Another Legend To Be At WWE WrestleMania XL?

This multiple-time World Champion is being lined up for WWE WrestleMania XL.

by Andrew Pollard
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With various legendary figures either confirmed or rumoured for WWE WrestleMania XL, Hulk Hogan is another name you can add to that list.

Via PWInsider, WWE is working on having Hogan involved in WrestleMania Week in some form or fashion. There are no further details on what capacity the Hulkster would be used in, and the phrasing here of WrestleMania Week doesn't necessarily mean that Hulk would be featured as part of 'Mania itself.

Earlier in the week, it was revealed that Madusa, Rikishi, Jerry Lawler, and 'Cowboy' Bob Orton will be in attendance for WrestleMania XL, and there are also rumblings that 'Stone Cold' Steve Austin and John Cena may wind up having a notable role to play at this year's Showcase of the Immortals. On top of that, the Undertaker is another who's speculated to appear at WrestleMania.

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Of course, Hulk Hogan is a vastly divisive figure in pro wrestling these days. Undoubtedly one of the biggest stars the industry has ever seen, drawing huge houses, driving massive TV ratings and PPV buys, and selling a ridiculous amount of merchandise, Hogan tarnished his legacy when he was repeatedly caught making racist comments several years ago. Not just that, but a backstage meeting with the WWE roster at that time - a meeting designed to welcome the disgraced Hulk back into the WWE fold - saw the two-time WWE Hall of Famer show little remorse for his actual comments, but more he advised talents to not get caught saying such horrendous remarks.

 
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