Fans Reject Hogan at Monday Night Raw Netflix Debut
The debut of Monday Night Raw on Netflix was supposed to be a celebration. Instead, it turned into a public rejection of Hulk Hogan. When the wrestling legend appeared in California, the crowd booed him relentlessly.
It wasn’t a surprise. Fans still haven’t forgotten the racist remarks Hogan made in 2007—comments that leaked in 2015. In the video, he used multiple racial slurs and admitted, “I am a racist, to a point.”
WWE Reinstated Hogan, But Did He Ever Apologize?
Following the leak, WWE removed Hogan from its Hall of Fame. But in a quiet and controversial move, they later reinstated him. During his backstage return at Extreme Rules 2018, Hogan didn’t offer a heartfelt apology.
Instead, he warned others about being secretly recorded—focusing on privacy rather than accountability. That rubbed many people the wrong way, especially wrestlers who expected more.
Hogan Gets Shelton Benjamin’s Name Wrong—and Disrespects Him
Recently, while promoting his new amateur wrestling promotion, Real American Freestyle Wrestling, Hogan tried to give praise to AEW star Shelton Benjamin. But he botched the name, calling him “Benjamin Shelton.”
The compliment didn’t land well. Benjamin quickly fired back on social media.
“You lost me forever with your ‘don’t get caught’ apology,” he wrote. “We never had camaraderie. Please do me a favor & keep my name out your mouth.”
He included a GIF of Will Smith yelling at Chris Rock: “Keep my name out of your f*cking mouth.” The message was clear—Benjamin doesn’t want anything to do with Hogan.
Becky Lynch Calls Hogan “Scummiest Person on Earth”
On the same day, Becky Lynch joined the criticism. Someone compared her to Hogan, and she didn’t hold back. She called him the “scummiest person on Earth” in a fiery response.
Lynch, known for her grit and outspokenness, made it clear she doesn’t want her legacy tied to someone with a history of racism and shallow excuses.
Why Is Hogan Still on WWE’s Stage?
WWE continues to give Hogan a platform. But the fans and many wrestlers don’t agree. They’re pushing back—loudly.
Wrestling has always been about redemption stories, but not every villain deserves a second act. In 2025, it seems more people are ready to close the chapter on Hulk Hogan.
