Not a good week for the Hulkster.
Wrestling icon Hulk Hogan was at the centre of controversy this week after a conversation in which he used racist slurs was released online.
Hogan has since been released by the WWE and removed from their website. He’s been trending worldwide with some big names tweeting about the story.
Waiting patiently for a Hogan/Cosby meme to further shatter all our memories and innocence from the 80's.
— Coach (@CMPunk) July 24, 2015
Hogan has broken his silence on the issue by releasing the following statement to People magazine.
“Eight years ago I used offensive language during a conversation. It was unacceptable for me to have used that offensive language; there is no excuse for it; and I apologise for having done it.”
“This is not who I am. I believe very strongly that every person in the world is important and should not be treated differently based on race, gender, orientation, religious beliefs or otherwise.
“I am disappointed with myself that I used language that is offensive and inconsistent with my own beliefs.”
It's 2015 and the n-word should be eradicated from the English language in my opinion.
— Booker T. Huffman (@BookerT5x) July 24, 2015
I am shocked by the statements made by Hulk Hogan. It's unfortunate, but that's something that he's going to have to deal with.
— Booker T. Huffman (@BookerT5x) July 24, 2015
Hat-tip to People.
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