As WWE continues to gradually integrate Hulk Hogan back into the company’s content offerings, there is renewed speculation that Hogan will be returning to the fold sooner than later.
After his sex tape / racism scandal, Hogan was toxic and WWE went to great lengths to distance themselves from the industry icon. During WWE’s Q2 2015 investor conference call, WWE Chairman Vince McMahon stated that Hogan is no longer associated with the company and Hogan’s departure would have “no material effect” on their financial performance.
According to the Wrestling Observer, there’s been talk of bringing Hogan back, probably as an Ambassador. We could see Hogan appearing on WWE Network shows like Table For 3, autograph signings, etc. Many have seen Hogan’s eventual return as inevitable, but WWE wants to be reasonably sure that bringing Hogan back would not generate a backlash of negative media attention.
The latest sign of the Hogan-WWE relationship thawing out was the inclusion of a Hulk Hogan poster in the International version of the WWE Kids magazine.
During a recent interview, Hogan’s longtime friend Jimmy Hart said they’re working on a few projects for Hogan, including overseas tour with “some of the Superstars” that would involve a stage show, autograph signings and more.
