Retired wrestler Hulk Hogan compared his RNC speech to a Wrestlemania body slam in an interview with Fox News anchor Bret Baier ahead of his speech tonight on the RNC stage.
Hogan, an entertainer and retired professional wrestler, was scheduled to take the stage between 7:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. tonight, sandwiched between two so-called “everyday American” speakers.
Donning his signature bandana with sunglasses atop, Hogan said he was honored to speak at the conference.
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“It’s going to be like body-slamming a giant at Wrestlemania,” Hogan said.
Hogan said the assassination attempt on Trump deeply affected him and prompted him to be more vocal about his political beliefs.
“When they took a shot at my hero Donald Trump I realized I could not be silent anymore,” Hogan said. “It rattled me to my core.”
Hogan is also notable for winning a lawsuit against Gawker Media, leading to the company’s bankruptcy.
When asked if he’s ever considered running for political office, Hogan responded, “I’ve thought about it several times.”
