The wrestling legend, who has been a vocal Donald Trump supporter, got the reception of a heel during Netflix's premiere of "Raw.”
During the WWE Netflix premier, the legend and wrestling icon was booed while delivering a promo to the crowd at the Intuit Dome.
WWE Raw’s Netflix debut did not disappoint as a live event spectacular, but its decision to book a one-off standalone show meant a missed opportunity to hook casual fans.
Professional wrestler Hulk Hogan was mercilessly booed during World Wrestling Entertainment’s inaugural episode of “Monday Night Raw” on Netflix.
Hulk Hogan and Rey Mysterio shared a moment together at the WWE RAW on Netflix premiere. Real American Beer posted a clip in which Hulk Hogan drank some beer with Rey Mysterio backstage at the WWE RAW on Netflix premiere.
WWE fans at the first episode of "Monday Night Raw" on Netflix cheered loudly for many of the wrestlers who made special guest appearances… but were apparently not happy at all when Hulk Hogan showed up.
WWE press release announces multi-year partnership with Hulk Hogan's Real American Beer. WWE will become a minority owner of the company and place branding on the mat for every episode of Raw. pic.twitter.com/W9RtXY8YFm
WWE legend Hulk Hogan came out to the Los Angeles crowd on "Monday Night Raw" to boos but found some defenders on social media during the show.
Hulk Hogan promoted the new partnership with WWE and his Real American Beer brand but the WWE Hall of Famer did not receive a grand welcome.
A brawl broke out during Hulk Hogan’s wedding in Clearwater, FL. TMZ is reporting that a photographer tried to capture images of Hulk and his then-fiancée Jennifer McDaniel while they exchanged vows in his beachside backyard. An employee instructed the photographer to leave, leading to a fight.
While it was heartening to see the unapologetically racist Hogan get the spray-tan booed off him by the people of LA, WWE's decision to trot out the disgraced former icon was another sign that WWE are increasingly out of touch with how their former legends are perceived by the current audience.