Hulk Hogan addressed his past racist comments in Netflix’s new four-part docuseries Hulk Hogan: Real American, which was released this week. The series features his final interviews recorded before his passing in 2025 and explores both his legendary wrestling career and personal struggles.
The docuseries examines the distinction between Hogan’s wrestling persona and his real life as Terry Bollea. It includes insights from his family and various wrestling figures, providing an unfiltered view of his complex journey.
Hogan’s Comments on the Controversy
“I’m a person that got very mad about a personal situation. I used a word. Yeah, I regret it because even under that heavy, crazy fire I should have remained still and kept my mouth shut. But what I said resonates and has an echo effect and keeps vibrating for years.
I’ve driven the car. I keep hitting the wall, crashing and burning, saying stupid stuff and messing up. Whenever I say I have regrets, it’s because I didn’t man up when I said it.”
In the documentary, the WWE Hall of Famer directly addressed the 2015 controversy involving offensive, racist language. Hogan acknowledged his actions and expressed regret for his words.
Impact on Fellow Wrestlers
D-Von Dudley previously discussed how Hogan’s racist remarks affected him personally during an appearance on VLAD TV. The WWE veteran revealed he idolized Hogan as a kid and was deeply hurt by the comments.
“It hurt really bad. I idolized that man (Hulk Hogan) as a kid. And to hear that broke my heart. It was like, how do I even see him again and even respect him as a man?” D-Von said.
D-Von later told Hogan directly: “I forgive you. I don’t forget it, but I forgive you.”