What did WWE star Chelsea Green say about Hulk Hogan following his passing? The situation explained

WWE Superstar Chelsea Green has announced a break from social media. The Hot Mess is one of the funniest wrestlers on the company’s roster and actively stays in character even on her social media handles. However, recently, the inaugural Women’s United States Champion met with severe fan backlash after she took to X to post about Hulk Hogan after his demise.

Chelsea Green paid a tribute to The Hulkster and called him an icon and a legend who inspired millions of people. She also highlighted that the WWE Hall of Famer inspired her husband, Matt Cardona (FKA Zack Ryder), and extended her love and support to Hogan’s family. However, The Hot Mess also mentioned the legend’s political affiliations. Here is what she wrote in a now-deleted post.

“Political views aside, Hulk Hogan's influence on the wrestling world was clearly undeniable. He inspired millions and shaped an entire generation of fans, my husband included. We are mourning the loss of an icon... a legend. My love goes out to his family.''

Here is a screenshot of the mentioned post.

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Screenshot of Chelsea Green's deleted tweet. [Image via her X account]

Chelsea Green apologized for her Hulk Hogan post on social media

It is no secret that Hulk Hogan was a controversial figure. While he was globally revered, he also found himself on the wrong side of several political and non-political controversies. Chelsea Green faced backlash upon touching on this aspect on X and deleted her post in response.

However, later, she shared another post and apologized to the people who were hurt by her comment. The SmackDown star defended her stance while seeking forgiveness and also relayed that she is learning how to navigate through things one day at a time.

"A significant part of my role at @WWE involves engaging w[ith] the public & responding to questions, often on live platforms. Yesterday, I was asked to comment on Hulk Hogan on live tv... 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," she wrote.

The former Women’s United States Champion has now taken a break from social media and also deleted her profile and banner image from her X handle. It would be interesting to see when The Hot Mess returns and resumes her hot takes on the happenings of WWE.

About the author

Ankit Singh is a WWE Features writer at Sportskeeda Wrestling. His educational background in psychology helps him gain insight into several storyline twists in pro wrestling. Ankit has been a fan of the industry since childhood; the on-screen action gives him an adrenaline rush and led him to pursue a career in content writing. He has nearly three years of experience in the industry, working for organizations like Essentially Sports and NB Media as a news writer, editor, and scriptwriter.

Ankit started following pro wrestling in high school. At the time, Edge (aka Cope) was making waves as part of his World Heavyweight Title feud with Alberto Del Rio. He grew up watching modern-day greats such as Sheamus, Randy Orton, and John Cena. The Shield was the top faction in WWE in 2012-13, and its breakup storyline made Ankit a lifelong fan of the sport. Orton and Seth Rollins are Ankit’s favorite wrestlers in the men’s division. He admires The Viper’s character work, in-ring skills, and longevity. Meanwhile, he looks up to The Visionary because the latter is a complete wrestler, in his opinion. Ankit likes Liv Morgan’s heel gimmick and promo skills in the women's division. He was also fond of AJ Lee’s presentation and microphone skills in the PG Era.

Besides pro wrestling, Ankit likes to watch anime, play video games, and discover new music.

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