Hulk Hogan, Linda McMahon and Dana White speak in support of Trump on the final evening of RNC
Hulk Hogan, the longtime pro-wrestler, who’s real name is Terry Bollea, is on the roster that was released recently of the convention’s last night. He is scheduled to speak during the build prior to the address of former President Donald Trump.
Jul 18, 2024 10:21 PM
Hulk Hogan, the longtime pro-wrestler with the real name of Terry Bollea, is on the list of the convention’s last night. He is scheduled to address the crowd in the lead prior to the speech of former President Donald Trump. Julio Aguilar/Getty Images hide caption
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A Florida man who is famous for his tan deep along with his outsized lifestyle and lucrative ability to blend entertainment and reality will address the Republican National Convention Thursday night.
Hulk Hogan, the longtime pro-wrestler, who’s real name is Terry Bollea, is on the just announced list of the convention’s closing night scheduled to address the crowd prior to the address of former President Donald Trump.
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Hogan is famous for his ability to make a grand appearance in the ring was on stage with an array of photos and videos of him in postures of the American flag.
He walked up to the podium in the red bandana with the sunglasses he wore on his face. He gestured at the audience that he could not hear them chanting “USA.”
The retired professional wrestler stated that”the “vibe was so intense, the energy was so crazy, it felt like maybe I was gonna press that no-good stinky giant over my head and slam him into the mat, brother.”
According to the official RNC program describes Hulk Hogan as a “professional entertainer and wrestler.” He also was involved in a significant legal battle in the world of media his lawsuit with Gawker Media resulted in a $140 million jury verdict following Gawker Media released an sex tape with Bollea in the year 2015. A settlement that followed forced the founder and Gawker Media in bankruptcy.
When the sex tape was revealed the tape was exposed, there was a resounding outrage with Hulk Hogan: World Wrestling Entertainment increased the length of its contract with Hulk Hogan due to reports that he had used offensive language in the sex tape.
It may be surprising the fact that Hulk Hogan’s major participation in the RNC is yet another indication that he is influenced by billionaire Peter Thiel — who has financed Hogan’s fight against Gawker and has lately been a major supporter of Trump’s vice-presidential selection the senator. J.D. Vance.
Hogan remarks were followed by two other speakers whom the RNC program describes as “everyday Americans.”
Carrie Ruiz, who is the general manager of golf at Trump National Doral in Miami; and Annette Albright of North Carolina, who lost her race last fall for an at-large seat on the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Board of Education.
Albright received notice during the nonpartisan election, because she and several other contenders were accused of being “Trojan horse Republicans,” according to the member station WFAE stated..
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Trump is not a stranger to the ring
WWE is an official professional, high-end media and promotion company well-known for its Scripted feats as well as ringside drama, and uncompromising showmanship.
Vince McMahon bought an earlier version of the company in 1982 and together and his spouse Linda McMahon, is credited for bringing the unique mix of entertainment and sports to the forefront of. One of WWE’s very firstand longest-lastingmajor attractions was the legendary Hogan.
Trump also played a role in the rise of WWE by hosting events like the 4th and 5th Wrestlemania events. It was also the president’s Apprenticecatchphrase, “You’re fired,” that a dressed-up McMahon was heard shouting out in the arena. Trump has been seen at many WWE events throughout the years and has been an announcer in the ring and as an on-screen talent.
Trump ” became part of some of the most compelling and highest-rated storylines in the company’s history,” McMahon stated at stage on the RNC stage. This includes 2007 when Trump cut McMahon’s hair.
Linda McMahon left the company to pursue a career in politics, and was the Trump’s small business administrator between 2017 and 2019 before joining an anti-Trump super PAC.
Vince quit his position as the company’s chief executive company in January, after an ex-employee filed a suit alleging that he was harassing and sexually abusing her at work as well as sex trafficking and forcing the woman into threesomes. The suit was put on hold earlier in the year upon the request by the U.S. Justice Department.
The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) is, however, an MMA promotion company. It was first introduced in 1993, however it didn’t become an immediate success. In the beginning of 2000, Trump let the UFC’s new President, Dana White, use his Atlantic City casino. The endorsement of White helped UFC grow to become the largest MMA promotion as of 2023.
UFC as well as WWE officially merged into a single entity, TKO, in September 2023, forming a new entity with a value of $21.4 billion.
The report originally ran in the Live coverage by the NPR Network of the RNC.