WWE STAR Chelsea Green leaves social networks after the violent reaction for Hulk Hogan’s comments
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The WWE star, Chelsea Green, announced that a break from social networks would be taken on Friday night after she received a violent reaction for her comments about Hulk Hogan after the death of the professional struggle icon.
The green, like many in the world of wrestling, offered his condolences in the midst of Hogan’s death. She appeared in the 24/7 show of News on Thursday and called it an “absolute icon” despite its “polarizing political opinions.”
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The wrestling legend Hulk Hogan greets the crowd during the jewel of the World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) Pay-PER-View at the King Saud University Stadium in Riad on November 2, 2018. (Fayez Nurldinee/News through Getty Images)
Hogan supported President Donald Trump during the 2024 presidential elections and was already considered a polarizing and controversial figure after the filtered audio showed him by making racist comments. He lost favor with some Pro Wrestling fans for that.
Green’s comments about Hogan took a violent reaction from fans on social networks, and addressed them in an initial publication.
“An important part of my role in @WWE implies involving the public and answering the questions, often on live platforms,” Green wrote in X. “Yesterday they asked me to comment on Hulk Hogan on live television. Let me clarify: my position on racism is not available. I do not drive it, period.
“If my answer (or tweet) seemed derogatory of real concerns, I sinitely apologize. That was never my intention. I tried to recognize a death respectfully, even when the legacy is complicated. I am learning one day at the same time and I will continue learning.”
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 through Getty Images)
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The reaction seemed to continue, and Green completely moved away from social networks.
“I have tried to maintain my positive and comic page, but today, much changed … and hit more than I expected. The name called, the death threats, the faceless accounts,” he added.
“Social networks were supposed to be a fun place and it hasn’t been for a while. It has been overwhelming and I need to get away a bit.”
Hogan died Thursday after suffering a possible heart event at his home in Florida.
Archive: The professional fighter Hulk Hogan speaks during the last day of the Republican National Convention on Thursday, July 18, 2024 in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya, Archive)
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He was remembered worldwide for sports entertainment. WWE paid tribute to “Friday Night SmackDown” with a video of his professional struggle success and a 10 bowling greeting.
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Ryan Gaydos is a senior editor of News Digital.