Posted on 11/04/2018 4:16:43 PM PST by conservative98
Hulk Hogan returned to a WWE ring Friday as he made his first appearance since 2015 at the controversial pay-per-view Crown Jewel in Saudi Arabia.
Hogan, whose real name is Terry Bollea, kicked off the event by coming out to a packed crowd in his full red and yellow “Hulkamania” gear along with a red and yellow boa around his neck.
“You know something maniacs, it feels so good to be out here in front of the whole WWE Universe and to be out here with my stark raven Hulkamaniacs,” Hogan said in front of the crowd.
WWE announced in July he was reinstated into the WWE Hall of Fame.
“This second chance follows Hogan’s numerous public apologies and volunteering to work with young people, where he is helping them learn from his mistake,” the company said in a statement.
The 65-year-old former champion’s return to the ring was his first since he was fired by the company.
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Hogan’s appearance on Crown Jewel comes as the company came under fire for still having the event in Saudi Arabia despite the murder of Washington Post columnist Jamal Khashoggi on Oct. 2 in the Saudi consulate in Turkey.
“WWE has operated in the Middle East for nearly 20 years and has developed a sizable and dedicated fan base,” the company said in a statement alongside third-quarter financial results. “Considering the heinous crime committed at the Saudi consulate in Istanbul, the Company faced a very difficult decision as it relates to its event scheduled for November 2 in Riyadh. Similar to other U.S.-based companies who plan to continue operations in Saudi Arabia, the Company has decided to uphold its contractual obligations to the General Sports Authority and stage the event.”
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Hulk Hogan makes a surprise return to kick off WWE Crown Jewel: WWE Crown Jewel 2018 (WWE Network)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8_nBh5fvAmA
Where are all the Freeper Hulkamaniacs?
I liked it better when he was NWO. Those were the days..
4 life
It’s not just a slogan.
You should always stay retired when you retire. If you don’t, you become a parody of yourself.
When I was a kid, my uncle gave me an NWO t shirt for my bday LOL. But I didnt wear it the next week because there was a WWE House show where it was Austin vs HHH as the headliner. My older brother had the Austin 3:16 shirt all the time..
In the Ring at age 65?
I know he’s still popular.
Maybe there are certain wrestling moves he will and will not do at this stage of his career. He may not be standing on the rope surrounding the ring, and jumping from it onto an “dazed and still” opponent. That’s entertaining, but it takes a lot of coordination and timing.
I’m a hulkamaniac for life!
“Maybe there are certain wrestling moves he will and will not do at this stage of his career.”
At age 65 a lot of people have artificial joints. Pro wrestlers probably get them earlier. Jumping off of ring posts onto a canvas covered plywood floor is probably not a good idea in that situation!
He hid his cross
Lol @ raven.
He should take on The Iron Sheik.
You forgot the back brace and the colostomy bag...
What mistake? Having sex with Bubba the Love Sponge's wife, or when his son wrecked his car and left his friend a paraplegic?
Strange the article assumes people follow Hulk Hogan around like a TMZ paparazzi.
With a LOT of money.
Lol
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