From the WWE Rumor Mill: Big update on Hulk Hogan's WWE return

What's the story?

From the looks of it, it will soon be a done deal! Following an interview by Hulk Hogan with 94WIP Sports Radio in Philadelphia, it seems like he will be returning to WWE as his deal is 'almost complete'.

This bit of news was first put forward by the host Howard Eskin. We thank Cageside Seats for the said update.

In case you didn't know...

Hulk Hogan and WWE became estranged when he made racist comments in a private video. Hogan's name was erased from WWE's history and he was shunned by the company for a while.

More recently, WWE's attitude towards Hogan has undergone a sea change. The company even applauded his efforts in helping youngsters learn from the mistakes he'd made:

WWE applauds the work Hulk Hogan is doing with Boys & Girls Clubs of America to turn what was a negative into a positive by helping young people learn from his mistake. While he has taken many steps in the right direction since we parted ways, Hogan is not currently under contract to WWE

The heart of the matter

From the looks of it, it is pretty evident that the company may be working towards extending the olive branch to Hogan once again. It is unclear what role Hogan will return in and if he will even be on-air talent, down the line.

It is also not clear when Hogan will make a return to the company, but the rumour says that Hulk Hogan's deal with WWE is 'almost complete'. Stay tuned to Sportskeeda Wrestling for the latest updates on this front.

What's next?

Will WWE put Hogan on TV again? Could he possibly come on board as a manager for some talented superstar? Could he replace Kurt Angle as RAW General Manager?

Author's take

I have no opinion about Hogan's return as the controversy surrounding him is a very sensitive topic that I'm ill-equipped to speak about as an Indian. As a fan of the man, I'd love to see him come back.

All said and done, he is the most important superstar in WWE history.

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