Booker T Defends Hulk Hogan: A Legacy Revisited

SHOCKING DEFENSE OF HULK HOGAN: BOOKER T SPEAKS OUT ON WRESTLING ICON'S RACIAL SLURS

In a jaw-dropping move, Booker T has come to the defense of Hulk Hogan amidst allegations of racism that have plagued the wrestling legend's legacy for years. The 60-year-old Louisiana native and former WCW star took to the airwaves on his radio show to share some shocking stories about his interactions with Hogan, who passed away recently.

Booker T revealed that he was at the center of a controversy in 1997 when he accidentally dropped the N-word while referring to Hogan during a live WCW promo. Instead of being outraged or seeking retribution, Hogan surprised everyone by showing kindness and understanding. According to Booker T, Hogan didn't even bat an eye at the use of the slur, saying "Well, if I'm an N-word, then I'm a good N-word."

This revelation has left many stunned, especially considering Hogan's infamous 2007 recording where he used racial slurs while discussing his daughter's African-American boyfriend. The recording didn't surface until 2015, but it sparked widespread outrage and criticism of the wrestling icon.

However, Booker T is having none of it. He claims that Hogan was a victim of circumstance and that his use of the N-word in 2007 was "out of character." According to Booker T, Hogan's actions spoke louder than words: instead of trying to get him fired or seeking revenge, he chose to support him.

" People labeled Hulk Hogan a racist when he made those comments," Booker T explained. "But you normally know a racist by the people they hang with, their friends. You normally know a racist by their kids. And let me tell you, Hulk Hogan was not that kind of guy."

Booker T recalled how he asked Hogan why he didn't try to get him fired or seek revenge after the 1997 incident. Hogan's response? "Brother, I heard that word many times so it wasn't anything... I wouldn't go try to get another one of the wrestlers fired." This reaction left Booker T in awe, and he revealed that it was a pivotal moment in their relationship.

In contrast, when the 2007 recording surfaced in 2015, Booker T took a much stronger stance. He wrote on Twitter that the N-word should be eradicated from the English language, and many were quick to agree with him.

But now, with Hogan's passing, Booker T has spoken out about his complicated feelings towards his former colleague. "From that moment [in 1997], we never spoke of it again until just last week on my radio show," he revealed. "That's how irrelevant it really was."

Booker T's comments have sparked a heated debate in the wrestling community, with many fans weighing in on social media. Some have defended Hogan's legacy and argue that Booker T is being too lenient, while others have come to his defense, citing Hogan's kindness and compassion.

As for Booker T himself, he remains nonchalant about the whole controversy. "I'm not here to stir up any drama or controversy," he said on his radio show. "I just want to share my side of the story and let people know that Hulk Hogan was a good guy."

The 60-year-old wrestler has had a long and illustrious career, with stints in both WCW and WWE. He's now a commentator on WWE's NXT circuit and owns the independent Reality of Wrestling promotion.

Whether or not you agree with Booker T's defense of Hulk Hogan, one thing is certain: this shocking revelation has left the wrestling world buzzing.