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Hulk Hogan Racist? The Footage Nobody Wants to Talk About
People love to call Hulk Hogan racist. It is the easiest narrative to push if you ignore the facts and just parrot what you read online. For years, social media experts and armchair activists have piled on, pointing fingers, sharing memes, and quoting headlines, rarely stopping to examine what actually happened in the ring. But once you watch the real footage, the story changes fast.
The evidence is right there for everyone to see: Hulk Hogan & The Junkyard Dog VS Terry & Dory Funk Jr Boston Garden 3/8/86. It is not some blurry, hidden camera clip. This is full-color, sold-out Boston Garden, all the lights on, no secrets.
Here is Hulk Hogan, the so-called symbol of everything wrong with wrestling, front and center with Junkyard Dog. Together, they grab a rope and stage a “lynching” right in the middle of the ring. The crowd is on their feet, loving every minute of the chaos. For the record, the “victim” here is white. According to the modern outrage formula, Hogan is not just not racist, he might be more black than white at this point. He is the one helping his black friend steal the spotlight, taking part in the show, with zero hesitation, no apology, just classic wrestling bravado.
Ridiculous Quotes From the Sidelines
And of course, the peanut gallery is never quiet. Let’s hear from “Rainbow Stacey,” an activist from Brooklyn who admits she has never seen a wrestling match in her life.
“I don’t need context. Hogan just looks like a racist to me. His mustache is too blonde. That is usually a sign.”
Meanwhile, longtime wrestling superfan “Big Ed” from Cleveland calls in to every radio show that will have him:
“People calling Hogan racist? That’s the funniest thing I’ve heard all year. He’s more likely to adopt a kid from every continent than hate anybody.”
Then there is “Woke Will,” who once tried to organize a protest outside a WWE Legends autograph signing:
“I heard he once said brother too many times. That’s suspicious. And why isn’t anyone talking about how he never wrestled in rainbow tights?”
These are the voices that shape the conversation today, people who have either never seen the footage or are allergic to basic logic.
The White Face Skit Nobody in the Media Wants to Admit Happened
If the rope stunt wasn’t enough, let’s talk about the “white face” act. Junkyard Dog, a black man, slips on a Hulk Hogan mask, complete with the cartoonish, iconic blonde hair and mustache. He struts around the ring, mocking the Hulkster in front of the entire arena, even flexing and mimicking Hogan’s famous poses. The crowd eats it up. Hogan? He just laughs, cheers, and plays along. No huffing and puffing about “appropriation,” no storming off in protest, no complaints to HR.
If this scene happened in a college improv class, there would be student protests by noon and a viral Change.org petition by dinnertime. In wrestling, it is just another night at the office. Hogan is in on the joke. The fans are in on the joke. Even the security guards in the aisle are trying not to laugh.
Wild Quotes From the Crowd and Critics
Let’s check in with “Cranky Carl,” a self-described professional outrage consultant:
“I just don’t see how a white man can stand there and be mocked in white face. It’s cultural confusion at its most dangerous.”
Then there is “Granny Dottie,” a wrestling fan since the Eisenhower years:
“Back in my day, we called that a sense of humor. Hogan never took himself too seriously. Maybe these kids today could learn a thing or two from the Hulkster and the Dog.”
And don’t forget “Professor Tumblr,” the social media scholar:
“Technically, all costumes are problematic unless I approve them first. Hogan is problematic. The mask is problematic. Everything is problematic.”
What Really Happened: Facts Over Feelings
Everything you need to know is right there on the tape. Hulk Hogan and Junkyard Dog, working as a team, laughing together, pumping up the fans, making history. There is no “systemic oppression.” No subtext of hate. Just two men from different backgrounds, pulling off one of the most entertaining moments in wrestling lore.
The only oppression happening here is against the truth. Hogan spends the entire segment supporting his black tag-team partner, and then allows himself to be the butt of the joke during the white face routine. Not only is there nothing hateful about it, it is the exact opposite: mutual respect, playfulness, and an understanding that the ring is for fun, not for fighting over imaginary grievances.
Fan and Foe Theatrics
Let’s turn to “Jerry from YouTube,” who comments on every wrestling clip:
“How can Hogan be racist when he’s out there getting roasted by Junkyard Dog? Dude was having the time of his life.”
And “Twitter Tina,” self-appointed culture watchdog:
“I refuse to watch the video. My mind’s already made up. If enough people say he’s racist, that’s good enough for me.”
Some of these takes are so outlandish they should be selling popcorn at the circus.
The Lessons Everyone Ignores
It is amazing how far people will go to twist a story. In this match, Hogan and Junkyard Dog show America how to work together, poke fun at each other, and still put on a show that leaves everyone smiling. It is the sort of chemistry you cannot fake. It is two professionals, both legends, giving the fans what they want and refusing to bow to modern hypersensitivity.
The lesson here is obvious to anyone willing to watch with their eyes open. Hogan is not a villain. He is not an oppressor. He is the punchline, the teammate, and the entertainer. Maybe more people today could use a little of that attitude.
For Further Research
Still not convinced? Maybe you should step out of the echo chamber and look up the real story.
Hulk Hogan Official Website
Conclusion
So next time someone lines up to call Hulk Hogan racist, show them the real footage. Point to the teamwork, the staged “lynching,” the white face skit, and the fact that Hogan is always the first to laugh at himself. Remind them that wrestling is about entertainment, not divisive politics. The truth is not hard to find, you just have to be willing to see it. Maybe the real lesson is that a country that can laugh at itself, and enjoy the show, is a stronger country in the end.
