Below are some top WWE news stories of the day, involving Hulk Hogan, Cody Rhodes and Sabu.
• Cody Rhodes, the Undisputed WWE Champion since defeating Roman Reigns at WrestleMania 40, continues to solidify his legacy.
His recent win against Kevin Owens on Saturday Night’s Main Event ensures he enters 2025 as champion, with the WWE Universe firmly supporting him.
2-Time WWE Hall of Famer Hulk Hogan praised Rhodes’ reign, highlighting his balance of honoring wrestling tradition while adapting to modern challenges.
Reflecting on the differences between eras, Hogan acknowledged Rhodes’ ability to thrive in today’s industry.
Here’s what the Hulkster said during an interview with Justin Barrasso:
“A lot of what we did back then still works. From time to time, you see [Cody Rhodes] sort of ‘Hulk up’. That’s cool to see. But it’s so hard to compare. This is a completely different time.
I slammed Andre The Giant once (at WrestleMania 3), and that was it. Would one slam be enough now? I don’t know.
So times have changed, but Cody’s doing a great job with the belt – and that’s not easy.”
WATCH: Brooke Hogan (Hulk Hogan’s Daughter) In A Revealing Bikini:
• Sabu doesn’t anticipate joining WWE’s Hall of Fame, citing his brief 2006 stint during the ECW revival as insufficient for such recognition.
Speaking on DonutShopChronicles365, Sabu dismissed the idea, stating he didn’t have a Hall of Fame-worthy WWE career and expressing little interest in the honor.
He also questioned the legitimacy of the WWE Hall of Fame, pointing to celebrity inductees like Drew Carey as undermining its credibility. While appreciative of fan support, Sabu emphasized that such inclusions make the Hall of Fame feel insincere.
Here’s what the former ECW World Heavyweight Champion said:
“I don’t know. Probably never, really. I’m not eligible for the WWE Hall of Fame, not that I want to be anyway, because I didn’t have a Hall of Fame career while I was there.
I appreciate [the fan support]. Rob Van Dam is Hall of Fame material too, but is Drew Carey? Is Drew Carey Hall of Fame material? He goes in it, that means it’s going to be bullsh*t. If he’s in it, it’s bullsh*t.”
WWE treats their Hall of Fame as a professional wrestling Hall of Fame rather than just a “WWE” Hall of Fame, so Sabu definitely belongs on it.
