Comedian Reflects on Hogan’s Boos During Raw’s Netflix Premiere
Summary
– Gabriel Iglesias believes WWE should have anticipated Hulk Hogan’s negative reception in Los Angeles
– Hogan faced boos during Raw’s Netflix premiere, linked to his political associations and brand promotions
– Hogan’s Real American Beer is now an official WWE partner
Gabriel Iglesias, a passionate wrestling fan and guest on WWE Raw’s Netflix premiere, shared his thoughts on the loud boos Hulk Hogan received from the Los Angeles crowd. Speaking on *The Rich Eisen Show*, Iglesias expressed disappointment over the reaction but suggested WWE should have expected it, given Hogan’s political ties and promotional activities.
“That was painful watching Hulk Hogan get booed last night,” Iglesias said. “I’m like, ‘Wow.’ From great to hate. But WWE should have known better. You take somebody like that, put them in a blue state like LA, and what else was going to happen?”
Hogan’s recent political advocacy and support for Donald Trump were noted as factors contributing to the response. His promotional work for Real American Beer, which recently became an official WWE partner, may have added to the controversy. As part of the partnership, WWE now holds a minority ownership stake in the beer brand, and the logo is prominently featured on Raw’s ring mat.
This marked Hogan’s first live appearance on WWE programming in two years. While he is part of the commercial for WWE’s upcoming Saturday Night’s Main Event, he has not been announced as appearing on the January 25 show.
Gabriel Iglesias, whose Netflix special Legend of Fluffy debuted the same night, was shown in the crowd and took part in a backstage segment with The New Day. His remarks have added to the ongoing conversation about Hogan’s role in WWE and his reception by modern audiences.
