It wasn't a heroic welcome for the Hollywood Hulk.
WWE legend Hulk Hogan made a surprise appearance on Netflix's Monday Night Raw in Los Angeles this week, but was met with boos throughout his address to the crowd.
The 72-year-old Hulkster, along with his longtime on-screen manager Jimmy Hart, donned shirts from his brand “Real American Beer” and sang along to the classic walk-out song “Real American.” , entered Intuitive Dome in Inglewood packed with fans.
Hogan, whose real name is Terry Bollea, tried to rouse the unruly crowd by talking about his accomplishments in the wrestling industry and calling fans the “best tag team partners” of his long career.
“The fans have been the best tag team partners I've ever had, because you've stuck by me through thick and thin,” Hogan said, drowning out boos.
The retired professional wrestler has since promoted his own Real American Beer brand.
“You know, I just got a new tag team partner. I got Hulk Hogan's Real American Beer,” he yelled into the microphone.
“And in the past, I've had a lot of potential partners. I've had great partners like 'Oh, hey' Macho Man Randy Savage. I had a giant-sized partner like Andre the Giant. ”
However, the Hulkster told the crowd that he was watching history being made with “the greatest partner in WWE history.”
“But the best partner WWE has ever had is the fact that we're making history tonight, WWE teamed up with Netflix, the best tag team partner of all time,” Hogan said. He spoke while receiving loud boos. He was celebrated by the audience as he finished his speech to his iconic walk-out music.
WWE has announced a multi-year partnership with 'Real American Beer.' press release A few hours before Raw started.
“So let me tell you something, brother! From the first time I stepped in the ring, I've always fought for something bigger than myself,” Hogan said.
“We're excited to bring Real American Beer to the WWE ring. Together, we'll bring that pride to America one beer at a time, one match at a time. Brother!
Hogan began his wrestling career in 1977.
By the early 1980s, he was the face of the WWF (World Wrestling Federation) and his in-ring persona quickly became an American icon.
Throughout his career, he won the WWF Championship five times and became the first wrestler to win back-to-back Royal Rumble matches in 1990 and 1991.
Hogan was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2005 and again in 2020.
