Pat McAfee Show Takes Aim at Hulk Hogan’s Boos and Racism in Mock Press Conference

Hulk Hogan’s appearance on WWE RAW’s Netflix premiere on January 6 was met with boos from the Los Angeles crowd, leaving the wrestling icon in an awkward spot. But it didn’t end there—Pat McAfee took the opportunity to mock Hogan on The Pat McAfee Show in a parody segment.

In the mock press conference, McAfee’s version of “Hogan” claimed the crowd wasn’t booing him but instead chanting “Hulk Hooooooooogan.” Taking things further, the parody “Hogan” issued challenges to several WWE stars, focusing on Black talents like Kofi Kingston, Xavier Woods, Trick Williams, and legends such as The Godfather, Farooq, and Ahmed Johnson (jokingly renamed “Ahmed Plumber”).

The segment drew laughs on the show, but it also raised eyebrows given Hogan’s history. The wrestling legend faced immense backlash in 2015 after a leaked tape revealed him using the N-word during a private conversation, a controversy that led to his temporary removal from WWE. While Hogan has since apologized and returned to WWE, the resurfacing of his past, combined with the focus on Black stars in McAfee’s parody, has reignited debates about his legacy.

The parody “Hogan” ended by saying he wanted to close his career with a match against The Rock, further fueling chatter online about Hogan’s complicated relationship with the wrestling world and its diverse fanbase.

Hulk Hogan’s past controversies are never far from the spotlight, and Pat McAfee’s parody has added a fresh layer of intrigue to the conversation. Whether you see it as harmless comedy or a pointed reminder of Hogan’s complicated legacy, one thing’s for sure: this story isn’t going away anytime soon. Only time will tell how fans—and Hogan himself—respond to the renewed focus on his past.

What’s your take on Pat McAfee’s parody of Hulk Hogan? Was it just a joke, or does it highlight deeper issues tied to Hogan’s past? Let us know in the comments below!

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