Hulk Hogan’s WWE Future in Question After Loud Boos at RAW’s Netflix Debut

Hulk Hogan’s larger-than-life persona took a massive hit during WWE RAW’s Netflix debut on January 6. The wrestling icon was met with a chorus of boos from the Los Angeles crowd, a reaction that has now sparked questions about his future on WWE programming.

According to WrestleVotes during a Backstage Pass Q&A session, WWE is rethinking Hogan’s role moving forward. While his merchandise continues to rake in impressive numbers on WWE Shop, the company is reportedly leaning toward using him in pre-recorded content, such as documentary interviews and commercials, rather than live TV appearances. WrestleVotes explained, “They will do a lot of documentary interviews with him going forward, they may have him on commercials… but as far as live appearances, you may not see him as often.”

Off-camera, the reception was just as brutal. Fans in the Intuit Dome erupted into “F*** Hulk Hogan” chants, adding to the hostility during his live promo. Even a pre-recorded commercial featuring Hogan promoting Saturday Night’s Main Event was booed heavily by the crowd. The reaction served as a reminder that Hogan’s past racist comments continue to overshadow his legacy.

Hogan himself appears to believe politics played a role in the backlash. Earlier reports claim that Hogan attributed the boos to Los Angeles being a more liberal city that doesn’t align with his political values. “He thought it was going to be 50/50,” Featherstone noted, highlighting Hogan’s expectations versus the reality of the fan response.

While Hogan’s merchandise sales and enduring fame ensure he’ll remain part of WWE’s ecosystem, his live appearances may now be few and far between. For many, the decision to limit his on-screen presence seems to be the logical next step given the polarizing reactions he continues to receive.

Do you think WWE is right to reduce Hulk Hogan’s live appearances? Should his past controversies continue to define his present role? Share your thoughts in the comments below!

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