WWE severs ties with wrestling legend Hulk Hogan over racist language caught on tape

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Hulk Hogan, who once had "Obama's back" as an early supporter of the first mixed race African-American president, is under fire for racist language caught on tape.

Hulk Hogan Has Obama's Back - The New York Times
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Jan 31, 2008 - By saying he likes Barack Obama, Hulk Hogan joins Chuck Norris and Sylvester Stallone in the strange category of action heroes who endorse ...


Hulk Hogan’s race rant over his daughter dating a black man

By Danika Fears and Jonathan Lehman
July 24, 2015
Wrestling legend Hulk Hogan was body-slammed by WWE on Friday when it was revealed he went off on a racist tirade in his infamous sex tape that’s at the center of a lawsuit with Gawker, according to reports.
Hogan is heard spewing hate speech in a conversation about his daughter, Brooke, and her African-American boyfriend, sources told Radar Online and The National Enquirer:

“I mean, I’d rather if she was going to f–k some n—-r, I’d rather have her marry an 8-foot-tall n—-r worth a hundred million dollars! Like a basketball player! I guess we’re all a little racist. F–king n—-r.”

WWE has scrubbed Hogan from several online platforms, according to a report by Wresting Inc: His profile was removed from the Alumni section of WWE’s website, related merchandise was removed from its online shop and Hogan was removed from the cast listing for Tough Enough, a WWE-produced reality series.

http://nypost.com/2015/07/24/why-is-wwe-frantically-scrubbing-hulk-hogan-mentions/



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Caution graphic: Gawker link

 

[Uriel999]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fKJDAVvs_JA

 

[Sola_Fide]

More PC garbage.

 

[Anti Federalist]

WWE has scrubbed Hogan from several online platforms, according to a report by Wresting Inc: His profile was removed from the Alumni section of WWE’s website, related merchandise was removed from its online shop and Hogan was removed from the cast listing for Tough Enough, a WWE-produced reality series.

Oh, what I wouldn't give to have government look at me as an unperson, just for saying "niqqer" three times.

Course we all know what really happens when government declares you an unperson.

 

[DFF]

So Hulk dropped the N-bomb 8 years ago. Big deal.

And note the description of the language: "hate speech."

This is next up on the lefty agenda.

 

[AngryCanadian]

So When African American or Canadian African uses that word towards a white person and calls Caucasian people trash thats ok with the mainstream news media?

 

[RDM]

So When African American or Canadian African uses that word towards a white person and calls Caucasian people trash thats ok with the mainstream news media?

Oh, shut up you white honky crackerhead.

 

[ThePaleoLibertarian]

It's a stupid reason to get rid of someone, but Hogan has always been a piece of shit.

 

[CPUd]

 

[Slave Mentality]

What does Mean Jean have to say about all of this?

 

[AuH20]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fKJDAVvs_JA

You need the original.

 

[AuH20]

Uh oh. Virgil is backing the Hulk! ROFL

 

[enhanced_deficit]

Uh oh. Virgil is backing the Hulk! ROFL

Hogan and Virgil seemed to have good relationship. Besides that, Hogan was an early supporter of DGP.

However Mark Henry said this in media statement:

[h=1]Backstage News – How WWE Is Handling The Hulk Hogan Fallout[/h]
I’m disappointed in the comments made by Terry Bollea (Hulk Hogan). I’ve known Terry a very long time as both a work colleague and as someone I consider a friend. I’m hurt and offended that he expressed his feelings in the manner and tone that was presented on the tape. I am however, pleased that WWE took swift action in response to his comments and I support the position the organization is taking on this matter: a no tolerance approach to racism.”http://www.prowrestling.com/backstage-news-how-wwe-is-handling-the-hulk-hogan-fallout/

 

[RandallFan]

The big story are the SJW's at Gawker being in trouble.

 

[Anti Federalist]

 

[Spikender]

Heather Clem could get it.

 

[Feeding the Abscess]

 

[PierzStyx]

As a long time wrestling fan, there are no good guys here. You have a guy been fired for being racist 8 years ago by a company known for its racism and sexism based on a illegal sex tape (Hogan didn't know it was being shot) released by some white trash trying to black mail him. In ten years no one will care and Hogan will be back on screen, giving speeches and making appearances.

 

[Badger Paul]

Yes indeed, he is truly a Real American

 

[satchelmcqueen]

i hate hogan as a wrestler, but this is more pc bullshit. who cares??? this is no reason to fire hogan.