Below are some top WWE news stories of the day, involving Hulk Hogan and Aleister Black.
• Seth Rollins continued his ongoing feud with Hulk Hogan, recently reacting with disappointment upon seeing Hogan’s Hall of Fame trading card during a signing session.
“Wait. Oh, god. I saw a Hall of Fame card and I got excited. Then I saw it was Hulk Hogan and I got a little less excited, you know what I mean?”
Rollins, who has been vocal about his dislike for Hogan, previously commented on fans booing Hogan on RAW, stating that people “get what they deserve” and suggesting Hogan hasn’t fully taken responsibility for past actions.
While acknowledging Hogan’s impact on wrestling, Rollins believes he needs to own up to certain things before truly reconnecting with fans.
“I am all for people getting what they deserve, and that’s exactly how I feel about Hulk Hogan getting booed. If you’re getting booed by the masses, there’s a reason for that. I don’t know if Hulk fully understands the scope of it, but people get what they deserve, so I’m happy to see it.
I’ve said this before about the Hulkster—he’s the guy that got me into the industry in terms of my love for professional wrestling, so I’ll never take that away from him. What he’s done for our business is undeniable, and I’ll never discredit that.
But I do think there’s some responsibility he needs to own up to that he hasn’t yet. Maybe when he finally figures that out, he can move forward with the fans. Let’s see.”
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• Speculation about Malakai Black aka Aleister Black’s WWE return is growing, with PWN reported that he is expected to join SmackDown.
While WWE sources indicate this is the likely plan, it remains unconfirmed, and there is no clear timeline on whether his return will happen before or after WrestleMania 41.
Black’s AEW contract recently expired. His wife, Zelina Vega, works on the SmackDown brand.
