platforms was erased. In his words, it felt like he 'never existed.' According to transcripts cited by Marc Lamont Hill, Hogan also referred to fellow wrestler Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson using the n-word and 'sambo.' by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Play this game for 1 minute and see why everyone is addicted. Undo Johnson later addressed the controversy: 'I was pretty disappointed with what I heard, like all of us... I had not known the man to be racist.' Hulk Hogan's redemption arc After the public fallout, Hogan issued a formal apology: 'Eight years ago I used offensive language during a conversation. It was unacceptable... and I apologize for having done it. This is not who I am,' Hogan told PEOPLE. On Good Morning America, he broke down. 'It was wrong. I'm embarrassed by it,' he told ABC's Amy Robach, explaining he was unaware he was being recorded and that he had been at the lowest point in his life. 'I wanted to kill myself,' he said. Hogan attributed his use of the slur to growing up in a rough South Tampa neighborhood where the word 'was just thrown around like it was nothing.' But he pleaded for forgiveness. 'Please forgive me. I'm a nice guy... I'm just Terry Bollea. I'm just a normal man.' In the years that followed, Hogan made efforts to rebuild his public image and raise awareness about the consequences of hate speech. Whether those efforts were enough will remain a point of debate. Also Read: WWE icon Hulk Hogan passes away at 71, triggering heartfelt tributes from sports and entertainment giants As news of his passing broke, fans were left grappling with the complex legacy of a man who once embodied American heroism, only to fall victim to his own words. FAQs Where did Hulk Hogan die? Hogan passed away in Clearwater Beach, Florida, after suffering cardiac arrest. What caused Hulk Hogan's career downfall in 2015? A leaked sex tape captured him using racial slurs, leading to his termination from WWE. How did Hulk Hogan respond to the backlash? He apologized publicly and said he was deeply ashamed, asking fans to forgive him. Catch Rani Rampal's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 4. Watch Here!
News18
13-07-2025
- Sport
- News18
Seth Rollins Sustains Injury During Bout Against LA Knight At SNME
Rollins appeared to have tweaked his knee at the end of an aerial manoeuvre as Knight moved out of harm's way. WWE superstar Seth Rollins sustained an injury to his knee on the latest episode of the sports-entertainment spectacle during his bout against LA Knight at the Saturday Night Main Event. Rollins appeared to have tweaked his knee at the end of an aerial manoeuvre as Knight moved out of harm's way. The 39-year-old had to be aided during his exit from the ring as he was helped backstage following the injury. Slow-mo of Seth Rollins tweaking his knee… #SNME — Wrestle Ops (@WrestleOps) July 13, 2025 Seth Rollins was helped to the back after tweaking his knee. #SNME (🎥: @RickUcchino) — Wrestle Ops (@WrestleOps) July 13, 2025 ALSO READ| 'Symbol And Emblem': Santi Cazorla Inks New Deal With Real Oviedo Following Promotion Hold Your Breath Rollins, one of the most successful wrestlers in the modern era has been plagued by a swathe of injuries throughout his career. While the jury is still out on the length of his latest injury setback, the WWE universe holds its breath on further details pertaining to the injury to the star from Davenport. In the day's other matchups, Drew McIntyre got the better of Randy Orton, while Solo Sikoa defeated Jacob Fatu in the bout for the WWE United States Championship Title. However, the biggest billing of the day was reserved for the World Heavyweight Title fixture between Gunther and the legendary Goldberg. The Ring General held off competition from the veteran wrestler as he held on to his belt with a win on the day at the State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia. view comments First Published: July 13, 2025, 09:55 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Time of India
01-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
WWE fans are in for a shock - Not Chad Gable, someone else is behind the El Grande Americano mask
El Grande Americano (Image Credit - WWE) During the June 30th episode of WWE RAW, it was revealed that wrestler Chad Gable is scheduled for surgery due to a recent injury. Rumors of him being injured and taking a break have been ongoing for quite some time now. And with Gable gone, with the surgery putting him out of action for quite some time in the future, fans also thought that another wrestling character - El Grande Americano - who is yet to take off his mask on camera, will be out as well. But that does not seem to be the case. Chad Gable is absent, but El Grande Americano is not After the recent announcement about Chad Gable on the latest RAW episode, fans believed that his taking time off meant that El Grande Americano would also be absent from the ringside. But much to the surprise of many, El Grande Americano made a surprise appearance in a backstage segment with American Made. This blew the minds of WWE fans, who until now, were fully convinced that Chad Gable and Americano are one and the same. — WrestleOps (@WrestleOps) It seems like in Chad Gable's absence, who until now was using the El Grande Americano mask, another wrestler, who was seen lurking about in recent backstage segments, will be taking over the duties of the current WWE Speed Championship, and continue to defend the title. Yes, Ludwig Kaiser, it's you. Who is behind the El Grande Americano mask? After the Adam Pearce and Chad Gable backstage segment in RAW, where they revealed that Gable would take some time off for his surgery and recovery, WWE came up with another backstage segment to introduce the brand new El Grande Americano. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Invertir en Cervecería Nacional CFD podría proporcionarte un ingreso adicional Empieza a invertir hoy Registro Undo Ivy Nile, who is now the leader of American Made, was seen talking to Jackie Redmond about her preference to be in the battle royal at Evolution , a man who suspiciously looked like Ludwig Kaiser, showed up wearing the El Grande Americano outfit and mask. And now, it will be on Kaiser's shoulders to carry the WWE Speed Champion title in the foreseeable future, while Chad Gable takes a much-needed break from wrestling. Also Read: WWE founder Vince McMahon has objected to Janel Grant obtaining new evidence in the Vince McMahon s*x trafficking scandal case Game On Season 1 continues with Mirabai Chanu's inspiring story. Watch Episode 2 here.
New York Post
17-06-2025
- Sport
- New York Post
WWE star Liv Morgan suffers shoulder injury that caused ‘Raw' match to get cut short
The plans for the WWE women's title scene may have to be changed. Star Liv Morgan suffered what Michael Cole described as a dislocated shoulder during Monday's 'Raw,' which forced her match against Kairi Sane to be cut short. Advertisement PWInsider described the injury as '100%' legitimate and not a wrestling angle. Morgan, one-half of the women's tag team champions, suffered the injury when she fell to the mat in the opening moments of the bout. Her hands hit the mat while she fell face-first, and she immediately grimaced in pain. Advertisement 4 Morgan (grabbing her right shoulder). @WrestleOps/X The 31-year-old New Jersey native grabbed her right elbow and then rolled out of the ring. Morgan hobbled for a few seconds before falling to her knees, clutching at that right shoulder. Advertisement She clearly seemed in pain while she shuffled along the floor on her knees. The announcers eventually caught on that Morgan may have legitimately been hurt while Sane held her arms out in the ring, seemingly unsure what was happening. 'That an injury or something?' asked Corey Graves, who was filling in on color commentary for Pat McAfee. Advertisement 'I think so,' Cole replied. 'Liv may have injured her shoulder.' 4 Liv Morgan grabbing her right shoulder. @WrestleOps/X 4 Morgan in clear pain. @WrestleOps/X Sane remained in the ring with her hands up and played to the crowd, while the referee also stayed put. The broadcast then cut to a highlight of the move that caused the injury before Cole mentioned a doctor had come to the floor to check on Morgan. The match did not continue, with Sane being declared the victor. 4 Liv Morgan holding her shoulder. @WrestleOps/X A potential serious injury would be a tough blow for WWE since Morgan is one of the pillars of the women's division. Advertisement The company seemingly hinted at a feud between Morgan and the returning Nikki Bella on last week's 'Raw' with the all-women 'Evolution' pay-per-view coming in July, and any absence would affect the tag team championship picture since she shares the belts with Raquel Rodriguez. Morgan has not yet commented on the situation on social media.
Time of India
17-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
WWE Raw results: Goldberg returns, challenges Gunther to a match
WWE Raw results: The legendary Goldberg returned to WWE programming on the June 16 edition of Raw and confronted Gunther, the current World Heavyweight Champion. He challenged 'The Ring General' to a match at Saturday Night's Main Event on July 12. Goldberg has a message for Gunther Gunther added a new dimension to his career last week when he beat Jey Uso to win the World Heavyweight Championship for the second time in his career. This was his way of getting even with 'Yett Master', who had beaten him in April at WrestleMania 41 to capture the belt. On the June 16th edition of Raw, Gunther spoke about his big win and issued a challenge to Seth Rollins, the current Mr Money in the Bank. Official: GUNTHER v Goldberg for the World Heavyweight Championship at Saturday Night's Main Event next month. — Wrestle Ops (@WrestleOps) June 17, 2025 The Austrian star was, however, confronted by a returning Goldberg. 'Da Man' reminded them of their past confrontation at Bad Blood and challenged him to a match at Saturday Night's Main Event this july. The match was soon made official. About Goldberg Goldberg is one of pro wrestling's biggest names. He emerged as a force to reckon with in WCW in the 1990s. He has also had several runs with the WWE. His match with Gunther will be his first one in over three years. He last competed in a WWE ring in 2022 when he lost to Roman Reigns
