Professional wrestling legend Hulk Hogan delivered a fiery speech at the Republican National Convention, providing a memorable moment for the raucous crowd at Milwaukee’s Fiserv Forum.
On a star-studded Thursday night that would feature Tucker Carlson, UFC President Dana White, and finally GOP nominee Donald J. Trump, the 70-year-old wrestler stole the show with his boss move when he ripped off his shirt to reveal a red Trump-Vance tank top underneath.
I’ve seen it all now @HulkHogan pic.twitter.com/vy6ei4tAMO
— Russell Brand (@rustyrockets) July 19, 2024
“His family was compromised. When I look out there and I see Donald Trump, I think about how his business was compromised. But what happened last week, when they took a shot at my hero and they tried to kill the next president of the United States, enough was enough, and I said, ‘Let Trumpamania run wild brother! Let Trumpamania rule again! Let Trumpamania make America great again!'” Hogan said as the audience went wild, including Trump who greatly enjoyed it.
The WWE superstar, whose real name is Terry Bollea, earlier fired up the crowd with a rousing display of patriotism during which he waved an American flag, a symbol that is as loathed by the “woke” left as it is beloved and cherished by normal people.
Hulk Hogan steps up on stage, waiving an American flag. People chant “USA, USA, USA!” #RNC pic.twitter.com/j5A4y1vi7A
— Daniela Cado (@Dani_Prica) July 19, 2024
“I didn’t come here as Hulk Hogan. But I just want to give you a taste,” he said. “I’m here tonight because I want the world to know that Donald Trump is a real hero.”
The Hulkster also fired up the crowd on X where users raved about his star-spangled showmanship.
Hulk Hogan! Absolutely electric.
— Clay Travis (@ClayTravis) July 19, 2024
Conservatives have Hulk Hogan tearing his shirt off
Democrats have fags in dresses
We aren’t the same
— Hodgetwins (@hodgetwins) July 19, 2024
So badass
— One Bad Dude (@OneBadDude_) July 19, 2024
Hulk Hogan did an incredible job. Brought back childhood memories. It was fun.
— Jason Whitlock (@WhitlockJason) July 19, 2024
Listen here brother!
If you don’t love Hulk Hogan, you don’t love America!!!
— Mike Higgins (@meetmikehiggins) July 19, 2024
He is still the showman that can get the message across.
— Bret Weingart (@kbweingart) July 19, 2024
God this gets my American blood PUMPING
— Unoptimized Fool (@UnoptimizedFool) July 19, 2024
“I got tired of remaining silent, you know I sat back and watched the borders collapse. I watched the economy collapse, you know I watched the price of gas, the price of food everything just do an upside down flip,” Hogan explained on Fox News.
Hulk Hogan on Fox News endorsing Trump just now said he couldn’t be silent any longer after the assassination attempt. pic.twitter.com/aMrTO8y9KV
— Clay Travis (@ClayTravis) July 18, 2024
“And when they took a shot at my hero Donald Trump, I realized that I couldn’t be silent anymore. You know I had to step up. I had to be a real American just like all these real Americans here in Donald Trump, I have a voice too and I want people to know, it’s time to talk. It’s time not to be silent anymore,” he said.
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