From Fox News: WWE star Chelsea Green announced she was taking a break from social media on Friday night after she received backlash for her remarks about Hulk Hogan after the pro wrestling icon’s death.
Green, like many in the pro wrestling world, offered her condolences amid Hogan’s death. She appeared on CBS News’ 24/7 show on Thursday and called him an “absolute icon” despite his “polarizing political views.”
Hogan supported President Donald Trump during the 2024 presidential election and was already considered to be a polarizing and controversial figure after leaked audio showed him making racist remarks. He lost favor with some pro wrestling fans because of it.
Hogan had a run-in with Gawker after it obtained a copy of a secretly recorded sex tape from 2007. Hogan was filmed having sex with his friend’s wife, apparently with his friend’s full knowledge and blessing. The release of nine seconds of the footage in 2012 resulted in a $100 million civil lawsuit against the now defunct outlet, and a settlement that eventually bankrupted it.
In all, three encounters were filmed. During one of the trysts, Hogan made racist remarks, using the N-word multiple times in comments regarding his daughter, Brooke’s, romantic partners.
The incident got Hogan fired from WWE and removed from WWE Hall of Fame, although he was later reinstated in the latter.
This is what Green referred to in her remarks, but unforgiving social media users did not approve of her criticism. Green addressed the backlash on X.
“A significant part of my role at @WWE involves engaging w the public & responding to questions, often on live platforms,” Green wrote on X. “Yesterday, I was asked to comment on Hulk Hogan on live tv. Let me be clear: my stance on racism is unwavering. I do not condone it—period.
“If my response (or tweet) seemed dismissive of real concerns, I sincerely apologize. That was never my intention. I tried to acknowledge a death respectfully, even when the legacy is complicated. I am learning one day at a time and will continue to learn.”
“I’ve tried to keep my page positive and comedic, but today, a lot changed… and it hit harder than I expected. The name calling, the death threats, the faceless accounts,” she added.
“Social media was supposed to be a fun place and it hasn’t been for a while. It’s been overwhelming and I need to step away for a little bit.”
I’ve tried to keep my page positive and comedic, but today, a lot changed… and it hit harder than I expected. The name calling, the death threats, the faceless accounts.
Social media was supposed to be a fun place and it hasn’t been for a while. It’s been overwhelming and I…— CHELSEA GREEN (@ImChelseaGreen) July 26, 2025
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