Hulk Hogan on Wrestling Fans and Forgiveness: “If Chris Benoit Can Do What He Did and the Fans Still Love Him”

In a recent episode of the IMPAULSIVE podcast, wrestling legend Hulk Hogan didn’t hold back as he delved into the topic of wrestling fans’ ability to forgive and forget, even in the face of past mistakes. Hogan, who has had his own share of controversies over the years, reflected on the nature of fan loyalty within the wrestling community.

“If Chris Benoit can do the crap he did, and the fans still love him,” Hogan stated.

Chris Benoit, a former WWE wrestler, tragically became infamous in 2007 for committing a double murder-suicide involving his wife and son. The incident shook the wrestling world to its core, leading to widespread discussions about mental health, CTE (Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy), and the toll that professional wrestling takes on its athletes.

Hogan’s comments on the IMPAULSIVE podcast were not just about Benoit but also highlighted the broader context of how wrestling fans often continue to support wrestlers despite their personal or professional missteps. He reflected on his own controversies, including the 2015 scandal where racially insensitive remarks from his past resurfaced, leading to his temporary removal from WWE’s Hall of Fame.