Randy Orton Finally Reveals Why WWE Wrestlers Hate Hulk Hogan

In a rare and brutally honest moment, WWE legend Randy Orton has opened up about the long-standing tension between Hulk Hogan and many WWE superstars — both past and present. And what he had to say pulled no punches.

For decades, Hogan was idolized by fans and pushed as the face of professional wrestling. But behind the curtain? Many superstars couldn’t stand him. Now, for the first time, one of the locker room’s most respected voices is confirming what fans have suspected for years.

👊 “He Made Wrestling All About Him”

Orton didn’t hold back. In a closed-door Q&A session reportedly held backstage after a recent premium live event, Orton said:

“Hogan was a legend, sure. But he made wrestling about himself — always. Guys were grinding in the ring, putting in work every night, and he was out there protecting his own spot like it was the ‘80s.”

This statement struck a nerve with fans who had already grown skeptical of Hogan’s return appearances and backstage influence.

🛑 Creative Control & Backstage Politics

One of the biggest reasons Hogan rubbed people the wrong way? His infamous creative control clause — a contract provision that allowed him to dictate match outcomes, veto storylines, and refuse to lose.

“He killed pushes. He buried talent. Ask anyone who worked with him in WCW — or even some in WWE. He played chess while everyone else was trying to survive,” Orton allegedly said.

According to insiders, multiple rising stars over the years felt Hogan saw them as threats — and made sure they never got past a certain point.

😤 Orton Hints at Locker Room Divide

Orton also addressed the generational divide Hogan created:

“He wasn’t one of us. He came from the era where you stepped on people to climb. But we built each other up. We protected each other. That wasn’t Hogan’s game.”

Other superstars, including CM Punk, Seth Rollins, and even Roman Reigns, have expressed subtle or direct discomfort with Hogan in recent years — often avoiding public association with him entirely.

🧼 The Racism Scandal Changed Everything

Orton reportedly referenced the infamous scandal where Hogan was caught on tape using racist language. Though Hogan issued an apology, many in the locker room felt it was insincere and self-serving.

“He apologized because he got caught. He didn’t own it. And a lot of guys never looked at him the same after that.”

This moment, Orton suggested, was the final wedge between Hogan and a new generation of wrestlers who value accountability and authenticity.

🔚 Final Thoughts

Randy Orton’s comments mark a turning point — the moment when a top-tier WWE legend finally said what so many others have whispered for years: Hulk Hogan’s legacy in the locker room is not what it is in the ring.

While fans may always remember the poses, the leg drops, and the immortal persona… behind the scenes, many wrestlers remember something else entirely.