World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc. has cut ties with the professional wrestler Hulk Hogan, reportedly due to
in which Hogan (real name: Terry Bollea) refers to black people as “fukking n----” and admits that “I am a racist, to a point.”
overseeing Hulk Hogan’s $100 million lawsuit against Gawker Media. In the transcripts,
depicting Hogan having sex with the wife of Tampa-area radio shock jock Bubba the Love Sponge Clem, Hogan reportedly discusses his daughter Brooke Bollea’s business and personal relationships with a “black billionaire,” who apparently offered to fund his daughter’s burgeoning music career, and the billionaire’s son. Some excerpts:
“I don’t know if
Brooke was fukking the black guy’s son,” Hulk raved, the sources add.
“I mean, I don’t have double standards. I mean, I am a racist, to a point, fukking n--. But then when it comes to nice people and sh*t, and whatever.” ...
According to sources, he said: “I mean, I’d rather if she was going to fukk some n, I’d rather have her marry an 8-foot-tall n worth a hundred million dollars! Like a basketball player!
“I guess we’re all a little racist. Fuking n."
It is not precisely clear how the
Enquirer obtained the transcripts, which are currently under seal in Pinellas County, Florida. According to the tabloid, “an extensive news probe uncovered five independent sources who provided the dramatic contents of the tape to this publication.”
Update, 10:15 a.m.
WWE
has terminated its relationship with Hogan:
“WWE terminated its contract with Terry Bollea (aka Hulk Hogan),” the organization told Us Weekly in a statement on Friday. “WWE is committed to embracing and celebrating individuals from all backgrounds as demonstrated by the diversity of our employees, performers and fans worldwide.”
On WWE.com, Hogan is no longer listed on the WWE Hall of Fame page, and all of his merchandise has also been removed from WWEShop.com. The only thing currently remaining that mentions Hogan involves WWE’s upcoming Australian tour, which Hogan was scheduled to take part in as General Manager. However, when any attempt to access this page is made, a message appears stating “you are not authorized to access this page.”