The WWE is preemptively cutting ties with Hulk Hogan after a rumored racial tirade caught on audio or video tape according to Complex.
The WWE removed Hulk Hogan’s WWE page, Hall of Fame page, and merchandise from their website. Hogan is also no longer listed as a judge for WWE Tough Enough.
MediaOutTake is reporting that the interview in question is in a legal fight between Gawker and Hogan.
Hulk Hogan tweeted this at 1:17 am this morning.
In the storm I release control,God and his Universe will sail me where he wants me to be,one love. HH
— Hulk Hogan (@HulkHogan) July 24, 2015
Hulk Hogan dropped from WWE due to audio recording in which Hogan goes on a racial tirade. WWE preemptively cutting ties before it breaks.
— Rob McCarron (STR) (@ShakeThemRopes) July 24, 2015
WWE web site told a few hours ago to remove all references to him. That's all I know so far.
— Dave Meltzer (@davemeltzerWON) July 24, 2015
Hulk Hogan’s WWE page in April, and now http://t.co/I6vEIZPkns pic.twitter.com/xjXN0uGMQH
— Brandon Wall (@Walldo) July 24, 2015