Thaddeus Bullard, also known as Titus O’Neill in the WWE, was among the members of the company who weren’t happy with how Bollea conveyed his message, construing it as Bollea saying he was upset he got caught, rather than apologizing for his words (something that Bollea vehemently denied).

Hulk Hogan's legacy is complicated for fans who remember the peak of his pro wrestling glory, before his sex tape, racist slurs and MAGA stumping.