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Hulk Hogan Booed by Fans at WWE Event: Insights from The Undertaker

WWE fans expressed their discontent with Hulk Hogan during a “Monday Night Raw” event for Netflix last month, a moment that caught the attention of wrestling legend The Undertaker. On his podcast, “Six Feet Under,” The Undertaker, whose real name is Mark Calaway, reflected on the incident, noting that “sometimes in life, things come back.”

During the event on January 6, Hogan attempted to promote his Real American Beer, but the response was far from what he might have expected. This prompted Calaway to label it an “ego pop” for Hogan, highlighting the contrast between the wrestler’s intentions and the audience’s reception.

During the discussion, podcast guest Justin Danger Nunle jokingly asked if Calaway felt like giving Hogan a hug amidst the booing, which led Calaway to chuckle and simply reply, “No.”

When probed about any sympathy he might have for Hogan, Calaway remarked, “I got feelings. I got feelings for people, like sometimes in life, things come back.” This reference invited speculation about Hogan’s controversial past, particularly a 2015 incident involving a racist rant captured on tape, which had long-lasting ramifications on his career.

Among the crowd voicing their criticism were actor O’Shea Jackson Jr. and comedian Eric Andre. Jackson shared his perspective, stating, “The racism, bro. It’s just hard to forget how detailed that rant was… Bringing him out here? What’d you think was going to happen?”

During the podcast episode, the hosts discussed a potential shift in fans’ perceptions of Hogan, suggesting they have grown disenchanted with him due to the disparity between his public persona and his private conduct. Calaway remarked, “We grew up seeing Hogan as an Americana kind of deal. And then he gets caught on tape saying some derogatory, racist things. In this day and age, where all of that is such a hot-button deal, I don’t know what you expect. I think you know they’re going to react, and they’re not going to react in a positive way.”

The Undertaker also noted the specific context of the Los Angeles venue, describing the audience’s more progressive mindset. “And it was L.A.,” he commented, suggesting that the demographic may have directly influenced the reaction.

Hogan’s relationship with WWE has had its ups and downs. After being removed from the Hall of Fame in 2015 due to the fallout from the Gawker tape, he was reinstated in 2018. Upon his return, Hogan addressed WWE’s locker room, offering apologies for his past use of racist language.

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