Hulk Hogan RIP

He was number 1 supporter to number 1 culprit on Eipsteins list.

None of us - not a one - would be wrestling fans if it wasn't for Hogan.

Failed human perhaps but a wrestling icon.

It's funny how Tony Khan and AEW made no statement on Hogan's passing, presumably because of very bad stuff he said in the past.

But they have no problem platforming convicted rapist Mike Tyson.

Also love how people talk about Hogan having a complicated legacy and those same people mark out for Stone Cold, a man who brutally beat up his wife.

Terrible words are worse than actions to some wrestling fans it seems.

I meant a written statement on social media like all the other major companies.

No, I originally said Tony Khan and AEW didn't make a statement. They were getting a lot of flak from fans for not releasing a statement, this was before the video from Collision that you shared. That's what I'm referring to. As far as I know they still haven't made any social media post in tribute to Hogan.

My point is, if Tony Khan is going to go public and ban Hogan from AEW for terrible things Hogan said, then he must be prepared to be called out for his hypocrisy when it comes to nailing his colours to a rapist like Mike Tyson.

Same goes for wrestling fans who called for Hogan's head after the 2015 racism scandal but continued to welcome Stone Cold Steve Austin with open arms.

I say all this, by the way, as a fan of Hulk Hogan, Mike Tyson, and Stone Cold Steve Austin. I just remain consistent in my belief that people can do very good and very terrible things. And that celebrities shouldn't be worshipped.

It's startling that he's getting worse treatment than Benoit on social media platforms.

Hulk Hogan the character is flawless. We wouldn't be into wrestling without him. He's number one, no matter how much I love Stone Cold Steve Austin.

Terry Bollea is a prick. Always was.

Can seperate the two

I guess the thing with Austin is, given his circumstances at the time and the fact he and Debra are still friends, might soften one's approach to it.

For me, it's unforgiveable. But I can put it to one side for the joys and feelings he gave me. Which is seriously wrong. Same with Ryan Giggs for United.

Again, seriously wrong from me and I'm a hypocrite for it

Riiiiuuuight, the racist stuff and possibly the Trump stuff I can understand.

But people getting is a complete tizzy about his backstage politicking and c*ntyness is a bit OTT no?

"WHAT?!!!!! HOGAN WOULDN'T PUT SOMEBODY OVER??? HOGAN TALKED TOTAL BS AND LIES IN INTERVIEWS!!!!! HE FEINED INJURY AGAINST TAKER!!!!!!".

The is a place in hell for people who do that kinda stuff.

They've all done it.

Stone Cold, Cena and Michaels/Hart all had their moments when on top when they didn't conduct themselves backstage as good as they could have.

I think the only difference between them and Hogan is that Hogan never really ever tried to defend himself, or improve his image around it.

"Also, exactly what good did he do anyways?"

Jaysus. Classic internet.

https://hulkhoganhistory.weebly.com/make-a-wish-foundation.html

young Patrick Murray had Hepatocellular Carcinoma and the doctors did not give him much time . His wish was to meet Hulk Hogan thanks to Make-A-Wish that came true; The problem was Patrick was to sick to Travel. Hulk Hogan and the WWE would be visting Pittsburgh very soon. However Hogan was only going to be in for a short time before he had to travel to another city. Patrick would have to travel to meet him at the Civic Arena. He got to go back stage and meet Hulk Hogan, Bruno Samartino and many others. Hogan Pick him up an began talking to him. He looked Pat in the eyes and said "Don't die on me, Patrick I love you to much." Patrick fought hard and did go in to remission until 1997. He was going for his drivers permit and the doctors found that something was wrong. the discovered another form of cancer. He tried to fight it but this time it was not to happen. He died at the age of 20 on December 19, 1999

"Ackchually….It was a professional obligation…." Professional obligation or not, if you can give one kid like that an extra decade of life, you've certainly done some good in this world. It does not count for nothing. This is but one of at least 200 known make-a-wishes he did (according to that article, they didn't even keep records until the 90s). This is not to mention the innumerable fans he stopped to give time to and sign autographs for, which is not necessarily a professional obligation (and there are many stories of wrestlers at that level blowing fans off, i.e. Ric Flair). And his reputation among other wrestlers isn't as universally negative as the IWC likes to let on. There are those, like Bret Hart, who criticise him as conniving politicker, but on the other hand RVD recently tells a nice story about Hulk taking time to sit down with RVD's dad and show him how the electric stimulator for his spine worked as RVD's dad was planning on getting one as well.

This isn't to downplay the backstage politicking or, indeed, the racist comments. It is to say that he did some good things and did some bad things. He was an imperfect person who will leave a complicated legacy especially among those fans who are more in tune with the inner workings of the business.