Rikishi Comments On Hulk Hogan Getting Booed At WWE Raw On Netflix

Rikishi comments on the jeers Hulk Hogan received at WWE Raw on Netflix and how he would've handled the situation.

Hulk Hogan got booed at the WWE Raw on Netflix premiere. Not even an American flag-waving Jimmy Hart could save the day. Hulk's less-than-warm reception has been the talk of the town in the wrestling universe and Rikishi has offered his take on the mishap.

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Speaking on his Off The Top podcast, Rikishi mentioned that the reception was likely because of Hulk Hogan's recent strong support for Donald Trump in the 2024 US Presidential Election, remarking that the WWE Universe will always give you their genuine feelings.

"I was surprised. You know I mean, because it was like a celebration. It wasn't like a Republican or Democrat or presidential race. You know what I mean? So I guess he's got heat from the people here in LA, it was weird. Here's a guy that paved the way. Hogan put wrestling on the map. He did a lot for the business. [He was there] to celebrate something huge, to cross over a partnership with Netflix. When they played his music, Jimmy [Hart] came out now, So you see the American flag. 'Alright, USA. We here.' Blah, blah, blah. Then People knew that Hogan was coming out, and then I didn't know if my ears were telling me what I was hearing correctly when you hear the 'Boo!' and I said, 'These people really don't like Hogan.'"

He continued, "Hey, one thing about WWE Universe, when you hear them, that's exactly how they feel. Yes, sir, you know, I mean, so you can't shove people down their throat. Once they don't like you, they're definitely gonna let you know."

Rikishi then opened up about how he would have handled the situation. He says he would have turned heel on the people at the moment, but Hulk Hogan has beers to sell, so that's not likely. 'Kish advises Hogan to just enjoy life in these golden years.

"For his thing here, Man, just enjoy life now. Man, you hear how the people felt about you. If that was big 'Kish, I would have switched up real quick. You know, I mean, I'm on Netflix, the whole world. 'Well, y'all can kiss my ass. Yeah. For years, I've come out here in the red and yellow and give you this, brother, this is what I get for 40 years, and this is the thanks I get. Y'all can kiss my ass.' There you go. I don't give a damn if y'all drink my beer or not. I'm taking this overseas, to the Middle East. Now I'm gonna call it the best Middle East beer.'"

Fans can read Rob Van Dam's take on Hogan getting booed at this link.

Fans can read Rikishi's take on Roman Reigns and The Rock's segment from Raw on Netflix here.

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