As noted, WWE Hall of Famer Hulk Hogan appeared on ABC’s Good Morning America today as part of a media campaign to discuss his recent racist comments scandal.
Hogan, in tears, told host Amy Robach that this is the hardest thing he’s been through. Hogan said the leaked tapes were recorded during the lowest part of his life, and he was mad at his daughter, not anyone else, including her boyfriend. He says he was even suicidal during this same period several years ago.
Hogan said he was not a racist when asked by Robach, and said he’s embarrassed by what he said and all the trouble it’s brought. Hogan said the words he said were commonplace and heard as a greeting in the rough Tampa neighborhood he grew up in. Hogan said he was sorry and he would like another chance, and hopes fans can forgive him.
He said his daughter told him she didn’t need to forgive him because she wasn’t mad, and she’s been very supportive of him and has defended him the whole time. When asked about a return to wrestling, Hogan said WWE removing him from their history hurt a lot, but he’d do anything to get back into wrestling.
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