Even though Hulk Hogan isn’t currently associated with WWE, his name will forever be synonymous with professional wrestling. Throughout his in-ring career, Hogan main evented some huge shows, and worked with the best of the best. So, it’s safe to say that he recognizes a top performer when he sees one.
During Hogan’s run with Impact Wrestling, he crossed paths with AJ Styles, and during a recent interview he told SI that the current WWE Champion has become one of the best in the world.
“AJ has turned out to be one heck of a performer, one of the best in the world,” said Hogan. “Beyond that, he’s just such a good person. What AJ does in the ring is phenomenal, and that’s why we call him the ‘Phenomenal One’, but when he’s outside the ring, he’s even more phenomenal,” said Hogan. “It’s so cool to see how he takes care of his family and loves his kids. If people saw him outside of when he wrestles, they’d have even more admiration for him.”
It’s no big secret that Hulk Hogan’s public image isn’t what it used to be, but through all of the controversy, Hogan still has his fair share of supporters.
The support from the fans isn’t lost on Hogan, as he made it clear that he appreciates the fans that have stuck with him.
“So many people are so loyal,” said Hogan. “That support has given me my pulse. I’ve wrestled for four generations of people, but after all these years, I never thought the popularity would still be this big. I’ll be 65 in a couple months, and I had no idea there would still be this groundswell of interest. People have stood by me through the good stuff, but also through the controversy. People were loyal and stood behind me even when big corporations made decisions based on their corporate policies. The fans stuck with me. It’s been amazing how loyal they have been to me.”
It’s been rumored for years that WWE officials are interested in bringing Hogan back to the company, but when, or if that will ever happen remains to be seen.
