Eric Bischoff Blames Hulk Hogan’s Trump Ties for Negative Crowd Reactions at RAW on Netflix Premiere

Hulk Hogan’s return to WWE during the Netflix premiere of Monday Night RAW on January 6 didn’t go as planned. Despite praising the fans and promoting his Real American Beer product alongside longtime manager Jimmy Hart, the wrestling legend was met with resounding boos. The reaction has sparked discussions across the wrestling world, with Hogan’s former boss Eric Bischoff weighing in on the situation.

On his podcast, Bischoff attributed the crowd’s reaction to Hogan’s perceived political alignment, particularly his association with Donald Trump. “You know, if you’re someone who hasn’t spent a lot of time in California — particularly LA or San Francisco — you’ve heard all the stories about how liberal it is and all that. But until you’ve been there and realize just how intensely liberal and Democrat California is, you might not think that that could possibly be the reason why Hulk got booed,” Bischoff explained.

He continued, “Hulk and Trump are kind of joined at the hip now, in the eyes of many. At least publicly, given Hulk’s involvement in — and of course, you’re gonna have some backlash in California. You can’t be shocked, you can’t be surprised. You could be disappointed, but you can’t be surprised.”

The polarizing reaction has reportedly caused WWE to rethink Hogan’s involvement in future promotions. While the Real American Beer partnership remains intact, the company is said to be exploring alternative talent for endorsements. For now, Hogan’s role in WWE’s marketing efforts may face some changes as they assess how to best manage public sentiment.

Hulk Hogan’s Netflix RAW debut may not have gone as planned, but Eric Bischoff’s take adds another layer to the conversation. Whether you agree with his assessment or not, one thing is clear: Hogan’s public perception is as complicated as ever. As WWE evaluates its next steps, the question remains—what’s next for the Hulkster in today’s wrestling landscape? Stay tuned, because this story is far from over..