World Wrestling Controversy
World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) fired Hulk Hogan after the world-famous wrestler was caught in a racist controversy.
An audio recording of Hulk Hogan using racist slurs eight years ago emerged recently and WWE ended its contract with the iconic wrestler shortly after. Hogan did not defend his language, but apologized for his “unacceptable” behavior, according to BBC News.
In the recently released tape, Hogan is heard using racist expressions and the n-word in reference to his daughter Brooke’s romantic life, the report states.
“Eight years ago I used offensive language during a conversation. It was unacceptable for me to have used that offensive language,” Hogan told People in an exclusive interview. “There is no excuse for it; and I apologize
for having done it.”
Hogan said the recorded slur does not reflect his true self. He added he is disappointed with himself for his use of the offensive language, the report relays.
Based on the reports of RadarOnline and The National Enquirer --- the two media publications which saw the transcripts of the tape --- the racist comments were part of an audio recording which is being used as evidence in a lawsuit with gossip site Gawker. Hogan is reportedly suing the site for publishing his sex video with Heather Clem, the wife of his friend.
WWE, on the other hand, did not mention the racist controversy as the cause of the contract termination. The organization only said it welcomes people from all backgrounds.
On the heels of the controversy, the WWE has wiped references of Hogan --- including his photos and videos --- from its site on Friday morning. The organization also took his name down from the online Hall of Fame, the report details.
Hogan’s lawyer David Houston, however, insists that the wrestler was not fired. Houston explained that Hogan resigned from the WWE to protect his family from the controversy.
An audio recording of Hulk Hogan using racist slurs eight years ago emerged recently and WWE ended its contract with the iconic wrestler shortly after. Hogan did not defend his language, but apologized for his “unacceptable” behavior, according to BBC News.
In the recently released tape, Hogan is heard using racist expressions and the n-word in reference to his daughter Brooke’s romantic life, the report states.
“Eight years ago I used offensive language during a conversation. It was unacceptable for me to have used that offensive language,” Hogan told People in an exclusive interview. “There is no excuse for it; and I apologize
for having done it.”
Hogan said the recorded slur does not reflect his true self. He added he is disappointed with himself for his use of the offensive language, the report relays.
Based on the reports of RadarOnline and The National Enquirer --- the two media publications which saw the transcripts of the tape --- the racist comments were part of an audio recording which is being used as evidence in a lawsuit with gossip site Gawker. Hogan is reportedly suing the site for publishing his sex video with Heather Clem, the wife of his friend.
WWE, on the other hand, did not mention the racist controversy as the cause of the contract termination. The organization only said it welcomes people from all backgrounds.
On the heels of the controversy, the WWE has wiped references of Hogan --- including his photos and videos --- from its site on Friday morning. The organization also took his name down from the online Hall of Fame, the report details.
Hogan’s lawyer David Houston, however, insists that the wrestler was not fired. Houston explained that Hogan resigned from the WWE to protect his family from the controversy.