Below are a couple of top WWE news stories of the day, featuring Hulk Hogan and WrestleMania 41.
• Hulk Hogan’s appearance on WWE RAW’s Netflix premiere on January 6 faced boos from the Los Angeles crowd, and Pat McAfee didn’t miss the chance to mock the situation on The Pat McAfee Show.
In a parody segment, McAfee’s “Hogan” claimed the crowd was chanting “Hulk Hooooogan,” not booing, and humorously issued challenges to several black WWE stars, including Kofi Kingston, Xavier Woods, and Trick Williams, as well as legends like The Godfather and Farooq.
While the segment drew laughs, it also reignited debates about Hogan’s controversial past. The wrestling icon faced backlash in 2015 when a leaked tape revealed him using the N-word, leading to his temporary removal from WWE. Although Hogan has apologized and returned, the parody’s focus on Black stars, paired with his controversial history, raised eyebrows.
The spoof ended with “Hogan” expressing a desire to face The Rock in a farewell match, saying he’d whoop The Great One on both nights of WrestleMania 41 in Las Vegas, and saying “f**k you” to the fans who booed Jimmy Hart last night.
You can watch it below:
"If you think those were booes, I can tell you're a f**king mark"pic.twitter.com/B8wVRDf1Pm
— WrestleFeed (@WrestleFeedApp) January 7, 2025
— WrestleFeed (@WrestleFeedApp) January 7, 2025
"Hulk Hogan" has a message for people who booed Jimmy Hart last night on RAWpic.twitter.com/D7OybSdGKq
— WrestleFeed (@WrestleFeedApp) January 7, 2025
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• WWE’s January 6 debut of Monday Night RAW on Netflix transformed the Intuit Dome in Los Angeles into an unforgettable showcase, featuring blockbuster matches and star appearances. With The Rock and John Cena gracing the event, the night felt like a WrestleMania-caliber spectacle.
The main event highlighted CM Punk battling Seth Rollins, while the opener saw Roman Reigns face Solo Sikoa in a gripping Tribal Combat match. The show also delivered a major title change as Rhea Ripley defeated Liv Morgan to capture the Women’s World Championship.
In a bold move, WWE shifted two marquee matches—CM Punk vs. Seth Rollins and Liv Morgan vs. Rhea Ripley—from their original WrestleMania 41 slots to the Netflix premiere. This decision, reported by PWInsider, underscored WWE’s commitment to making the debut episode on Netflix a monumental success.
With high-stakes matches and premium live event energy, WWE’s gamble paid off, delivering a night that rivaled WrestleMania in excitement and spectacle.
