More on Hulk Hogan Being Booed at WWE RAW Netflix Premiere – Hulk Hogan’s appearance on the January 6 premiere of WWE RAW on Netflix went viral, but not for the reasons WWE might have hoped. Fans in attendance heavily booed Hogan, a reaction that multiple outlets quickly picked up. The segment was designed to promote WWE’s newest sponsor, Real American Beer, but it became a talking point for the audience’s vocal displeasure instead.
According to Fightful Select, WWE had planned for Hogan to make several future appearances, but his reception may change those plans. The report noted that many within the company were unhappy that Hogan’s reaction became a focus on such an important night for WWE. Some backstage reportedly raised concerns about the possibility of boos before the segment aired.
Due to his physical limitations, Hogan’s appearance was kept brief, with his role limited to the entrance ramp. Sources described him as “surprised and disappointed” by the crowd’s response, though he was brushing it off afterward.
One WWE insider told Fightful that the company might reconsider how Hogan is featured going forward. The idea of leaning into the negative reaction by embracing his NWO persona was floated by some online fans, but a WWE source dismissed it, saying, “We’re trying to sell beer, not repackage a 70-year-old legend.”
This incident raises questions about Hogan’s future role on WWE television. While his merchandise remains a top seller, WWE may shift its strategy by using more current talent or different legends to represent sponsors in live appearances.
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