Former President Donald Trump, known for his high-profile connections, counts among his supporters the iconic WWE Hall of Famer Terry Bollea, better known as Hulk Hogan.
Hogan, a notable figure in the world of professional wrestling, recently made headlines again for his spirited antics at a promotional event in Ohio, as reported by TMZ.
On the same evening prominent Democrats, including Joe Biden and Hillary Clinton, opened the Democratic National Convention, Hogan was engaging with fans at the Thirsty Cowboy in Ohio, where he was promoting his new beer brand.
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During the event, Hogan, embodying his wrestling persona, interacted playfully with the audience, asking if they wanted him to perform his famous wrestling moves on Kamala Harris, including a “body slam” and a “leg drop”—his signature move in the ring.
The crowd responded enthusiastically to Hogan’s theatrical questions, which he later attributed to the influence of his beer.
It was a nostalgic throwback to his wrestling days, reminiscent of his matches against legends like Andre the Giant and “Killer Khan.”
This light-hearted banter at the bar contrasted sharply with Hogan’s appearance at the 2024 Republican National Convention.
At the RNC, Hogan delivered a more substantive speech, where he passionately defended Trump, recounting an iconic image of Trump with a raised fist and bloodied face following the failed assassination attempt on July 13 in Butler, Pennsylvania. Hogan described Trump as the warrior leader America needs.
Full Hulk Hogan speech at the RNC where he ripped his shirt to endorse Donald Trump. Watch until the end to see an emotional Trump after a rousing speech:
“My name is Terry Bollea, as an entertainer, I tried to stay out of politics, but after everything that’s happened to our… pic.twitter.com/0qJFP2XmWB— Eric Abbenante (@EricAbbenante) July 19, 2024
Hundreds of fans lined up to see hall of fame wrestler Hulk Hogan around Greater Cincinnati. Here’s where he appeared and why he was here: https://t.co/6fBDmDnlUj pic.twitter.com/Bpq8cNzcdX
— Local 12/WKRC-TV (@Local12) August 24, 2024
Hogan’s support for Trump is not an anomaly in the wrestling world. Other WWE figures have also shown their allegiance to the 45th president. Logan Paul, a former WWE U.S. champion; Paul “Triple H” Levesque, WWE Chief Content Officer who has visited Trump’s White House; and Vince McMahon, the former WWE head honcho, have all expressed support for Trump to varying degrees.
Of course Triple H and the McMahon family have visited the Oval Office with a photo of President Trump shaving Vince McMahon. Of course. pic.twitter.com/icp3kCnt3d
— Jamie Ross (@JamieRoss7) February 15, 2017
Donald Trump gifts Logan Paul his mugshot 😂🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/oeQqS3upH8
— IMPAULSIVE (@impaulsive) June 13, 2024
The blend of entertainment and politics was vividly on display during Hogan’s Ohio event, highlighting the unique cultural intersections that characterize Trump’s base of support.
As the general election approaches, the enthusiastic response to Hogan’s performance underscores the varied and vibrant backing Trump continues to enjoy from his celebrity supporters.
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