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Ex-WWE Creative Director Discusses Hulk Hogan’s Mixed Fan Reception
Former WWE Creative Director Debra Jaswaye addresses the negative fan reaction Hulk Hogan received during his January 6 appearance on WWE RAW’s Netflix premiere.
Hulk Hogan encountered a negative crowd response during his appearance on WWE RAW’s Netflix premiere on January 6. During an appearance on the Cheap Heat Productions Podcast, Debra Jaswaye, who served as WWE Creative Director from 1992 to 2005, shared her perspective on the situation.
To see Hogan and see him get that cr*ppy reception, I think the fans have spoken. I think he’s really fallen out of grace with a lot of people because I think he just became a bit of a sell-out. Not a bit of a sell-out, he’s a sell-out. I just don’t think he’s ever been one that people can use the word integrity when you talk about Hulk Hogan.
Hogan had attempted to deliver a babyface promo during the broadcast to promote WWE’s partnership with his Real American Beer brand. The appearance marked part of WWE’s inaugural show on Netflix.
These events followed past controversies involving Hogan, including leaked audio containing racial slurs and his public support for Donald Trump’s 2024 presidential campaign. Hogan missed his scheduled appearance at Saturday Night’s Main Event on January 25 due to family commitments.