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Hulk Hogan spoke at the Republican National Convention, endorsing WWE Hall of Famer Donald Trump as the next President of the United States.
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer was asked about Hogan's appearance, and said she is a fan of The Iron Sheik, believing him to be from Lansing, Michigan.
The Original Sheik was from Lansing. The Iron Sheik was from Iran.
There was one question I was really hoping to dodge tonight... pic.twitter.com/821wx9SaZs
— Gretchen Whitmer (@truegretch) July 23, 2024
The Original Sheik also never fought Hogan, while Iron Sheik threatened to break his back and make him humble many times.