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WWE star Chelsea Green announced that she was taking a break from social media on Friday night after she received the backlash for her remarks about Hulk Hogan after the death of the Pro -Wrestling icon.
Green, like many in the Pro Wrestling world, offered her condolance in the middle of Hogan’s death. She appeared at CBS News ’24/7 Show Thursday and called him an “absolute icon” despite his “polarizing political views.”
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Wrestling legend Hulk Hogan greets the audience under the World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) Crown Jewel Pay-Per-View at King Saud University Stadium in Riyadh on November 2nd 2018. (Fayez Nureldinee/AFP via Getty Images)
Hogan supported President Donald Trump during the 2024 presidential election and was already considered a polarizing and controversial figure after leaking sound showed him who made racist remarks. He lost advantage with some pro wrestling fans because of that.
Green’s remarks about Hogan pulled down from fans on social media, and she turned to them in an initial post.
“A significant part of my role on @wwe involves engaging in public and answering questions, often on live platforms,” wrote Green on X. “Yesterday I was asked to comment on Hulk Hogan on Live -tv. Let me be clear: My attitude towards racism is unwavering. I don’t condon it – time.
“If my answer (or tweet) seemed dismissive of real concerns, I sincerely apologize. It was never my intention. I tried to acknowledge a death respectfully, even when the legacy is complicated. I learn one day at a time and will continue to learn.”
Chelsea Green greets the crown while in action with Tiffany Stratton during Smackdown in Scotiabank Arena on February 28, 2025 in Toronto, Canada. (Michael Marques/WWE via Getty Images)
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The setback seemed to continue and Green stepped away from social media.
“I’ve tried to keep my side positive and comical, but today a lot changed … and it hit harder than I expected. The name call, the death threats, the faceless accounts,” she added.
“Social media should be a fun place and it’s not been in a while. It’s been overwhelming and I have to go away a little.”
Hogan died Thursday after suffering a potential heart event in his Florida home.
File – Professional Wrestler Hulk Hogan speaks during the last day of the Republican National Convention on Thursday 18 July 2024 in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya, File)
He was remembered across the sports entertainment world. WWE paid tribute to him on “Friday Night Smackdown” with a video of his pro wrestling success and a 10-bell greeting.
